EXCLUSIVE YACHT CREW JOBS, HIRING RIGHT NOW
Our advertised yacht crew jobs below include exclusive stewardess, deckhand, chef, engineer, officer and Captain positions on private and charter yachts, from 20 to 80+ meters. With so many yacht crew jobs on offer, you’re sure to find the position for you.
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SAILING STEW 27M
JOB ID #3740
POSITION: Need a SAILING STEW for a private, foreign flag, 27M performance catamaran. Stew must have experience with fine dining, cocktails, barista and cleaning. Sailing experience is preferred. There are 4 crew and they run with 6 guests. Position starts with a trial period.
ITINERARY: Winter-Caribbean, Summer-NE or Med
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP-Caribbean
SALARY:DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
TEMP US SOLO STEW 34M
JOB ID #3739
POSITION: Need a TEMP US SOLO STEW for a charter on a US flag, 34M Westport. Start on Feb 14th in West Palm Beach to prep the boat. 4 guests (mom, dad, 2 kids) on Feb 16th-21st cruising from WPB to Miami and back. Need someone with experience. 4 crew total (captain, chef, deckhand and stew). Great captain!
ITINERARY: West Palm Beach-Miami-West Palm beach
DURATION: Temporary
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: Feb 14th-West Palm Beach, FL.
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US ESTATE CHEF – Concord, MA
JOB ID #3738
POSITION: Need a US ESTATE CHEF for a private family in the Concord, MA area. Chef must have experience cooking for allergies (Nut, Sesame and Gluten), be comfortable around kids and a dog. Estate is in a rural area with its own orchard and veggie garden. Chef will need to provision every morning for fresh foods and prepare dinner 5 nights a week. Most nights dinner is family style for the family (Mr./Mrs. and 2 kids). Looking for someone who is discreet and sensitive to the energy in the house. Must be willing to travel to FL a few weeks in the winter and 6 weeks to Martha’s vineyard. Estate has a large staff and simple grab and go meals need to be provided as well as options for the kids lunch. Temporary housing can be provided and a vehicle for work related errands is available for use.
ITINERARY: Winter-Conord, MA/Wellington, FL Summer-Concord and Martha’s Vineyard.
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP-Concord, MA
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US CHIEF STEW 80M
JOB ID #3741
POSITION: Need a US CHIEF STEW for a new private 80M, US flag explorer yacht. Must be able to: Lead and manage the interior department, overseeing a team of 5 stews and 1 laundry master. Actively run service during guest trips, maintaining high standards while matching the owner’s casual American style. Mentor, train, and develop junior crew, fostering a positive and professional team culture. Maintain and uphold existing SOPs, refining and elevating standards without unnecessary reinvention. Work closely and collaboratively with the Purser, ensuring smooth day to day operations.Take full ownership of the interior department, leading calmly, confidently, and decisively. Ensure exceptional guest experience across service, housekeeping, and laundry while consistently meeting crew-area standards and operational demands. Needs to have: Chief Stewardess experience on 60m+ yachts, Proven HOD experience managing teams of 4 or more, and Strong service background with confidence leading guest-facing operations. Fantastic crew longevity and very nice owners!
ITINERARY: Spring-FL/Bahamas/Savannah, Summer-NW Passage
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP-West Palm Beach, FL.
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US LAUNDRY MASTER 80M
JOB ID #3736
POSITION: Need a US LAUNDRY MASTER for a new private 80M, US flag explorer yacht. Looking with laundry experience and OK being only in laundry. Vessel has all Miele machines-1 large rolling machine, 1 fashion master ironing board, 1 set of industrial washer/dryer and 4 sets of regular washers/dryers. Fantastic crew longevity and very nice owners!
ITINERARY: Spring-FL/Bahamas/Savannah, Summer-NW Passage
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP-West Palm Beach, FL.
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US DECKHAND 26M
JOB ID #3717
POSITION: Need a US DECKHAND for a private 26M, US flag vessel. Looking for someone experienced on a similar size vessel. Program runs with 2 full time crew and a stew is brought on for trips. Must live off with their own housing while the vessel is in Fort Lauderdale. Great program with benefits!
