Finding superyacht roles in Barcelona

Crew agencies, training and entry rules for yacht crew in Barcelona. The pay table is a guide for the whole Mediterranean.

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Jobs

3 jobs in Barcelona

Refit Project ManagerHill Robinson, Barcelona, Catalonia Senior deckhand on a 35m YachtTWW Yachts, Barcelona, Catalonia Project ManagerMB92, Barcelona, Catalonia

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Get to Marina Port Vell

Barcelona airport is about 15 minutes from the marina (marina website, 2026). Check transport times and prices on the day.

Marina Port VellMoll de la Barceloneta, 1, 08039

Marina reception+34 93 484 23 00

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Some of this is from 2024 or earlier, so we show the date.

AccessMarina Port Vell has controlled access, CCTV and ISPS protocols (marina website, 2026). Ask at reception first.

Entry papersFrom 1 January 2024, non-EU crew joining in the Balearics need a seaman's discharge book. Entry needs a booking out of Schengen within 90 days, proof of EUR 108 per person per day and proof of accommodation (SuperyachtNews, January 2024). Spanish authorities said stamping rules were not changing in Barcelona or Tarragona. The article does not say whether the discharge book rule applies there.

Schengen daysNon-EU crew get 90 days in any 180. Check the rules for your passport.

Agencies

Crew agencies in Barcelona

Addresses come from Yachting Pages and each agency's own listing (2026).

Agency	Address
Barcelona Yacht Crew	Calle Escar s/n, Marina Port Vell, 08039
Silvercrews	Gran Via Corts Catalanes 630, 08007
The Bester Crew	Paseo de Joan de Borbó 64, 08039
Sovren House Group	Moll del Rellotge, Torre de Control, floor 5, 08039

Rules

Training, visas and work rules

Training

STCW courses

Since 2006

Escola Port Barcelona teaches STCW courses and states more than 13,000 STCW students.

Entry

Schengen limit

90 in 180

Non-EU crew get 90 days in any 180. Check the rules for your passport.

Documents

Seaman's discharge book

Spain required a discharge book for non-EU crew joining in the Balearics from 1 January 2024 (SuperyachtNews, 2024). Ask an agency whether it applies to your job in Barcelona.

Pay

Monthly pay by role

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. Shown as EUR per month. The guide does not state the period and is not specific to the Med or to Barcelona.

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