Dock Attendant​/Deckhand - Statue Cruises

Dock Attendant / Deckhand - Statue Cruises

Statue Cruises Liberty Park NJ, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Hornblower Group
is a global leader in experiences and transportation.

Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well asferry and transportation services.

Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels.

Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity,provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California;
Boston, Massachusetts;
Chicago, Illinois;
London, United Kingdom;
New York, New York;
Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit

The Dock Attendant works under the supervision of the Dock Supervisor. Dock Attendant works in coordination with the marine crew to ensure the safety of passengers boarding/de-boarding at the dock. Dock Attendant provide passengers with safe, secure, and hospitable guest service at all times.

The Deckhand, u nder the direct supervision of the First Officer, serves on deck aboard a US Coast Guard inspected small passenger vessel, practicing good seamanship while performing duties as a Statue Cruises crew member in fulfilling the job tasks required for a Deck Security & Safety Watch, Customer Service provider and a Steward of our Respect our Planet program.

Placement in Dock Attendant or Deckhand role to be determined by the Port Captains, based on skill level and experience.

• Assists guests and answers questions in regards to Ferry Schedule, The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island or other local attractions.
• Handling lines thrown from the vessels to the dock.
• Assisting Vessel Crew with pulling the gangway on and off each vessel.
• Assisting guests on and off the vessel.
• Properly inform guests how to safely board and disembark the gangway/vessel.
• Follow instructions from the vessel crew and dock supervisors.
• Fill out Island passenger log sheets, when applicable.

• Ensures the Safety and Security of Passengers.
• Familiar with ground tackle, emergency gear, deck gear, and vessel emergency plans.
• Performs safety functions assigned on the Watch Quarter and Emergency Station Bill.
• Practices Good housekeeping onboard the vessel including heads, windows, and decks. Follow company's COVID-19 cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Preparation of vessels(s) for operational readiness.
• Responsible for checking passengers’ bags, knapsacks, etc. at the direction of the Company Security Officer, Vessel Security Officer, or other designated Company Representative.
• Tends gangway(s) during passenger loading and unloading.
• Tends mooring lines during vessel maneuvers and while alongside the dock.
• Wears Statue Cruises Uniform at all times while in the presence of guests.
• Assists guests and answers questions in regards to The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island or other local attractions.
• Assists in the queuing and pre-boarding of guests in the entrance lines.
• Complies with and enforces established policies and procedures.
• Follows all National Park Service directives, and The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island policies, to insure all passengers, quests, and visitors to the Area have an Interpretive…