What is Included in Deckhand Training ?
Worldwide approved STCW 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 approved by IMO and MCA-accepted partner IMO centre. The STCW Deckhand package also includes:
- 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 online guides and courses covering the 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 15m Yacht going through Deckhand duties of moorings, knots, fenders, deckhand products to be familarized for 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. You can get support 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 !
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Frequently asked questions
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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 you can use a split payment plan. Apply the code “paylater50” at checkout.
- Pay 50% as a deposit on the first payment to secure and guarantee your date.
- Get instant access to full unlimited training package with log ins.
- Pay the rest at the start of the training week.
When using a discount code, you can use one in addition to the payment plan. The discount is applicable on the first payment only. The second payment is always due at the training week and in the full amount of 50% of the price.
895.00€ for Standard and 1470€ for Premium.
Can I get a refund ?
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.
After having completed the training week 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 packages.
Yacht Deckhand online 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
- 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 Deckhand duties and skills.
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 Approved in English ?
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.
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 do not gurantee a job and it usually takes on average at least 6 weeks to find work. 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 Deckhand 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 Deckahnd 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 Stewardess 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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