Boat Captain

TopView Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vacation Days

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

A New York-based cruise company is seeking a Boat Captain for their fleet in the NYC area. The Captain will ensure the safe operation of passenger vessels while providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include safe vessel operation, staffing communication, and adherence to safety regulations. Candidates must hold a 100-ton USCG masters license and possess several years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a 100-ton USCG masters license.
• 2 years experience operating passenger boats in NY harbor.
• First aid & CPR certification required.
• TWIC necessary.
• Marine radio operator's permit (MROP) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vessels safely in all sea and weather conditions.
• Conduct pre-cruise checks and communicate necessary information to crew.
• Ensure staff and guests adhere to safety standards.
• Comply with Coast Guard and local regulations.

Skills

customer service

safety operation

vessel operation

Education

100-ton USCG masters license

Job description

Job Summary

Liberty Cruise is currently hiring for a Boat Captain to join our team in the NYC area! The Captain is responsible for the safe operation of our 100‑ton passenger vessels in the NY harbor. We also require captains to take the utmost care when it comes to customer service.

Compensation

• 45‑50 $/hour
• Weekly performance bonus
• Health Care, Dental, and Vision
• Vacation Days

Qualifications

• Must possess a 100‑ton USCG masters license
• 2 years experience operating passengers boats in NY harbor
• First aid & CPR
• TWIC
• MROP (marine radio operator’s permit)

Job Responsibilities

• Operate our vessels in all sea and weather conditions in a safe manner, docking, undocking, and navigating in NY harbor
• Conduct pre‑cruise checks and meetings and communicate to crew all necessary information regarding the cruise (special needs, boarding procedures, etc.)
• Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures
• Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations

About Us

Liberty Cruise is a New York‑based brand offering a variety of public and private events and cruises. The portfolio of brands we own and manage includes TopView Sightseeing, Event Cruises NYC, Liberty Cruise, Bike Rental Central Park, and Attraction Pass. Our event and cruise team served over 500k customers annually, creating unforgettable experiences for New Yorkers and visitors. As we scale, we are looking for aspiring professionals to join the team and help drive the growth further. Our company is experiencing a great expansion and is planning on growing the fleet of vessels. The candidate would play a pivotal role in translating our vision into reality.

Job Types

Full‑time, Part‑time

Pay

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Experience

• Twin screw propulsion: 5 years (Required)
• USCG inspections: 5 years (Preferred)
• vessel operation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• USCG 100‑ton masters license (Required)

Ability To Relocate

• New York, NY 10014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person