Experienced Deckhand 90m

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Deckhand
Location:
La Ciotat, France
Job posted:
November 12, 2025

Deckhand - 90m MY:

We are looking for an experienced Deckhand to join a 90m private motor yacht with occasional light charter use. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-standing, professional crew with owners who treat their team like family.

The program encourages a healthy work-life balance onboard, and they are seeking crew who value health, fitness, and an active lifestyle, while also being social and contributing to a positive, inclusive crew culture.

The vessel will cruise the Caribbean and US over the coming months, before heading to La Ciotat for a 10-year maintenance period during the summer, and will return to the Caribbean for the winter season.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a Deckhand on similar-sized vessels
  • B1/B2 visa required
  • Yachtmaster or Yacht Rating certification – bonus, not essential
  • Kitesurfing skills highly desirable – owners are active kiters
  • Other watersports (diving, etc.) and a trade background are strong advantages
  • Open to male and female candidates

Package:

  • Leave: 3:1 rotation
  • Salary: DOE
  • Training allowance provided

Start Date: Early December (around the 4th – some flexibility)

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

All applicants must hold a valid ENG1 certificate to be able to apply for this position.

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.