Mr. Chandkumar Mandal, the founder of Cruise Career Academy, has successfully conducted cruise line job training programs for over 10 years in various institutes across Goa. His core mission is to impart education, spread knowledge, and protect job seekers from fraud. Through offline training programs, he provides extensive knowledge and practical guidance to help participants secure highly paid cruise line jobs. His programs focus on enhancing participants’ ability to apply for jobs and develop interview skills.
Chandkumar Mandal is a successful professional in the cruise industry with over 18 years of experience. He is currently employed with Leading International Cruise Line, USA. He aims to transform society through his new initiatives, including establishing a world-class international café and the Cruise Career Academy.
He firmly believes that learning is a lifelong process.
Born in a small village in East Burdwan to a farming family, Chandkumar Mandal valued practical knowledge over theoretical learning. Financial difficulties after graduating in 2001 led him to work as a Front Office Assistant at Hotel Apollo in Siliguri, where he honed his skills in customer service.
In 2004, he transitioned to the Food & Beverage industry by enrolling in a Diploma program at the Food Craft Institute, Darjeeling (under the National Council of Hotel Management, Government of India). To support his studies, he worked as a Night Receptionist at Hotel Sunflower, Darjeeling. After completing his diploma in 2005, he joined the Holiday Inn, Goa, in the Food & Beverage Department.
In 2007, he began working with Princess Cruises, where he gained recognition as a Mixologist, creating numerous cocktails and mocktails.