Captain, Coastal & River Cruising — Elite Training & Perks

American Cruise Lines; Old Saybrook (CT); Presencial; USD 148.000 - 221.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Advanced simulator training

Travel, room and board

Descripción de la vacante

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, sailing inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and major rivers.

Captains ensure safe vessel operations, uphold standards, and represent the company with professionalism to guests and crews. Our captains are master mariners with piloting experience and a commitment to developing others, while enjoying onboard accommodations, meals, and access to simulator-based

Formación

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT or greater preferred.
• TWIC credential.
• Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience.
• Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
• Great Lakes Captain: route familiarity and recency in areas like St. Lawrence Seaway, Welland Canal, St. Mary’s River, and U.S. port routes in Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, and Michigan.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Team-building

Educación

Coast Guard Master’s license

Descripción del empleo

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, sailing inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and major rivers.

Captains ensure safe vessel operations, uphold standards, and represent the company with professionalism to guests and crews. Our captains are master mariners with piloting experience and a commitment to developing others, while enjoying onboard accommodations, meals, and access to simulator-based