Housekeeping Crew Member (Full-time)

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.

Food Service Crew Member Responsibilities

Provide a personalized, high-quality dining service.

Greet guests by name, offer menu/wine suggestions, and answer questions.

Relay orders and serve with attention to detail.

Hospitality Crew Member Responsibilities

Greet guests by name and respond to housekeeping requests.

Clean rooms, stock supplies, and organize inventory.

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. This is a temporary employment position not to extend beyond 28 weeks of shipboard work. We encourage you to utilize the skills you develop to apply for management positions within American Cruise Lines, but such positions cannot be expected and are not guaranteed.

The talent and dedication of American Cruise Lines’ employees have made us America's Leading Small Ship Cruise Line.

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, nonexempt 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.

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. 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.

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