Temporary Captain – Private/Charter 45m M/Y

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Captain
Location:
Mediterranean
Job posted:
August 19, 2026

About This role

Temporary Captain – Private/Charter 45m M/Y

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Captain to join a 45m private/charter motor yacht for a temporary contract until the end of September. The yacht operates a busy single-season Mediterranean programme and requires a commercially minded Captain with strong charter experience. There is the possibility of a permanent contract for the right candidate.

Start date: ASAP
Itinerary: Mediterranean – single season
Package: Salary and leave DOE; temporary contract until the end of September, with the possibility of becoming permanent

Experience/Skills required:

  • Previous Captain experience on a similar-sized private/charter motor yacht
  • Proven experience managing successful charter operations
  • Strong yacht-handling, navigation and operational management skills
  • Excellent leadership, crew management and guest communication skills
  • Commercially aware and confident maintaining the highest standards of guest service
  • Hands-on, organised and available to join at short notice

Qualifications required:

  • Master 500 GT Certificate of Competency – minimum requirement
  • STCW (fully updated) with PSA/PDSD
  • Seafarer's Medical Certificate
  • GMDSS certification
  • Seaman's Discharge Book

Suitable candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted by the recruitment team.

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.