Cruise Ship Captain — Lead Safety & Operations Aboard

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401k with employer match

Credential reimbursement

Travel to/from vessel

Rotation schedule

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Captain to lead the Vessel Leadership Team aboard cruise operations in Alaska. You will oversee onboard managers and crew, ensure safe delivery of cruise products, and report to the Director of Nautical Operations.

The role requires strong leadership, safety, and communication skills, with extensive maritime experience across diverse waters and a proactive approach to risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as Captain or 1st Mate on passenger vessels.
• Extensive operations experience in diverse waters (Alaska, rivers, seas).
• Ability to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
• Excellent crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
• Supervisory experience in maritime environment; hotel operations a plus.
• Proficient use of computer systems in Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge navigation during specified periods.
• Record entries in navigation and radio logs.
• Handle vessel in docking, piloting, and en route conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and pollution prevention policies.
• Navigate to avoid hazards using navigational aids.
• Oversee loading/unloading of guests and crew from inflatables.
• Oversee vessel security and gangway watch at dock.
• Coordinate emergency medical aid and document incidents.
• Oversee safety briefings and onboard drills for guests and crew.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory directives.

Skills

Vessel leadership

Voyage planning

Crisis management

Supervisory experience

Public speaking

Written English

Crew management

Windows/MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Captain to lead the Vessel Leadership Team aboard cruise operations in Alaska. You will oversee onboard managers and crew, ensure safe delivery of cruise products, and report to the Director of Nautical Operations.

The role requires strong leadership, safety, and communication skills, with extensive maritime experience across diverse waters and a proactive approach to risk management.