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Goldbelt, Inc.

Guest Services Manager

Juneau, AK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, particularly during the cruise ship season when ... expenditures and payroll (including timesheets). Receives and attempts to resolve customer ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Guest Services Manager

Juneau, AK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, particularly during the cruise ship season when ... expenditures and payroll (including timesheets). Receives and attempts to resolve customer ...

Windstar Cruises

Onboard Cruise Consultant Fleet Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview (Text Only) Awarded World's Best Small Ship Cruise line, Windstar Cruises is known for ... Process monthly OCC incentive reporting for submission to HR and payroll. * Collaborate with the ...

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How much do cruise ship payroll jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for cruise ship payroll in the United States is $22.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cruise ship payroll?

A Cruise Ship Payroll job involves managing the payroll process for all crew members on board, ensuring they receive accurate wages, deductions, and benefits. This role includes processing payments in different currencies, handling tax compliance, and maintaining financial records. Payroll professionals work closely with HR and accounting to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely salary disbursement. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll systems, and an understanding of maritime labor regulations are essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cruise ship payroll position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cruise Ship Payroll specialist, you need strong numerical accuracy, knowledge of payroll processes, and ideally a degree in accounting or finance. Experience with payroll software (such as ADP or Oracle), timekeeping systems, and compliance with maritime or international labor laws is essential. Attention to detail, discretion, and excellent organizational and communication skills help you manage sensitive information and interact with multinational crews. These skills are crucial for ensuring timely and accurate compensation in a fast-paced, dynamic, and regulated cruise line environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by cruise ship payroll professionals, and how can they be managed effectively?

Cruise Ship Payroll professionals often deal with complex payroll calculations, multiple currencies, and varying employment contracts due to the multinational crews on board. Managing compliance with international maritime labor laws and resolving discrepancies when crew are at sea can also be challenging. Effective communication with both ship and shore staff, diligent record-keeping, and staying up to date on changing regulations are key strategies for overcoming these challenges. Successful payroll specialists remain proactive, organized, and adaptable, ensuring crew members receive accurate and timely payments despite the unique demands of the cruise industry.

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Infographic showing various Cruise Ship Payroll job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,230 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Cruise Operations Manager

Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School Inc.

Skagway, AK • On-site

$4.1K - $4.5K/mo

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Cruise Operations Manager
Salary: $4100- $4500 monthly DOE
Timeframe: Full time, expected 40-50 hours/week
Location: Present in Skagway, Alaska to prepare for season set-up through completion of shutdown. Typically, this occurs between mid-March through mid-October. Remote work possible outside of these months.
Winter role vs. summer role varies considerably in terms of time, projects, and general business of the Haines office.
Overview:
Alaska Mountain Guides operates a variety of tours for guests visiting Southeast Alaska. Our primary clientele involves cruise ships, though independent travelers are also welcome. The main responsibility of the Haines Cruise Operations Manager is to oversee each of the tour sites and their corresponding site managers as well as assist in a variety of day-to-day operations of the company through a combination of field and office work.
Job Qualifications:
  • Must be 21 years old
  • Prior experience in cruise industry/tourism is preferred
  • Excellent organizational and management skills
  • Strong computer and database skills (Microsoft Excel and Word, Adobe, etc)
  • Some experience in the outdoors is preferred.

Reporting:
  • Report directly to the Skagway program manager. Help facilitate generation of Skagway weekly reports to Skagway Program manager and owners.

General Duties:
  • Responsible for oversight of operations for Alaska Mountain Guides and Chilkat Guides cruise ship programs in Skagway.
  • Coordinate with Haines office for Cruise ship programming
  • Help support long trip operations based out of Skagway

Guide Management:
  • Shared management of guides, dock staff and site managers
  • Time sheets and payroll - manage overall guide hours and overtime
    • Timesheet review prior to each payroll
  • Oversee overall scheduling
  • Coordinate with site specific managers to help facilitate weekly guide meetings
  • Guide appreciation; organize dinners and activities, etc.

Office Management & Office Tasks:
  • Ship correspondence - email and telephone
  • Scheduling - manage overall scheduling with office staff.
  • Dock repping and settlement - as needed - shared with office and dock managers
  • Shared management of Dock Manager - Organize and manage dock transfers - work closely with Dock Manager to ensure that Dock transfers happen appropriately.
  • Active presence at site and on pier
  • Daily Summaries - emailed to all ships at the end of the day
  • Waivers and guide paperwork - Organize and verify completion throughout day and at end
  • Manage Skagway Office Petty Cash in coordination with Skagway Program manager
  • Organize weekly office meetings
  • Ship Settlement and Sending Settlement Sheets & Dock transfers
  • Maintain Outlook Skagway Calendar
  • Learn database and scheduling software and coordinate database efforts within the Skagway office and between the Haines Office.
  • Help structure and build allocations and proposals for each season working closely with Skagway and Haines program managers.
  • Manage adjustments to allocations and space requests with the cruise lines on an ongoing basis.

Marketing:
  • This would primarily be the Marketing Manager's role, however, the Operations Manager may play a part in these marketing efforts. This may include Familiarization (FAM) trips with Shore Excursion staff, presence and enthusiasm at the dock, or other lateral marketing efforts.
  • Be a part of, and support, early season FAM trips.

Skagway Infrastructure :
  • Houses - make notes in weekly report of repairs needed.
  • Coordinate with maintenance staff to prioritize repairs.
  • Coordinate employees and house "moms" to ensure that properties are adequately taken care of.

Program Site Management:
  • Shared management with Site Specific Managers
  • Site specific managers manage specific programs/locations, and are key assets in ability to manage operations.
  • Rock/Zip site managers, Canoe program manager, Hike & Float Manager, Dock Manager, and "new program" manager
  • Make sure they are providing regular reports, and have what they need.
  • Delegate specific tasks appropriately for efficient management.

Guide and Drive as needed
Other duties as dictated by daily needs
Support of new projects and initiatives as needed
Winter Season
  • Primary functions include but not limited to:
    • Hiring for summer season
    • Creation and management of cruise allocations
    • Expedition sales (see above)
    • Helping all departments as needed
  • Remote work possible in winter
    • Remote work is a privilege based on performance and is not guaranteed
  • Must be present in Skagway office a minimum of two weeks prior to first guide arrivals in Skagway and through season shut-down (typically mid-March through mid-October)

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