Join Our Nautical Team as 1st Captain
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises operates a fleet of eleven intimate, boutique river cruise ships on Europe's stunning waterways, catering exclusively to English-speaking clients.
Your Responsibilities
- Navigating the ship in accordance with company guidelines and safety regulations.
- Ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board.
- Maintaining our ships during the cruise season and in the winter.
- Providing professional management of the Nautical Team.
- Facilitating communication on board with the Hotel Manager and Cruise Manager.
About You
- You have experience in a similar role on the Rhine-Main-Danube.
- Experience with Z-Drive systems is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Possess at least a license for the Rhine up to Mainz and/or the Danube.
- You are an innovative, flexible, and proactive leader, as well as a team player.
- You can communicate and conduct business fluently in German and/or English.
- You possess good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- You are eager to learn and grow in your role.
About Us
- We are a company grounded in strong values, committed to our social, economic, and environmental responsibilities.
- We excel in luxury travel both on and off the rivers.
- We offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- We have a dedicated nautical support team.
- We foster a collaborative environment as one company (nautical, technical, hotel) with short communication lines.
- We take pride in our luxury product, well-maintained ships, and high safety standards.
- We provide stability with flexibility (Swiss Contract, flexible holiday planning prepared in advance - 2/2 or 4/4 - 170 days off, travel days counted as working days, social security coverage, travel expenses, uniforms, and more).
- We are committed to your career growth, offering ongoing development opportunities, safety and additional training, and promoting from within the organization.
- We are looking for you!
If you do not meet all the criteria listed but believe you would be a great fit for our team, we encourage you to apply. We would love to get to know you!
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.