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Red Hospitality & Leisure

$17/hr

Review fareharbor and Run of Show for updated counts per tour prior dates * Greet guests on the cruise ship pier * Collect Tickets from crew members and ferry guides, reconciling numbers against ...

Icy Strait Point LLC

Wilderness Tour Guide

Hoonah, AK · On-site

$18/hr

The Tour Guide provides guests with safe, engaging, and informative outdoor adventures throughout ... Best, Authentic, Profitable Cruise Destination * Lead guests on a variety of guided tours ...

Go Tours Hawaii

CDL Driver (Maui)

Wailea, HI

$25/mo

Pick up and drive cruise ship guests to designated spots on the island. We have separate guides that conduct the tour at the drop off spot. * Share local stories, legends, and insights that make Maui ...

Go Tours Hawaii

CDL Driver (Maui)

Wailea, HI · On-site

$25/hr

Pick up and drive cruise ship guests to designated spots on the island. We have separate guides that conduct the tour at the drop off spot. * Share local stories, legends, and insights that make Maui ...

Go Tours Hawaii

CDL Driver (Maui)

Wailea, HI · On-site

$25/hr

Pick up and drive cruise ship guests to designated spots on the island. We have separate guides that conduct the tour at the drop off spot. * Share local stories, legends, and insights that make Maui ...

Go Tours Hawaii

CDL Driver (Maui)

Kihei, HI · On-site

Pick up and drive cruise ship guests to designated spots on the island. We have separate guides that conduct the tour at the drop off spot. * Share local stories, legends, and insights that make Maui ...

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How much do trainee cruise ship tour guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee cruise ship tour guide in the United States is $18.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Cruise Ship Tour Guide vs Cruise Ship Tour Guide?

AspectTrainee Cruise Ship Tour GuideCruise Ship Tour Guide
CertificationsMay require basic tourism or hospitality certifications, training provided onboardTypically holds relevant tourism, hospitality, or guiding certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining onboard, learning from experienced guides, shadowing toursLeading tours independently, engaging with passengers
Experience LevelEntry-level, in trainingExperienced guide with proven skills
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting and learning tour procedures, supporting senior guidesConducting tours, providing information, ensuring passenger satisfaction

The main difference is that a Trainee Cruise Ship Tour Guide is in training and gaining experience, while a Cruise Ship Tour Guide is fully qualified and independently leading tours. Trainees focus on learning and shadowing, whereas experienced guides handle tours on their own.

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Cruise Ship Excursion Guide

Red Hospitality & Leisure

$17/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Cruise Ship Excursion Guide is ultimately responsible for guiding guests of Cruise Ship Excursions executed by RED Hospitality and Leisure. The scope of responsibility will include, but is not limited to, the effective delivery of guests from the various cruise lines to charter catamarans and ferry vessels, Facilitate the experience aboard the ferry, and execute guided tours.  

OPERATIONAL DUTIES

  • Review fareharbor and Run of Show for updated counts per tour prior dates
  • Greet guests on the cruise ship pier
  • Collect Tickets from crew members and ferry guides, reconciling numbers against fareharbor, communicating final counts to captains to verify totals are correct.
  • Facilitate invoice sign off from Shorex Team members. 
  • Assist in facilitating catamaran tours by liaising with Catamaran captains and crew, stepping in to greet and guide guests in the event that Catamarans are delayed.
  • Guide guests from pickup at cruise ship dock in STT to STJ Trunk Bay (or Other Tours) successfully ensuring guest satisfaction, safety, and adherence to the schedule.
  • Utilize P-card to submit payments for National Park Entry and Vendors, ensuring that the proper number of Adults vs Childrens entries are recognized  for accurate billing and maintaining financial targets.
  • Reconcile STJ Vendors in daily vendor closeout sheet. Including but not limited to Taxi’s, National Park Concessioners, and third party tour guides.

SAFETY OPERATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Obtain and maintain active CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
  • Communicate any guest safety concerns or injuries to CSM
  • Accompany any injured guest, should they be transferred to a medical facility
  • High School diploma, or equivalent.
  • 1+  years of experience in customer service, hospitality, marine operations, or transportation logistics.
  • Basic understanding of business operations
  • Strong written and oral communicative skills to draft business letters, develop reports, present oral presentations, create policies and procedures, and write repair specifications.
  • Understanding of individual roles, interactions, and responsibilities of employees, including a knowledge of all aspects of performance management.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and follow-up to a high volume of guest and management requests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be able to walk on various types of surfaces including rough terrain, sitting, standing, maintaining balance, on the beach, and in the water, and working alone.
  • Must be able to work various work settings such as exposure to sunlight and outside temperature.  
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the work day
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations and safe practices. 
  • Ability to operate assigned equipment, read and interpret documents. 
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
  • Must be able to operate with little or no supervision.  
  • Must be willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends. 
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude. 
  • Team player, positive and enthusiastic attitude. 
  • Ability to be flexible with schedule

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