ITINERARY: Winter-FLL/Bahamas, Summer-New England
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP-Fort Lauderdale, FL
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US CAPTAIN 30M
JOB ID #3735
POSITION: Need a US CAPTAIN for a private 30M, US flag vessel based in Jupiter, FL. Captain needs at minimum 200T. Owner travels and does one big trip a year, usually somewhere unique and they enjoy fishing. Vessel runs with two full time crew. Very nice owners!
ITINERARY: Winter-Jupiter/Bahamas, Summer-Jupiter/TBD
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: February 2026-Jupiter, FL
SALARY:
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
EXPERIENCED DECKHAND 58M
JOB ID #3734
POSITION: Need a EXPERIENCED DECKHAND for a private, foreign flag 58M. Ideal candidates would have at least one season experience. Looking for a team player and someone who likes doing watches!!! The vessel is in a yard period for annual service and then will be crossing to the Med in early March. Total of 13 crew on board and 5 on exterior. The vessel is meat and alcohol free.
ITINERARY: West Palm Beach
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, non smoker, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP, West Palm Beach.
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
FIRST OFFICER 40M
JOB ID #3733
POSITION: Need a FIRST OFFICER for a private 40M, US flag vessel. Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 200T and have at least 2 years of experience as a Mate or First Officer on a vessel of 130’ or bigger for insurance.Looking for someone who is active and wants growth opportunities. Looking for someone who is a self starter, organized, and experienced with fishing, scuba, and toys like E Foils and Sea Bobs. Tows a 33” Southport. Runs with a crew of 7 and is an active vessel. Shared cabin, Great Captain and benefits
ITINERARY: Winter-West Palm Beach/Bahamas, Summer-New York/Montauk
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card , 200T, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP -West Palm Beach
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US ROTATIONAL PURSER 80M
JOB ID #3731
POSITION: Need a US ROTATIONAL PURSER for a new private 80M, US flag explorer yacht. Rotation is 10 weeks on/10 weeks off. Looking for someone mature, grounded and has HOD experience. Must be comfortable interacting with the owner and love dogs. Fantastic crew longevity and very nice owners!
ITINERARY: Spring-FL/Bahamas/Savannah, Summer-NW Passage
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP-West Palm Beach, FL.
SALARY: $10K/month
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
CAPTAIN 20M
JOB ID #3729
POSITION: Need a CAPTAIN for a private, 20M US flag vessel. Captain needs a minimum of 100T and be mechanically inclined. Looking for a captain who has experience in the Bahamas and willing to stay in remote anchorages. The captain needs to be energetic, kind and thoughtful with a professional attitude. The owner has 2 sons who enjoy fishing and free diving. Experienced and very nice owners!
ITINERARY: Winter – Stuart/Bahamas, Summer -New York/Maine
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, 100T, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP – Stuart
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US SPORTFISH CAPTAIN/PROPERTY MANAGER
JOB ID #3723
POSITION: Need a US SPORTFISH CAPTAIN/PROPERTY MANAGER for a private 48′ Spencer, US flag vessel. Looking for someone who can run the boat and work at the property. Ideally someone with a strong fishing background and that can do maintenance. Vessel is docked behind the owner’s house in Delray Beach, FL. Owner fishes from South Florida and Bahamas. Nice owners!
ITINERARY: Summer/Winter-Delray Beach/Bahamas
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP-Ft Lauderdale, FL
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!
US DECKHAND 30M
JOB ID #3722
POSITION: Need a US DECKHAND for a private/charter 30M, US flag vessel. Looking for someone who is willing to help stew as needed and can run a 30ft tender. Tender is shipped to Newport and back for the summer. Vessel plans to run with 3 full time crew. Nice owners!
ITINERARY: Summer-Newport, RI, Winter-West Palm Beach/Bahamas/Caribbean
DURATION: Permanent
REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, STCW, ENG1, non smoker or vaper, healthy and a clean background check. Tattoos may be acceptable, please advise if you have any visible tattoos.
START DATE/LOCATION: ASAP – Ft Lauderdale, FL
SALARY: DOE
**Please do not apply until you’ve thoroughly read this job description and understand the start date/requirements/and passport type needed!


