Crew Rate Guide
Typical daily rates (EUR) by role and region. Rates vary by boat size, season, experience, and certifications. These are guidelines based on industry averages — always negotiate based on your specific situation.
| Role | Med | Caribbean | Pacific | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deckhand | 120–180 | 130–200 | 140–210 | Entry-level. STCW + ENG1 usually required. |
| Steward/ess | 130–190 | 140–210 | 150–220 | Service experience valued. STCW required. |
| Chef / Cook | 180–280 | 200–300 | 200–320 | Formal culinary training a plus. Provision management. |
| Engineer | 200–300 | 220–320 | 230–350 | Mechanical/electrical certs. Engine hours matter. |
| First Mate | 200–280 | 220–300 | 230–320 | Yachtmaster Offshore minimum. Watch-keeping experience. |
| Skipper / Captain | 250–400 | 280–450 | 300–500 | Yachtmaster Ocean or MCA Master. Full responsibility. |
| Bosun | 160–240 | 180–260 | 180–280 | Deck team lead. Maintenance + water sports skills. |
Deckhand
Med
120–180
Caribbean
130–200
Pacific
140–210
Entry-level. STCW + ENG1 usually required.
Steward/ess
Med
130–190
Caribbean
140–210
Pacific
150–220
Service experience valued. STCW required.
Chef / Cook
Med
180–280
Caribbean
200–300
Pacific
200–320
Formal culinary training a plus. Provision management.
Engineer
Med
200–300
Caribbean
220–320
Pacific
230–350
Mechanical/electrical certs. Engine hours matter.
First Mate
Med
200–280
Caribbean
220–300
Pacific
230–320
Yachtmaster Offshore minimum. Watch-keeping experience.
Skipper / Captain
Med
250–400
Caribbean
280–450
Pacific
300–500
Yachtmaster Ocean or MCA Master. Full responsibility.
Bosun
Med
160–240
Caribbean
180–260
Pacific
180–280
Deck team lead. Maintenance + water sports skills.
Rates are in EUR per day.
Actual rates depend on yacht size (under 30m vs. superyacht), season (high vs. delivery), your certifications, and years of experience. Food and accommodation are typically provided on board. Tips are common in charter work.