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Boat Captain

TopView Sightseeing
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/7/2027

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Job Summary

Liberty Cruise is currently hiring for a Boat Captain to join our team in the NYC area! The Captain is responsible for the safe operation of our 100 ton passenger vessels in the NY harbor. We also require captains to take the utmost care when it comes to customer service.

Compensation

  • $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
  • Weekly performance bonus

Benefits

  • Health Care, Dental, and Vision
  • Vacation Days

Qualifications

  • Must possess a 100-ton USCG masters license
  • 2 years experience operating passengers boats in NY harbor
  • First aid & CPR
  • TWIC
  • MROP (marine radio operators permit)

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate our vessels in all sea and weather conditions in a safe manner, docking, undocking, and navigating in NY harbor
  • Conduct pre-cruise checks and meetings and communicate to crew all necessary information regarding the cruise (special needs, boarding procedures, etc.)
  • Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations.

About Us

Liberty Cruise is a New York-based brand offering a variety of public and private events and cruises. The portfolio of brands we own and manage includes TopView Sightseeing, Event Cruises NYC, Liberty Cruise, Bike Rental Central Park, and Attraction Pass. Our event and cruise team served over 500k customers annually, creating unforgettable experiences for New Yorkers and visitors. As we scale, we are looking for aspiring professionals to join the team and help drive the growth further. Our company is experiencing a great expansion and is planning on growing the fleet of vessels. The candidate would play a pivotal role in translating our vision into reality.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tips

Experience:

  • Twin screw propulsion: 5 years (Required)
  • USCG inspections: 5 years (Preferred)
  • vessel operation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • USCG 100-ton masters license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • New York, NY 10014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50

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