If you love a microphone, thrive with people, and can keep a schedule moving - join us!

Alaska Cruise Transportation (Anchorage • Seward • Whittier)
Season: Summer 2026 (May–mid-September) | Returning guides prioritized
Schedule: Full-time and part-time seasonal (weekends/long days required)
Housing: Limited on-site housing may be available for the right candidates

Make Alaska the highlight of our guests’ trip

We’re a leading transportation company serving cruise passengers in Alaska—especially along the iconic Seward Highway / Turnagain Arm / Portage Valley / Whittier corridor. We’re hiring experienced, high-energy Tour Guides / On-Board Narrators who can turn a transfer into a memorable Alaska experience—through humor, heart, and solid local knowledge.

If you love a microphone, thrive with people, and can keep a schedule moving while keeping guests smiling… you’ll fit in here.

What you’ll do

• Entertain + educate guests with engaging live narration (history, wildlife, culture, fun facts, Q&A)

• Welcome and orient guests at cruise terminals, hotels, and airport locations; provide clear meeting instructions

• Deliver a confident safety briefing and support a safe, respectful onboard environment

• Work as a team with your driver and operations team to keep trips on time and smooth

• Assist with luggage coordination and guest needs (including seniors, families, and international travelers)

• Handle guest questions and small issues calmly—because you’re the “face” of the experience

What we’re looking for (required)

• Previous guiding experience is required (professional tour guide, interpreter, driver-guide, tour director/escort, museum/park interpretation, etc.)

• Strong public speaking/storytelling skills (you can hold attention without sounding “scripted”)

• Genuine hospitality mindset: friendly, patient, professional, solution-oriented

• Reliable attendance and ability to work long days + weekends through the full season

• Comfortable working with guests from many cultures and age groups (cruise passengers from all over the world)

• Ability to meet physical demands: lift/handle luggage up to 70 lbs, climb steps, stand/walk, bend, and move around the coach safely

Preferred (nice to have)

• Bilingual or multilingual skills

• Familiarity with Anchorage, Seward, Whittier, and common hotel/cruise logistics

• First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

• CDL holders/driver-guides (optional): opportunities may exist to cross-train depending on need

What you get

• Guaranteed hours available for full-time seasonal roles (40 hrs/week target)

• End-of-season completion bonus for team members who stay through the end of the season

• A team that values performance, loyalty, and professionalism

• The chance to spend your summer on one of the most scenic routes in Alaska—helping guests fall in love with this place

Work locations

Anchorage • Seward • Whittier (position is in-person; travel between locations as scheduled)

Pay & Perks (this is the good part)

• $26–$30 per hour (DOE)

• Tips are very generous and expected/encouraged from guests (you’ll be in a tip-friendly role)

• End-of-season bonus for team members who stay through the end of the season

• Return bonus available for guides who come back

• Paid training + shadow runs (we set you up to succeed before you’re solo)

• Housing provided on site (monthly fee)

• Car rental available (small fee)

• Travel assistance for qualified candidates