Captain

American Queen Steamboat Co.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent river cruise company is seeking a Captain for its fleet, responsible for safe operations and leadership aboard U.S. flag ships. The role involves ensuring passenger safety, supervising crew, and managing vessel inspections. Candidates must have a Master’s license and experience on coastal waterways. Competitive salary and extensive training are offered along with health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision plans

Matching 401(k) plan

World-class training in our own ship simulator facility

Covered expenses for travel, room and board, uniforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of captain experience on coastal and river waterways, desired 5 years with Z-drive experience.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Supervise and develop Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands.
• Oversee Hotel Officers and Service Crew for guest service.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of vessel spaces.
• Maintain administrative log keeping and reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-building skills

Education

U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 T

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job description

Captain – River and Coastal

American Cruise Lines is seeking Captain for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia‑Snake Rivers, Great Lakes, and Mississippi‑Ohio‑Cumberland‑Tennessee‑Arkansas Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state‑of‑the‑art designed for safe operation and five‑star service to 100‑200 guests.

Captains are the senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, prudent decision‑makers constantly assessing potential risk weeks, days, and hours ahead.

Responsibilities

• Safety and security of the passengers, crew and vessel.
• Safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
• Prudent vessel manoeuvring, docking, undocking and anchoring.
• Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
• Supervision and development of Mates, Engineers and Deckhands.
• Oversight of Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five‑star guest service.
• Captain hospitality greetings at the gangway, guest safety announcements and special dinner events.
• Administrative log keeping, reports and communications.
• Leadership of a safe, secure, clean and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
• Typical March‑November season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 T, desired 1600 T or greater.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2 yrs, desired 5 yrs with Z‑drive experience.
• Excellent communication skills and team‑building skills.
• Pre‑employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental and vision plans available.
• Matching 401(k) plan available.
• World‑class training in our own ship simulator facility.
• Covered expenses: travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms and paid training from industry experts.
• Job sites across the nation.

Additional Information

Our company’s values are Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism and Merit. We share America’s story on the finest American ships.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing