Captain Jobs

40m Private and Charter yacht is looking for a Captain and Chef Couple.
This is a position that needs to be filled urgently and we can only consider a Captain and Chef due to the cabin arrangements onboard.
Captain is required to hold a Master 500gt Certificate - the yacht is Cayman-flagged.
Yacht is a mix of private and charter currently based in the Med.
Start - mid July 2025
Salary approx - 16,000 per month combined

Looking for a experienced, well presented, clean cut, Chase boat Captain for a beautiful 45ft FF vessel. Must have a minimum of a Yacht Master or 100T USCG license.
Engineering experience is essential- minimum of an AEC 1&2 or similar.
You are the only crewmember onboard. Must speak fluent English.
This vessel is the tender for a 50m M/Y that is for sale. However, this will not effect your position as there is a new 60m vessel coming in 2026.
Base for now will be between Miami and the Bahamas. Live onboard or ashore if you have accommodations that are local.
Non smoker/non vaper, healthy habits.
STCW,ENG1,YM offshore or USCG equivalent..
Start: Immediate in Miami
Salary: $ 6000 pm Vessel will pay up to $7000+ for someone that has extensive Engineering experience (licensed).
Point of contact is Christine Hodgson - [email protected]

Captain & Stew Cook TEAM required

We are currently recruiting a couple to run a beautiful 70ft Sunreef sailing yacht. The yacht is based in Majorca and is privately owned. The Captain should have 2 years experience on similar sized vessels and a valid Yachtmaster Offshore license. Only candidates already located in Europe will be considered.

The point of contact is [email protected]

42-meter private yacht is looking for an experienced Captain. The vessel will be delivered to Athens, Greece where she will be based for the next 2-3 years.
No charters for the first couple of years and then the owner wants to put the boat in the charter market.
This position is to start the beginning of September.
Salary based on experience.
Point of contact is [email protected]

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We are currently looking for a captain and chief stewardess couple for a 46 meter private/charter yacht(395GT). The yacht has been undergoing an extensive refit since August 8, 2023, and delivery to the owner is now anticipated for late 2025.
Overview & Rotation Plan The plan is for the incoming captain to join me during the final phase of the shipyard period under a temporary contract, which will end upon completion of the refit, just prior to delivery (Aiming for June). The permanent rotational contractstarting in sync with the chief stewardesswill begin after the first owners trip. We are now preparing for a summer cruising season along the northeast coast of the U.S.
Yacht Details
Vessel:Palmer Johnson 6 meters
Engines:MTU M90 4000 Series, 16V 3,650HP (Total: 5,440 kW)
Refit:Paint job, new teak decks, deck layout modifications, interior design upgrades, bridge and AV/IT upgrades
Location:Savannah, GA
Crew:Operates with 16 crew total, 9 onboard at a time. Heads of department receive 170 days leave/year; other crew, 120 days/year
Seasonal Plan:Dual season, operating on both sides of the Atlantic. The vessel will cross on its own bottom and will be commercially registered for charter, aiming to become a top-tier charter boat
Dayworker budget available during shipyard period
Position Details
Captain (Rotational)
Temporary Contract:$11,000$12,000/month DOE, starting ASAP until end of refit
Permanent Contract:$10,000$11,000/month over 12 months, starting after first owners trip
Leave:
Temporary: 120 days/year (2 months on / 1 month off)
Permanent: 170 days/year (10 weeks on / 10 weeks off; travel days counted as working days)
Annual bonus:Discretionary, based on performance
Chief Stewardess (Rotational)
Permanent Contract:$6,000/month over 12 months, DOE
Leave:170 days/year (10 weeks on / 10 weeks off)
Annual bonus:Discretionary, based on performance
Candidate Profile
Captain
Master 500GT license (minimum), valid and up to date
Strong engineering knowledge and hands-on skills
Minimum 5 years experience on similar-sized vessels
Charter experience required
Familiar with mini ISM systems
Proficient in using SeaHub, Manage My Vessel, and Voly, or familiar with similar platforms
Solid administrative abilities
Must be willing to run a dry boat (no alcohol on board)
Chief Stewardess
Food & Hygiene Level 2 certification (mandatory)
Experience on vessels of similar size
Charter or fast-paced private vessel experience
Must be creative (decoration) and enjoy entertaining the guests
Strong computer and administrative skills
Must be organized, calm, clean, focused, friendly, and sober
B1/B2 visa preferred (US foreigner)
All certificates and medical (ENG1) up to date
No alcohol or illegal substances allowed on board; crew must never be under the influence while on board.
Point of contact is [email protected]

We are always looking for Captains so please feel free to send us your CV along with the required documentation from our check list and we will keep you on file for any suitable future opportunities. In the meantime please follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see our job posts.

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Middle East - Mediterranean Sea
We are looking for a Captain with at least a good 5 years experience as captain on a similar size with proven longevity. More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
Master 3000
STCW95
ENG1
5yrs as Captain on 50m
Proven longevity
PACKAGE
Salary: 14000 EUR DOE
Time for time (10 weeks)
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean summer
We are looking for an experienced and active Captain with proven longevity for this great opportunity with a few interesting things in the pipeline. The yacht runs with a crew of six and will be located in Saudi for the winter and Mediterranean for summer, generally doing 4/5 trips per season. Great family, looking for a candidate who will demonstrate a long-term commitment and is watersports oriented, particularly fishing.
REQUIREMENTS
Master 500GT CoC
STCW95
ENG1
PACKAGE
Salary: 7500 EUR
Rotation: 10 weeks on/10 weeks off
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean
Experienced Captain required for a 25m MY Sports fishing yacht. Professional fishing crew will be on board when doing fishing trips so this experienced is not required. Following a fleet of yachts. More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
Female due to cabin arrangements
Master 200T
STCW95
ENG1
PACKAGE
Salary: EUR DOE
60 days leave
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean
Experienced tender captain required for this 12m tender following a fleet of yachts. More info to follow.
REQUIREMENTS
YM
Female due to cabin arrangements
Must have exp from 10m+ tenders
STCW95
ENG1
PACKAGE
Salary/leave: EUR DOE
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea
We are looking for an experienced Chase boat captain for this 16m private MY; candidates applying must have at least two years experience in boat handling, ideally chase boat not just tenders. Have maintenance and captain experience of small craft. Must be able to be independent and plan/execute long passages around the Med with a deckhand.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
YM Offshore
AEC or some engine course advantageous
Radio operators licence as minimum but RYA diesel engine maintenance also a benefit.
Proven longevity and good references
PACKAGE
Salary: 4500-5000 EUR DOE
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea
Experienced large yacht captain required for this 100m+ MY. Candidates applying must have a minimum of three years as operational captain on 90m+ MY. The first six months will be offered as a permanent role before starting the rotation. Some leave may be possible in the first six months too. More information to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
Master Unlimited
3 years+ operational experience on 90m+ MY
PACKAGE
First six months as a permanent role followed by 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off
Premium salary: EUR DOE

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea winter tbc
Experienced Captain required for this 70m MY; More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
Master 3000
2 years experience on similar size
B1/B2 a plus
PACKAGE
Salary: $15.5k
Leave: 90days non rotational