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American Cruise Lines

Server

Dover, TN

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Kake, AK

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Wheeling, WV · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Boston, MA

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Key West, FL · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Tunica Resorts, MS · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Castine, ME · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Farmington, UT

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

La Crosse, WI

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Woods Hole, MA

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

New Bedford, MA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Petersburg, AK · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Boston, MA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Camden, ME

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Cambridge, MD · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

New Bedford, MA

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

American Cruise Lines

Server

Petersburg, AK · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing ...

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How much do internship cruise ship server jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship cruise ship server in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can you get a job on a cruise ship with no experience?

Internship cruise ship server positions often do not require prior experience, as training is typically provided on board. However, having customer service skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment can improve chances of hiring. Some companies may prefer candidates with basic hospitality or communication skills, but entry-level roles are generally accessible to newcomers.

How much does a server get paid on a cruise ship?

A cruise ship server typically earns a base salary ranging from $1,200 to $2,000 per month, supplemented by tips from passengers which can significantly increase total earnings. Tips often constitute a major part of a server's income and depend on service quality and passenger generosity, with some earning an additional $500 to $1,500 monthly in tips.

Can you get an internship on a cruise ship in security?

Internships on cruise ships in security are rare, as most security roles require prior experience and are often full-time positions. However, some cruise lines may offer entry-level or trainee security programs for individuals interested in maritime security, which may require relevant certifications such as STCW or first aid training. Applicants should check specific cruise line internship programs for available opportunities and requirements.
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Infographic showing various Internship Cruise Ship Server job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
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Server

American Cruise Lines

Dover, TN

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Server
American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We’re hiring Servers for the 2026 cruising season. You’ll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing outstanding hospitality and serving as a proud representative of our brand. This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks.
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:
  • Responsible for providing guests with an elegant and memorable dining experience.
  • Efficiently set-up and break-down breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour including setting tables, arranging linen, silverware, china and glassware.
  • Cater to all culinary requests in an efficient manner.
  • Acknowledge guests by name, escort them to their tables, present food, and beverage menus, suggest particular courses and wines and kindly answer any questions they may have regarding menu items.
  • Efficiently relay orders to the galley, and serve various courses and beverages with care, ensuring that all items look presentable and are properly garnished and decorated before serving.
  • In addition to the routine restaurant duties, Servers may be required to perform other functions, such as greeting guests upon embarkation, serving afternoon teas and snacks, and cater evening entertainment.
Highlights:
  • Pay: Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses. With all major living expenses covered aboard, you have an extraordinary chance to save your earnings.
  • Hospitality Experience: This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.
  • Covered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.
  • Travel the Country: We have over 50 itineraries, spanning over 35 states in America.
  • Crew Connections: Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country.
Qualifications:
You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Under Federal Law and the Department of Transportation, we are required to pre-employment drug test all shipboard employees which includes testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances. To provide safe and conscientious service to our guests, the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. All shipboard employees also have emergency and safety functions essential to the safe operation of the ship that are included in your training.
American Cruise Lines has grooming standards that include limitations on visible tattoos and piercings. This is a temporary employment position not to extend beyond 28 weeks of shipboard work. We encourage you to utilize the skills you develop to apply for management positions within American Cruise Lines, but such positions cannot be expected and are not guaranteed.
Successful individuals work well under pressure, keep composure and have a positive attitude. The talent and dedication of American Cruise Lines’ employees have made us America's Leading Small Ship Cruise Line.
Work Schedule:
  • 7 days per week while onboard the ship, for up to 28 weeks.
  • This is a temporary position with no guarantee of future employment.
  • This is a full-time, nonexempt position.
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.
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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