Captain, Passenger Vessel Juneau, AK

We are a small-ship adventure-based travel company dedicated to creating experiences that connect people with nature, wildlife, and local cultures - we kayak among icebergs,travel to hidden waterfalls, and share air with whales. Every team member plays a role in bringing the adventure to life. Operating seven vessels carrying 22 to 86 guests, we explore destinations, including Alaska, Hawaii, Baja California , and Costa Rica.

9/28/2026 Hiring Update - UnCruise Adventures is seeking an experienced Captain to join our team beginning with the Fall 2026 shipyard period at Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle, with the opportunity to continue into the 2027 Alaska sailing season.

PERKS

• 401k with employer match (qualifications required)
• Credential reimbursement (qualifications required)
• Travel provided to and from the vessel

JOB SUMMARY

The Captain in the key leader of the Vessel Leadership Team (VLT - a group of leaders assigned to lead all aspects of each vessel). The Captain directly oversees onboard managers, and indirectly manages crew, ensuring the safe and professional delivery of UnCruise Adventures’ published cruise products. The Captain provides excellent and proven leadership, safety, and communications skills with all company employees, partners, vendors, and travel industry professionals.

This position reports to the Director of Nautical Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years experience as either Captain or 1st Mate on passenger-carrying vessels.
• Extensive experience in the operations of vessels in diverse waters such as Southeast Alaska, the Snake and Columbia Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico and Hawaii.
• Ability to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
• Excellent crisis management skills: works well under pressure, and acts quickly and decisively using sound judgment.
• Supervisory experience in maritime environment required. Additional supervisory oversight of hotel operations strongly preferred.
• Proficient user of computer systems, with the ability to utilize MS software applications in a Windows environment.
• Able to troubleshoot, act quickly with confidence, and make sound decisions while exercising good judgment
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively present sensitive information in one-on-one situations, and comfort with public speaking in group situations.
• Excellent written English language skills, with the ability to prepare professional documents and reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all time.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• USCG 100
  
  GRT Master License - Near Coastal License required for all Alaska
• Passport
• CPR / First Aid / AED
• Medical Certificate
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• TWIC
• Drug/Alcohol Test Specimen Collector (Company provided)
• Advanced Medical Training (e.g. Med Care Provider, WFR, EMT)
  * Preferred, not required.
• Directly supervise Chief Engineer, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate, Hotel Manager, and Expedition Leader (reports may vary depending on route/vessel). Indirectly supervise all crew assigned to the vessel.
• Respond in a timely manner to all concerns, complaints, and allegations, and conducts investigations as necessary. Notify shore-side managers of potentially escalating problems.
• Assist in the training and development of all direct reports. Also assist in the training of any new staff or relief Captain positions.
• Monitor and counsel work performance throughout the season and conduct written performance evaluations of the above crew members. Ensure that other managers and officers complete mid-season and end-of-season reviews of assigned staff.
• Coach, discipline, and/or terminate crew as necessary in a timely and appropriate manner, seek the guidance and support of shore-side managers in Seattle as…