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Finding superyacht roles in Palermo
Getting to the docks by bus, plus Schengen rules and pay by yacht size for working on yachts in Palermo.
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Jobs
Jobs near Palermo
SuperyachtRoles has no jobs listed in Palermo today. These jobs are in the Mediterranean.
Sole Engineer - 50m Private Motor YachtBluewater Yachting, MediterraneanDeckhand - 57m Private Sailing YachtBluewater Yachting, MediterraneanDeckhandSuperyacht Crew UK, MediterraneanSole Chef - 37m Private Motor YachtBluewater Yachting, MediterraneanDeckhand - 51m Private Motor YachtBluewater Yachting, Mediterranean3rd Steward(ess) - 50m Private/Charter Motor YachtBluewater Yachting, MediterraneanChief Steward(ess) - 37m Private Motor YachtBluewater Yachting, MediterraneanCrew Chef - 51m Private Motor YachtBluewater Yachting, Mediterranean
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Helpful tips before walking the docks
From the marina and the port authority's own websites.
BusThe port authority opened a city bus stop near the Palermo Marina Yachting car park in August 2026. Amat lines 103, 104 and 107 serve it. Line 103 links to Stazione Notarbartolo.
Marina Villa IgieaThe marina lists mooring assistance 7 days a week, 24 hours. The office phones are +39 091 364 123 and +39 091 364 225.
Visas
Schengen, 90 in 180
The European Commission says short stays in the Schengen area are allowed for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Check the rules for your passport.
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 Palermo.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Marina Villa Igiea: services
- Marina Villa Igiea: the marina
- Marina Villa Igiea: contacts
- Dockwalk SuperPorts: Marina Villa Igiea
- Port authority of the Western Sicilian Sea: pleasure boating in Palermo
- Port authority of the Western Sicilian Sea: port of Palermo
- Port authority of the Western Sicilian Sea: quays and depths
- Port authority of the Western Sicilian Sea: Fincantieri
- Port authority of the Western Sicilian Sea: bus stop at Palermo Marina Yachting, August 2026
- Fincantieri: repair ships
- Superyacht24: Palermo Yacht Pier, 17 July 2025
- European Commission: Schengen area
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- Aeronautica Militare, CLINO 1971 to 2000, Palermo Boccadifalco (archived copy)
- OpenStreetMap data via Nominatim: place coordinates
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