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American Cruise Lines is seeking Adventure Guides to join our shipboard team for the 2026 cruising season. The Adventure Guide role is responsible for engaging guests in each destination through a series of explorations and adventures throughout the National Parks. As an Adventure Guide you are responsible and accountable for all land exploration, transfer operations, and brand ambassadorship & representation. The Adventure Guide is the most visible advocate for guests and is responsible for creating a fun atmosphere while always engaging guests and socializing throughout the land exploration.

This role has a very high level of guest interaction and can be very demanding, with long hours. The role requires an energetic and creative person with extraordinarily polished communications & social skills, a collaborative team spirit and a passion for guest satisfaction.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—
Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit
. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

• National Parks & Legendary Rivers itinerary:
  Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton
• Great Smoky Mountains
• Northwest National Parks:
  Mt. Rainier, Olympic National Park, North Cascades National Park
• Alaska National Parks

• Lead guests through their daily National Parks explorations while acting as a company representative and brand ambassador.
• Provide narration and commentary throughout the National Parks, giving accurate and relevant information and facts about the parks, history, nature, and wildlife.
• Effectively communicate with guests about the schedule, weather, and activity levels.
• Create daily programs to give to guests to explain what each day entails.
• Create and execute entertainment, such as trivia and games, on board the motorcoach.
• Assist guests with minor medical attention.
• Accommodate all reasonable guest requests.
• Socialize with guests at every opportunity.
• Communicate with home office frequently, including completing weekly reports, relaying information about early guest departures (if applicable), or changes in schedule/plans.
• Prepare materials for turnaround day.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of vendors, coach companies, and guides and send feedback to home office.

• Ability to engage guests throughout each cruise.
• Superior time management.
• Ability to manage and solve problems.
• Sense of urgency in all guest, crew, and home office requests.
• Positive attitude and receptive to continuous performance feedback.

• Bachelor’s Degree in hospitality, tourism, or event management is preferred.
• Previous National Parks Tour Guide experience preferred.
• Significant experience in hospitality, tourism, and/or event management.
• Strong sense of production and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Enthusiasm, confidence, and a can‑do attitude.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

• 6‑8 weeks working
• 1 to 2 weeks shore leave
• 7 days per week while working
• Accommodations and meals provided while working

• Benefits package including medical, dental, and matching 401k.
• Complimentary travel accommodations.
• No living expenses aboard the ship (room and board are included).
• Training programs to support you.
• Continuous growth in the company.
• Covered Expenses – American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
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