Port Director - Boston Harbor Cruises

Port Director - Boston Harbor City Cruises

28 Shipyard Dr, Hingham, MA 02043, 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 Port Director reports directly to the Director of Marine Operations and is responsible for all aspects of their division-based vessels and any future services that originate and/or terminate at their location. The Port Director will oversee their individual managers for their respective vessel operations.

• Serving as the primary contact for all guidelines of contracted ferry services which includes:
  • Vessel Schedules and performance.
  • Commuter issues and complaints.
  • Daily weekly and monthly compliance reporting.
• Works with the General Manager and the Director of Marine Operations to develop department goals according to company guidelines, including detailing weekly/monthly budget reviews and identifying and resolving potential budgetary issues.
• Ensuring that all vessels are being utilized efficiently according to the needs of each service while being cognizant of sales, budgetary, repairs, and maintenance impacts.
• Establishes effective communications between departments to assist in the coordination of vessel tasking.
• Monitor forecasted weather conditions that could impact vessel services.
• Assist the Operations Managers with measures to mitigate impacts, and ensure proper notifications are sent for any service changes.

• Assists in the execution of the companies’ safety program by leading and participating in safety meetings, safety & security drills, and exercises.
• Ensures strict compliance with the Crisis Management Plan.
• Ensuring that all vessel drills are conducted and logged in accordance with USCG and the companies’ requirements.
• Assists the Director of Marine Operations and the Chief Port Engineer with preparing detailed plans of significant repairs, maintenance, and capital projects, including timelines, work hours, contingencies, and frequent revisions throughout the execution period.
• 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.
• Oversees the conditions of their service vessels, docks, and pier.
• Collaborate with the Port Captain to conduct audits of all incident/accident reports and, pursuant to findings, submit “lessons…