1st Captain / 1st Captainess for European Inland Waterways

Join Our Nautical Team as a 1st Captain

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises proudly operates a fleet of eleven intimate, boutique river cruise ships on the beautiful European waterways, catering exclusively to English-speaking clients.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to fill the role of 1st Captain.

Key Responsibilities

• Navigating the ship in accordance with company guidelines and safety regulations.
• Ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board.
• Overseeing ship maintenance during the cruise season and winter months.
• Professionally managing the Nautical Team.
• Facilitating communication on board with the Hotel Manager and Cruise Manager.

Your Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role on the Rhine-Main-Danube waterways.
• Experience with Z-Drive systems is a plus, but not required.
• A valid license for navigating the Rhine until Mainz and/or the Danube.
• An innovative, flexible, and proactive leadership style as well as being a team player.
• The ability to communicate and conduct business fluently in German and/or English.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A willingness to learn and grow in your role.

Why Join Us?

• We are a company rooted in strong values, committed to our social, economic, and environmental responsibilities.
• We are experts in luxury travel both on and off the rivers.
• We foster a warm and welcoming work environment.
• We have a robust nautical support team.
• We operate as one cohesive unit (nautical, technical, hotel) with short communication lines.
• We take pride in our luxury product, our well-maintained ships, and our high safety standards.
• We offer stability as well as flexibility through a Swiss contract, advanced holiday planning options (2/2 or 4/4), 170 days off, and more.
• We are committed to your career development with ongoing training and promotion opportunities within the organization.

If you resonate with our values and believe you would make a great addition to our team, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from the EU/EEA/CH. We welcome both internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.