Deckhand: Cruise Ship Ops & Guest Service (28 Weeks)

American Cruise Lines; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 2,366,000 - 3,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Room and board provided

Uniforms

Training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, is hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season to work aboard ships and ensure a safe, seamless voyage for guests.

This temporary position lasts up to 28 weeks and includes travel, room and board, uniforms, and training, with weekly wages ranging from $1,000 to $1,400 and additional bonuses. Responsibilities cover deck and line handling, guest assistance, laundry, and maintaining grooming standards while rotating through day-night watches.

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, we are required to pre-employment drug test all shipboard employees which includes testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances.
• All shipboard employees also have emergency and safety functions essential to the safe operation of the ship that are included in your training.
• American Cruise Lines has grooming standards that include limitations on visible tattoos and piercings.
• This is a temporary employment position not to extend beyond 28 weeks of shipboard work.

Responsibilities

• Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates.
• Responsible for daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support tasks. Standing helm watches assisting the Captain and Mate in steering the vessel.
• Standing gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties.
• Loading and unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks.
• Cleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.
• Washing, drying, and folding all ship laundry.
• Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance.
• Continual availability to assist guests and crew.
• Rotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12-hours daily.

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, is hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season to work aboard ships and ensure a safe, seamless voyage for guests.

This temporary position lasts up to 28 weeks and includes travel, room and board, uniforms, and training, with weekly wages ranging from $1,000 to $1,400 and additional bonuses. Responsibilities cover deck and line handling, guest assistance, laundry, and maintaining grooming standards while rotating through day-night watches.