RIVER - Corporate Captain

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Corporate Captain (CCT) delivers safe, compliant, and cost-efficient navigation in the assigned fleet area.

The CCT coordinates itinerary deviations -end-to-end, bridges ship and shore office through clear, timely

communication, upholds Viking standards for people, vessel presentation, and safety, and steps in as Captain

when required. The CCT owns the nautical crew planning, leading the Nautical Planner and the Nautical

Instructor,- so training and multi-year scheduling align with the required licenses and certificates.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Captain, the CCT is a member of the Core Team led by the Corporate

Operational Manager (COM); for Core Team matters, the CCT works under the COM’s supervision. The CCT

travels about 80% of the time, regularly visiting ships in the assigned area. Together with the Core Team, the

CCT organizes deviations from start to end—working with locks & docks team to align sailing schedules and

coordinate alternative port bookings, so guest impact is minimized. The CCT also conducts internal SMS audits

per assigned ship each year. Leading position in the WH, the CCT contributes also to winter Harbor Academy

training to keep crews informed and connected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that voyages are executed safely, in compliance with regulations and company standards, and

with appropriate manning across assigned vessels; resolve operational obstacles promptly to protect

the guest experience.

multiyear crewing plans and development; align training and scheduling with required licenses and

certificates; serve as liaison between HR and shipboard leadership on well-being- and staffing matters.

port bookings with locks & docks, document actions in the Teams Deviation and Incident channels

when required.

brand standards.

performance and discipline in line with company policy.

findings and complete documentation; maintain compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

certificates.

preferred.

Clear communicator; effective coach and stakeholder manager in multicultural settings.

EDUCATION

equivalent professional formation.

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

for you and a +1; friends & family discounts.