What you'll do
- Navigate the vessel in line with regulations, timetables and lock times
- Take ownership of high or low water, damage and technical problems, and inform guests accordingly
- Motivate the crew and provide training, including regular safety drills
- Conduct scheduled ship inspections, including monthly mooring line inspections
- Organize dumpsters and drinking water
- Participate in meetings and company-related training
- Represent Viking as a brand ambassador and engage with guests at onboard social events
Key requirements
- 1+ years' experience
- Boatmaster License and vessel navigation
- Radar, VHF and lock navigation
- Safety Expert (Sachkunde/expert)
- German and English language; French language may be relevant by region
- Crew training and safety drills
- Ship inspections, mooring line inspection, technical problem response and guest communication
Benefits
- Viking offers regular training and simulator assessments, unlimited contracts with 4/4, 4/2, or 2/2 systems, free uniforms, laundry and Wi-Fi, onboard lodging and meals, a guaranteed single cabin, travel reimbursement, paid vacation, referral and loyalty bonuses, and salary and social security benefits under Swiss conditions.
About the job
Part of our nautical team on our River vessels, the Captain safely navigates our Viking Longships in compliance with all statutory regulations and ensures that guests feel comfortable. The Captain reports to the Corporate Captains and the Nautical Director. WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD - Serves as a…
About the company
The world's leading exploration company
Our history
"We had a vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally enriching. We wanted to offer experiences designed for the thinking person."
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive.
The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time a travel company has been voted #1 in all three categories simultaneously.
About the company
The world's leading exploration company
Our history
"We had a vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally enriching. We wanted to offer experiences designed for the thinking person."
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive.
The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time a travel company has been voted #1 in all three categories simultaneously.