Marine/Day Boat
Yukon Queen II
Experience the “Spell of the Yukon” everyday on the Yukon River.
Enjoy working aboard this catamaran which travels a 104 mile stretch on the mighty Yukon River. As a crew member on the Yukon Queen II you will provide quality customer service to our guest, while sharing the history and wilderness of this unspoiled land.
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- Location: Eagle, Alaska and Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
- Number of Employees: 14
- Housing Type: Housing is provided in Dawson City, Yukon Territory. Rooms are shared.
- Typical Season: May 1 through September 15
- Types of Jobs
- Cabin Crew
- Shore Crew
- Deck Crew
- Relief Captain
Housing Options
Housing is provided in Dawson City, Yukon Territory. Rooms are shared. A common kitchen, living room and laundry room is provided. While in Eagle, Alaska for pre and post-season accommodations are provided. We do charge for housing through a payroll deduction.
Transportation
Holland America/Princess-Alaska will provide air transportation from Seattle, WA to Alaska at the beginning and end of your minimum 100-day contract. **Luggage fees on airlines for arrival, departure and repositioning flights is not covered by the company.
Why Work aboard the Yukon Queen II?
Employment aboard the Yukon Queen II provides a once in a lifetime experience. We are a small, but close group of individuals. During your leisure time explore the remote location of Dawson City, the land of the midnight sun. Take in the beauty of the third longest river in North America. Once you step foot in the Yukon Territory you will always want to return.
There’s a land where the mountains are nameless,
And the rivers all run God knows where;
There are lives that are erring and aimless,
And deaths that just hang by a hair;
There are hardships that nobody reckons;
There are valleys unpeopled and still;
There’s a land – oh, it beckons and beckons,
And I want to go back – and I will.
-Robert W. Service “The Spell of the Yukon”
All employees are eligible for discounted travel privileges with both Holland America Line and Princess Cruises through our ‘Friends and Family’ program. However, a ‘free, space available’ cruise is available to those employees who have completed at least two seasonal contracts.
Eligibility Requirements
- Required skills: Team player, professional oral and written communication skills. Good time and stress management.
- Must demonstrate confidence in narration skills and professionalism when interacting with guests and crew.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Job duties may require lifting 30 to 50 pounds (minimum).
- Willing to commit to a minimum 100-day employment contract.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Minimum 1 year of customer service experiences is required.
- Must be able to legally gain entrance into Canada and have a valid Passport.
- Must be able to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and random screens throughout the season.
- 1st Aid and CPR card is required
- Must be able to perform safety and emergency duties necessary for US Coast Guard.
- TWIC card is required. (Depending on Position)
- Maritime experience with small passenger vessels is recommended. (Depending on Position)
Applicants MUST be able to gain entrance into Canada for this position and should be fully aware of the requirements for entry prior to accepting employment offers.
Previous Convictions: Section 19 of Canada’s Immigration Act prohibits the admission of people who pose a threat to public health, safety, order, and national security. Prior to attempting a border crossing, American citizens who have had a criminal conviction in the past must contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate well in advance to determine their admissibility as visitors into Canada. If found inadmissible, an immigration officer will advise whether a waiver (Minister’s Permit) is possible.
PLEASE NOTE: A criminal conviction in Canada is defined as both misdemeanors and felonies, including Juvenile convictions.
If you have any concerns that you might not be able to meet the requirements of entry into Canada, please contact Canadian Immigration for additional information. Applicants hired into positions that cross into Canada will be subject to background checks by the Canadian government. Denial of entry into Canada will result in inability to complete job requirements and will therefore result in reassignment and/or termination of employment.
