Rotational Deckhand

This is a physically demanding role performed in a moving marine environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb steep interior stairs repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift — including during periods of significant vessel motion.

The employee must regularly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Work rotates continuously across cabin cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and food service, often without extended breaks.

Work is performed in confined spaces and high-humidity environments including the galley.

The listed salary range reflects total daily compensation based on experience and vessel assignment.

breakdown: $165–$173 base daily rate + $50 guaranteed minimum in gratuities.

Any tips earned above the $50 minimum are yours to keep.

• Sweeps decks, washes windows, keeps vessels free of rust, and empties trash receptacles on a regular basis.
• Cleans the public restroom and general interior areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc.
• Primes and paints the vessel as assigned.
• Assists Engineering, Hotel, and Expeditions departments as directed by Chief Mate.
• Uses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly.
• May be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Mate's work list.
• Handles lines during docking and undocking procedures.
• Assigned anchoring duties as needed.
• Assists the Bridge Watch Officer with lookout and wheel watch as needed.
• Assists with lowering/raising and tying up/ casting off of the inflatable boats and kayaks.
• Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
• Assists in driving inflatable boats as directed by Chief Mate.
• Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
• Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
• Conducts hourly security patrols including inspection of the engine room and lazarette at night.
• Serves as needed on gangway watch.
• Familiar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.
• Loads/off-loads guest luggage.
• Hauls ship's trash, laundry, and stores as needed.
• Pulls, cleans and replaces the galley mats, cleans the galley deck and washes any used galley rags.
• Assists in the training of new rotational and/or seasonal deckhands.
• Minimum 25 GRT Master License, Upon Near Coastal Waters

• Valid US Passport or US Permanent Resident Card with valid passport

• STCW Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Must have experience driving Zodiacs or similar small vessels using a tiller outboard motor.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest.
• Maritime/boating experience preferred.
• Good customer service skills; professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.
• Detail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Able to work independently using initiative and creativity to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ability to get along well with co-workers and support a team environment.