Marine Operations Manager - Boston Harbor Cruises

Marine Operations Manager - Boston Harbor City Cruises

1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands.
City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc.,

a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing, and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually.

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California;
Boston, Massachusetts;
Chicago, Illinois;
London, United Kingdom;
New York, New York;
Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit

The Operations Manager will manage daily operations to include the oversight of labor productivity, safety standards, and quality control as well as carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies, to ensure the highest level of Customer Service.

• Ensure safety and security of vessels and facility.
• Establishes effective communications between departments to assist in the coordination of vessel tasking.
• Ensuring that all vessel drills are conducted and logged in accordance with USCG and the companies’ requirements.
• Report 60 days in advance any upcoming inspections and certification renewals to the Director of Marine Operations, Port Captain, and Chief Port Engineer, and schedule inspection dates with the USCG.
• Ensures that all accident reports are completed promptly and accurately.
• Respond to customer interactions and unusual occurrences then document and report to upper management.
• Assist with vessel food and beverage management and inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining the proper scheduling of all marine personnel, ensuring optimal coverage.
• Oversees time and attendance for personnel, including time off requests and approvals, ensuring accuracy and compliance to maintain efficient staffing levels.
• Ensures that direct reports are meeting company standards based on their individual job descriptions and areas of responsibility.
• Set and maintain a schedule of captain crew performance evaluations, including regular ride-along observations, one-on-one conversations, and safety reviews while considering manager recommendations.
• Works to ensure compliance with all company policies.
• Assists Port Director and Human Resources Department to help handle and resolve personnel issues.
• Assists the Human Resources and Talent Acquisitions team to recruit, hire, train, and retain all staff within the port.
• Responsible for all marine personnel onboard and virtual company mandatory trainings.
• Collaborate with management to ensure budgetary guidelines are met.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team.
• Effective communication skills to direct crew, keep…