Cruise Ship Captain — Lead Navigation & Guest Service

American Cruise Lines; Alton (IL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Bridge simulator training

Travel and room/board covered

Zusammenfassung

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, navigating inland and coastal waterways. Captains supervise deck officers, oversee engineers, and partner with hotel and culinary teams to deliver exceptional guest service aboard ships that accommodate 100–200 guests.

We offer simulator-based training and opportunities for advancement. This full-time position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and leadership with a focus on guest experience across varying

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a U.S. Coast Guard Master's license with Near Coastal endorsement; 100 GRT minimum, 1600 GRT preferred.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
• Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: 2+ years, 5+ preferred, with Z-drive experience

Aufgaben

• 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, rounds, and guest interaction.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Ausbildung

US Coast Guard Master's license with Near Coastal endorsement (100 GRT; 1600 GRT preferred)

Tools

Bridge simulator training

TWIC

Jobbeschreibung

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, navigating inland and coastal waterways. Captains supervise deck officers, oversee engineers, and partner with hotel and culinary teams to deliver exceptional guest service aboard ships that accommodate 100–200 guests.

We offer simulator-based training and opportunities for advancement. This full-time position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and leadership with a focus on guest experience across varying