Yacht crew is the entry point into yachting. From green crew you specialise into deck, interior, galley or engineering.
You can be working within weeks of arriving in a hub. Green crew often start on charter or private yachts 30m and up.
Entry pay is about $2,800 to $3,800 a month, rising to $4,000 to $6,500 with experience. See the full yacht crew salary guide.
Once you have your tickets, get in front of hiring captains and managers. Create a free crew profile, then browse yacht crew jobs and apply directly with no agency fees.
At a minimum, STCW basic safety training and an ENG1 seafarer medical, plus the role-specific tickets listed above.
Many people enter as green crew. The fastest route is getting your certificates, building a strong CV, and dockwalking or daywalking in a hub port. Sign up free to get started.