Employment
As we continue to expand operations, we are recruiting candidates. We encourage you to submit your résumé, as positions are open that are not currently published on our websites.
“The must haves” to work at Nautilus, Baja Expeditions and SeeCreatures are a commitment to 100% integrity and always doing your best. We have to be persuaded of your full buy-in to our three cornerstones: safety, excellence and guest experience, and happy staff. All of our operations are very process-driven, and that must be an environment in which you’ll be comfortable and happy working. We offer excellent pay, private health insurance, year-round work with fixed schedules, a relentless commitment to safety, and the deep satisfaction that comes from providing guests with the best experience of their lives.
Current Openings
Liveaboard Divemasters
Enjoy some of the best big-animal diving in the world at legendary Socorro Island, Sea of Cortez, Mobula and Orca Adventures, Ultimate Whale Sharks, Mexican Sardine Run and Marlin, and more.
Month-on, month-off working schedule, great pay and really generous tips.
Previous liveaboard experience is required, including guiding experienced divers, compressor and tank filling, skiff operations, and deck duties. A really good knowledge of marine life is also required.You need to be excellent with guests and able to get along with all our other crew.
Shortcut to Liveaboard Divemaster
Some of our best liveaboard dive masters started as hostesses with diving credentials and worked hard to become very familiar with our operations.
We own and operate three SeeCreatures Dive Centres, and virtually all of the best dive guides and instructors working there have ended up with full-time positions on board the liveaboards.
If you have the right attitude and are a good fit with our operation, we will help you gain the experience to become a liveaboard divemaster.
Liveaboard Hostess
Do you love going to sea? And do you have a background in the service industry? If so, give us a ring because we’re recruiting for onboard hostesses. This is a great position for someone who naturally wants to look after people and ensure they have the best time of their lives. Attention to detail and organization is very important for this position.
Vancouver Based Boat Operations
Perfect position for somebody who wants to work in the travel industry in a job where every day is different. Based in Richmond, BC, this is a well-paying, Monday-to-Friday position where you can grow, be challenged, and take on as much responsibility as you want.
Mate – Professional Mariner – with STCW qualifications
Looking for good, seasoned professionals who are equally comfortable jumping in a skiff to help divers as they are to standing a night watch. Attention to detail and buy-in to our processes and Safety Management System are a must. All of our good mates advance to a captain.
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 email a cover letter and CV with current contact info to hire@nautiluscareers.com.
Crew Testimonials
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Felipe, Divemaster
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, Divemaster
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
Once you have applied for a position, you will receive an email confirmation. We then have your application on file and generally review applications within a couple of weeks. If your qualifications are a match, we will be in contact to set up an interview.
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.