Housekeeper

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We’re hiring Housekeepers 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.

Our company’s values are Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. We live these values every day and we look for people who share them as we Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, safe, and attractive for our guests.
Prioritizing comfort and cleanliness of staterooms, facilities, and common areas around the ship.
Acknowledge guests by name and kindly take action for all housekeeping-related inquiries and service requests according to American Cruise Lines’ service standards.
Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors.
Organizing inventory and stocking linen and supplies.
Carefully cleaning up spills with appropriate equipment and notifying managers of necessary maintenance requests.
Collecting and disposing of trash.
Properly cleaning upholstered furniture and lounge spaces.
Creating genuine relationships with our guests and catering to all housekeeping requests in an efficient manner.
In addition to the routine housekeeping duties, Housekeepers may be required to perform other functions, such as greeting guests upon embarkation, and helping during special events including but not limited to afternoon tea and snacks and participate in evening cocktail parties.

Highlights:

Pay – Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses. With all major living expenses covered aboard, you have an extraordinary chance to save your earnings.
Hospitality Experience – This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.
Covered Expenses – American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training.
Travel the Country – We have over 50 itineraries, spanning over 35 states in America.
Crew Connections – Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country.

Qualifications:

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder. You must be willing and able to work a minimum of 12 hours per day, for 7 days a week, for up to 28 weeks. Employees must be able to meet moderate physical demands including lifting, bending, climbing, and extended periods of standing or walking.

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. To provide safe and conscientious service to our guests, the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. 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.

American Cruise Lines is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetic information. Successful individuals work well under pressure, keep composure and have a positive attitude. The talent and dedication of American Cruise Lines’ employees have made us America's Leading Small Ship Cruise Line.

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