Captain, , Transportation

Captain

Juneau, AK

At UnCruise Adventures, we work together to provide an enriching adventure experience while inspiring an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world. This means we kayak among icebergs, travel to hidden waterfalls, snorkel with sea lions, dive with manta rays, and share air with whales. Our destinations include Alaska, the Hawaiian Islands, Mexico's Sea of Cortes, and Costa Rica.

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.

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.

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.

Valid Passport

CPR / First Aid / AED

Drug/Alcohol Test Specimen Collector (Company provided)

Medical Certificate

Radar Observer Unlimited

USCG 100

GRT Master License - (Near Coastal License required for all Alaska and Safari Explorer Hawaii itineraries. Oceans license required for Safari Explorer Hawaii Repo)

FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit

Valid TWIC

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 needed.

Conduct weekly informational meetings with the staff, officers and crew.

Maintain professional demeanor with guests, crew, staff, agents, officials, and the public.

Through the Officers, oversee the management, operation, maintenance, and repair of the vessel.

Participate in shore-side training as required by the company.

Participate in guest activities such as dining with guests and acts as UnCruise Adventures representative in communities/ports where vessel visits.

Ensure delivery of Company programming directives including Next Adventure, shore excursions, onboard programs, presentations, and off-vessel excursions as defined in company training program.

Distribute all information to and from officers, crew, staff, guests, and the Seattle office.

Perform bridge navigation during specified periods. Determine geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, depth sounders, etc.

Record necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.

Handle the vessel in docking, anchoring, piloting, en route, in close quarters and open sea conditions.

Ensure vessel compliance to company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and requests supervisory assistance/guidance when necessary.

Navigate vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc., using…