Captain, Coastal & River Cruise Leader

American Cruise Lines; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 166,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Shipboard simulator training

Travel and room and board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, navigating inland and coastal waterways with focus on safety and service.

Captains represent the company as professional leaders and supervise deck officers while ensuring regulatory compliance and guest satisfaction. Our Captains enjoy onboard accommodations, meals, and access to advanced simulator-based training for decision-making and piloting.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: min 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT+ preferred.
• TWIC credential required.
• Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2 yrs, 5 yrs desired; Z-drive experience
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and random testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate the vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Execute prudent maneuvering, docking, locking, and anchoring.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Supervise, lead, and develop deck officers.
• Oversee Shipboard Engineer and coordinate major repairs with port engineers.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Provide visible leadership through announcements and rounds.

Skills

Coast Guard Master

Near Coastal Endorsement

TWIC credential

Coastal piloting

Leadership & communication

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, navigating inland and coastal waterways with focus on safety and service.

Captains represent the company as professional leaders and supervise deck officers while ensuring regulatory compliance and guest satisfaction. Our Captains enjoy onboard accommodations, meals, and access to advanced simulator-based training for decision-making and piloting.