Carnival Cruise Line in Sydney appointed Daniela Gargiulo as its first female staff captain aboard Carnival Adventure.
Captain Francesco Bencivenga officially welcomed Gargiulo to be his second-in-command while the ship was returning to Sydney from the South Pacific.
Gargiulo joined Carnival Adventure last year and started at Carnival Cruise Line as a deck cadet in 2013, steadily progressing through the ranks by showcasing 13 years of dedicated service, professionalism and leadership.
“This promotion is an incredible honor and I’m extremely proud to be the first woman in Carnival Cruise Line history to be a Staff Captain,” Gargiulo said. “I love working with people from all over the world, from different cultures, and I’m especially excited to be starting this new chapter in my career onboard Carnival Adventure in Australia.”
Carnival Adventure sails year-round from Sydney carrying more than 2,600 guests and 1,100 crew.
“As staff captain, Daniela is my second in charge, overseeing marine operations, safety and crew leadership among many other roles,” Bencivenga said. “I am incredibly proud to witness this vital step forward for gender diversification in the maritime industry, opening doors for future generations of female leaders.”
Travellers can visit Carnival Cruise Line’s website to learn more and book voyages.
