{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"45acddca7bde68dc5e52f9f6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45acddca7bde68dc5e52f9f6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45acddca7bde68dc5e52f9f6","title":"Deckhand","description":"American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We’re hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season. You'll work on our ships to ensure a safe and seamless voyage for all our guests, as a proud representative of our brand. This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks .\n\nAt 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nHandling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates.\n\nResponsible for daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support tasks. Standing helm watches assisting the Captain and Mate in steering the vessel.\n\nStanding gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties.\n\nLoading and unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks.\n\nCleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.\n\nWashing, drying, and folding all ship laundry.\n\nMaintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance.\n\nContinual availability to assist guests and crew.\n\nRotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12‑hours daily.\n\nHighlights\n\nPay: 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.\n\nHospitality Experience: This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.\n\nCovered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.\n\nTravel the Country: We have over 50 itineraries, spanning over 35 states in America.\n\nCrew Connections: Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country.\n\nQualifications\nYou 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.\n\nUnder 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.\n\nAmerican 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.\n\nSuccessful 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.\n\nWork Schedule\n\n7 days per week while onboard the ship, for up to 28 weeks.\n\nThis is a temporary position with no guarantee of future employment.\n\nThis is a full‑time, exempt position.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nShips 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.\n\nAbility to work around 12 hours per day.\n\nAbility to assist in the event of an on‑board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20‑inch diameter hatch.\n\nAbility to stand for your entire shift.\n\nAbility to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.\n\nAbility to frequently bend, squat, and reach.\n\nAbility to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.\n\nAbility to use stairs frequently.\n\nApplicant Acknowledgment\nBy 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAmerican 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.\n\nJob sites across the nation.\n\nThis 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"SupportFinity","rawCompany":"supportfinity","city":"Alta","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-12T03:22:27.821Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-5011.00","title":"Sailors and Marine Oilers","slug":"sailors-and-marine-oilers"},{"code":"53-5021.00","title":"Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels","slug":"captains-mates-and-pilots-of-water-vessels"},{"code":"53-5022.00","title":"Motorboat Operators","slug":"motorboat-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"483112","title":"Deep Sea Passenger Transportation","slug":"deep-sea-passenger-transportation"},{"code":"483114","title":"Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation","slug":"coastal-and-great-lakes-passenger-transportation"},{"code":"483113","title":"Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation","slug":"coastal-and-great-lakes-freight-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Deckhand","description":"American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We’re hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season. You'll work on our ships to ensure a safe and seamless voyage for all our guests, as a proud representative of our brand. This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks .\n\nAt 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nHandling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates.\n\nResponsible for daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support tasks. Standing helm watches assisting the Captain and Mate in steering the vessel.\n\nStanding gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties.\n\nLoading and unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks.\n\nCleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.\n\nWashing, drying, and folding all ship laundry.\n\nMaintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance.\n\nContinual availability to assist guests and crew.\n\nRotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12‑hours daily.\n\nHighlights\n\nPay: 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.\n\nHospitality Experience: This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.\n\nCovered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.\n\nTravel the Country: We have over 50 itineraries, spanning over 35 states in America.\n\nCrew Connections: Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country.\n\nQualifications\nYou 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.\n\nUnder 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.\n\nAmerican 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.\n\nSuccessful 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.\n\nWork Schedule\n\n7 days per week while onboard the ship, for up to 28 weeks.\n\nThis is a temporary position with no guarantee of future employment.\n\nThis is a full‑time, exempt position.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nShips 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.\n\nAbility to work around 12 hours per day.\n\nAbility to assist in the event of an on‑board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20‑inch diameter hatch.\n\nAbility to stand for your entire shift.\n\nAbility to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.\n\nAbility to frequently bend, squat, and reach.\n\nAbility to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.\n\nAbility to use stairs frequently.\n\nApplicant Acknowledgment\nBy 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAmerican 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. 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