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Captain Position Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast ...

Seasonal Vessel Captains SEASTREAK FAST PASSENGER FERRY COMPANY operates seasonally out of New Bedford, with services to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. If you are a friendly, energetic, dependable ...

Serve as flight captain for all company owned aircraft in the safe, comfortable and efficient transport of Stephens employees and members of the Stephens family. This position is designated as a ...

Captain Position Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast ...

Captain Position Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast ...

The Captain is responsible for serving guests in a warm, accommodating and professional manner to ensure total guest satisfaction. They are in charge of a specific station and should always be ...

Lead Captain

$30K - $35K/yr

Lead Captains will be working closely with Field Ops Leadership, Business Performance Leaders, Team Captains, and SSP's in which these individuals will manage and own the performance, morale ...

Captain Position Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast ...

Captain Position Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast ...

Captain - Quince San Francisco, CA Quince, a three Michelin-starred restaurant, is seeking a Captain to join our front-of-house team. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who leads with ...

The Captain is responsible for serving guests in a warm, accommodating and professional manner to ensure total guest satisfaction. They are in charge of a specific station and should always be ...

The Captain is responsible for serving guests in a warm, accommodating and professional manner to ensure total guest satisfaction. They are in charge of a specific station and should always be ...

Captain Primary Duties / Responsibilities: * The health and safety of all personnel, protection of the marine environment and the safety and security of the vessel. * Overall management and operation ...

Captain Position Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast ...

Captain

San Diego, CA · On-site

$33/hr

Captain/Operations Manager The Captain/Operations Manager will be responsible for providing support to our ARE San Diego contract in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate operations of ...

The Captain will introduce the concept of the restaurant and reconfirm all allergies, food restrictions and other guest requests. The Captain is the relay between the kitchen and the server assistant ...

. CAPTAIN A qualified Captain always serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) of 21 Air flights. It may occasionally be necessary to designate pilots qualified as Captain to serve as Second in Command (SIC) on ...

Captain

Miami, FL · On-site

CAPTAIN A qualified Captain always serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) of 21 Air flights. It may occasionally be necessary to designate pilots qualified as Captain to serve as Second in Command (SIC) on ...

Captain Position Available Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East ...

Captain Position Available Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for captain jobs in the United States is $37.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $41.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Captain Position

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers. Captains are responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
  • Operate the vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  • Execute prudent maneuvering, docking, locking, and anchoring.
  • Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
  • Supervise, lead, and develop deck officers.
  • Oversee Shipboard Engineer.
  • Coordinates major engineering repairs with port engineers.
  • Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
  • Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
  • Provide visible leadership through announcements, rounds, and guest interaction.

Work Schedule:

  • Typical March through November Cruise Season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off. Additional work periods may be possible during winter months aboard the few vessels operating or repositioning year-round.
  • This is a full-time, exempt position.

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: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.
  • Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
  • Great Lakes Captain: Route familiarization and recency in all or several areas including: St. Lawrence Seaway, Welland Canal, St. Mary's River, and U.S. port routes in Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Essential Functions:

  • Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. The six motions are surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, and yaw. This position requires the ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
  • Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
  • Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20" diameter hatch.
  • Ability to stand for your entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
  • Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use stairs frequently.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive daily rate.
  • Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
  • Access to advanced simulator-based training.
  • Covered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.