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Crew work in St Thomas centres on two marinas, Yacht Haven Grande and Crown Bay. This page gives a first week plan, the arrival rules sources state and a pay guide.

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First week

What to do in your first week

Get here

Cyril E. King Airport is the airport for St Thomas. The runway is closed every night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through 31 December 2026, so plan your flight for daytime.

AirportCyril E. King Airport (STT), on the south shore of St Thomas

Night closure10 p.m. to 5 a.m. AST, 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2026

DistanceAbout 2 km from Crown Bay Marina and 5 km from Yacht Haven Grande, measured from map coordinates

Tips

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Report arrivalA yacht that arrives from a foreign port must report to CBP immediately. Docking at Crown Bay Marina does not complete entry, according to the marina guide.

Office hoursCrown Bay Marina is open daily from 8:00 to 17:00. Call on VHF 16 or 11.

Local servicesCrown Bay Marina publishes a resource guide with laundry, medical, provisioning, chandlery and day work contacts. The marina does not endorse the businesses.

Work rules

Visas and work rules

Crown Bay Marina guide

Crew visas

Foreign crew immigration requirements depend on the person's duties, nationality and vessel operation. C-1/D or other appropriate visas or status may be required. The guide says not to assume one visa category for every crew member. Check the rules for your passport.

Crown Bay Marina guide

Yachts with foreign crew

The vessel master or agent confirms current requirements with CBP, the US Coast Guard and the Virgin Islands Port Authority before arrival or departure. The guide is not legal advice.

Looking for work

Before you travel, ask CBP or a US embassy if crew may look for work on arrival in the US Virgin Islands. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Pay guide

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 St Thomas.

Where crew go

Crew services near the marinas

Business names come from the Crown Bay Marina captains and crew guide. The marina does not endorse or recommend them.

Laundry

Soap Opera Laundromat, Gandhi Laundry and Magras Dry Cleaner.

Medical

Yacht Haven Family Practice and Ambulatory Care Clinic, LLC.

Provisioning

CC1 Virgin Islands, FreshFoodVI.com, G&D Fresh Seafood and Flatley's Provisioning & Spirits.

Chandlery

The Skipper Shop, National Marine, Budget Marine and Island Rigging for rigging and hydraulics.

Source: Crown Bay Marina, Captains & Crew Local Services & Resource Guide.

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