{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b4142e6bcab8fb9bf8c68b67","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b4142e6bcab8fb9bf8c68b67","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b4142e6bcab8fb9bf8c68b67","title":"Licensed Deckhand","description":"WHO WE ARE\nLindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we’re now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the \"Exhilaration of Discovery\".\n\nJOB SUMMARY\nAs a Licensed Deckhand with Lindblad Expeditions, you’ll do more than maintain ship operations—you’ll help guide guests through some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth. A key part of your role involves operating Zodiacs to safely transport guests between ship and shore, offering them a front-row seat to glaciers, wildlife, and rugged coastlines. Whether navigating the inlets of Southeast Alaska or exploring the warm waters of Baja, you’ll be an essential part of delivering our signature expedition experience.\n\nThis position is ideal for someone with a passion for the sea, strong seamanship, and a desire to interact with guests in dynamic, outdoor settings. You’ll work as part of a close-knit Deck team on board one of our U.S.-flagged vessels, where safety, teamwork, and curiosity are always top priorities. If you’re ready to combine your maritime skills with unforgettable adventures, we’d love to have you aboard.\n\nWORK SCHEDULE\nThe Rotational Deckhands works a rotational schedule of approximately 2 months on/1 month off, approximately 12 hours per day.\n\nLIVING CONDITIONS\nCrew quarters are compact and shared - you will bunk with one or two roommates for the full duration of your rotation, with minimal personal space. The vessel operates in remote locations with limited or no port access between expeditions, so cell service and internet may be unavailable for extended periods. You must bring a sufficient supply of any prescription medications, as refills cannot be obtained while underway.\n\nThis lifestyle suits people who are adaptable, self-sufficient, and genuinely energized by close-knit team environments and remote travel. If those conditions sound like a challenge rather than an adventure, this may not be the right fit.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThis is a physically demanding role performed in a moving marine environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb steep interior stairs repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift—including during periods of significant vessel motion. The employee must regularly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Work rotates continuously across cabin cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and food service, often without extended breaks. Work is performed in confined spaces and high-humidity environments including the galley.\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The physical demands per position are described in the Job Analysis sheet and are available to all applicants upon request.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES\nShip Maintenance\n\nSweeps decks, washes windows, keeps vessels free of rust, and empties trash receptacles on a regular basis.\n\nCleans the public restroom and general interior areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc.\n\nPrimes and paints the vessel as assigned.\n\nAssists Engineering, Hotel, and Expeditions departments as directed by Chief Mate.\n\nUses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly.\n\nMay be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Mate's work list.\n\nBoat Operations\n\nHandles lines during docking and undocking procedures.\n\nAssigned anchoring duties as needed.\n\nAssists the Bridge Watch Officer with lookout and wheel watch as needed.\n\nAssists with lowering/raising and tying up/taking off of the inflatable boats and kayaks.\n\nAssists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.\n\nAssists in driving inflatable boats as directed by Chief Mate.\n\nSafety & Security\n\nParticipates in onboard safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.\n\nParticipates in shore side training as required by the company.\n\nConducts hourly security patrols including inspection of the engine room and lazarette at night.\n\nServes as needed on gangway watch.\n\nFamiliar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.\n\nAdditional Duties\n\nLoads/off-loads guest luggage.\n\nHauls ship's trash, laundry, and stores as needed.\n\nPulls, cleans and replaces the galley mats, cleans the galley deck and washes any used galley rags.\n\nAssists in the training of new rotational and/or seasonal deckhands.\n\nTo Be Considered, You Must Already Have:\n\nMinimum 25 GRT Master License, Upon Near Coastal Waters\n\nValid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)\n\nValid US Passport or US Permanent Resident Card with valid passport\n\nSTCW Basic Safety Training (BST)\n\nRequired Licenses/Certifications Provided by Lindblad\n\nUSCG Medical Certificate\n\nSTCW Crowd Management (CM)\n\nSTCW Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)\n\nFirst Aid/CPR/AED certification\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nMust have experience driving Zodiacs or similar small vessels using a tiller outboard motor.\n\nMechanical aptitude and interest.\n\nMaritime/boating experience preferred.\n\nGood customer service skills; professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.\n\nDetail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks.\n\nAble to work independently using initiative and creativity to complete assigned tasks.\n\nStrong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.\n\nWorks well under pressure.\n\nAbility to get along well with co-workers and support a team environment.\n\n$215 - $223 a day\n\nThe listed salary range reflects total daily compensation based on experience and vessel assignment.\n\nCompensation breakdown\n$165-$173 base daily rate + $50 guaranteed minimum in gratuities. Any tips earned above the $50 minimum are yours to keep.\n\nEmployment is contingent on the following:\n- In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16, you will be required to undergo the following drug tests: post-offer prior to start date, random, reasonable cause, and serious marine incident per U.S. Federal guidelines.\n\n- Pre-offer background check; employment is contingent upon the results of this screening.\n\n- Post-offer physical examination; your employment is dependent upon being determined fit for sea duty.\n\nContinued employment is dependent upon consent to and passing these tests.\n\nLindblad Expeditions continues to highly recommend that all new hires be up to date with all vaccines prior to the first day of employment and getting boosted annually when eligible, including those vaccines that protect against COVID-19. All crew must still comply with all country-specific vaccination requirements.\n\nCommunication Skills\nUsing the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate—both in writing and orally—with a professional demeanor.\n\nCOMPENSATION STATEMENT\nLindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.\n\nFor new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.\n\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT\nAt Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.\n\nLindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. 