Deckhand

Responsibilities

• Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates.
• Responsible for daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support tasks.
• Standing helm watches assisting the Captain and Mate in steering the vessel.
• Standing gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties.
• Loading and unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks.
• Cleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.
• Washing, drying, and folding all ship laundry.
• Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance.
• Continual availability to assist guests and crew.
• Rotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12-hours daily.

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.
• The position requires the ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
• The position requires the ability to work around 12 hours per day.
• The position requires the 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.
• The position requires the ability to stand for your entire shift.
• The position requires the ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• The position requires the ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
• The position requires the ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
• The position requires the ability to use stairs frequently.

Pay

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. 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.

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, exempt 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.