Alaska Overnight Vessel Captain — Lead & Navigate

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heath care benefits (medical, dental,?

401k with employer match (qualifies)

Credential reimbursement (qualifies)

Travel provided to and from the vessel

Rotation schedule

Job summary

UnCruise Adventures in Juneau, AK seeks a Captain to lead vessel operations for the Alaska sailing season. The role begins in Seattle shipyard, with a 6 weeks on/3 weeks off cycle, and covers year-round vessel leadership, safety, and communications across staff and partners.

The Captain oversees onboard management, reports to the Director of Nautical Operations, and ensures the delivery of published cruise products; extensive maritime leadership and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as either Captain or 1st Mate on passenger-carrying vessels.
• Extensive experience in the operations of vessels in Southeast Alaska and Prince William Sound.
• Ability to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
• Excellent crisis management skills; works well under pressure, and acts quickly and decisively using sound judgment.
• Supervisory experience in maritime environment required. Additional supervisory oversight of hotel operations is strongly preferred.
• Proficient user of computer systems, with the ability to utilize MS software applications in a Windows environment.
• Able to troubleshoot, act quickly with confidence, and make sound decisions while exercising good judgment.
• Excellent written English language skills, with the ability to prepare professional documents and reports in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise all employees in the following positions: Chief Engineer, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate, Hotel Manager, and Expedition Leader; indirect supervision of crew.
• Respond promptly to concerns, complaints, and allegations, and conduct investigations as necessary.
• Assist in the training and development of direct reports and new staff.
• Monitor and counsel work performance; ensure mid-season and end-of-season reviews.
• Coach, discipline, and terminate crew as necessary with shore-side support.
• Conduct weekly informational meetings with staff, officers and crew.
• Oversee management, operation, maintenance, and repair of the vessel through Officers.
• Participate in shore-side training and guest activities, representing UnCruise Adventures.
• Ensure delivery of Company programming directives including excursions and onboard programs.
• Distribute information to officers, crew, staff, guests, and Seattle office.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Professional demeanor

Voyage planning

Leadership supervision

Sound judgment

Crew management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UnCruise Adventures in Juneau, AK seeks a Captain to lead vessel operations for the Alaska sailing season. The role begins in Seattle shipyard, with a 6 weeks on/3 weeks off cycle, and covers year-round vessel leadership, safety, and communications across staff and partners.

The Captain oversees onboard management, reports to the Director of Nautical Operations, and ensures the delivery of published cruise products; extensive maritime leadership and supervisory experience are essential.