Superyacht Deckhand Full
- 10 days in Split, Croatia
- On site Crew Accommodation available
- Lifetime access to online courses and career resources
- Pay a deposit only to secure your training date.
- Get instant access to full training platform, instructors and crew community.
- Pay the remaining before your training week begins.
How the training works ?
Full 10 day Yacht STCW Training week plan
In your joining email you will receive a fully detailed day-by-day schedule with exact times.
On Booking | Lifetime Access to Yachtiecareers Maritime online platform to start.
Sunday: Arrival | Check in to the crew accommodation. Meet & Greet with instructors at 18:00.
Day 1: Monday | STCW Basic Safety (PSSR)
Afternoon: Professional CV Photo Session, Live Q&A Career Seminar.
Day 2: Tuesday | STCW Basic Safety (Sea Survival)
Afternoon: Premium 1-1 CV Writing Session
Day 3: Wednesday | STCW Basic Safety (Sea Survival Practical)
Afternoon: Premium 1-1 CV Writing Session
Day 4: Thursday | STCW Basic Safety (Medical First Aid)
Afternoon: Practical Dayworking Seminar
Day 5: Friday | STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (Theory)
Afternoon: Job Search Seminar & Job Application Training
Day 6: Saturday | STCW Firefighting Practical (half-day)
Day 7: Sunday | Deckhand Yacht On-Board Training
Day 8: Monday | Stewardess Yacht On-Board Training
Days 8–9: Monday & Tuesday | RYA Powerboat Level 2 (optional if booked)
Day 9: Tuesday (Day off / Admin)
Food Hygiene Level 2
STCW PDSD
STCW Crowd & Crisis
Seaman’s Discharge Book Application
B1/B2 Visa Application
Day 10: Wednesday
08:00: ENG1 Medical Appointment
15:00: STCW Final Exam
16:00: Certificate Pick-Up
Yacht Deckhand Package
All inclusive Premium Deckhand Package with STCW. Note that some parts are in Premium Package only.
1. STCW Basic Safety Certificates (6 Days)
Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2)
Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4)
2. Additional STCW Certificates & Training
ISPS Security Awareness
PDSD – ISPS Personal Designated Security Duties
Crowd Management (Megayachts 100m+)
Crisis Management (Megayachts 100m+)
Food Hygiene Level 2
ENG1 / MLC-approved Medical Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level 2 (exam fee not included)
3. Deckhand Training & Practical
Deckhand On-Board Training (1 day)
Deckhand & Stewardess On-Board Training (2 days)
1-day Live Q&A Seminar
1-day Dockwalking & Daywork Seminar
1-day Job Search Seminar
Yacht Crew Bank Account
Professional Yacht CV Photo Session
Online Yacht Training Platform (Lifetime Access)
4. YCA Deckhand Online Modules
YCA Deckhand Anchoring
YCA Mooring, Knots & Navigation
YCA Teak Maintenance
YCA Guest Safety Training
YCA Washdown Techniques
YCA Detailing & Yacht Products
YCA Jet Ski Safety & Handling
YCA Tenders & Watersports Operations
YCA Working Aloft & Safety
Superyacht 18-Step Maritime Learning Platform
5. Premium Career Support (Premium Only)
1-Year Unlimited Job & Career Support (1-1 sessions)
Professional Yacht CV Writing (Premium CV)
Unlimited CV Updates for 1 Year
Written Yacht Reference Letter
Daywork & Dockwalking Seminars
Job Search & Application Coaching
Q&A Sessions with Superyacht Crew
Personal Career Plan & Instructor
1-1 Call Support
6. Premium Extras
Free Crew Accommodation (7 Nights Included)
Yachtiecareers T-shirt & Premium Polo
Yacht Crew Business Cards (50x)
Seaman’s Discharge Book (Cayman Islands) Support
B1/B2 Visa Letter Support
National Exam Fee Included (65€)
Dual Access to Both Deckhand & Stewardess Full Modules
1-Year Full Career Support Included
Full training training week Schedule is sent with the joining instructions.
