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City Winery International

Event Captain

Chicago, IL · On-site

Position Summary City WineryEvent Captains will coordinate the day of logistics with the Manager on Duty(MOD) to execute the Banquet Event Order (BEO) from a front ofhousestandpoint. They will ...

City Winery International

Event Captain

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Position Summary City WineryEvent Captains will coordinate the day of logistics with the Manager on Duty(MOD) to execute the Banquet Event Order (BEO) from a front ofhousestandpoint. They will ...

Hornblower

Captain - Liberty Landing Ferry

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$41.05/hr

Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water ... Two (2) years of boat handling experience preferred but not required. * Customer service experience ...

ssc

Marine Captain

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages. Note: Submit a copy of your current MMC with your online application. * USCG Merchant Mariner ...

Savage

Marine Captain

Miami, FL · On-site

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages. Note: Submit a copy of your current MMC with your online application. * USCG Merchant Mariner ...

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How much do international boat captain jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for international boat captain in the United States is $25.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an international boat captain?

To thrive as an International Boat Captain, you need extensive maritime navigation skills, vessel operation experience, and fluency in international maritime laws, often demonstrated through licenses such as a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain's License or international equivalents. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, radar, AIS, electronic chart plotting, and knowledge of engine and safety systems is essential. Leadership, problem-solving, and strong cross-cultural communication skills help captains guide crews and interact with diverse passengers or port authorities. These competencies are critical to ensure the vessel's safe, efficient operation across international waters and compliance with varying regulations.

What does an international boat captain do?

An International Boat Captain is responsible for navigating and operating vessels across international waters, ensuring safety, compliance with maritime laws, and efficient voyage planning. They oversee the crew, maintain ship operations, and manage onboard logistics. Captains need extensive maritime experience, proper licensing, and knowledge of global navigation routes, weather conditions, and emergency procedures. Their duties may include transporting cargo, passengers, or luxury yacht owners while coordinating with port authorities and customs officials.

What are some common challenges faced by international boat captains while working abroad?

International Boat Captains often encounter challenges such as navigating differing maritime regulations, weather conditions, and language barriers when operating in foreign waters. Adapting to unfamiliar port protocols, managing multicultural crew dynamics, and ensuring constant vessel maintenance across long distances are common aspects of the job. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are essential to overcome unexpected itinerary changes or logistical issues. By anticipating these challenges, captains can ensure smoother operations and successful voyages for both crew and passengers.

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Infographic showing various International Boat Captain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,531 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Captain - City Cruises New York, New York

Hornblower

New York, NY • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Hornblower rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 9 rated cruise lines

Job description

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systemsHornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.
Position Summary:
The successful Captain will greet all guests and ensure each guest is attended to in an appropriate manner ensuring consistently high levels of safety, quality, service, and guest satisfaction, while maintaining a high level of profitability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Rotate as cruise captain on cruises and ensure adherence to procedures detailed in the Product Management Guide. This includes thorough pre-cruise preparation, adherence to cruise scripts, supervision of crew, proper piloting of vessel, adherence to all Coast Guard rules and regulations, and guest satisfaction.
  • Gather pertinent cruise event details from the other departments to ensure special guest requests are fulfilled thereby ensuring complete guest satisfaction.
  • Conduct pre-cruise meetings and communicate to crew all necessary information regarding the cruise (special needs, boarding procedures, etc.).
  • Ensure that staff and quests adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
  • Participate in the execution of the Safety Program, including emergency drills
  • Participate in the proper maintenance of all ship's systems and boarding facilities including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation.
  • Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations.
  • Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan.
  • Execute other projects as assigned by management.
  • Recruit non-exempt operations staff (crew) when necessary to fill vacant positions.
  • Deliver training to new crew.
  • Schedule crew according to staffing matrix.
  • Adhere to Company's performance management guidelines for all discipline and termination situations.
  • Recommend to Marine Management the promotion of crew to full-time annual positions.
  • Develop positive working relationships with city department heads and peers.
  • Develop strong teamwork within the staff.
  • Resolve guest problems in conjunction with the on-duty Restaurant Manager utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising effective communication skills in keeping with company objectives and guest retention.
  • Oversee the implementation and execution of safety programs in accordance with Coast Guard regulations and established Company policies
  • Complete all shift records: checklist, logbook, payroll, and documentation of safety training.
  • Ensure that incident reports are completed accurately and promptly.
  • Participate in administration of payroll system including scheduling, checking, transmitting, and processing.
  • Execute collateral duties as assigned by Marine Management: uniforms, crew training, safety training, recruiting, scheduling crew and routine vessel maintenance.
  • Schedule crew work periods to achieve maximum payroll efficiency.
  • Attend all scheduled meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must currently possess 100-ton license with a satisfactory record.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of marine experience-preferably to include two (2) years as a captain with an outstanding record.
  • Detailed working knowledge of all ship's systems and their proper maintenance: gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation.
  • Must be able to operate vessel in accordance with all Coast Guard rules and procedures.
  • FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit.
  • Vessel handling and navigation knowledge required.
  • Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
  • Able to effectively deal with internal and external guests some of whom will require high levels of patience tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Word & Excel).
  • Per USCG regulations, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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