Shipboard Excursions Director

American Cruise Lines; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking an Excursions Director to lead shore excursions and adventures aboard our ships for the 2026 season. You will be responsible for engaging guests in each destination and acting as a brand ambassador during excursions.

The role requires coordination with vendors, managing inventory and logistics, and presenting detailed excursion briefings, often with long hours and high guest interaction. Join a values-driven team on the finest American ships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in hospitality, tourism, or event management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Enthusiasm, confidence, and a can-do attitude.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Geography preferred.
• TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, confirm and adjust all shore excursions, explorations, adventures and transfers.
• Be extraordinarily well-versed in the cruising region, ports of call and excursions offered.
• Accompany guests on daily excursions as a company representative and brand ambassador.
• Coordinate, communicate and confirm all logistics with vendors, coach companies and ground operators to ensure timely and smooth service.
• Accommodate guest requests, including highly personalized ones such as kayaking and private transportation arrangements.
• Socialize with guests at every opportunity including meals and cocktail hour.
• Present a detailed Excursion Briefing to guests at the beginning of every cruise.
• Communicate excursion changes to guests confidently.
• Oversee excursion inventory and invoicing system; be fully responsible for system hardware.
• Manage launch boat operations with the Mate.
• Coordinate weekly office inventory.
• Coordinate the collection of arriving packages and confirm receipt with the Hotel Manager & Mate.
• Purchase morning newspapers in port each day.
• Oversee, manage inventory and display port information collateral for guests; coordinate with local CVBs to obtain and refresh maps, brochures and other port-/region-specific materials of interest to guests.
• Prepare folders and materials for turnaround day.
• Inform crew members of daily excursion offerings.
• Act as company representative at pre-cruise hotels on turnaround day.
• Meet with Cruise Director, Guest Speakers, Guest Instructors and Resident Entertainers at the start of every cruise to review scheduling.
• Promote on board sales and brand loyalty program.
• Communicate and report regularly to the Home Office as to the status of the cruise, excursion counts, guest issues and recovery, and the evaluations of all shore excursions.
• Manage departmental administrative tasks.
• Perform bartending duties as needed with other management personnel.

Skills

Public speaking

Time management

Attention to detail

Guest engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in hospitality, tourism, or event management

TWIC credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking an Excursions Director to lead shore excursions and adventures aboard our ships for the 2026 season. You will be responsible for engaging guests in each destination and acting as a brand ambassador during excursions.

The role requires coordination with vendors, managing inventory and logistics, and presenting detailed excursion briefings, often with long hours and high guest interaction. Join a values-driven team on the finest American ships.