Finding superyacht roles in Port Douglas

Check the crew visa, find the marina and a crew agency in Cairns before you look for superyacht work in Port Douglas.

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Arriving

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Check the crew visa

Superyacht crew in Australia use the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Superyacht Crew stream. You apply online through ImmiAccount. Check the rules for your passport.

SuperyachtSail or motor vessel, 24 m or longer, no cargo

Age18 or older

PapersCrew contract or letter of employment

StayUsually up to 12 months. No extension

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

GateThe marina lists electronic gate access and security patrols.

Superyacht berthsThe marina has 20 superyacht berths for vessels up to 50 m.

EmployerThe crew visa links you to your employer. If the job ends, you must apply for a new visa or leave within 28 days. (Superyacht Australia.)

Agency

Crew agency in Cairns

Agency	Find them	Hours
Crew Pacific	2B/117 Anderson Street, Manunda, Cairns	9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday

Crew Pacific website. The office is in Cairns, not in Port Douglas.

Visas

Superyacht Crew visa

Supporter or sponsor

Applying from outside Australia and staying under 3 months, you need a supporter: the captain, owner or operator, who gives you a letter of invitation. Applying in Australia or staying over 3 months, you need a sponsor: an approved temporary activities sponsor. Check the rules for your passport.

Other requirements

You need enough money to support yourself, health insurance and to meet the health and character requirements. Check the rules for your passport.

Guests on board

Guests use an ETA (subclass 601), an eVisitor (subclass 651) or a visitor visa (subclass 600), depending on passport. 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 Australia or Port Douglas.

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