Rare chasinraynbowz Posted June 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Can someone tell me if the Port Shopping Expert is employed by the cruiselines or an outside company? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted June 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2018 They have one function, steering toward Carnival sponsored shops. The best jewelry store is NOT Diamonds International. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted June 19, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I don't usually go to their talks and I do not buy jewelry on vacation, but I had heard they were not employees of Carnival. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted June 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted June 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Fun shop, excursion desk, and casino are contracted too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted June 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Fun shop, excursion desk, and casino are contracted too I knew the casino was contracted but I had no idea that the fun shops and the excursion desk were. The art dealer is contracted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted June 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Who said the excursion desk is farmed out. I believe they are CCL employees. I know the Spa is owned by Steiner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2018 How could the excursion desk be farmed out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted June 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) I knew the casino was contracted but I had no idea that the fun shops and the excursion desk were. The art dealer is contracted as well. I have been told by people working in the Fun Shops that they are not Carnival employees but rather work for a company that Carnival contracts with for their on board merchandise sales. Take it for what it's worth. As to the excursion staff, I asked my PVP about that recently and he was certain they are internal to Carnival but again, take it for what it's worth. ETA: Just for grins, I went to CCL's web site, under the "Careers" link and looked at on-board career opportunities and found: Casino: looks to be Carnival Corp and PLC doing the hiring Entertainment and Youth: Carnival Entertainment Gift Shop: Starboard Cruise Services (outside company) Salon: The Onbaord Spa by Steiner (another outside company) Fun Finds Shopping Expert: LVMH company (outside) Art Auctions: Park West (outside) Edited June 19, 2018 by joepeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted June 20, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thanks all. That's what I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted June 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The Victoria Secrets sales people on the Horizon are definitely not Carnival employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Can someone tell me if the Port Shopping Expert is employed by the cruiselines or an outside company? TIA It's all a con game, so beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcdancerkc Posted June 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Go to the port board here or TripAdvisor That is where I find things I am looking for Only once did I see on Carnival tv..... the Tanzanite engagement rings I wanted to see in St. Thomas We got it appraised here and it was on the mark :cool: Your mileage may vary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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