Deckhand 60m+

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Deckhand
Location:
Mediterranean
Job posted:
January 21, 2026

Deckhand position on a 60m+ private/charter yacht. The vessel is currently in the Mediterranean completing a five-year survey and will be back in the water mid-March, preparing for a busy Mediterranean summer season.

Role:

  • Full Deckhand supporting exterior operations, maintenance, and guest activities.
  • Private/charter programme, typically running 6–8 weeks of charter in the Mediterranean.
  • Mediterranean summer season, with a Caribbean winter historically (to be confirmed).
  • Strong involvement in watersports and guest activities.
  • Start date ideally ASAP or by mid-February, with flexibility for notice periods.

Requirements:

  • Minimum one full season of yachting experience; 6–12 months considered ideal.
  • Good watersports background preferred.
  • Yacht Rating or Yachtmaster preferred but not essential.
  • Male candidates only due to cabin arrangements.

What’s on offer:

  • Salary around 3000 Euros depending on experience.
  • 90 days leave per year.
  • Bonus and training scheme.
  • Supportive, social crew with a focus on fitness and access to the owner’s gym during downtime.
  • Owners who value long-term relationships and treat crew as part of the family.

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.