Finding superyacht roles in Tortola

Clearance rules, marina hours and pay to know before you walk the docks on Tortola.

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Jobs

Jobs near Tortola

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Check your papers

The BVI Tourist Board says the captain may clear all crew only with all required documentation. A valid passport and the boat registration papers are needed.

Online formComplete up to 72 hours before arrival (Nanny Cay)

DocumentsValid passport and boat registration papers

VisaCheck the rules for your passport

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

ClearanceAll entering vessels must clear in with BVI Customs and Immigration straight after they reach the territory. (BVI Tourist Board.)

Online formVessels register on SailClear and complete the BVI Customs and Immigration form up to 72 hours before arrival. Give the SailClear ID at the port.

After hoursCall BVI Customs on (284) 468-6800 to 6803 or Immigration on (284) 494-3701 ext. 4700. Extra fees apply. (BVI Tourist Board.)

Office hoursNanny Cay Marina office is open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm. The dockmaster works daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Rules

Charter permits and coastal trading

Cruising permits

Charter boats need a permit

The Cruising and Home Port Permit Act 2021 says a charter boat owner must hold a Cruising Permit to cruise in the territorial sea. It sets no fees for employed bona fide crew of the charter boats. Check the rules for your passport.

Trading

Intra-trading limits

Only BVI-licensed vessels with ministerial approval may trade between two harbours, ports or anchorages. A waiver for a non-BVI vessel lasts at most 14 days. The limits do not apply to licensed commercial recreational vessels. (VI Shipping and Maritime Authority, 16 October 2025.) Check the rules for your passport.

Work and visas

Check your own papers

Ask the captain or the yacht's agent which papers you need to work on board. 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 Tortola. Check the rules for your passport.

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