Deckhand Jobs

A 40m+ private motor yacht based in Sydney, is looking for a Deckhand to commence at the start of May.

This is a great opportunity for an Australian citizen who would like to work on board yachts and be based in Sydney.

The ideal candidate will hold their STCW, ENG1/AMSA m...

Job Details:

Job ID:: #7557
Job Type:: Full Time
Start Location:: Australia
Start Date:: 01 May 2025
Qualifications(Essential):: STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010)ENG1 (or equivalent Seafarer's Medical Certificate)
Qualifications(Preferred):: RYA Power Boat Level 2
Languages:: English
Min Yachting Experience:: 1 Season
Gender Required:: Male
Smokers:: No
Cabin Type:: Shared
Vessel Type:: Motor

We are looking for a Deckhand/Carpenter with boatbuilding experience and minimum 1 season working on yachts to join a 80m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht.
Requirements:
STCW
Eng1
Carpentry/Boatbuilding experience
1 season Yacht experience.
Package:
Start ASAP
60 Days leave.
4000 Per Month

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Deckhand with minimum 2 year's experience to join a 60m+ Private Motor Yacht.
This is a permanent role starting in August.
Requirements:
Yachtmaster
STCW
Eng1
Package:
90 Days Leave
3250 Per Month

MUST BE AMERICAN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER
65 private yacht is looking for a mature minded Mate and Stewardess. Light cooking would be helpful.
Live a board owner but have a house CT.
Owners are in their early 60.
Itinerary is up and down the east coast and Bahamas.
They have a 13 rib for a tender.
Owners are lovely.
Salary for the team is $100K per year.
Point of contact is [email protected]

Deckhand required
26m MY, 2024 build
April start date
Permanent position
Strictly private, the yacht will be used by the owner and his family in Greece this summer.
Winter 2025/26 the yacht will be based in Athens.
The yacht is currently in the shipyard in Genoa finishing some warranty works.
4 crew, Australian captain
Salary - 3000 - 3500
6 weeks annual leave

The point of contact is [email protected]

Temporary Deckhand position available for a Private/Charter 60meter M/Y

Seeking a Dechand that is currently located in South Florida
for a month of Day Work. Excellent and active crew dynamic on-board

Start: Immediately - 1 month
Location: West Palm Beach
Package: $2,800 for the month

Skills:
Minimum 1 year experience as a Deckhand on 30m + M/Y/S/Y
Confident with all docking procedures/calling distance lines and fenders
Meticulous with all exterior maintenance and daily upkeep
Safe and competent tender driver
Professional appearance

Qualifications:
STCW (Fully Updated)
Seafarer's Medical Certificate
PBL2
Valid B1/B2 Visa Essential

Male candidates due to cabin arrangements

Point of contact: Sharryn Matte [email protected]

Stew/ Deckhand required
35m Sunseeker
ASAP start date
Permanent position
Salary - TBC
Monaco based
5 crew
Privately owned
Candidates should have 4-6 months experience onboard
This will be 80/20 deck/ stew work
SOF cruising
The captain is looking for someone keen to learn, easygoing and motivated
The point of contact for this position is [email protected]

Seeking a Deck/Stew for a US flagged 100ft Private M/Y
Must be American or Green Card holder
Runs with crew of 3
Based in Newport Beach CA fromSept - Jan Cruising Mexico Baha California Jan/Feb - May Cruising BC Canada June to Sept
Wonderful owners who value and care for their crew. Crew have a solid work life balance and a car provided when in Newport.
When cruising the boat moves a lot visiting many beautiful parts of the west coast, crew have freedom to do recreational activities during down time even when guests are on. Each season is planned well in advance consisting of 6x week long trips separated by 1 week with 4 - 6 guests. When in California live ashore is also permitted.
Deck/Stew has own cabin when the yacht is not cruising, as Chef is only brought in seasonally.
May start in California
Captain is hands-on and knows the vessel inside and out, having been with this program for several years. Someone who wants to learn the full scope of interior/exterior/engine room would find this program especially appealing, as Captain would be happy to train.
Starting salary $4000-4200/month +/- DOE
Point of contact: Sarah Parr
Additional confirmations of interest may be emailed directly to [email protected]

We are currently looking for a deck/2nd engineer. When on charter then position is deck. When owner or charter guests are not on board, the position is engineering (working alongside the chief engineer).

The boat is a 164 Westport. Very well maintained. Owners are US and nice; they only use the boat for 2-3 weeks of the year. There is a good budget for maintenance.

Crew is UK, US, Belgium, SA, Canada, Jamaica and Philippines.

We are based in the Bahamas and Caribbean and run a busy charter schedule. We have 5 charters booked from now until August. Will be in the shipyard in Fort Lauderdale for Sept - Oct of this year.

