Jobs at Soneva Fushi Maldives · Transport & Marine

At a glance

• Experienced (2 to 5 years)
• Front Office

The listing gives no pay or schedule.

About the role

Boat Captain to join the Front Office team at Soneva Fushi, safely running guest transfers, marine excursions and watersports adventures.

Read by CareersMV from the vacancy announcement Job Maldives posted (image). The announcement is the official version.

What you would do

• Safely operate resort vessels for guest transfers, excursions, fishing trips and watersports activities.
• Ensure safe navigation, assessing weather, sea conditions and potential marine hazards.
• Take full responsibility for guest safety, comfort and service throughout each journey.
• Supervise and guide Boat Crew, ensuring safe and professional vessel operations.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, ensuring vessels are safe, maintained and operationally ready.
• Oversee safe docking, anchoring, mooring and emergency procedures.
• Support daily Watersports and Excursion operations, including equipment preparation and guest activities.
• Maintain accurate vessel logs and ensure compliance with marine regulations and safety standards.

What they are looking for

• Valid Boat Licence and Coastal Navigation Certificate Level 2 (Niyami).
• Maritime safety training and First Aid/CPR certification.
• Minimum 3 years of professional boat operation experience, preferably in luxury resorts or marine tourism.
• Strong knowledge of navigation, GPS, maritime safety and weather assessment.
• Experience in vessel handling, maintenance and crew supervision.
• Confident decision-maker with strong safety awareness and emergency response skills.
• Excellent guest service, communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong swimming ability and flexibility to support Watersports operations.