Captain
Superyacht Deck · €5,400 – €28,000 a month
A Captain on a superyacht typically earns €5,400 to €28,000 a month, depending on the size of the yacht. Training for this step includes Master (500GT/3000GT), on top of the basics such as an ENG1 medical and Basic Safety Training.
A superyacht Captain specialises in commanding and managing luxury yachts over 24 metres in length. Quite simply, the Captain of a superyacht has ultimate responsibility for the yacht and all aboard it. He must have mastered all the skills from starting as a Deckhand to a First Officer. This role usually requires at least five years of experience on yachts.
| Yacht length | Monthly salary (EUR) | Monthly salary (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 40 m (70 - 130 ft) | €5 400 – €9 300 | $6 500 – $11 100 |
| 40 - 50 m (130 - 165 ft) | €7 800 – €12 800 | $9 300 – $15 400 |
| 50 - 60 m (165 - 200 ft) | €9 700 – €15 700 | $11 600 – $18 800 |
| 60 -70 m (200 - 230 ft) | €11 000 – €18 400 | $13 300 – $22 200 |
| 70 - 80 m (230 - 265 ft) | €11 700 – €20 000 | $14 100 – $24 000 |
| 80 - 90 m (265 - 295 ft) | €13 500 – €20 000 | $16 300 – $24 000 |
| 90 - 100 m (295 - 330 ft) | €13 500 – €20 000 | $16 300 – $ 24 100 |
| 100m + (330 Ft +) | €15 000 – €28 000 | $18 000 – $33 800 |
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.