Cruise Ship Captain: Lead Safe, Five-Star Service

American Cruise Lines; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Simulator-based training

Travel, room and board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, sailing inland and coastal waterways across East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes and major rivers. Captains are masters with piloting experience, responsible for safe vessel operations and professional leadership.

This full-time exempt position offers competitive daily rate, aboard accommodations, meals, and access to advanced simulator-based training. Travel, room and board, uniforms, and training are provided.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT or greater preferred.
• TWIC credential.
• Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2 yrs, 5 yrs desired.
• Excellent communication skills and team-building abilities.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual random testing.
• Great Lakes Captain: route familiarity including St. Lawrence Seaway, Welland Canal, and Great Lakes routes.
• Ability to perform essential functions on board and in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate 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.

Skills

USCG Master License

Near Coastal endorsement

Coastal & River Captain experience

TWIC

Communication & team-building

Drug test compliance

Great Lakes route familiarity

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, sailing inland and coastal waterways across East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes and major rivers. Captains are masters with piloting experience, responsible for safe vessel operations and professional leadership.

This full-time exempt position offers competitive daily rate, aboard accommodations, meals, and access to advanced simulator-based training. Travel, room and board, uniforms, and training are provided.