Open Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 29, 2025

Quaycrew #25/0809.

Position Captain (US Citizen)

Start Date ASAP

Location USA (Miami & Bahamas)

Salary $10,000 – $12,000 DOE

Leave Not specified

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details 26M Private Motor Yacht

Crew of 4

Privately operated with US owners

Cruising focused in Florida and the Bahamas

Responsibilities

Command of 26m M/Y for private use

Planning and executing itineraries, adapting quickly to changes

Overseeing crew and onboard operations

Managing safety and maintenance protocols

Requirements

US Citizenship (essential)

Minimum 2 years of experience as Captain on similar-sized vessels

Excellent knowledge of Florida and Bahamas waters

Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Supportive ownership with a well-established U.S.-based program

Apply Link https://jobs.quaycrew.com/job/us-captain-26m-private-my-5937.aspx

General Site https://quaycrew.com/superyacht-jobs/superyacht-jobs/

Open Rotational Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 29, 2025

Quaycrew #25/0807.

Position Rotational Captain

Start Date Late June 2024

Location Europe (Med & Caribbean rotation)

Salary Competitive

Leave Time for time rotation

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details 55M Motor Yacht – Private/Charter – Dual Season

Responsibilities

Full command of the vessel including navigation, safety, and administration

Lead a fit and professional crew with a culture of continued training and development

Ensure smooth guest experiences on both private and charter trips

Requirements

Master 3000 license

Extensive experience as Captain on similar-sized vessels

Strong administrative and ship-handling skills

Familiarity with Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising grounds

Proven longevity and leadership in previous roles

Benefits

Time for time rotation

Support from a top-tier yacht management team

Strong emphasis on training and crew wellbeing

Apply Link https://jobs.quaycrew.com/job/rotational-captain-55m-private-charter-dual-season-5936.aspx

General Site https://quaycrew.com/superyacht-jobs/superyacht-jobs/

Open Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 29, 2025

Viking #25/0788.

Position Captain

Start Date 01/06/2025 (TBC)

Location Europe

Salary EUR – DOE

Leave 60 days

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details 30M+ Private Motor Yacht

Responsibilities Full command and safe operation of the vessel, management of crew and maintenance, itinerary planning, and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

CoC Master Mariner – FG/Below 3000GRT

Minimum 10 years experience in rank

Sailing background of 5+ years preferred

GMDSS/GOC, ECDIS Operational, Navigation & Radar

Advanced STCW, Security Awareness, HELM Operational

ENG1, RYA, Crowd Management, Crisis Management and Human Behaviour

Apply Link https://www.vikingcrew.com/jobs/4065/

General Site https://www.vikingcrew.com/job-search/

Open Chase Boat Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 28, 2025

Quaycrew #25/760.

Position Seasonal Chase Boat Captain

Start Date Mid-June 2025

Location Mediterranean (Greek Islands, Italian & Turkish Coast)

Salary €5000

Leave Not specified

Contract Seasonal (possibility to turn permanent)

Vessel Details New Build Chase Boat supporting 50m Motor Yacht

Responsibilities Captain duties for Chase Boat support navigation maintenance support for mothership operations guest transfers potential engineering tasks

Requirements Minimum 2 years experience as a Chase Boat Captain Yachtmaster certification required new build experience preferred engineering and shipyard experience is a bonus must be willing to live onboard the Chase Boat

Benefits Opportunity to work with a dynamic 50m M/Y seasonal cruising exciting Mediterranean itinerary possibility of long-term placement

Apply Link https://jobs.quaycrew.com/job/seasonal-chase-boat-captain-5884.aspx

General Site https://quaycrew.com/superyacht-jobs/superyacht-jobs/

Open Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 28, 2025

Marinescence #25/0748.

Position Captain

Start Date Mid April 2025

Location Mediterranean Sea

Salary Negotiable

Leave Not specified

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details 24m Charter Sailing Catamaran

Responsibilities Full command and operation of a 24m charter catamaran overseeing regattas managing crew ensuring high guest satisfaction

Requirements Minimum 5 seasons experience in yachting charter and sailing experience especially on catamarans experience sailing in the Caribbean mandatory STCW ENG1 Captain 200 Sail or Captain 500 certification English fluency 750kw certificate is a plus

Benefits Dynamic dual-season program Caribbean and Mediterranean regatta participation strong career progression

Apply Link https://jobs.marinescence.com/j/108373/captain-charter-sof-24m-sy

General Site https://jobs.marinescence.com/

Open Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 26, 2025

FreyRecruitment #25/0733.

