Finding superyacht roles in Bequia

How to arrive, clear in and check your papers for superyacht work in Bequia.

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Jobs near Bequia

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

File on SailClear and clear in at Port Elizabeth

The port of entry for Bequia is Port Elizabeth. Caribbean Compass says all visiting yachts should pre-register with SailClear before arrival. The captain goes to the customs, immigration and port authority offices with the SailClear ID, the exit zarpe, the crew passports and the boat papers. (Caribbean Compass.)

Port of entryPort Elizabeth

Customs, Monday to Saturday8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Customs, Sunday9 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Pre-registerAll visiting yachts should pre-register with SailClear before arrival. (Caribbean Compass.)

Dinghy docksGood dinghy docks are spaced around Admiralty Bay, including one at Dockside Marine. (Caribbean Compass.)

GarbageGarbage goes to the Green Hut behind the Vegetable Market in Port Elizabeth, east of the ferry dock. Recycling is separated. (Bequia Tourism Association.)

WasteBoats must not flush waste in the harbour. Boats without holding tanks must anchor well offshore. (Bequia Tourism Association.)

Busy weeksAt Christmas and Easter there can be more than 200 boats at anchor and on moorings. (Bequia Tourism Association.)

Agency

Yacht agent in Bequia

SVG Yacht ServicesLicenced yacht agency with its office in Port Elizabeth. Services include clearance, provisioning, duty-free fuel and crew services. Telephone +1 (784) 530-8300, email info@svgyachtservices.com. (SVG Yacht Services.)

Rules

Work and cruising rules

Work permit

The Office of the Prime Minister says a person who needs a work permit applies to that office with an employer letter, a passport copy, proof of advertisement and a police record. A permit lasts no more than six months. Check the rules for your passport.

Cruising permit

Caribbean Compass reports that a 30-day cruising permit is granted at check-in, with more months on request. Private vessels pay a monthly cruise tax of XCD 35 per person over age 12. The Ministry of Tourism says the cruise tax enables an unlimited stay. Charter boats need a St Vincent and the Grenadines Cruising License. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

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 Bequia.

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