Deckhands keep the exterior immaculate and run watersports and tenders, the classic first step on deck.
Entry immediately with tickets; 2 to 4 years to bosun. Deckhands start on yachts from 24m up.
Entry pay is about $2,700 to $3,500 a month, rising to $3,800 to $5,000 with experience. See the full yacht deckhand salary guide.
Once you have your tickets, get in front of hiring captains and managers. Create a free crew profile, then browse yacht deckhand 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.