Day Boat Jobs in Alaska

Work In The Day Boat Department

Our Alaska day boat jobs combine customer service and logistical coordination. You’ll be part of a dedicated group of people working to provide a safe and memorable adventure for our guests. Team members perform maintenance duties, direct and load motorcoaches, and foster a quality experience for guests and crew alike. The staff supports both cruise line guests and independent travelers to Alaska. 

Upon arrival at Portage each day, the staff prepares the boat for sailing. Duties rotate between working on the boat or the dock. Some duties may include painting, maintenance, and landscaping around the dock. At the end of the day, employees clean the boat and head back to Anchorage, where they have found their own private housing.

Why Work In The Day Boat Department

You’ll work with committed team members, meet fascinating guests from around the world, and enjoy breathtaking scenery as you work. Every day, you’ll do something that people travel from around the world to experience—visit a glacier up close. On your days off, you have the opportunity to explore Alaska’s many other adventures, including whitewater river rafting and glacier viewing flights. There are also great hikes in pristine wilderness around Anchorage. 

Working a day boat job in Alaska on the MV Ptarmigan is an excellent opportunity to build your deckhand knowledge while sharpening your customer service skills. You’ll be able to soak in the midnight sun working outdoors on the lake.

Not sure how you’re going to get to Alaska? We have a great employee benefit in which the Company will purchase your airline ticket and you will repay the cost of your ticket from your earned wages. 

Other benefits include:

• Discounted travel program including excursions
• Travel and cruise privileges for you and your family 
• Hours working on the boat can be used towards gaining a captain’s license
• Seasonal bonus
• Reward for referral