The previous deck/eng has been on board for 3 years and is stepping up to the position of rotational chief engineer.

Start date for the new candidate would be asap; had originally planned for early May but the current deck/eng needs to return home for family reasons.

Ideally Im looking for someone with strong AV & IT skills. The candidate does not necessarily need an engineering background but must have an aptitude or ability for basic engineering and, as already mentioned, a good understanding of AV & IT.

Female and male candidates welcome.

Salary would be up to $7,500 per month, depending on experience and skill-set. Shared cabin. 38 days of paid vacation per year.

Point of contact is [email protected]

Experience Deckhand required

55m MY Currently in the shipyard in Spain. Will be out by the 1st week in May
Trial for 3-4 weeks with the potential to become full time.
Privately owned yacht and western Med cruising
Candidates MUST have either theirSTCW II/4 ticket, OR their MCA Master 200 - please do not apply unless you have either of these licenses.
Salary - US4000-5500/month DOE
The point of contact for this position is [email protected]

American Mate/Deckhand for 98 US Flagged Program
**St Thomas based cruising USVI and BVIs**

Qualifications:
-US Passport or Green card holders ONLY
-ValidSTCW, ENG1
-Min USCG 100 ton
- ENGLISH as first language
- MALEonly due to cabin arrangements
-2-3 years min experience on deck ** must be able to work independent
- Tender DrivingExperience a MUSTtows a 35 center console and has 18 rib
**Experience taking 35ft CC in and out of tow ** NO EXCEPTIONS**

- PADI Diver Cert -Fishing and Diving skills
****Boss likes to divevessel has great setup****
-Engineering/mechanical skills required

*Ideal candidate is a TRUE TEAM PLAYER * Someone aware of their surroundings*
*Willing to take and pass a drug test*

Compensation:
$5,000-6,500 month
Benefits are possible- to be discussed with Captain

Vessel will run daily with Captain and Mate
3 crew total with guests onstew/cook will join for guest trips

**Will be going into shipyard in Puerto Rico for a month**

Contact: Carolyn Dobbs
[email protected]

42 meter private/charter yacht is looking for a male Deck/Engineer.
Must have AEC and a Yachtmaster would be a great bonus.
Minimum 1 year experience as a deck/engineer.
This position is to start May 1st in West Palm Beach.
Must have B1/B2 Visa in hand.
The vessel will be in West Palm Beach for a short yard period before she crosses to the Med for the summer charter season. Winter will be in the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Point of contact is [email protected]

Deckhand/ Mate required
36m MY
Privately owned
SOF based for the winter
Candidates must be experienced in all watersports, be sporty and active
Crew of 6 onboard, British captain
April start date
Full time position
Salary - 3500 euros
Candidates should have at least a years experience in the industry
The point of contact is [email protected]

65 meter private yacht is looking for a Deck/personal trainer. The yacht is currently in Nassau and will be heading to Savannah for an extensive yard period (7 months).
Candidates in the USA will have first preference.
MUST HAVE B1/B2 IN HAND, be American or have a Green Card.
60 days leave per year.
Point of contact is [email protected]

*Please only apply if you have at least one full season in yachting
Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea
We are looking for an experienced Deckhand for this yacht, which launched summer 2024. Very nice owners who enjoys a healthy lifestyle, fishing and diving. Candidates applying should be active and hands on with water sports and preferably with extra skills such as diving, fishing, kitesurfing etc. It is also a requirement to have good tender driving skills for a 12m tender. More details to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
Min. 1 season as Deckhand
PACKAGE
Salary: 3000 EUR DOE
38 days
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Persian Gulf
We are looking for an experienced and active Deckhand with at least one seasons experience. The yacht runs with a crew of five. Candidates should be aware that alcohol is prohibited in Kuwait. This position will suit someone who is into a healthy lifestyle and exercising with many great options for wellness/gyms. A shared apartment will be provided when in Kuwait. More details to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
PBL 2
1 season experience
PACKAGE
Salary: 3000-3300 EUR DOE
Leave: 38 days
Shared apartment provided when in Kuwait
Flight allowance
Medical cover

*must be available for a trial for test driving
Start date: end of April 2025
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea
We are looking for an experienced Tendermate/Deckhand for this 12m tender; candidates applying must have at least two years experience in boat handling, confident driving 12m tenders. More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
RYA Powerboat level 2
PACKAGE
Salary: 3500 EUR DOE
4:2 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
We are looking for an experienced deckhand with at least a seasons experience on a 40m+ MY to work in a team of four exterior crew. The vessel runs with a crew of 12 and will be based in the Med for the next 12 months. You must have great tender driving skills and experience. More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
PWC
PACKAGE
Salary: 3500 EUR
Leave: 50 days
Medical insurance
Return flights