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How to arrive, who to ask and what the Bahamas says about work permits for yacht work in Nassau.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Nassau

Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island is 29 minutes from the airport by car and 8 minutes on foot from Atlantis.

Airport to Hurricane Hole29 minutes by car
Hurricane Hole address1 Marina Way, Paradise Island
Work permits

Bahamas work permit rules

These are the Department of Immigration rules for work permits in general. The page does not name yacht crew, so ask Immigration about your case.

Over 90 daysA non-Bahamian who wants to work and live in the Bahamas for more than 90 days must have a valid work permit first.
Up to 90 daysA person who wants to work for up to 90 days must apply for a short-term work permit.
FeeThe annual work permit application has a US$200 non-refundable processing fee.

Bahamas Department of Immigration, Work Permit (New) page. Check the rules for your passport.

Crew facilities

Where crew can go ashore

AlbanyAlbany Recreational Center is a 4,200 sq ft facility for staff and visiting crew.
Nassau Yacht HavenThe marina lists a bar and lounge called The Crew House and the Poop Deck restaurant.

Albany and Bahamas Marinas Association listings.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role45 to 50 m70 m and over
CaptainEUR 9,000 to 12,000EUR 15,000+
First OfficerEUR 4,500 to 6,000EUR 7,000+
Chief EngineerEUR 7,000 to 9,500EUR 8,500+
ChefEUR 5,500 to 6,500EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd MateEUR 3,200 to 4,000EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / PurserEUR 2,800 to 4,000EUR 3,000+
DeckhandEUR 2,800 to 3,500EUR 3,000+
StewEUR 2,200 to 2,500EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Nassau.

Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.

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