Captain — Coastal & River Cruise Leader | 4/4 Schedule

American Cruise Lines; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel covered

Room and board

Uniforms provided

Simulator training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet aboard vessels designed for inland and coastal waterways.

Captains command operations, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering exceptional guest service and upholding the company’s values. Captains provide leadership to deck officers, coordinate with engineering and hotel teams, and participate in advanced piloting skills through our bridge simulator training.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Coordinate major engineering 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, rounds, and guest interaction.

Skills

USCG Master License

Near Coastal endorsement

GRT 1600+ preferred

Coastal & river experience

Communication

Teamwork

TWIC

Leadership

Tools

TWIC

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet aboard vessels designed for inland and coastal waterways.

Captains command operations, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering exceptional guest service and upholding the company’s values. Captains provide leadership to deck officers, coordinate with engineering and hotel teams, and participate in advanced piloting skills through our bridge simulator training.