Finding superyacht roles in Willemstad

How to arrive, clear in and check stay limits for yacht work around Willemstad.

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Jobs

Jobs near Willemstad

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Arrive at Curaçao International Airport

The airport has one runway of 3,400 metres. A General Aviation Center, in a separate building with a private entrance and exit, opened in the early fall of 2014.

AirportCuraçao International Airport (CUR), formerly called Hato

RunwayOne runway, 3,400 metres

General aviationSeparate General Aviation Center, opened in 2014

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

AnchoringAll yachts that anchor in the territorial waters of Curaçao need an Anchor Permit from the Harbor Master (Curaçao Ports Authority).

Spanish WaterMost visiting yachts anchor in the large, naturally sheltered Spanish Water Bay (Curaçao Ports Authority).

Willemstad quaysDocking in St. Anna Bay at the Handelskade or the Mathey Wharf is possible on special request to the Harbor Master (Curaçao Ports Authority).

Stay rules

Yachts and crew

The Curaçao Ports Authority says yachts can stay for a maximum of 6 months unless they are registered in Curaçao. Foreign crew can stay for a maximum of 180 days. Check the rules for your passport.

Registration

Registering a yacht in Curaçao

A yacht can be registered in Curaçao if the owner is a person residing in, or a company established in, the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the European Union. A provisional Certificate of Registry can first be issued for three months.

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 Willemstad. Check the rules for your passport.

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