Captain & Mate Couple – 27m Private Expedition Yacht

Category:
Deck Jobs
Positions:
Captain, Mate
Location:
United Kingdom
Job posted:
August 17, 2026
Position suitable for a team/couple.

About This role

Captain & Deck/Mate Couple – Private/Charter 27m Expedition Yacht

Hill Robinson is delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Captain & Deck/Mate couple to join a 27m+ Expedition Motor Yacht. The programme runs private and light charter, with a dual season itinerary.

Itinerary will include South of France, US (Palm Beach), Maine, Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands and Norway.

Currently in the UK
Start date: Late August/Early September
Package: Salary paid in Euros, 60 days leave
Itinerary: Dual Season

Experience / attributes required:

  • 5+ years of yachting experience as a Captain on similar size vessel
  • Must be confident in hybrid and complex electrical systems
  • Expedition vessel experience would be beneficial
  • Adventurous couple acting as a brand ambassador
  • Must be comfortable with being on camera and hosting media teams
  • Experience delivering high-quality service; charter experience a plus

Qualifications required:

  • STCW (fully updated)
  • Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (mandatory)
  • Seafarer’s Medical Certificate (with 6 months+ validity)
  • Yachtmaster Ocean (Captain)
  • Yachtmaster Offshore (Deck/Mate)

Only candidates meeting the listed criteria will be progressed.

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.