Finding superyacht roles in Boston
Where yacht work is in Boston: the marinas and yards that employ crew and trades, the rules for foreign crew and pay figures. Jobs in the area are listed above.
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Where crew go
Places named on the businesses' own sites.
North End
Boston Yacht Haven, 87 Commercial Wharf, Boston MA 02110.
Seaport
Fan Pier Marina, 10 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston MA 02210.
Charlestown
Charlestown Marina, 1 Pier 8, 13th Street. Boston Marine Services, 333 Terminal Street, Charlestown MA 02129.
East Boston
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, 256 Marginal Street, East Boston MA 02128.
Visas and work rules
Crewman classification
22 CFR 41.41 says a person is classed as a nonimmigrant crewman when the consular officer is satisfied that the person qualifies under INA 101(a)(15)(D). The person must also have permission to enter some foreign country after a temporary landing in the United States. A person employed on board in a capacity not required for normal operation and service, or in excess of the number normally required, is not classed as a crewman. Check the rules for your passport.
Pay by role and 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+ |
| 2nd Mate / Bosun | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Chief Steward(ess) / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Steward(ess) | 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 Boston.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- NOAA NCEI, 1991 to 2020 monthly normals, Boston Logan International Airport
- US National Hurricane Center, climatology
- NOAA Coast Pilot 1, chapter 11, Boston Harbor and approaches, 1 November 2026
- 19 CFR 4.94, yacht privileges and obligations
- 22 CFR 41.41, crewmen
- CBP, pleasure boat locations, New England
- Boston Yacht Haven, about the marina
- Boston Yacht Haven, services
- Boston Yacht Haven, fuel
- Fan Pier Marina, the marina
- Fan Pier Marina, yachts
- Charlestown Marina, about the marina
- Charlestown Marina, yachts
- Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, about the marina
- Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, dry dock
- Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, boatyard storage
- Boston Marine Services, our facility
- Boston Marine Services, services
- Boston Marine Services, about us
- Ocean Havens, careers
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
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