Crew Member - 2026 Season

American Cruise Lines

5d • $1,000 - $1,400 • Onsite

About The Position

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We’re hiring Crew Members for the 2026 season. You’ll work in our shipboard hotel providing outstanding hospitality and serving 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 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be an American citizen or Green Card holder.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, including for Marijuana and other controlled substances.
• Must be able to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
• Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
• Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20” diameter hatch.
• Ability to stand for your entire shift.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
• Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use stairs frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Successful individuals work well under pressure, keep composure and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide a personalized, high-quality dining service.
• Set up and break down meals and events.
• Greet guests by name, offer menu/wine suggestions, and answer questions.
• Relay orders and serve with attention to detail.
• Maintain safe and welcoming guest areas, including staterooms and common spaces.
• Greet guests by name and respond to housekeeping requests.
• Clean rooms, stock supplies, and organize inventory.
• Support special events like embarkation, tea service, and cocktail parties.

Benefits

• Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses.
• All major living expenses covered aboard.
• Travel provided.
• Room and board provided.
• Uniforms provided.
• Training provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed