Rotational Captain – Private 56m S/Y

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Captain
Location:
Palma, Spain
Job posted:
September 14, 2026

About This role

Rotational Captain – Private 56m S/Y

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Sailing Yacht Captain to join a prestigious, heavily used private vessel. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with extensive sailing experience and a genuine passion for diving, water sports and adventure cruising.

Start date: Immediate

Itinerary: Greece, Palma refit, Caribbean and potential worldwide cruising

Package: Competitive salary paid in Euros, rotation TBC

Experience/Skills required:

  • Minimum five years’ experience as Captain aboard similar-sized sailing yachts
  • Strong sailing, operational and crew-management experience
  • Confident managing an active private programme with frequent owner and family use
  • Previous refit experience and the ability to coordinate with shipyards and management
  • Strong interest and experience in water sports, particularly kitesurfing, diving and spearfishing
  • Professional, safety-conscious and comfortable with worldwide cruising
  • Fluent English; Italian would be a strong advantage

Qualifications required:

  • STCW Master 3000 GT or Master (Yachts) 3000 GT
  • PADI Divemaster or PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualification
  • STCW certificates fully updated
  • Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
  • Seaman’s Discharge Book preferred

Suitable candidates 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.