Split, Croatia | STCW Training week
On-site crew accommodation available
Stay together with international yachtie next to the STCW training centre. Check in: Sunday before training starts (7 Nights). You can extend on site or share airbnb together for days off.
Address: 114.Brigade 10, 21000, Split, Croatia.
What is Included in Deckhand Full STCW Training ?
Worldwide accepted STCW and Yacht Training for Deckhands
1. Start online with training and 24/7 Support
2. STCW Basic Safety 2010
STCW Training in Split, Croatia. (Total 10 days). Worldwide accepted STCW partner by IMO and MCA-accepted certificates. The STCW Deckhand package
- STCW Security Awareness
- STCW Personal Designated Security Duties (PDSD).
- STCW Crowd & Crisis (Large Yachts)
- Medical Certificate (ENG1 equivalent)
- Powerboat Level 2 (Ex fee RYA)
Become part of a yachtie community
Start a career together with other yacht crew
3. Crew Accommodation & Community
An amazing week Split, Croatia a Mediterranean Yachting hub with on site Crew Accommodation included in Premium Package. Meet life long friends and get access to Yachtiecareers Community to start the job search together.
4. Deckhand Online Modules
In house modules and guides covering aspects of working on board as a Deckhand. Online Modules and training in:
- YCA Deckhand Anchoring
- YCA Deckhand Mooring, Knots, Navigation
- YCA Deckhand Teak Maintenance
- YCA Guest Safety Training
- YCA Wash down Training
- YCA Deckhand Detailing & Products
- YCA Deckhand Jet Ski
- YCA Deckhand Tenders & Watersports
- YCA Deckhand Working Aloft
Discounted Powerboat Level 2 on request (With RYA)
Onboard Training Day
A familiarisation training day (half day) on a small Yacht going through Deckhand duties to master moorings, knots, fenders, deckhand products to be familiarised with Deckhand duties on board.
To find a Yacht Deckhand job.
5. Yacht CV & Photo
Get a professional written Yacht CV and a written reference letter to secure your first Deckhand Yacht job.
We also do a CV-photo session together to get the perfect CV photo.
Our Yacht kit includes CV writing, Business Cards, CV-Photo T-shirt, Yacht Bank Account, Seaman’s Discharge book assistance, B1/B2 letter to get on board faster.
You may also use our recruitment services as we provide yacht crew recruitment free of charge to promote junior crew. Start the job search together with other students through our in person seminars in dock walking, day working and job search. We can assist with preparing for an interview or signing a contract.
After the training week you can join other students in the job search together in Croatia, France, Italy, Greece or online !
Upgrade to Premium Deckhand package
Secure instant full access with deposit - only €740
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Split into 2 payments
- Pay 50% on the first payment to secure your date.
- Get instant access to training and log ins.
- Pay the rest at the start of the training week.
Frequently asked questions
general
What happens when I book ?
- To start select Deckhand training package.
- Once you book with the first payment you get log in details with instant access to your online dashboard with flexible 24/7 access anywhere, anytime.
- We will add you to the online support group with the other crew for your training date in Croatia.
- We start on your online certification, modules and CV.
- You attend the training week in Split, Croatia with accommodation to get fully certified and we start the job search process.
Can I use a payment plan ?
Yes. We offer a Train Now, Pay Later payment plan on all training packages.
How it works:
Pay a small deposit of €740 today to secure and guarantee your training date
Get instant access to the full online training platform, learning materials, instructors, and crew job support.
Pay the remaining balance later, due before your training week begins.
Unlimited date changes — you can change your training dates free of charge, with no additional payments required until you attend.
Discount codes & payment plans:
Discount codes can be used together with the payment plan.
Any discount applies to the deposit payment only.
The remaining balance is always due in full before the training week.
This flexible payment option allows you to secure your spot immediately, start training and job preparation right away, and pay the rest closer to your training dates.
Can I get a refund ?
When you book using a payment plan, only the deposit is charged.
Your deposit unlocks immediate full access to our approved STCW & ISPS online training, instructors, CV preparation, and crew support and Accommodation— this is why the deposit is non-refundable.
