Onboard Deckhand: Cruise Vessel Crew for 28 Weeks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Room and board provided

Uniforms provided

Training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, is hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season to work onboard our ships, ensuring safe and seamless voyages for guests. This is a temporary, full-time exempt position lasting up to 28 weeks, with day-night watches and up to 12-hour shifts.

Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week, with bonuses; travel, room and board, uniforms, and training are provided. Applicants must be 18+, a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Pre-employment drug test is required for all shipboard employees; alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.
• Grooming standards restrict visible tattoos and piercings.

Responsibilities

• Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under guidance of Captains and Mates.
• Daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support; standing helm watches assisting the 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 exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance.
• Continual availability to assist guests and crew.
• Rotate through day-night watch and 12-hour daily.

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, is hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season to work onboard our ships, ensuring safe and seamless voyages for guests. This is a temporary, full-time exempt position lasting up to 28 weeks, with day-night watches and up to 12-hour shifts.

Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week, with bonuses; travel, room and board, uniforms, and training are provided. Applicants must be 18+, a U.S.