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American Cruise Lines

Captain - Great Lakes

American Cruise Lines, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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American Cruise Lines – Captain Company Overview:

American Cruise Lines is seeking Mates 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.

Company Values:

Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, 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 the 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 ensuring 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 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 100T, desired 1600T or greater.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2 years, preferred 5 years with Z‑drive experience.

Excellent communication and team‑building skills.

Pre‑employment drug test and ongoing random testing.

Perks

Competitive salary.

Health, dental, and vision plans.

401(k) matching.

World‑class training on our own ship simulator.

Covered expenses: travel to/from vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training.

Job sites across the nation.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

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