Career Paths
Gordon Reeder
Director of Marine Operations
Seasons at Alaskan Dream Cruises:
11 seasons! I started out as a seasonal Licensed Deckhand, 2nd Mate, Chief Mate, and then Captain. I then accepted a full-time position as Director of Marine Operations.
What fills up your cup?
Coffee, black fills up my cup! I do enjoy traveling whenever I can. This could be in the form of camping or going to new places. I have a passion for skiing and snowboarding. I try to get to the mountains as much as possible.
How did you end up at Alaskan Dream Cruises?
I wanted a summer job in Alaska exploring the outdoors.
Living the maritime lifestyle has its challenges, what advice would you give someone choosing this career path?
Make time for yourself: watch a movie, go kayaking, buy a meal in town. Little bits of personal time make a big difference by the end.
What do you like about working for Alaskan Dream Cruises?
It’s always felt like a family. You make close connections with your coworkers and look forward to reuniting with them after you’ve parted ways. I’ve also always felt welcome to talk with anyone in the company. Management always tries to get to know me and wants to hear how everything is going.
Eric Morrow
Captain
Seasons at Alaskan Dream Cruises:
Started in 2005! I started as a deckhand, naturalist, and then Captain.
What fills up your cup?
Showing Alaska to our guests and, of course, the wildlife.
How did you end up at Alaskan Dream Cruises?
I have been with Alaskan Dream Cruises from the beginning and transitioned from day to overnight tours on the Alaskan Dream.
Living the maritime lifestyle has its challenges, what advice would you give someone choosing this career path?
A word to fellow Mariners is to maintain a positive attitude and remember the opportunity to share such an amazing place on earth is something to cherish and to be proud of. Living onboard is both unique and challenging. Basically, being on stage 24/7 I tell the crew that the curtain goes up on the first cruise and closes on the last. Although the reward is the experience of being at the face of a glacier, finding whales, and sharing Alaska with a small community all bring reward to the season.
Adam Berberia
Corporate Executive Chef
Seasons at Alaskan Dream Cruises:
2
What fills up your cup?
Coffee lol! I love working with the vessels and creating cultural and mouth-watering dishes that our passengers will sit down to and go “WOW!”
How did you end up at Alaskan Dream Cruises?
I was returning to the water after being on land for a while. I had seen the vessels before but did not know much about the company at the time so decided to give it a chance and loved it!
Living the maritime lifestyle has its challenges, what advice would you give someone choosing this career path?
It’s a marathon not a sprint. Boat life can be tough, so you must pace yourself and take those downtime moments to take care of yourself and relax.
What do you like about working for Alaskan Dream Cruises?
I enjoy the family-owned feel of the business, and that we all truly work hard towards providing an amazing true Alaska experience to our passengers, and always strive to make our employees feel valued and part of the family.
Tammi Leo
Hotel Operations Manager
Seasons at Alaskan Dream Cruises:
1 – I spent one season as a Hotel Manager on the Admiralty.
What fills up your cup?
Coffee…literally fills my cup all day long and music is my life. (I live for live concerts and festivals.)
How did you end up at Alaskan Dream Cruises?
I was a Hotel Guest Manager onboard another small ship cruise line and ADC appealed to me. I fell in love with the family culture and support the company offered.
Living the maritime lifestyle has its challenges, what advice would you give someone choosing this career path?
Expect the unexpected. Be willing to be flexible and adaptable.
What do you like about working for Alaskan Dream Cruises?
The office views for one and I enjoy how crew onboard become like family quickly.