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How to arrive, who to ask and what the Bahamas says about work permits for yacht work around Abaco.

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Jobs

Jobs near Abaco

SuperyachtRoles has no jobs listed in Abaco today. These jobs are in the Caribbean.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Marsh Harbour

Leonard M. Thompson International Airport is in Marsh Harbour, about 5 km in a straight line from Boat Harbour Marina.

AirportLeonard M. Thompson International Airport
Main portMarsh Harbour
Tips

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Charter basesConch Inn Marina lists two charter companies on site: AbacoSail and Tradewinds.
FuelThe Conch Inn fuel dock sells diesel, gasoline and ice seven days a week. Call it on channel 16.
Free dockConch Inn says there is free dockage at the Union Jack public dock, one third of a mile west along the shore.
Customs on siteBoat Harbour says it has customs and immigration clearance on site.

Conch Inn Marina and Abaco Beach Resort Marina websites.

Work permits

Bahamas work permit rules

These are the Department of Immigration rules for work permits in general. The page does not name yacht crew, so ask Immigration about your case.

Over 90 daysA non-Bahamian who wants to work and live in the Bahamas for more than 90 days must have a valid work permit first.
Up to 90 daysA person who wants to work for up to 90 days must apply for a short-term work permit.
FeeThe annual work permit application has a US$200 non-refundable processing fee.

Bahamas Department of Immigration, Work Permit (New) page. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role45 to 50 m70 m and over
CaptainEUR 9,000 to 12,000EUR 15,000+
First OfficerEUR 4,500 to 6,000EUR 7,000+
Chief EngineerEUR 7,000 to 9,500EUR 8,500+
ChefEUR 5,500 to 6,500EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd MateEUR 3,200 to 4,000EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / PurserEUR 2,800 to 4,000EUR 3,000+
DeckhandEUR 2,800 to 3,500EUR 3,000+
StewEUR 2,200 to 2,500EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Abaco.

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