Position Captain

Start Date May or June 2025

Location USA

Salary DOE Competitive

Leave Not specified

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details 30m Carbon Performance Sailing Yacht Private use Crew of 4 plus Chase Boat Captain

Responsibilities Full vessel command Overseeing yard periods Assisting with sailing operations Participating in regattas Managing engineering systems Owner support for watersports and diving activities

Requirements Strong sailing background Yachtmaster Offshore or USCG 100–200GT certificate Good engineering knowledge Flexible to assist during yard periods Previous regatta experience highly advantageous

Benefits Competitive salary Adventurous itinerary Potential for couples Opportunity to sail in regattas and support owner’s activities

Itinerary USA and Caribbean Summer in Newport and possibly Canada Winter in the Caribbean Regatta participation

Apply Link https://jobs.freyrecruitment.com/jobs/5854356-captain-30m-performance-sy

General Site https://jobs.freyrecruitment.com/#jobs

Open Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 25, 2025

YOACrew #25/0723.

Position Captain

Start Date Immediate Start

Location France

Salary DOE

Leave Not specified

Contract Full Time

Vessel Details Motor Yacht

Size not specified

Own cabin

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for vessel operations and crew

Navigation, safety, guest service, and maintenance oversight

Compliance with international regulations

Requirements

Master 500GT (Yacht)

Minimum 6–7 years yachting experience

Valid B1/B2 and Schengen visas

Fluent in English

Non-smoker

Male only due to cabin arrangements

Apply https://app.yoacrew.com/jobs/3a02aa50-ff24-47ca-90c6-f3f2f8d172a2

General Site https://www.yoacrew.com/#joblistings

Open Captain/Engineer Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 25, 2025

Crew&Concierge #25/0712.

Position Captain/Engineer

Start Date ASAP (flexible)

Location USA & Caribbean

Salary DOE

Leave Not specified

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details 25m Private Motor Yacht

Dual-season program: Summer in the Bahamas with guests onboard; Winter lightly used and based in Fort Lauderdale.

Responsibilities Full operational and technical management of the yacht. Hands-on maintenance, mechanical and electronic systems. Oversee all safety and navigation. Coordinate closely with one other crew member.

Requirements Master 200, strong engineering experience, B1/B2 visa required, proven track record on similar-sized vessels, confident with preventative maintenance and self-sufficient operations.

Benefits Stable program, opportunity for couples (Captain + Stewardess), private ownership, travel-focused itinerary.

Apply https://www.crewandconcierge.com/find-jobs?modal=8397

General Site https://www.crewandconcierge.com/find-jobs

Open Captain & Chef/Stew Couple Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 25, 2025

ELCREWCO #25/0710.

Position Captain & Chef/Stew Couple

Start Date June 25, 2025

Location USA / Pacific

Salary Above industry standard

Leave TBC

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details 30m Sailing Yacht – Private with Scientific Exploration

Crew of 3. Owner joins with guests and research teams. Exploring Pacific islands and atolls, with a 10k NM annual range.

Responsibilities

Captain – Manage all sailing and engineering, favor sailing over diesel, host and lead guest programs.

Chef/Stew – Prepare fresh meals, manage provisioning, interior upkeep, assist with deck duties. Dive certification preferred.

Requirements

Experienced sailors only. Yachtmaster and strong offshore experience required. At least one crew member should be Dive Master or higher. Must be water-savvy, inclusive, self-sufficient, and committed to sustainability and exploration.

Benefits Rare itinerary, mission-driven program, generous pay, long-term vision, outgoing couple will assist with transition

Apply www.elcrewco.com/crew_jobs 

General Site www.elcrewco.com 

Contact erica@elcrewco.com 

Open Captain & Stew/Cook Couple Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 25, 2025

Bespoikecrew #25/0702.

Position Captain & Stew/Cook (Couple)

Start Date May 2025

Location Mediterranean (Barcelona base)

Salary Captain: €5,000–€6,000/month | Stew/Cook: €3,500–€4,000/month

Leave Standard MLC leave & benefits

Contract Permanent

Vessel Details

75ft Sailing Yacht

Privately owned

Currently undergoing aesthetic upgrades and lithium battery refit

Cruising itinerary: South of France, Italy, Greece (Summer 2025), Caribbean (Winter 2025/26)

Responsibilities

Captain/Engineer:

  • Hands-on engineering and general maintenance
  • Confident sailor, ideally with regatta experience
  • Minimum 5+ years in a similar role

Stew/Cook:

  • Light Mediterranean cuisine
  • Interior cleaning and maintenance
  • Deck assistance when needed

Requirements

Yachtmaster Offshore

AEC 1 & 2

B1/B2 Visa (preferred)

Schengen Visa (required)

Apply Link https://bespokecrew.com/jobs/captain-stew-cook-2/

General Site https://bespokecrew.com/jobs/