The remaining balance is not charged until your training week and will never be taken if you don’t attend.
Your booking is fully flexible — you can change your training date free of charge to any future date, with no additional payments required until you attend.
Once training and full STCW and Yacht training has started or been completed, no refunds are possible.
When do I complete the training ?
- The start of the training is through your online dashboard.
- You have lifetime access and can complete the courses before, during or after the in-person training week.
- The STCW week is in Croatia, Split. One of the Yachting hubs of the Mediterranean.
STCW TRAINING WEEK
Is Accommodation included ?
- We have on-site Crew Accommodation that you share with the other crew.
- It is included for 7 nights during your training when booking Deckhand Premium Package.
- You can book accommodation separately here.
What Deckhand Training is included ?
Yachtiecareers provide all inclusive Deckhand STCW training packages.
Yacht Deckhand online modules and guides.
- YCA Deckhand Anchoring
- YCA Deckhand Mooring, Knots, Navigation
- YCA Deckhand Teak Maintenance
- YCA Guest Safety Training
- YCA Wash down Training
- YCA Deckhand Detailing & Products
- YCA Deckhand Jet Ski
- YCA Deckhand Tenders & Watersports
- YCA Deckhand Working Aloft
STCW Basic Safety Manila 2010.
| Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)
| Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (A-VI/1-2)
| Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)
| Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4)
- STCW ISPS Security Awareness
- STCW ISPS Personal Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
- Powerboat Level 2 (On request RYA)
- ENG1 Medical Certificate STCW and MLC Approved.
Deckhand yacht jobs
- Superyacht 18-step Online Courses for Yacht Crew
- Deckhand CV
- Deckhand CV Photo Session
- Superyacht Written Reference Letter
- Crew Support and Job Search
- Yacht Crew Bank Account
- Daywork/Dockwalking seminars
- Crew Agency Yacht network.
- Q&A Session with Superyacht
- Personal Plan & Instructor
- 1-1 Call Support
- Free Crew Accommodation (7 Nights included).
- STCW Crowd Management (Large Yachts +100m)
- STCW Crisis Management (Large Yachts +100m)
- Yacht Crew Business Cards (50x)
- Seaman’s Discharge book Cayman Island Application
- We write your CV writing
- Yachtiecareers Dayworking T-shirt
- B1/B2 Visa Letter
- National Exam Fee included (65€)
Yacht Deckhand Familarisation Training day
During your training week we do a familiarisation of duties and products and skills you should know in your first deckhand role. It is on board a 15m Yacht in Split where we go through the general Deckhand duties.
Where is the STCW training week ?
- The in-person training week is in Split, Croatia. The address is: 114.Brigade 10, 21000, Split, Croatia.
- We recommend booking accommodation 7 nights to start with and keep it flexible. Often crew decide to share an Airbnb/move closer to the beaches after the first 7 days of STCW-training.
- When booking you will get a day by day schedule specifically for your week with all training locations.
Are the courses MCA Accepted in English ?
All STCW and ISPS Courses are internationally accepted as per STCW standards and MCA-Accepted.
All training courses are in English only and the our crew and students are a very international mix. The training and certifications makes you legally qualified to work as a Stewardess on Yachts worldwide.
Is RYA Powerboat Level 2 included ?
We can organise Powerboat Level 2 with RYA during your STCW Training week. You get a 100€ discount and we organise together with other students. The RYA fee is 400€/person.
How do I find a Yacht Deckhand job ?
Will YachtieCareers help me find a Deckhand job ?
- We can not guarantee a job and the average time is 6 weeks although many crew find jobs faster. We give you everything to succeed in the job search, with CV-writing, Yacht Reference letter and job support in form of job search seminars. and dock walking seminars. We also use free recruitment services for other yachts to get you more opportunities to start.
- As we are not the employer we can not guarantee a job. The Captain or Yacht Manager has the final decision to employ you on board, while we can assist preparing for interviews and signing contracts.
Step 1. When you book you get life-time access to training and Certificates. Flexible online. Complete certificates before stepping on board.
