Finding superyacht roles in Portofino

Harbour rules that affect crew, the Schengen rule and how to get here. Pay is by yacht size.

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Jobs near Portofino

SuperyachtRoles has no jobs listed in Portofino today. These jobs are in the Mediterranean.

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Harbour rules

What the marina rules say about crew and arrival

From the Marina di Portofino regulations, as shown on the marina site in 2024.

CrewThe crew must be available all the time and ready for departure while the yacht is in the port.

ArrivalThe person responsible for the yacht must go to the marina office with the yacht documents within one hour of arrival and by 6 p.m.

RadioCall the port service on VHF channel 12 before you enter. Keep below three knots in the port.

StayLongest stay on the quay is seven days. The yacht must then leave and cannot return for three days. Longer stays are an exception, when berths are free.

Check the current rules with the marina before you plan a stay.

Visas

Schengen, 90 in 180

A person in the Schengen area can stay for a total of 90 days in every 180 days. The 180-day period starts at entry. Stays over 90 days follow national procedures. Check the rules for your passport.

Getting here

Train, bus or ferry

The Portofino marine protected area lists the Camogli and Santa Margherita Ligure stations as the useful train stops. ATP buses stop at Santa Margherita Ligure, Paraggi and Portofino. A ferry service runs from Santa Margherita Ligure. Check times on the day.

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 Portofino.

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