Catamaran & Whale Watching Vessel Crew

Responsibilities

• Crew catamaran sunset cruise and daytime marine excursion vessels operating from Cabo San Lucas marina: assist the captain with departure and docking; manage passenger boarding, safety briefing, and snorkel equipment distribution
• Support whale watching excursions during December–March season: manage vessel positioning (approach from the side, not the head), assist the marine naturalist guide with hydrophone deployment, manage guest observation on the deck during whale encounters
• Operate snorkel activity support during reef and sea lion colony stops: lead snorkel group entry, assist in-water guest management, monitor for any guest requiring assistance
• Serve food and beverages during cruise segments: open bar and food service management during catamaran tours
• Conduct post-tour vessel cleaning and equipment management: fresh water rinse of all snorkel gear, deck wash, and rigging preparation for the following day's departure
• Assist with morning vessel preparation: fuel, water, ice, safety equipment check, and provisions loading before each departure

Requirements

• Boat crew experience and marine comfort
• Physical fitness for full-day marine crew work in Los Cabos sun and heat
• English and Spanish bilingual for diverse international tour passenger demographic
• Swimming competency and water rescue basic training
• Food and beverage service for catamaran open bar operations

Benefits

• IMSS, aguinaldo, paid vacation + premium
• Housing allowance MXN 2,000/month
• Fixed monthly + tour crew tip share + seasonal whale watching bonus
• Daily Sea of Cortez marine access
• Captain and marine naturalist career development pathway

Work environment

Catamaran and marine excursion vessel crew in Los Cabos. Daily sea operations combining snorkeling, whale watching, and sunset cruise activities in the Sea of Cortez.

About the role

The Los Cabos catamaran crew who has been on the Sea of Cortez every working day for two seasons — who has been present for 30 humpback whale encounters, 10 whale shark sightings, and more manta ray passes than they can count — has accumulated a library of marine wildlife moments that makes their daily commute genuinely one of the most extraordinary professional environments in Mexico. The Sea of Cortez provides; the crew provides context.