
Finding superyacht roles in Falmouth
Yard jobs in Falmouth, local crew training, the visa pointer and crew pay by yacht size.
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Work at the Falmouth yards
Pendennis Shipyard and Balaena websites.
Falmouth Marine School
Killigrew Street, Falmouth TR11 3QS. The school teaches boatbuilding, marine engineering and marine science and biology. Its website names a Professional Superyacht Engineer pathway. Ask the school which courses run now.
UK Standard Visitor visa
GOV.UK says you can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. You cannot do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person, unless it is a permitted paid engagement or event. The visa costs GBP 135 for up to 6 months. Check the rules for your passport.
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 Falmouth.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Met Office: Culdrose 1991 to 2020 averages
- Falmouth Harbour: Superyachts
- Falmouth Harbour: Large vessel moorings and Crossroads
- Falmouth Harbour: Reporting requirements
- Falmouth Harbour: Arriving from outside the UK
- Falmouth Harbour: Visitors' moorings and anchoring
- Falmouth Harbour: Falmouth Haven
- Pendennis: Pendennis Falmouth
- Pendennis: Home
- Pendennis: Contact
- Pendennis: Refit
- Pendennis: Support
- Pendennis: Job opportunities
- Boat International: Pendennis acquires former Falmouth oil terminal site, 2026
- Balaena: Falmouth
- Balaena: Superyachts
- falmouth.co.uk: Balaena Falmouth
- Navy Lookout: Cammell Laird and A&P join Balaena
- Falmouth Week
- Falmouth Marine School: Contact and find us
- Falmouth Marine School
- GOV.UK: Standard Visitor visa
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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