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From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we’re now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the \"Exhilaration of Discovery\".\n\nJOB SUMMARY\nAs a Licensed Deckhand with Lindblad Expeditions, you’ll do more than maintain ship operations—you’ll help guide guests through some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth. A key part of your role involves operating Zodiacs to safely transport guests between ship and shore, offering them a front-row seat to glaciers, wildlife, and rugged coastlines. Whether navigating the inlets of Southeast Alaska or exploring the warm waters of Baja, you’ll be an essential part of delivering our signature expedition experience.\n\nThis position is ideal for someone with a passion for the sea, strong seamanship, and a desire to interact with guests in dynamic, outdoor settings. You’ll work as part of a close-knit Deck team on board one of our U.S.-flagged vessels, where safety, teamwork, and curiosity are always top priorities. If you’re ready to combine your maritime skills with unforgettable adventures, we’d love to have you aboard.\n\nWORK SCHEDULE\nThe Rotational Deckhands works a rotational schedule of approximately 2 months on/1 month off, approximately 12 hours per day.\n\nLIVING CONDITIONS\nCrew quarters are compact and shared - you will bunk with one or two roommates for the full duration of your rotation, with minimal personal space. The vessel operates in remote locations with limited or no port access between expeditions, so cell service and internet may be unavailable for extended periods. You must bring a sufficient supply of any prescription medications, as refills cannot be obtained while underway.\n\nThis lifestyle suits people who are adaptable, self-sufficient, and genuinely energized by close-knit team environments and remote travel. If those conditions sound like a challenge rather than an adventure, this may not be the right fit.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThis is a physically demanding role performed in a moving marine environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb steep interior stairs repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift—including during periods of significant vessel motion. The employee must regularly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Work rotates continuously across cabin cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and food service, often without extended breaks. Work is performed in confined spaces and high-humidity environments including the galley.\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The physical demands per position are described in the Job Analysis sheet and are available to all applicants upon request.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES\nShip Maintenance\n\nSweeps decks, washes windows, keeps vessels free of rust, and empties trash receptacles on a regular basis.\n\nCleans the public restroom and general interior areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc.\n\nPrimes and paints the vessel as assigned.\n\nAssists Engineering, Hotel, and Expeditions departments as directed by Chief Mate.\n\nUses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly.\n\nMay be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Mate's work list.\n\nBoat Operations\n\nHandles lines during docking and undocking procedures.\n\nAssigned anchoring duties as needed.\n\nAssists the Bridge Watch Officer with lookout and wheel watch as needed.\n\nAssists with lowering/raising and tying up/taking off of the inflatable boats and kayaks.\n\nAssists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.\n\nAssists in driving inflatable boats as directed by Chief Mate.\n\nSafety & Security\n\nParticipates in onboard safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.\n\nParticipates in shore side training as required by the company.\n\nConducts hourly security patrols including inspection of the engine room and lazarette at night.\n\nServes as needed on gangway watch.\n\nFamiliar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.\n\nAdditional Duties\n\nLoads/off-loads guest luggage.\n\nHauls ship's trash, laundry, and stores as needed.\n\nPulls, cleans and replaces the galley mats, cleans the galley deck and washes any used galley rags.\n\nAssists in the training of new rotational and/or seasonal deckhands.\n\nTo Be Considered, You Must Already Have:\n\nMinimum 25 GRT Master License, Upon Near Coastal Waters\n\nValid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)\n\nValid US Passport or US Permanent Resident Card with valid passport\n\nSTCW Basic Safety Training (BST)\n\nRequired Licenses/Certifications Provided by Lindblad\n\nUSCG Medical Certificate\n\nSTCW Crowd Management (CM)\n\nSTCW Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)\n\nFirst Aid/CPR/AED certification\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nMust have experience driving Zodiacs or similar small vessels using a tiller outboard motor.\n\nMechanical aptitude and interest.\n\nMaritime/boating experience preferred.\n\nGood customer service skills; professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.\n\nDetail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks.\n\nAble to work independently using initiative and creativity to complete assigned tasks.\n\nStrong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.\n\nWorks well under pressure.\n\nAbility to get along well with co-workers and support a team environment.\n\n$215 - $223 a day\n\nThe listed salary range reflects total daily compensation based on experience and vessel assignment.\n\nCompensation breakdown\n$165-$173 base daily rate + $50 guaranteed minimum in gratuities. Any tips earned above the $50 minimum are yours to keep.\n\nEmployment is contingent on the following:\n- In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16, you will be required to undergo the following drug tests: post-offer prior to start date, random, reasonable cause, and serious marine incident per U.S. Federal guidelines.\n\n- Pre-offer background check; employment is contingent upon the results of this screening.\n\n- Post-offer physical examination; your employment is dependent upon being determined fit for sea duty.\n\nContinued employment is dependent upon consent to and passing these tests.\n\nLindblad Expeditions continues to highly recommend that all new hires be up to date with all vaccines prior to the first day of employment and getting boosted annually when eligible, including those vaccines that protect against COVID-19. All crew must still comply with all country-specific vaccination requirements.\n\nCommunication Skills\nUsing the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate—both in writing and orally—with a professional demeanor.\n\nCOMPENSATION STATEMENT\nLindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.\n\nFor new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.\n\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT\nAt Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.\n\nLindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-14T03:17:56.082Z","dateModified":"2026-07-14T03:17:56.082Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Medium","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Seattle","addressRegion":"WA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b4142e6bcab8fb9bf8c68b67"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b4142e6bcab8fb9bf8c68b67"}}