Captain - Statue Cruises

Statue Cruises Liberty Park NJ, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation.

Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well asferry and transportation services.

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 marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned 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 Captain operates United States Coast Guard Inspected Small Passenger Vessels under contract for the National Park Service
between the New York and New Jersey Waterfront, Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and on adjacent routes in a manner that insures
the Safety and Security of the Crew, Enjoyment of the Passengers, and Respect for the Environment

• As the Master in Navigational Command, operates the vessel with due regard for proper Standards of Watch.
• Standing and Wheelhouse Resources Management in accordance with the practice of good seamanship.
• Assign each crew member work appropriate for his classification.
• Conducts Safety Meetings in conformance with Statue Cruises policy, to ensure a routinely efficient and safe operation of the vessel at all times and the proper use of equipment during any possible onboard emergency.
• Counsel and Discipline crew members regarding performance issues
• Directly supervises the First Officer, Deckhands, and other Crew members in all areas of Marine Transportation Safety, Security, and Training.
• Discipline crew members who fail to adhere to Company policy or USCG regulations.
• Maintains Vessel Operations and Maintenance Logs, Personnel Reports, and all other Ship’s Business records.
• Routinely conducts Watch Quarter Station Bill Emergency Drills in accordance with US Coast Guard regulations, and routinely inspects all areas of the vessel for unsafe conditions, performs accident investigations, and makes safety announcements to ensure the safety and comfort of the crew and passengers.
• Shall observe and evaluate the crew under their command.
• Wears Statue Cruises Uniform at all times while in the presence of guests.
• Follows all U S Coast Guard regulations and has a working knowledge of the Navigational Rules of the Road.
• Follows all National Park Service directives, and Liberty and Ellis Island policies, to insure all passengers, quests, and visitors to the Area have an Interpretive Experience.
• Implements the Vessel Safety and Security Plans to insure compliance with US Coast Guard Office of Homeland Security Rules and Regulations.
• Supervises others in Customer Service and Environmental Practices that Respect the Planet, both by instruction and in practice by setting a good example as a team leader for others to follow, to the fulfillment of Statue Cruises policies and to the enjoyment of visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
• Conducts employee job performance reviews.
• Complies with and enforces established Company policies and procedures.
• Additional job duties as assigned.