
Finding superyacht roles in Broome
Getting to Broome, the port office, the superyacht crew visa and crew pay by yacht size.
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What to do in your first week
Fly into Broome International Airport
Broome Airport lists direct flights to Perth, Darwin and Kununurra, and seasonal overseas flights.
Visa and work rules
Superyacht Crew visa (subclass 408)
The visa lets you work as crew on a superyacht in Australia, only for the employer it was granted for. You need a contract or a letter confirming the job. The application charge started from AUD 535 on 15 September 2026.
Supporter or sponsor
Applying from outside Australia for less than 3 months needs a supporter, who is the captain, owner or operator. Applying in Australia, or from outside for more than 3 months, needs an approved sponsor.
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 Broome.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Kimberley Ports Authority: About Port of Broome
- Kimberley Ports Authority: Towage and Pilotage
- Kimberley Ports Authority: Berth Bookings and Related Forms
- Kimberley Ports Authority: Port of Broome Port Handbook, version 8.1, October 2025
- Kimberley Marine Support Base: About KMSB's wharf
- Kimberley Marine Support Base: Timeline
- Bureau of Meteorology: Broome Airport climate statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology: Tropical cyclones in Australia
- Department of Agriculture: First points of entry
- Australian Border Force: Requirements for cruise ships, large passenger vessels and Superyachts
- Superyacht Australia: Arrival, Border and Biosecurity
- Superyacht Australia: Information for existing crew
- Broome International Airport: Airlines
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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