Finding superyacht roles in Darwin

Local tips, visa rules and crew pay by yacht size for superyacht work in Darwin.

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Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Dry seasonMay to October, with daytime highs around 32 °C and cool nights. (Superyacht Australia.)

Wet seasonNovember to April, with high humidity, storms and the risk of cyclones. (Superyacht Australia.)

Stingers and crocodilesMarine stingers are present roughly November to May. Saltwater crocodiles live in the rivers, estuaries and coastal waters of northern Australia. (Superyacht Australia.)

Visas

Superyacht Crew visa

Crew need a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Superyacht Crew stream. A superyacht is a sail or motor vessel of 24 m or longer that carries no cargo and is used for recreation. Crew must be 18 or older and hold a crew contract or letter of employment. The visa is tied to the named employer. Stay is usually up to 12 months and cannot be extended (Superyacht Australia, last reviewed October 2026). Check the rules for your passport.

Visas

Guest visas

Guests arrive on an ETA (subclass 601), an eVisitor (subclass 651) or a Visitor visa (subclass 600). (Superyacht Australia.) Check the rules for your passport.

Careers

Careers booklet

Superyacht Australia publishes a careers booklet for new crew. It covers seasons, qualifications, roles, and Australian training providers and recruitment agencies.

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 Australia or Darwin.

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