
Captain
- Recruiter:
- Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Deck Jobs
- Position:
- Captain / Master
- Published:
- April 8, 2026
Your Purpose
In compliance with the company’s policies, local legislation and International Maritime Law, the Captain oversees all operations aboard the vessel including: navigation, safety and medical care of all people and protection of environment. They have full authority to make executive decisions in order to preserve the life and safety of the crew and guests.
Your Impact
• Is responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel.
• Is responsible for the safety and life of every person on board.
• Is fully responsible for crisis management and course of action in case of emergency.
• Acts as the main company ambassador in the ports of call, with company partners and guests.
• Ensures policy implementations and provides relevant instructions to staff ;• Supervises the execution of standard procedures.
• Ensures the application of MLC2006 laws on board.
• Monitors the organization and the execution of emergency drills.
• Makes sure that any cruise report is regularly transmitted to the shoreside offices.
• Ensures the ship’s full compliance with the USPHS procedures.
Your Journey So Far
• Fluent English, oral and written. Any additional European language is considered an advantage (Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish and French).
• Master's degree or Polytechnic degree of technical ship operations.
• Certificate of Competency IMO II/2 + • Certificate of capacity as Master (STCW Re. II/2) unlimited.
• Passengers ship familiarisiation;• Problem solving.
• Excellent management skills;• Stress Tolerance.
• STCW certification is compulsory (basic fire fighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal security and social responsibility)
• A recognised medical certification is required before starting to work on board • Minimum 5 years experience on Passenger Vessel of which at least 1 as Master.
Your Essentials
Full compliance with the requirement of the Law Flag State of the ship regarding Safety and health and physical requirements.Documentation according with STCWOur commitment
At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel - where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony.
We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea.
Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.
STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
Explora Journeys
https://careers.msccruises.com/explorajourneys/
Explora Journeys is the ultra-elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, offering refined luxury travel experiences to a new generation of discerning travellers. With a fleet of six private yacht-inspired ships to be sailing globally by 2028, Explora Journeys takes its guests on transformative Journeys, inspired by wellness of body and mind, connection and deeper discovery of the world and its oceans, through immersive itineraries that blend both iconic and off-the-beaten-track destinations.
Start your Journey into the extraordinary!
