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American Cruise Lines

River Pilot

Tunica, MS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records * Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Point Pleasant, WV

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Bangor, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

River Pilot

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records * Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Norfolk, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Bar Harbor, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

River Pilot

Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records * Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Bangor, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

River Pilot

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records * Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering ...

American Cruise Lines

River Pilot

Natchez, MS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records * Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering ...

American Cruise Lines

River Pilot

Portland, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records * Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering ...

American Cruise Lines

River Pilot

Norfolk, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records * Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering ...

American Cruise Lines

Captain

Portland, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American ... Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records. * Provide visible leadership through ...

American Cruise Lines

Deckhand

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

Deckhand American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences ... Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance. * Continual availability to assist ...

American Cruise Lines

Deckhand

Morehead City, NC · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

Deckhand American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences ... Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance. * Continual availability to assist ...

American Cruise Lines

Deckhand

Red Wing, MN · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

Deckhand American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences ... Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance. * Continual availability to assist ...

American Cruise Lines

Housekeeper

Cape Girardeau, MO · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring ... Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, safe, and attractive for our ...

American Cruise Lines

Housekeeper

Louisville, KY · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring ... Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, safe, and attractive for our ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time cruise maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Cruise Maintenance vs Full Time Marine Engineer?

AspectFull Time Cruise MaintenanceFull Time Marine Engineer
CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety, Marine Maintenance CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety, Marine Engineering Certifications
Work EnvironmentOnboard cruise ships, maintenance decksEngine rooms, technical areas onboard ships
Job FocusRoutine maintenance, repairs, safety checksEngine operation, mechanical systems, troubleshooting

Full Time Cruise Maintenance primarily involves routine upkeep and safety checks on cruise ships, focusing on maintenance tasks. In contrast, Full Time Marine Engineers handle engine operations, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments but differ in technical responsibilities and focus areas.

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River Pilot

American Cruise Lines

Tunica, MS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

River Pilot
American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers. American Cruise Lines modern vessels accommodate 100 to 200 guests designed for safe navigation and exceptional service.
Nav Mates are senior shipboard watch officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader. American Cruise Lines Nav Mates are experienced mariners with firsthand piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways. Our Nav Mates are prudent decision-makers continually assessing potential risk weeks, days, and hours ahead of the vessel and crew. Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
Nav Mates enjoy comfortable onboard accommodations and chef prepared meals. American Cruise Lines operates our own bridge simulator, enabling rigorous recurrent training and development focused on critical decision-making and advanced piloting skills. American Cruise Lines recruits and retains the best professional mariners in the industry.
At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values-Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships.
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.
  • Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records
  • Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.

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).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Applicant Acknowledgment
By proceeding to apply for the above position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of the job position for which I am applying, I agree that it accurately reflects the essential functions of the position, and I represent that I can complete the essential functions of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ‎American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual ‎qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. ‎This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, ‎hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access ‎to benefits.‎
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This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

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