Are you looking to learn more about yacht crew earnings and benefits? As an industry, not only do yacht crew members earn competitive salaries but crew members can also earn a number of other benefits.
Salaries depend on a variety of different factors, these can include:
- Previous experience
- Additional Skills (Masseuse/Nurse/Personal Trainer etc)
- Qualifications
- Size of the vessel (bigger doesn’t always mean better)
- Leave package
- Motor or Sail
- Whether the yacht is private or charter (On a charter yacht you could receive tips, however on a private boat you will generally get a higher base salary)
Other benefits can include
- Health/Accident Insurance
- Flights to and from the vessel
- Food
- Basic toiletries
- Uniforms
- Laundry
- Additional training/courses
Depending on the vessel operation, you can be paid in different currencies including GBP, EURO or USD etc. Every yacht is different and the salaries are just a guide. Leave packages are different for each yacht and can depend on their operation. Holiday is accrued for length of time onboard, or some yachts offer a rotational schedule.
Entry level Deckhands and Steward/ess should be expecting around €2,500 Euros per month. Day work is usually paid around €100-€120 Euros per day with lunch included.
Tips:
- Do not offer to work for free
- Ensure you cover your own taxes (this will not be done for you)
For more advice about yacht crew earnings and benefits, please visit our webpage – Green Crew or contact one our team.
