Island Boat Captain – Bahamas

About the role

Disney Cruise Line seeks an experienced Island Boat Captain to operate watercraft transporting guests, crew, and cargo to and from Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas. The role combines vessel operation, maintenance, and safety responsibilities in a unique island environment.

Key responsibilities

• Operate assigned watercraft safely, handling guest, crew, and cargo transfers.
• Perform mooring, securing, cleaning, refueling and general upkeep of vessels and marina facilities.
• Carry out routine maintenance such as fluid changes, electrical system checks, bilge pumping, and fire‑fighting system inspections.
• Conduct housekeeping tasks, pressure washing, sanitising and assist with island dredging operations.
• Maintain and service the island’s self‑contained SCUBA equipment and support diving activities.

Required profile

• Legally authorized to work in the Bahamas.
• Minimum three years of boat captain and operation experience.
• Valid Bahamian Boat Captain license.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at height and perform diving operations.

Required skills

• Boat operation and navigation.
• Basic boat maintenance – fluid and filter changes, DC electrical systems, battery storage, bilge pumping, engine compartment and fire‑fighting systems.
• Carpentry – deck plank replacement, staining, varnishing, painting.
• Diving certification and SCUBA equipment upkeep.
• Familiarity with electronic maintenance planning systems (AIMS, AMOS) or willingness to learn.