Permanent Captain – Private 38m M/Y

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Captain
Location:
Italy
Job posted:
February 3, 2026

About this role

Captain – Private – 38 m M/Y (Permanent)

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and professional Captain to join a well-run private motor yacht on a permanent contract. The yacht operates exclusively for private use, with a relaxed but highly professional program, used seasonally during the Mediterranean summer and based in Italy.

Start date: ASAP
Itinerary: Mediterranean (summer use only)
Base: Italy
Package: Salary paid in Euros, leave 38 days

Experience / Skills required:

• Previous experience as Captain on similar-sized yachts
• Fluent Italian speaker (essential)
• Strong knowledge of Mediterranean
• Experience running a private program with high standards of safety and compliance
• Hands-on, organised, and proactive management style
• Ideally based in Italy or willing to relocate

Qualifications required:

• Master 500 GT (minimum)
STCW (fully updated)
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
• Seaman’s Discharge Book

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the recruitment consultant.

Work Experience Requirements:

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

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

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.