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Yacht crew on a marina dock at Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten

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Finding superyacht roles in Sint Maarten

Crew jobs in Sint Maarten are mostly in the marinas and yards around Simpson Bay Lagoon. This page lists what to do in the first week and the work rules reported by sources.

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First week

What to do in your first week

Get here

Princess Juliana Airport serves the Dutch side of the island, where most superyacht marinas are. Grand Case-Espérance Airport serves the French side.

Dutch side airportPrincess Juliana, which also handles private aviation

French side airportGrand Case-Espérance

Return ticketDockwalk reported in 2009 that tourists must show a return ticket on arrival.

Tips

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Winter is busyThe Daily Herald reported in January 2026 that marinas are full in winter. About 380 to 400 yachts over 80 ft visit the Northeast Caribbean each winter.

Work rulesDockwalk reported in 2009 that arriving crew who say they will look for work are refused entry. Check the rules for your passport.

RegistrationPalapa Marina takes crew registrations from 9:00 to 12:00. Send a CV by email.

Bridge timesBoats move in and out of the lagoon at set bridge openings. Call the bridge on VHF 12.

Crew agencies

Crew agencies in Sint Maarten

Agency	Services	Contact
Palapa Marina	Crew placement for daywork, temporary jobs and permanent jobs	office@palapamarina.com, +1 721 545 2735

Source: Palapa Marina website. A yacht agent is not a crew agency. BWA Yachting is a yacht agent at Simpson Bay Marina, +1 721 544 2436.

Work rules

Visas and work rules

Dutch side, 2009

Work permits

Dockwalk reported that an agent said crew cannot apply for a work permit to look for work. Other nationalities need a working visa, which the agent called nearly impossible for dockwalkers.

French side, 2009

EU citizens

Dockwalk reported that EU citizens can look for work freely on the French side.

Dutch side, 2017

Visa-restricted crew

From 25 February 2017, visa-restricted yacht crew without a Dutch Caribbean visa needed a vessel agency as guarantor. The Daily Herald reported an initial stay of 30 days, up to 90 days a year, and a fee of NAf 45 per approved stay. The policy was described as temporary for the maritime season. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Pay guide

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	9,000 to 12,000	15,000+
First Officer	4,500 to 6,000	7,000+
Chief Engineer	7,000 to 9,500	8,500+
Chef	5,500 to 6,500	8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	3,200 to 4,000	5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	2,800 to 4,000	3,000+
Deckhand	2,800 to 3,500	3,000+
Stew	2,200 to 2,500	2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025. Shown as EUR per month. The guide does not state the period and is not specific to Sint Maarten.

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