Whale-Watching Captain (USCG Licensed)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

Holland America-Princess in Juneau seeks a USCG Licensed Captain to lead whale watching tours in the Pacific. You will supervise deckhands, perform safety briefings, and maintain logs, working in inclement weather with CPR/First Aid, USCG License, FCC Radio Operators License, and drug testing requirements.

The role emphasizes vessel operation, safety compliance, daily upkeep, and delivering engaging narratives about local flora, fauna and history to guests.

Qualifications

• USCG Captain license required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• FCC Radio Operators License required.
• Pre-employment drug testing and enrollment in random testing pool.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-trip safety briefing and operate a safe whale watching tour.
• Accurate completion of vessel and maintenance logs.
• Understand and comply with safety and operational policies and permits.

Skills

USCG Captain

Deck supervision

Safety briefing

Job description

Holland America-Princess in Juneau seeks a USCG Licensed Captain to lead whale watching tours in the Pacific. You will supervise deckhands, perform safety briefings, and maintain logs, working in inclement weather with CPR/First Aid, USCG License, FCC Radio Operators License, and drug testing requirements.

The role emphasizes vessel operation, safety compliance, daily upkeep, and delivering engaging narratives about local flora, fauna and history to guests.