BASEL OFFICE - Guest Port Services Intern

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler  in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by  Travel + Leisure —no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

Role Description

• As an administrative intern in our Destination Management department, you will be surrounded by colleagues who will share their extensive expertise in our Ocean division
• The duration of the internship is six months

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• You will assist the Guest Port Services team with administrative tasks related to turnaround operations, assisting the team in giving our guests the best possible and smoothest embarkation and disembarkation experience when they start or end a cruise
• You will be supporting our ongoing projects, while participating in meetings and discussions with the different stakeholders involved
• You will help optimizing existing processes and document them

Key Qualifications

• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
• You are curious and eager to learn how a global cruise line is organized and what is expected from the Ocean department
• You are analytically oriented
• You have a positive personality and like to work in a multi-cultural team
• You have solid computer skills, especially in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

EDUCATION

• You are currently attending a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of tourism or hospitality or have recently obtained one

Nice To Have Qualifications

• You have gained first knowledge within the tourism industry

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace and flexible working hours
• Restaurant and regular company activities (e.g. cooking classes, sponsorship to sport events, etc.)

How To Apply Please apply via our website www.vikingcareers.com , including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role.

For more details about this position, contact us under +41 61 638 60 11

*Unsolicited submissions of candidates from agencies will not be considered*