Superyacht Deckhand Premium with STCW

The best package to get a Deckhand job.

3900.00€

1470.00€ x 2 payments (2940.00€)
Yacht Training Deckhand
Flexible Payment Plans
2-split payments with 30% discount
  1. Pay 50% on the first payment to secure your date.
  2. Get instant access to training.
  3. Pay the rest at the start of the training week.
Use code “paylater50” at checkout.

How the Deckhand STCW training works ?

A preliminary schedule to plan. Order subject to change. 

Arrival | Check in Crew Accommodation / Intro

Day 1 | STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility VI/I-4

Day 1 Afternoon | CV-Photo Session

Day 2 | Personal Survival Techniques VI/I-I

Day 3 | Personal Survival Techniques Practical VI/I-I

Day 4 | STCW Elementary First Aid VI/I-3

Day 5 | STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting VI/I-2

Day 6 | STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting VI/I-2 Practical

Day 7-9 | Job Search Seminar | Online Module / Deckhand/ Stewardess Yacht Training | STCW Online Certificates | Powerboat Level 2 |

Day 10 | ENG1 Medical & Final Examination

Yachtiecareers provide all inclusive Deckhand training packages with STCW. 

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)

Yacht Deckhand Training modules.

  • 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
  • Powerboat Level 2 Organized on Request (RYA)

STCW Yacht Courses 

  • STCW ISPS Security Awareness
  • STCW ISPS Personal Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
  • Food Hygiene Level 2
  • ENG1 Medical Certificate STCW and MLC Approved.

Deckhand yacht jobs seminars + online dashboard

  • Superyacht 18-step Online Courses for Yacht Crew
  • Stewardess CV 
  • Stewardess 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 crew
  • Personal Plan & Instructor
  • 1-1 Call Support

Premium

  • 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 and update with new experience in your career
  • Yachtiecareers Dayworking T-shirt
  • B1/B2 Visa Letter
  • National Exam Fee included (65€)
  • 1 year Career support
  • Dual Access to both Deckhand & Stewardess modules.
Full training training week Schedule is sent with the joining instructions.

Why select Premium Deckhand training with accommodation included ?

You get below extras only in Premium
1. Accommodation Included

On-site Crew Accommodation included with the other Crew with private bathroom for 7 nights.
For the final days you can choose to extend or a popular choice is to share an airbnb closer to the beach for days off with other crew. 

Check in day: Sunday before training starts (7 Nights). 

Address: 114.Brigade 10, 21000, Split, Croatia.

Yacht Crew Accommodation
Deckhand Yacht CV

2. We write your Yacht Deckhand CV

Our recruiters write a professional Yacht CV to make you stand out. Once on board we update with new experience to find the best yacht Deckhand jobs.

3. Yacht Daywork Kit

Get Business Cards to use for daywork and job search along with a Yachtiecareers Yachtie T-shirt to look like a true professional in your daywork, interviews, CV-photo and on board.

Yacht Crew Visa B1/B2

4. B1/B2 Visa

A huge bonus on a Yacht CV to work on oceans worldwide. Makes it possible to work in Caribbean and US waters on Yachts and much easier to find your first Deckhand Yacht job. 

5. Seamans Discharge Book

A more frequent requirement by Yachts, Agencies to work on international waters. To make it easier for employers and crew we help with a Seaman’s Discharge book Application. (Cayman Island ex. fee)

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Yacht STCW Certificates

6. STCW Crowd & Crisis + PDSD

In addition to the standard STCW Courses you also get STCW Crowd & Crisis required for mega-large Yachts over 100m in length. 

7. Personal job support + Dual Access

Get access to both Deckhand + Stewardess training so you can work in both positions and 24/7 Support. 

And after you find your first job we continue supporting you with contract signings, bank accounts, salaries and help you progress in your career.

Use our network and join other students in the job search together in Croatia, France, Italy, Greece or online !

Female Deckhand

The Premium Deckhand package

Accommodation included, and extra value to find a Yacht Deckhand job.

Full
€870.00x2
Premium
€1420x2
STCW Basic Safety (A-VI/1-1 – A-VI/1-4)
Powerboat Level Level 2 – On request (With RYA ex fee.)
Medical Certificate (ENG1/MLC)
ISPS Security Awarenesss / PDSD (MCA)
Stewardess YCA Training Modules (8)
Online 18-Superyacht Courses
Yacht CV + Photo
1 CV PDF Version.
Unlimited.
Daywork/Job search/network community
Yacht Crew Bank Account
Superyacht Written Reference
CV-writing
We write a professional CV.
Job Support
1-1
Consultation
1 Year Unlimited Support.

Seamans Discharge book (Cayman Island ex. fee)

B1/B2 Visa Application.
STCW Crowd & Crisis (Megayachts)
Daywork Kit (Yacht T-shirt | Business Cards)
Dual Access to both Deckhand + Stewardess Programme.
Discounted
Crew Accommodation included.
Discounted
Limited offer with crew accommodation included
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€3900
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Flexible Payment Plans with 30% discount

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  1. Pay 50% on the first payment to secure your date.
  2. Get instant access to training and log ins.
  3. Pay the rest at the start of the training week. 
Use code “paylater50” at checkout.
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Frequently asked questions

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  1. To start select Deckhand training package.
  2. 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.
  3. We will add you to the online support group with the other crew for your training date in Croatia.
  4. We start on your online certification, modules and CV.
  5. You attend the training week in Split, Croatia with accommodation to get fully certified and we start the job search process. 

Yes you can use a split payment plan. Apply the code “paylater50” at checkout.

  1. Pay 50% as a deposit on the first payment to secure and guarantee your date.
  2. Get instant access to full unlimited training package with log ins.
  3. Pay the rest at the start of the training week.

When using a payment plan, you can change the date to a different date and not be charged until training.  You will only be charged the initial deposit. Because of high demand for courses this is deposit is not refundable.

  • However we understand plans can change, if you need to cancel you do not need to pay the remaining amount.
  • Your booking is flexible and if you want to change the training date you can do so free of charge to any date in the future with no additional fee if you let us know 4 weeks in advance.
  • 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

  • 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.

Yachtiecareers provide all inclusive Deckhand training packages with STCW. 

Yacht Deckhand Training modules.

  • 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

Premium

  • 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€)
  • 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. 

All STCW and ISPS Courses are internationally approved 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. 

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 ?

  • We give you everything to succeed in the job search, with CV-writing, Yacht Reference letter and job support with access to crew network.
  • As we are not the employer we can not guarantee a job. When we send your CVs the Captain or Yacht Manager has the final decision to employ you on board. 

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. 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 in our yacht community.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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. 

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 ?

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. 

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. 

Premium

  • 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€)

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:

  1. You have worked on cruise ship but want to start working on Yachts.
  2. You have completed your STCW training, but can’t find a Yacht job. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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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