Join Our Nautical Team as a 1st Captain
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises proudly operates a fleet of eleven intimate, boutique river cruise ships navigating the picturesque European waterways, exclusively catering to English-speaking clients. We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our Nautical Team in the role of:
Responsibilities
- Navigating the ship in accordance with company guidelines and safety regulations
- Ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board
- Overseeing the maintenance of our ships during the sailing season and winter period
- Professionally managing the Nautical Team
- Facilitating communication on board with the Hotel Manager and Cruise Manager
Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role on the Rhine-Main-Danube
- Experience with Z-Drive systems is a plus, but not mandatory
- Possession of a license for the Rhine up to Mainz and/or the Danube
- An innovative, flexible, and proactive leader who is a strong team player
- Fluent in German and/or English with effective communication skills
- Proficient in computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- A willingness to learn and grow in your role
Why Choose Us?
- We are a company grounded in strong values, committed to social, economic, and environmental responsibilities
- Recognized experts in luxury travel on and off the rivers
- A warm and welcoming work environment
- A supportive nautical team with a strong focus on collaboration
- An organization that ensures short communication lines across nautical, technical, and hotel departments
- Stability and flexibility through a Swiss contract, with well-planned holidays (2/2 or 4/4), 170 days off, travel days counted as working days, social security coverage, and uniforms provided
- A commitment to your career growth with ongoing development opportunities, safety training, and promotion within the organization
- We are looking forward to meeting you!
If you do not meet 100% of the above criteria but still feel that you would be a great fit for our team, we encourage you to apply anyway. We would love to get to know you!
Apply online using the form below.
Please 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.