Step 2. We start writing your Deckhand CV and start the job search.
Step 3. You get added to our crew community and WhatsApp groups with 24/7 access so we can guide you together to your first job with the other crew.
Step 4. STCW in person 10 days training and crew accommodation in Split, Croatia. Get your ENG1 + your new CV photo and final CV.
Step 5. In our job search seminar sessions – We start the job search and applications to yachts, agencies together with the other crew. After the training week start day work and dock walking together with other crew from the class and community of past crew.
The best places for daywork are Croatia, Antibes, Palma and Florida. But depending on the season we will help you with the best option. When you daywork you earn 100€-150€/day
Step 6. Land first Deckhand job. We set up your yacht bank account and we assist with signing your first contract, update your CV and continue helping you progress in your career.
You also get a 1-1 in person consultation, 1-1 CV consultation and 1-1 Personal Call with our recruitment experts.
Do I need a visa to work as a Yacht Deckhand ?
- There is no visa requirement specifically to work on Yachts.
- To work in US/Caribbean Yachts require a B1/B2 visa which we can help with.
- Depending on your passport/nationality, we give you personal support and assist for your job role.
Can I work with tattoos/ minimum age ?
- In 2025 most yachts will accept crew with Tattoos. Several in the Yachtiecareers team have tattoos and so do succesful past students. For certain positions a Yacht will have a specific no-tattoo requirement.
- The minimum age to apply is 16 years old. And we have many crew that are 35-40+ years old.
How much is a Yacht Deckhand salary ?
- An average Yacht Crew Salary is 5000€ depending on yacht size and position.
- An average Junior Deckhand salary is 2300€-3300€. With experience and qualifications you can progress to Bosun, Officer and Captain on board.
- A Junior Stewardess salary starts from 2300-3300€ and with experience and training it is possible to progress to a Chief Officer and Captain role.
- Most yachts also have bonuses or very lucrative tips from charters.
Can I work as both a Deckhand and Stewardess ?
- With Yachtiecareers you can get both Deckhand and Stewardess Training included for the price of one.
- This option is included in all Premium Stewardess and Deckhand packages.
- It is popular for crew that can not decide or want to have the option to do both or work in a combined Deck/Stew role on smaller Yachts.
What happens after the Deckhand training ?
We continue with our support through interviews, daywork and signing a contract. You can join the other students and start the job search together in Croatia, France, Spain, Italy, Greece or even online.
which Yacht Stewardess Training Option is best for you ?
Should I book Deckhand Full STCW ?
The standard Deckhand STCW Training Package includes everything you need to work on board with all 24/7 support.
If you want accommodation included and extra crew services to find a Deckhand job faster, or get both Deckhand & Stewardess training included for the price of one you can also consider Premium Deckhand.
Should I book/upgrade to Deckhand Premium ?
The Premium package gives you all the extra to find a Deckhand job faster and get ahead of competition. The Deckhand Training Premium option includes accommodation and extra courses and documents to work on the largest Yachts in the world.
- Free Crew Accommodation (7 Nights included).
- STCW Crowd Management (Large Yachts +100m)
- STCW Crisis Management (Large Yachts +100m)
- Yacht Crew Business Cards (50x)
- Seaman’s Discharge book Cayman Island Application
- We write your CV writing
- Yachtiecareers Dayworking T-shirt
- B1/B2 Visa Letter
- National Exam Fee included (65€)
Should I book Deckhand Online only ?
The perfect option if you are STCW certified but struggling to find a Yacht Deckhand job or need the right Deckhand Yacht Training.
You should select this option if:
- You have worked on cruise ship but want to start working on Yachts.
- You have completed your STCW training, but can’t find a Yacht job.
- You wish to do your STCW Basic Safety Training in your home country but want to work on Yachts and find a Yacht Deckhand job.
- You want to get all the necessary Superyacht Deckhand training to be able to handle the Deckhand duties on board.
Everything in the Deckhand online package is also of course included in all our STCW Deckhand and Premium Training Packages.
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