You can find hundreds of jobs on yachts, superyachts and megayachts in places like the Mediterranean, Caribbean, USA and other worldwide locations. You can find professional jobs in all yacht departments including bridge, engine, deck and interior as deckhand, stewards, engineers, captains and more. Find your perfect yacht crew job today.
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Top Reasons to Work on a Yacht
Working on a superyacht is one of the most unique jobs in the world. Roles can be challenging and hard work, after all this isn’t like a normal 9-5 office job, you can be working anywhere in the world in all weather conditions. If you are keen to travel and explore the world, and see some of the most stunning destinations, you will love the experience of working on a yacht.
Types of Positions
There are around 35,000 yacht crew members employed on 6,000+ superyachts around the world. The number is probably higher when you count smaller yachts and sailboats too.
You can find a diverse range of skilled and un-skilled positions including:
• Captain
• First officer
• Deckhand
• Engineer
• Onboard masseuse
• Yacht steward/stewardess
• Chef
• Purser
• Security
• Butler
Most positions are to work on yachts whilst some companies hire staff to work on land in shipyards. Recruiters look for staff to be dedicated, professional, flexible and open minded. Some companies hire staff without experience and offer full training courses. Most positions are advertised for individuals but some recruiters offer jobs for couples.
Destinations
You can find jobs all around the world on yachts, usually you will get to work in some of the most beautiful and desirable locations in the world including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Oceania.
Yacht Crew Training Courses
If you are lacking experience you might want to independently take entry-level yacht crew qualifications. There are also more advanced yacht qualifications you might want to take which will boost your employment prospects and salary including: HELM (Human Element Leadership and Management , Yachtmaster or OOW (Officer of the Watch).
Salaries
Salaries depend on the role, your experience and also the recruiter. Salaries are generally high on yachts, especially compared to jobs on cruise ships.
As a general guide starting out as a yacht crew deckhand or stewardesses can earn between £2000-£3000 a month. With more experience and higher positions, your salary can be between £3500-£15000 a month.
General salary guide:
Captain Typical Salary: £100,000 – £200,000
Deckhand/Stewardess Typical Salary: £25,000 – £50,000
Chef Typical Salary: £50,000 – £100,000
Engineer Typical Salary: £75,000 – £120,000
Also for each charter, guests usually tip a percentage of the fee. This is usually split between crew members and can add another £1000+ per person, per week. There are lots of other benefits too like free food and accommodation meaning you can easily save a lot of money.