Towboat Deckhand

June 5, 2026

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Deckhand Position American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season. You'll work on our ships to ensure a safe and seamless voyage for all our guests, as a proud representative of our brand. This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks.

At American Cruise

Lines, we are driven by our valuesOptimism, 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. Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates.

Standing gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties. Loading and unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks. Cleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.

Washing, drying, and folding all ship laundry. Continual availability to assist guests and crew. Rotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12-hours daily.

Pay: Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses.

Hospitality Experience: This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.

American Cruise

Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.

Travel the Country: Crew Connections: Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country. You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Under Federal

Law and the Department of Transportation, we are required to pre-employment drug test all shipboard employees which includes testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances. All shipboard employees also have emergency and safety functions essential to the safe operation of the ship that are included in your training.

American Cruise

Lines has grooming standards that include limitations on visible tattoos and piercings. 7 days per week while onboard the ship, for up to 28 weeks. ~ This is a temporary position with no guarantee of future employment. ~ This is a full-time, exempt position. Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. Ability to stand for your entire shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.

American Cruise

Lines

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