Deckhand — 28-Week Cruise Experience with Travel

American Cruise Lines; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and room/board covered

Uniforms provided

Training provided

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is hiring deckhands for a 28-week shipboard assignment in the United States. You will support safe, seamless voyages, perform exterior deck duties, load and unload guest luggage, and assist guests and crew under Captain and Mate supervision.

This introductory hospitality role offers weekly wages from $1,000 to $1,400, with travel, room and board, uniforms, and training covered aboard. We seek individuals 18+, who can pass pre-employment drug testing and meet grooming

Qualifications

• You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder.
• Under Federal Law and the Department of Transportation, pre-employment drug testing is required for shipboard employees.
• Grooming standards limit tattoos and piercings; professional appearance is required.
• This is a temporary 28-week shipboard assignment.
• We encourage advancement within American Cruise Lines based on performance.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under Captains and Mates.
• Daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support; standing helm watches with Captain and Mate.
• Standing gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance.
• Loading/unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks.
• Cleaning exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.
• Washing, drying, and folding ship laundry.
• Maintain grooming standards and uniform appearance.
• Continual availability to assist guests and crew.
• Rotate through day-night watch and 12-hour daily schedules.

Skills

Shipboard duties

Safety mindset

Guest service

Watchstanding

Job description

American Cruise Lines is hiring deckhands for a 28-week shipboard assignment in the United States. You will support safe, seamless voyages, perform exterior deck duties, load and unload guest luggage, and assist guests and crew under Captain and Mate supervision.

This introductory hospitality role offers weekly wages from $1,000 to $1,400, with travel, room and board, uniforms, and training covered aboard. We seek individuals 18+, who can pass pre-employment drug testing and meet grooming