Finding superyacht roles in Mombasa

Airport and entry facts for crew arriving in Mombasa, with pay figures by yacht size.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Moi International Airport

The airport has three terminals. Terminal 1 handles international flights. A separate General Aviation Terminal handles private and charter flights. (Wikipedia.)

Runway3,350 m, with an instrument landing system

Run byKenya Airports Authority

Terminal 1International flights

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

AnchoragesThe Port of Mombasa has three listed anchorages, Kilo, Siera and Uniform. Berth 1 is a commercial wharf listed for cruise, RORO and general cargo. (Kenya Ports Authority.)

Large yachtsIn 2008 a 92 m yacht moored in the creek outside the planned English Point marina. (SuperyachtNews, 23 January 2012.)

SeasonRain is lowest from January to March, with 15 to 56 mm a month. April and May are the wettest, with 163 and 240 mm. (World Weather Information Service.)

TidesHighest astronomical tide 4.1 m, lowest astronomical tide 0.1 m, mean sea level 1.88 m. (Kenya Ports Authority.)

Rules

Entry and port rules

Visas

Kenya eTA

The eTA replaces visa requirements for most travellers. It applies to each traveller, and approval comes by email. Check the rules for your passport.

Crew

Crew on a manifest

The eTA site exempts crew of any ship whose name is on the crew manifest and who proceed in that ship to a destination outside Kenya. Check the rules for your passport.

Port

Pilots and tugs

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels calling at the Ports of Mombasa and Lamu, unless management exempts the vessel. The use of tugs and mooring boats is compulsory for all vessels.

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 Mombasa.

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