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Captain Position
$120k – $300k+
Ultimate command authority. MCA/USCG certified. The hardest position to fill above 3,000 GT.
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Chef Position
$60k – $150k+
Charter chefs drive repeat bookings. Provisioning, dietary management, rotation programmes.
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Stewardess Position
$42k – $108k
Interior department from junior stew to chief stew. Guest experience start to finish.
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Engineer Position
$48k – $140k+
The hardest position to fill. Y4/Y3/Y2 ticket. Acute shortage, strong compensation.
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Deckhand Position
$42k – $66k
The entry point for most yacht careers. STCW + RYA Powerboat L2. Consistent Fort Lauderdale demand.
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Mate & First Officer Position
$60k – $120k
OOW 500 GT officers and chief mates. Bridge career path to captain.
Learn more →🌴 Why Fort Lauderdale Dominates Yacht Crew Hiring
- Largest concentration of superyachts in the Western Hemisphere (October–April)
- Home to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) — the world's biggest boat show
- Three premier superyacht refit yards within 5 miles: Rybovich, Bradford Marine, Lauderdale Marine Center
- Multiple MCA and USCG-approved maritime training centres within 45 minutes
- Transit hub for Caribbean, Bahamas, and US East Coast charter routes
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