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Finding superyacht roles in Valletta

How to arrive, train and check your papers for superyacht work around Valletta.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Malta International Airport

Grand Harbour Marina says it is 15 minutes from Malta International Airport. D-Marin says Marina di Valletta is a 10 minute drive from the airport.

Airport to Grand Harbour Marina15 minutes (C&N Marinas)
Airport to Marina di Valletta10 minutes by car (D-Marin)
Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Seafarer visasIdentità says a seafarer who worked on a vessel without a visa may not disembark to take a job in Malta. Check the rules for your passport.
ClubhouseGrand Harbour Marina has a clubhouse where captains and crew meet (C&N Marinas).
TrainingMaritimeMT lists its 5 day Basic Safety Training course at EUR 1,000.
Training

STCW Basic Safety Training

MaritimeMT lists four modules: personal survival techniques, fire fighting and fire prevention, elementary first aid, and personal safety and social responsibilities. The course lasts 5 days.

Visas

Maltese visa rules

Identità says visa-exempt nationals can stay in the Schengen area for 90 days in every 180 days. It says a seafarer who wants to work in Malta needs an employer to apply for the single work permit first. Check the rules for your passport.

Rules

Customs for non-EU yachts

Malta Customs says pleasure craft that travel to and from non-EU ports send their pratique forms to Customs Seaport, in person or by email.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role45 to 50 m70 m and over
CaptainEUR 9,000 to 12,000EUR 15,000+
First OfficerEUR 4,500 to 6,000EUR 7,000+
Chief EngineerEUR 7,000 to 9,500EUR 8,500+
ChefEUR 5,500 to 6,500EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd MateEUR 3,200 to 4,000EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / PurserEUR 2,800 to 4,000EUR 3,000+
DeckhandEUR 2,800 to 3,500EUR 3,000+
StewEUR 2,200 to 2,500EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Valletta.

Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.

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