Cruise Ship Captain — Elite Leadership & Safe Navigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Simualtor-based training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks an experienced Captain to lead our U.S. flag fleet. The Captain will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and exemplary guest service while guiding deck officers and coordinating with hotel and engineering teams.

Typical schedule runs the cruise season with on-board leadership, simulator-based training, and opportunities to travel across inland and coastal waterways. Excellent compensation accompanies robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience supervising deck officers and crews.
• Proven track record in safety procedures and regulatory compliance.

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.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in guest services.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Provide visible leadership through announcements and rounds.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team building

Safety procedures

Tools

Bridge simulator

TWIC credential

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks an experienced Captain to lead our U.S. flag fleet. The Captain will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and exemplary guest service while guiding deck officers and coordinating with hotel and engineering teams.

Typical schedule runs the cruise season with on-board leadership, simulator-based training, and opportunities to travel across inland and coastal waterways. Excellent compensation accompanies robust benefits.