Earlier this month, we reported that cruise giant Royal Caribbean is looking to hire a "Shore Explorer" to travel to far-flung destinations like Alaska, Japan and Dubai, while documenting their bucket list worthy experiences on the 'gram – and they'll be paid £2,000 per week for the three-week trip.
Now, it has been revealed that 35,000 millennials have applied for the role - but with five days left to send in your application, this role of a lifetime could still be yours for the taking.
The successful candidate will be appointed apprentice to Royal Caribbean’s so-called 'Instagrammer-in-Chief,' like Russ Francis, who scooped the role following his application in 2016.
Here's a look at the kinds of stunning photos Francis has captured while on his travels with the Royal Caribbean.
As well as sharing their experiences on Stories and IGTV, the explorer will get to visit glaciers in Alaska and Osaka in Japan, go white water rafting in the Norwegian Fjords and ride the world’s longest urban zip wire in Dubai. They'll also be one of the first to set foot on Royal Caribbean’s new private island in the Caribbean, CocoCay, which is set to open in May 2019.
Specifically the company says it's after an "adrenaline junkie who is not only hungry for adventure, but also has a unique ability to capture a moment and tell a story in a simple social media post."
An independent panel of judges, including I'm A Celebrity's James McVey, will pick the winning candidate.
To apply, all you have to do is share your best travel story on Instagram, either an image or video (via a post, Instagram stories or IGTV) and tag @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ShoreExplorer. Applications opened at 9am on February 4 and will close at 11:59pm on March 1.
Candidates must be 21 years and over, hold a valid passport and be able to travel this summer. Head to Royal Caribbean’s UK website for more information.
