No experience path
How to get a yacht job with no experience
You can start in 23 superyacht roles with no yacht experience. Most other roles are a few steps up from one of them, and some are entered from a profession ashore. Pick a role to see the tickets, the steps and how long the path takes.
Roles you can start inNo yacht experience needed
- DeckhandDeck and Bridge · from US$3,000/mo
- Junior DeckhandDeck and Bridge · from US$2,800/mo
- Deck CadetDeck and Bridge · from US$1,800/mo
- Deckhand / Dive InstructorDeck and Bridge · from US$3,800/mo
- Deckhand / SecurityDeck and Bridge · from US$3,500/mo
- Daywork DeckhandDeck and Bridge · from US$2,200/mo
- Junior Steward / Junior StewardessInterior · from US$3,200/mo
- Laundry Steward / StewardessInterior · from US$3,500/mo
- BaristaInterior · from US$3,200/mo
- Housekeeping / Laundry AssistantInterior · from US$2,900/mo
- Daywork Steward / StewardessInterior · from US$2,400/mo
- Junior EngineerEngineering · from US$3,500/mo
- Assistant EngineerEngineering · from US$3,500/mo
- Engineering CadetEngineering · from US$2,000/mo
- IT Support EngineerEngineering · from US$5,000/mo
- Mechanical TechnicianEngineering · from US$3,800/mo
- Oiler / WiperEngineering · from US$3,000/mo
- Technical StorekeeperEngineering · from US$4,000/mo
- Commis Chef / Fourth ChefGalley · from US$3,800/mo
- Galley AssistantGalley · from US$3,000/mo
- Galley StewardGalley · from US$3,000/mo
- LifeguardSpecialist crew · from US$3,500/mo
- Deckhand / StewardDual roles · from US$3,000/mo
Deck and BridgeHow to become each of 28 roles
- Yacht Captain
- Fleet Captain
- Build Captain / New Build Captain
- Relief Captain
- Rotational Captain
- Skipper
- Chief Officer / First Mate
- First Officer
- Second Officer
- Third Officer
- Officer of the Watch (OOW)
- Bosun / Boatswain
- Lead Deckhand / Senior Deckhand
- Deckhand
- Junior Deckhand
- Deck Cadet
- Chase Boat Captain
- Tender Captain
- Tender Driver / Tender Operator
- Deckhand / Tender Driver
- Deckhand / Divemaster
- Deckhand / Dive Instructor
- Deckhand / Carpenter
- Deckhand / Security
- Yacht Delivery Captain
- Delivery Crew
- Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew
- Daywork Deckhand
InteriorHow to become each of 29 roles
- Interior Manager
- Purser
- Assistant Purser
- Chief Steward / Chief Stewardess
- Second Steward / Second Stewardess
- Third Steward / Third Stewardess
- Fourth Steward / Fourth Stewardess
- Sole Steward / Sole Stewardess
- Steward / Stewardess
- Junior Steward / Junior Stewardess
- Head of Service
- Service Steward / Service Stewardess
- Head of Housekeeping
- Housekeeping Steward / Stewardess
- Laundry Steward / Stewardess
- Butler
- Head Butler
- Yacht Concierge
- Guest Services Coordinator
- Host / Hostess
- VIP Guest Relations Specialist
- Sommelier
- Bartender / Mixologist
- Barista
- Florist
- Valet
- Wardrobe Manager
- Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant
- Daywork Steward / Stewardess
EngineeringHow to become each of 27 roles
- Chief Engineer
- First Engineer
- Second Engineer
- Third Engineer
- Junior Engineer
- Sole Engineer
- Relief Chief Engineer
- Rotational Engineer
- Marine Engineer
- Assistant Engineer
- Engineering Cadet
- Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- AV/IT Officer
- AV/IT Engineer
- IT Support Engineer
- Communications / Radio Officer
- HVAC Engineer / Technician
- Refrigeration Engineer
- Mechanical Technician
- Engine Fitter
- Motorman
- Oiler / Wiper
- Technical Storekeeper
- Tender Engineer
- Hydraulic Systems Technician
GalleyHow to become each of 19 roles
- Executive Chef
- Head Chef
- Sole Chef
- Private Yacht Chef
- Sous Chef / Second Chef
- Chef de Partie / Third Chef
- Commis Chef / Fourth Chef
- Crew Chef / Crew Cook
- Yacht Cook
- Pastry Chef
- Baker
- Sushi Chef
- Specialist Cuisine Chef
- Nutrition-Focused Chef
- Cook / Steward
- Galley Assistant
- Galley Steward
- Temporary / Relief Chef
- Rotational Chef
Specialist crewHow to become each of 30 roles
- Spa Manager
- Spa Therapist
- Massage Therapist
- Beauty Therapist
- Hairdresser / Hairstylist
- Nail Technician
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
- Yoga Instructor
- Pilates Instructor
- Diving Instructor
- Divemaster
- Watersports Instructor
- Jet Ski Instructor
- Surf Instructor
- Fishing Guide
- Water Toys Specialist
- Yacht Nurse
- Medical Officer / Yacht Medic
- Paramedic
- Doctor / Private Physician
- Nanny
- Governess
- Childcare Specialist
- Private Tutor
- Security Officer / Close Protection Officer
- Lifeguard
- Photographer / Videographer
- Drone Operator
- Entertainment Coordinator
Dual rolesHow to become each of 24 roles
- Deckhand / Divemaster
- Deckhand / Carpenter
- Deckhand / Security
- Captain / Engineer
- Captain / Chef
- Captain / Steward
- Mate / Engineer
- Mate / Deckhand
- Bosun / Engineer
- Deckhand / Engineer
- Deckhand / Steward
- Deckhand / Watersports Instructor
- Steward / Chef
- Steward / Cook
- Steward / Massage Therapist
- Steward / Spa Therapist
- Steward / Yoga Instructor
- Steward / Personal Trainer
- Steward / Nanny
- Steward / Hairdresser
- Steward / Nurse
- Steward / Purser
- Engineer / Deckhand
- Chef / Steward
ShoresideHow to become each of 23 roles
- Yacht Manager
- Fleet Manager
- Yacht Operations Manager
- Technical Yacht Manager
- Yacht Charter Manager
- Charter Broker
- Yacht Sales Broker
- Yacht Crew Manager
- Crew Recruitment Consultant
- Crew Coordinator
- Crew Employment & Payroll Manager
- Yacht Compliance Manager
- Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
- Yacht Safety Manager
- Yacht Agent / Port Agent
- Yacht Project Manager
- Yacht New Build Project Manager
- Yacht Refit Manager
- Owner's Representative
- Yacht Charter Coordinator
- Yacht Provisioning Manager
- Marina Manager
- Yacht Training Instructor
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