Bosun
Superyacht Deck · €2,900 – €8,000 a month
A Bosun on a superyacht typically earns €2,900 to €8,000 a month, depending on the size of the yacht. Training for this step includes Efficient Deck Hand (EDH), IYT Master of Yachts Coastal, IYT Master of Yachts Limited and RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, among others, on top of the basics such as an ENG1 medical and Basic Safety Training.
This role, one step up from a Deckhand, is known by several titles: Lead Deckhand, Senior Deckhand or Bosun. The Bosun runs the entire deck team and is responsible for the smooth running of the day to day deck cleaning, maintenance, and other deck activities. You will have more contact with guests, so guest services become even more critical in this role. Two to three years of experience as a deckhand with the appropriate license needed for the specific vessel is usually necessary.
| Yacht length | Monthly salary (EUR) | Monthly salary (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 40 m (70 - 130 ft) | €2 900 – €4 000 | $3 400 – $4 700 |
| 40 - 50 m (130 - 165 ft) | €3 100 – €4 600 | $3 700 – $5 500 |
| 50 - 60 m (165 - 200 ft) | €3 300 – €4 700 | $3 900 – $5 500 |
| 60 - 70 m (200 - 230 ft) | €3 900 – €5 300 | $4 700 – $6 400 |
| 70 - 80 m (230 - 265 ft) | €4 000 – €6 500 | $4 800 – $7 800 |
| 80 - 90 m (265 - 295 ft) | €4 000 – €7 500 | $4 800 – $9 100 |
| 90 - 100 m (295 - 330 ft) | €4 000 – €7 800 | $4 800 – $9 400 |
| 100 m + (330 Ft +) | €4 200 – €8 000 | $5 100 – $9 700 |
Typical monthly ranges. Pay varies with experience, the yacht's programme and whether it's private or charter.
These are the courses and certificates on the Deck career path up to this role, in the order most crew take them.