Crew Careers

Join Danubian Crew

Danubian Crew is continuously expanding its pool of inland navigation professionals. Sailors, deckhands, steersmen, boatmasters, mechanics, cooks and other river shipping specialists may submit their details through the application form below.

Who We Recruit

Who can apply

Inland navigation crew

Professionals with experience on river cargo vessels, push boats, service vessels and inland fleets. Boatmasters, steersmen, deckhands, and engineers.

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River cruise crew

Professionals with hospitality or operational experience on river cruise vessels. Cooks, stewards, housekeeping, and guest services.

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New candidates

Candidates with relevant certificates, strong motivation and willingness to work across European inland waterways. Training opportunities available.

Positions

Current crew positions

We are actively recruiting for the following roles across our European inland navigation fleet.

Boatmaster (Binnenschiffer)

Valid boatmaster's licence for inland navigation. Experience on Danube or Rhine preferred.

Steersman / Helmsman

Steersman's certificate. Minimum 2 years experience on European inland waterways.

Deckhand

Physical fitness, basic navigation knowledge. Willingness to learn and travel.

Marine Engineer / Mechanic

Marine engineering qualification. Experience with diesel engines and vessel systems.

Cook / Chef

Culinary qualification. Experience cooking for crews on vessels or in hospitality.

Steward / Housekeeping

Experience in hospitality. River cruise vessel experience is a plus.

Electrician

Electrical qualification. Experience with vessel electrical systems.

Welder / Fitter

Technical qualification. Experience in vessel maintenance and repair.

Application

Crew Application Form

Please provide accurate personal and professional information. After reviewing your profile, Danubian Crew may contact you regarding available assignments.

👤 Personal Information

⚓ Professional Information

📜 Certificates & Licenses

🚢 Vessel & Waterway Experience

📝 Experience & Documents

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG (max 10MB total). You can upload multiple files.

Your application will be sent to our recruitment team and recorded in our database.

Important Information

What to expect

Accuracy

Please make sure your contact details, nationality and qualification are correct. Incomplete applications may delay processing.

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Experience summary

Shortly describe the vessels, routes or roles you have worked on so far. Specific experience on Danube or Rhine is highly valued.

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Future contact

Selected candidates may be contacted by Danubian Crew regarding future assignments and interviews. Response time is typically 5–10 business days.

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