Seasonal Boat Captain: Lead Tours & Vessels

Icy Strait Point Company; Hoonah (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Icy Strait Point seeks a Boat Captain in Hoonah, AK to oversee tours, vessel operations and guest experiences. You will lead a deck crew, navigate under varying weather and whale sighting conditions, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance aboard the vessel.

Responsibilities include logging daily activities, supervising crew, and ensuring professional conduct while delivering an exceptional guest experience. Valid USCG Master’s License and First Aid/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of prior experience operating a boat.
• Must hold and maintain at minimum a current, 25-ton USCG Master’s License.
• Thorough knowledge of Coast Guard and CFR 46 regulations applicable to class of vessel.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification and Radio Operators License.
• Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Must be insurable with Icy Strait Point.
• Willingness to learn about Tlingit culture.
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals).
• Strong customer service, verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Steer and operate vessels using GPS, radar, depth finders, radios and related equipment.
• Dock and undock vessels and adjust navigation plans for weather and sightings.
• Maintain logs of ship positions, movements, weather and passenger counts.
• Supervise deckhands and coordinate staffing for efficient operations.
• Conduct drills for safety and emergency response per CFR 46, and train crew in lifesaving equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

USCG Master’s License (25-ton)

USCG Master’s License (50-ton)

First Aid/CPR

Radio Operators License

Tools

GPS

Radar

Depth finders

Radio equipment

VHF Radio

Job description

Icy Strait Point seeks a Boat Captain in Hoonah, AK to oversee tours, vessel operations and guest experiences. You will lead a deck crew, navigate under varying weather and whale sighting conditions, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance aboard the vessel.

Responsibilities include logging daily activities, supervising crew, and ensuring professional conduct while delivering an exceptional guest experience. Valid USCG Master’s License and First Aid/CPR are required.