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.