Captains for hire in Tampa, FL
Find captains who ensure safe and efficient team operations, supervise crew members and maintain navigational safety across various types of vessels. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Tampa, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree29%Master's degree26%Years of experience
More than 10 years76%6-10 years22%3-5 years2%Current company
140' Abeking RasmussenAMERICAN CRUISE LINES
Anchor ridesTime at current job
More than 5 years37%2-5 years23%Less than a year21%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $110,128 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,600 – $206,965 yearly
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Sales Representative
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseRadar Observer EndorsementAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOnline MarketingCaptain
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCrew Boat Captain
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPollution PreventionCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMarine NavigationSchedule ManagementCharter Boat Captain
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Scuba DivingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Business DevelopmentOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningProfit & LossProfit and Loss AnalysisSalesOWNER / PRINCIPAL CAPTAIN & MARITIME CONSULTANT
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceUSCG Master LicenseStaff SchedulingShift ManagementTrainingCOMMERCIAL PASSENGER VESSEL CAPTAIN
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
USCG Master LicenseManagementMaintenance WorkMaintenancePreventive MaintenanceDetailing
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and USCG License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VESSEL CAPTAIN, sales representative and OWNER / PRINCIPAL CAPTAIN & MARITIME CONSULTANT.
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 16 years of professional experience.
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