Captain

Viking River Cruises
Full-time basel, basel stadt Other-General
Posted:
June 10, 2026
Location:
basel, basel stadt, Switzerland

Job Description

CAPTAIN Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination‑focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for the thinking person. Viking has more than 450 awards, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by CondéNast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, and a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel+Leisure.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As part of our nautical team on our river vessels, the Captain safely navigates our Viking Longships in compliance with all statutory regulations and ensures that guests feel comfortable. The Captain reports to the Corporate Captains and the Nautical Director.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

  • Serve as a role model for the entire crew.
  • Navigate the vessel in compliance with...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: basel, Switzerland
Posted: June 10, 2026
Deadline: July 20, 2026