Master Captain — Lead Coastal & River Voyages

American Cruise Lines; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 148,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Simulator-based training

Travel and room & board covered

Uniforms provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, with operations across inland and coastal waterways including the East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes, and rivers.

Captains ensure safe vessel operations, uphold regulatory standards, and model professional leadership for crews and guests. Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, and participate in rigorous simulator-based training to sharpen critical decision-making

Qualifications

• USCG Master license required; Near Coastal endorsement preferred.
• TWIC credential required.
• Experience as Captain on coastal and river waterways desired.
• Strong communication and team-building skills essential.
• Pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random testing required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Oversee shipboard operations including docking, repairs coordination, and log maintenance.
• Lead and mentor deck officers; supervise the ship's engineering team.
• Support hotel and culinary teams to deliver five-star guest service.

Skills

USCG Master License

TWIC

Coastal & River Captain experience

Excellent communication

Team-building skills

Drug test compliance

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, with operations across inland and coastal waterways including the East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes, and rivers.

Captains ensure safe vessel operations, uphold regulatory standards, and model professional leadership for crews and guests. Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, and participate in rigorous simulator-based training to sharpen critical decision-making