Recruitment
ENGINEERS
Do you enjoy to fixing things and taking pride in your engine room and your ship? Are you a self-starter who prefers working independently rather than under tight supervision? Is a month-on, month-off schedule and good pay with no constraints on maintenance spend, appealing to you? Working on expedition dive boats is not for everybody, but it could be perfect for you if you enjoy adventure, visiting some really cool places, and being out on the water in zodiac inflatables with guests having the time of their lives. Bonus if you are a diver.
Are you someone who likes to have fun, works hard, and takes pride in knowing that your guests just had one of the best trips of their lives? Will you buy into our relentless focus on safety and process? Would you like to be part of a team that almost becomes like family, without any of the politics or backbiting common on some boats?
Do you desire a fixed schedule of a month on and a month off? The pay we offer is among the best on any dive boat anywhere, and tips can be quite awesome and always appreciated.
At Nautilus, we are focused on delivering excellence in guest experience. Our focus includes interactions with some of the most charismatic animals on the planet, such as giant mantas, super-friendly dolphins, whale sharks, schooling hammerheads, and nine other species of sharks. You can also experience the sight of giant schools of mobula rays, orcas, the Mexico sardine run, marlin, and much more.
If you are interested in working in Baja Mexico and Costa Rica and want to contribute to our team, submit your application today.
What Makes Us Different
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Mission Focused
The cornerstones of everything we do: safety, excellence in guest experience, happy staff, and happy crew.
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Meaningful Work
It is impossible not be worried about mother ocean and our planet. We are deeply committed to the planet and making the world a better place.
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Training & Support
We encourage professional development and growth of our staff through training, promotions, and tuition assistance.
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Great Benefits
Company subsidized private insurance and group health coverage, travel, friends and family program, and diving lessons for everyone!
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
We are unwavering in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Never accepting anything less.
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Community Commitment
We give back to the community that surrounds us and uphold the values of conservation from our hearts. Through “real” eco-tourism in which we develop programs with local residents and partners, fostering strong relationships.
Current Openings
CAPTAINS
Diving with sharks and giant mantas. Swimming with orcas and whale sharks. Working in a diving paradise in shorts and a t-shirt. Does a captain or mate position get any better than this? We are recruiting for a super professional liveaboard dive boat captain and mate. We work really hard, holding ourselves to the highest safety standards. The days are long, but our team is scheduled month on/month off, except for those who prefer 2/1. Interested? Give us a ring! STCW II/2 with GOC and enthusiasm for diving are required.
MATES
While we encourage our deckhands, hosties, and dive guides to upgrade to STCW, we also offer direct entry mate positions as chief officer. Leadership ability is important, and professionalism along with a focus on safety and processes are a must. You need to be the captain’s 2ic, whether it’s leading the deck team, standing night watch, or helping fill tanks. It’s even better if you have a strong desire to become a captain with us.
DIVE GUIDES
We don’t care how many dives you have. What matters most is your attitude and your fit with our culture of cheerfully working as long as it takes to give our guests the time of their lives while keeping everyone safe. Experienced and mature dive guides have found a long-term home here. Young individuals with 250 dives have worked super hard with us and are on their way to their mate’s tickets.
HOSTIES
Join us for some amazing adventure at sea in Baja, Mexico, some laughs and the opportunity to meet some really nice people. Experience the joy of interacting with some of the most spectacular animals in the ocean and the most remote beautiful scenery in the world. We are recruiting direct-entry senior hosties (stewards) with a strong service experience and a proven ability to get the job done. This is different from working on a yacht. It’s about looking after guests who are visiting your home and making sure they have a great time. Great pay and a flexible month-on, month-off schedule.
Your Next Career
Don’t see a fitting position, but you are still interested in working for Nautilus Liveaboards, Baja Expeditions or SeeCreatures?
With 200 full-time staff as well as seasonal and freelancers, we are always looking for talented people. We encourage you to send a cover letter and CV with current contact info.
Crew Testimonials
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Felipe, Dive Guide
To work at Nautilus Liveaboards means that you will be sharing your office with the most amazing animals, talented crew members and guests who will become friends for life! You will be wearing big shoes from all those who managed to bring it to the edge the safety and excellence in guest service through all these 20 years of operation… > Read More
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Vicente, Captain
Passengers are the priority, so safety and and guests experience should be on your top. All the hard work and the working hours has the reward of seeing guests happy and heard from them that they had an amazing trip and has been one of their best experiences in the life; That means that you have done a good job… > Read more
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Sten, Dive Guide
Hows it working on the Nautilus…I came on to the first vessel Nautilus Explorer when it was fresh coming down from Canada to Baja in Mexico in 2004… Why I stayed? Cause I have seen so many places and we are always developing and changing and trying new things destinations… > Read more
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Nubia, Hostess
I can’t describe how grateful I am for my job. I learned a lot about excellence on guest service during this time, meeting a lot of wonderful people on every trip, being able to work with a very solid crew and also having some difficulties once and while… I start diving because of this job and i love it… > Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Although we would like to speak to everyone we are unable to contact every candidate. If we want to move forward in the interview process, we will contact you.
There is no need to call or email to check on your application. If you received the email confirmation after you applied, we have your application and will keep it on file.
Nautilus, Baja Expeditions, and SeeCreatures operates all year round. All crew positions are scheduled throughout the year.
Safety is the number one cornerstone of our company. Jobs on the ship are physically demanding, each position describes the amount of activity required. When you are interviewed, this will be discussed with you in detail. In general, all crew members will be required to do some physical activity.
A cover letter is optional. However it helps us to get to know you better.
Our hiring manager, who is responsible for that specific posting, will have access to your information. They may share your information with other managers in order to make an informed hiring decision.
Nautilus, Baja Expeditions, and SeeCreatures are committed to protecting personal information that is provided to us. When you submit your application, your personal information will be used for the specific purpose of recruitment and hiring. We will ask for permission prior to contacting your previous employers and references.
