American Cruise Lines
Captain – River and Coastal
American Cruise Lines is seeking captains for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia‑Snake Rivers, Great Lakes, and Mississippi‑Ohio‑Cumberland‑Tennessee‑Arkansas Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state‑of‑the‑art, designed for safe operation and five‑star service to 100‑200 guests.
Captains are senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader. They are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, vigilant decision‑makers, and meticulous professionals serving guests and crews alike.
American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay and benefits, along with comprehensive professional development programs. Captains enjoy comfortable onboard stateroom accommodations, chef‑prepared meals, and rigorous recurrent training on our own bridge simulator focusing on advanced piloting skills.
Our company’s values are
Optimism ,
Commitment ,
Patriotism , and
Merit . We live these values every day and look for people who share them as we
Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships .
Responsibilities
Safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
Safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
Prudent vessel maneuvering, docking, undocking, and anchoring.
Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
Supervision and development of Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands.
Oversight of Hotel Officers and Service Crew to ensure five‑star guest service.
Captain hospitality greetings at the gangway, guest safety announcements, and special dinner events.
Administrative log‑keeping, reports, and communications.
Leadership of a safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
Typical March‑November season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
Qualifications
U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 T, desired 1600 T or greater.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2 years, desired 5 years with Z‑drive experience.
Excellent communication skills and team‑building skills.
Pre‑employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
Perks
Competitive salary.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Matching 401(k) plan.
World‑class training in our own ship simulator facility.
Covered expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
Job sites across the nation.
Seniority level
Not applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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Captains are senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader. They are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, vigilant decision‑makers, and meticulous professionals serving guests and crews alike.
American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay and benefits, along with comprehensive professional development programs. Captains enjoy comfortable onboard stateroom accommodations, chef‑prepared meals, and rigorous recurrent training on our own bridge simulator focusing on advanced piloting skills.
Our company’s values are
Optimism ,
Commitment ,
Patriotism , and
Merit . We live these values every day and look for people who share them as we
Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships .
Responsibilities
Safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
Safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
Prudent vessel maneuvering, docking, undocking, and anchoring.
Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
Supervision and development of Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands.
Oversight of Hotel Officers and Service Crew to ensure five‑star guest service.
Captain hospitality greetings at the gangway, guest safety announcements, and special dinner events.
Administrative log‑keeping, reports, and communications.
Leadership of a safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
Typical March‑November season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
Qualifications
U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 T, desired 1600 T or greater.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2 years, desired 5 years with Z‑drive experience.
Excellent communication skills and team‑building skills.
Pre‑employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
Perks
Competitive salary.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Matching 401(k) plan.
World‑class training in our own ship simulator facility.
Covered expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
Job sites across the nation.
Seniority level
Not applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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