Finding superyacht roles in Airlie Beach
How to arrive, register with the crew agency and check your papers for superyacht work in Airlie Beach.
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What to do in your first week
Fly into Proserpine
Proserpine airport is also called Whitsunday Coast Airport. Coral Sea Marina says transfer buses meet each flight. The ride to the marina takes about 45 minutes.
Helpful tips before walking the docks
Crew agencies in the Whitsundays
| Agency | Find them | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Crewing & Concierge | 0478 115 956, crew@championcrewing.com | Head office in the Whitsundays, with a Gold Coast office. A database of more than 10,000 candidates. Concierge and shore support in the Whitsundays |
Champion Crewing website, 2025. The agency lists itself as an AMSA registered private seafarer recruitment and placement service.
RYA courses at Coral Sea Marina
Mainstay Sailing runs RYA accredited courses from Competent Crew through to Yachtmaster. It runs its courses from Coral Sea Marina.
Australian visa rules
Visa rules depend on your passport and the work you do. Check the rules for your passport.
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Australia or Airlie Beach.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Coral Sea Marina: Berthing
- Coral Sea Marina: marina map
- Coral Sea Marina: Facilities
- Coral Sea Marina: Concierge service
- Coral Sea Marina: FAQs
- Coral Sea Marina: Marine services
- Coral Sea Marina: Extreme weather preparedness
- Coral Sea Marina: Contact
- d'Albora Marinas: Port of Airlie
- Hawkes Boatyard: Travelift haul-outs
- Champion Crewing & Concierge
- Mainstay Sailing
- GBRMPA: Superyachts
- GBRMPA: Whitsundays Plan of Management
- GBRMPA: Superyacht Guide to the Whitsundays, 2020
- Department of Infrastructure: Coastal trading
- Bureau of Meteorology: Proserpine Airport climate statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology: Tropical cyclones in Australia
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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