is your chance to jumpstart your career in
and acting
all while enjoying an unforgettable
vacation experience
This premier modeling and acting scouting event, is held over five fun-filled days on a Carnival Fun Ship, sailing to the Caribbean. Contestants compete in a variety of competitions to showcase their talents in modeling, acting, singing and dance; while workshops help you to further develop your skills, networking events with industry pros allow you to make the right industry connections.
Offering contestants a variety of competitions in modeling, acting and talent, Passport to Discovery, gives contestants able stage time and a variety of offerings to showcase their talents. Competitions, which are judged by the industry’s leading agents, managers, casting directors, producers, photographers, music and theater producers, offers contestants a chance to be seen by industry pros seeking new talent.
Workshops and training in modeling and acting are also offered and taught by top agents, managers, casting directors, producers and photographers that have represented talent in such projects as Entourage, iCarly, One Tree Hill, Days of our Lives, Abercrombie & Fitch, JCPenney and many more. Parents are included too with workshops specifically designed for parents and guests.
Prizes + Awards
Passport to Discovery wraps up the experience with an awards ceremony celebrating all the hard work our contestants have put in during the week. And those awards are BIG! To date, Passport to Discovery and our industry partners have awarded over $7 million in scholarships and prizes.
Vacation Of A Lifetime!
Beyond workshops and competitions, Passport to Discovery is seriously fun! Cruising on a Carnival Fun Ship to multiple ports in Mexico, it’s truly a family vacation of a lifetime! Swim with the dolphins, chill by pool or take part in the all-inclusive PTD beach party. It’s a vacation you will not forget.