The opportunity
About the role
Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Europe or in possession of a valid work permit.
CAPTAIN
River - Nautic
ROLE OVERVIEW
Ensure safe and seamless navigation of our vessels while upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance. Your expertise will deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests, guaranteeing their comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Adhere to all statutory regulations
- Manage high/low water, damage, and technical issues, informing guests accordingly
- Ensure compliance with regulations, timetables, and lock times
- Oversee and ensure regulatory compliance of nautical crew working hours
- Perform scheduled ship inspections, including mooring lines
- Represent Viking, engaging with guests during social events
- Engage in regular meetings and training sessions
Leadership
- Motivate and train your crew
- Lead and inspire
- Make key decisions and lead with authority
WHY JOIN VIKING?
On board our ship
- Uniforms are provided by Viking
- Lodging and meals are provided
- All our vessels are new and well maintained with modern single crew cabins for Captains, comprising of a double bed, private bathroom, and flat screen TV
- Travel reimbursements
- Dedicated crew areas and activities
- Sundeck area
Benefits
- Social security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurance
- Viking Academy training programs
- Structured paths to grow onboard and into corporate roles
- Referral Program bonus
- Seniority bonus
- License stretch bonus
- Bonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guests
ABOUT YOU
Bring your maritime expertise with at least 1 year of experience as a Captain or several years as a First Officer.
On board requirements
- Proven ability to sail independently in any and all conditions
- Independent and flexible mentality
- Decisive and assertive with an ability to make key decisions with confidence
- Strong team leader
- Ambitious and initiative-driven
- Engage warmly with guests
- English (mandatory)
- Additional languages are a strong asset: Dutch, French, German, Slovakian, Hungarian …
Essential Qualifications
- General Navigation License
- VHF
- Radar
- Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
Required Licenses
- Danube patent from km 190 to km 2,322 or
- Rhine patent from km 333 to km 857 or
- French unlimited length license
ABOUT US
Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™.
Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.
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