Highliner Lodge & Charters is hiring a captain for the 2027 season to run its 50-foot Highliner Express, an inspected passenger vessel working out of Pelican in Southeast Alaska. The job calls for a 100-ton near-coastal Coast Guard license and is full time from June through August. Every crew member is held to strict standards for guest contact, hygiene and work ethic, and drug use of any kind is not allowed. The posting gives no wage, and seasonal housing and meals are not stated. H-2B and J-1 applicants cannot be accepted right now. Apply through the lodge’s employment page with a letter of interest, resume and three professional references.
| Pay | Pay not listed |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Pelican, Alaska |
| Job Type | Deckhand |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 15, 2026 |
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