Join our crew
Spend Your Summer on the Water — Join the Nautical North Crew!
Why Work Here?
Our mission is to deliver unforgettable, safe adventures and family memories. Experience adventure with heart, with a crew that spends its days on the boat, navigating the river, interacting with guests, and enjoying sunsets on Lake Huron.
Culture & Perks
Competitive hourly pay + tips
Tip culture on passenger vessels can significantly boost earnings.
Flexible seasonal scheduling
Great for college students, educators, or retirees.
Maritime experience & sea time
Valuable for anyone building hours toward USCG Master or OUPV licenses.
Discounts
On merchandise, tours for family and friends, and scuba training and gear.
End-of-season bonuses or team events
Open Positions
Overview: Safe navigation of the Yankee Sunshine, pre-voyage safety checks, passenger safety, narrative commentary.
Requirements: Minimum 25-ton or 50-ton Master license with inland/Great Lakes endorsement, valid TWIC card, CPR/First Aid, and enrollment in a USCG-compliant random drug testing consortium.
Overview: Line handling, passenger boarding and safety briefings, narrating history and shipwreck stories, answering guest questions, keeping the vessel clean and shipshape.
Requirements: Friendly customer-service attitude, ability to stand for long periods, comfort on moving water, teamwork mindset.
Overview: Checking in passengers, selling tickets and merchandise, answering phone inquiries, managing boarding lines.
Requirements: Basic computer/tablet skills (booking software/POS), organized, upbeat phone demeanor.
Overview: Safe navigation of the Huron Explorer, pre-voyage safety checks, diver safety.
Requirements: Minimum OUPV 6 Pack License, valid TWIC card, CPR/First Aid, and enrollment in a USCG-compliant random drug testing consortium.
Preferred: Scuba experience
Overview: Line handling, passenger boarding and safety briefings, vessel prep, tank fills, answering guest questions, keeping the vessel clean and shipshape.
Requirements: Friendly customer-service attitude, ability to stand for long periods, comfort on moving water, teamwork mindset.
Preferred: Scuba Experience
What to Expect
Interviews begin in March/April; mandatory training in May; operating season runs Memorial Day through mid-October.
All safety-sensitive crew positions require pre-employment and random drug screening under USCG/DOT federal regulations. This includes cannabis, regardless of state legality.
Comfort working outdoors in varying Great Lakes weather (sun, wind, cool mornings), light lifting, handling mooring lines, and bending.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a quick note about why you want to join our crew to capt@miwrecktours.com
Please include your full name, email and phone number, the position(s) you're interested in, any relevant licenses or certifications (USCG License, CPR/First Aid, SCUBA, etc.), and your availability (start date, end date, weekend availability).