Deckhand – Cruise Ship Living & Travel (28 Weeks)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Room and board

Uniforms provided

Training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines invites applications for Deckhands to support voyages during the 2026 season. You will work onboard ships for up to 28 weeks, performing duties to ensure guest safety and a seamless voyage while representing the brand with professional grooming and a positive attitude.

This introductory hospitality position includes travel, room and board, uniforms, and training, with opportunities to save earnings as major living expenses are covered aboard.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• American citizen or Green Card holder.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
• Pre-employment drug test required for shipboard employees.

Responsibilities

• Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under captain and mate guidance.
• Daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support; standing helm watches.
• Standing gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance.
• Loading/unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks.
• Cleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.
• Washing, drying, and folding ship laundry.
• Maintain professional grooming and uniform appearance.
• Availablity to assist guests and crew; rotate through day-night watch with ~12 hours daily.

Job description

American Cruise Lines invites applications for Deckhands to support voyages during the 2026 season. You will work onboard ships for up to 28 weeks, performing duties to ensure guest safety and a seamless voyage while representing the brand with professional grooming and a positive attitude.

This introductory hospitality position includes travel, room and board, uniforms, and training, with opportunities to save earnings as major living expenses are covered aboard.