Shipboard Positions

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• Travel Is Our Tradition
• Careers
• Get access to our Free Cruise Guide and more information on our 50+ itineraries and all departure dates for 2024-2025.
• SHIPBOARD
• Request A Free Cruise Guide Modal
• Corporate Cruise Careers
• We offer a variety of opportunities for highly motivated people who seek a challenging and rewarding career

A "hands-on" and challenging position, the Executive Chef will be involved with every dish served to our guests, from general planning to presentation. Senior Deckhands are responsible for daily execution and repairs of shipboard work list issues, ensuring the Mate and Engine Room Attendant are updated daily. Engine Room Attendants (ERA) are responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of all vessel machinery, equipment, and systems.

Travel Is Our Tradition

Your schedule will vary each day depending on where we are and what is planned for our guests during that itinerary. Yes this is hard work, but it is a truly rewarding experience for those who are able to understand the value of what we offer our employees. Our philosophy is carrying out our Mission on the finest American ships sets our service standard and drives us to build innovative, new ships. Providing the finest experience depends on the ship itself, the crew operating, and the entire team supporting it. Only a strong team providing great customer service and caring for the guests can make an experience the finest.

Careers

Our mission is to share America’s story which guides our itineraries, fuels our sales growth, and challenges us to provide enriching experiences. Even our small ship strategy is set by our belief that small ships are the best venue to share America’s story. Whether it’s witnessing the wildlife and magnificent views of Alaska or experiencing the rich history and culture of the Mississippi River, as a member of our crew, everyday will offer you a new opportunity. Begin planning your U.S. cruise adventure with American Cruise Lines today. From the coast of Maine, to the mighty Mississippi and Pacific Northwest, our Free Cruise Guide provides detailed information about all of our more than 50 U.S. itinerary options.

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After successfully completing our shoreside training program, you become eligible for a ship assignment. Although we do not guarantee a specific ship for your employment, we try to match you with the best fit. Once assigned, we will arrange the flights and transportation to get you to the vessel. During your first day on board, we will introduce you to the other crew members, take you on a tour of the ship, and get you settled into your stateroom. The Hotel General Manager will lead the hotel and food service teams, while ensuring our guests are provided with the highest level of service in a clean and safe environment.

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SHIPBOARD

Each of our ships is carefully designed to make both the crew and the guests comfortable as we sail the U.S. waterways. The living quarters resemble a dormitory environment in which you can quickly make new friends. Crew members can be assigned up to twelve roommates, depending on the ship, while Senior Officers (Hotel General Managers, Executive Chefs, and Captains) have a private stateroom and bath. The Guest Service Coordinator is responsible for welcoming guests, executing service requests, and supporting the Hotel Manager in all the ship’s office functions. They personally welcome all Eagle Society, VIP, and special guests upon embarkation and throughout the cruise.

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American Cruise Lines is rapidly expanding and offering many opportunities for professional development. We always recognize each other and celebrate all of our accomplishments. Servers, Housekeepers, Deckhands, and Dishwashers can work for us up to 28 weeks.

Corporate Cruise Careers

Managers and officers work a schedule of several weeks on, several weeks off, with longer shifts during the busy season (summer and fall). After accepting a position, we will work with you to schedule your start date and organize your travel to the ship. Breaks can be prearranged with advance notice, as we need to make sure that our staffing needs are continually met. Once you have completed your time with us, we will help you with your travel arrangements to get you back home safely.

Small Ship Cruising Done Perfectly

These locations are occupied by our Sales, Customer Service, and Training departments. Line Cooks work closely with other members of the culinary team every day, using only the freshest ingredients to prepare meals inspired by regional and local specialties. Our Sous Chefs assist the Executive Chef with many day-to-day responsibilities and the supervision of all aspects of food production, as well as oversee our Galley Stewards. Dishwashers are responsible for the sanitation of the kitchen and all cutlery, glassware, and dishes. They also help to ensure that our galley is maintained in a pristine and safe manner.

Resolve problems and achieve enhanced service “value” at every opportunity. At American Cruise Lines, we realize that our people are the key to our success. We are continually looking for passionate, hardworking people to be part of our team and will offer incentives and rewards for exceptional leadership and service. There are hundreds of job titles at Holland America Line, but all of us have the same goal — to be the world's best hosts.

Breakfast is made to order, while lunch and dinner are served buffet style. If at any point,you have a dietary request, we will do our best to accommodate you. Being on your feet for a majority of the day, our meals are created to supply you with all the essential nutrients needed to keep you healthy. If at any point you wanted to change your food choices, there is always the opportunity to eat on shore while we are in port.

We offer exceptional facilities and extensive learning and recreational programs for our crew. Join our inclusive and welcoming team, and you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless. There is nothing more rewarding than providing excellent service to our guests. As a member of the crew you have direct impact on their overall cruise experience, not only taking care of their needs, but also helping them to make amazing memories.

We are seeking solo and duo Resident Entertainers to work and perform aboard our fleet. An outgoing, welcoming personality, vibrant stage presence, elegance, creativity, flexibility, team spirit and extraordinarily strong work ethic are essential attributes to success in this important onboard role. The Excursions Director is responsible for engaging guests in each destination through a series of shoreside excursions, explorations and adventures. The Cruise & Excursions Director is a hybrid role responsible for engaging guests both aboard and ashore. The goal is to create a fun atmosphere for our guests while socializing throughout the cruise. Executive Chefs are responsible for delivering the finest cuisine and ensuring a positive culinary experience at every meal by managing the entire kitchen staff.

With the most awards and itinerary options, find your perfect cruise with the leader in USA river cruises. American Cruise Lines headquarters are located on the shoreline of Connecticut in Guilford. Our second shoreside facility and primary training center are located in the Greater Salt Lake City area.