U.S. Captain - Charter Yacht
Paradise Yacht Management · paradiseyachtmanagement.com
St ThomasContract
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The job in short
A contract Yacht Captain role at Paradise Yacht Management in St Thomas.
Details
- Found
- 39 d ago · posted 2026-10-03
- Location
- St Thomas, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Full description
We are Paradise Yacht Management (PYM), the largest
exclusively crewed term charter yacht management company in the
Caribbean strategically based in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Currently, we have charter yachts available for qualified teams (Captain and Chef) to crew for the current and upcoming seasons. This listing is for a Captain, and if you have a Chef partner, we will gladly accept both applications.
This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in
the Caribbean term charter industry, show guests a vacation of a lifetime while living aboard a luxurious yacht, and experience unparalleled family-style company culture.
If you have the requirements, please click "I'm Interested" at the top of this page: PYM_Careers to submit your resumé/CV.
Paradise Yacht Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary: Dependent on experience + Tips
Supplemental Pay: Seasonal Bonus Pay, Charter Gratuity/Tips (20%
of charter rate is standard)
Expected start date: TBD
Requirements
Requirements:
• Able to work 10
Months (Oct 15th. - July 31st) in St. Thomas, USVI
• Active USCG or RYA License (where applicable)
• FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit
• US Citizen or US
Green Card
• Is responsible for the safe care and operation of the yacht and guests aboard a typical 7-day live-aboard charter yacht vacation
• Fun, professional
attitude & live our company core values (Honor, Integrity, Seek Knowledge, & Have Fun)
Preferences:
• STCW Certifications
• Familiar with the
"Term Yacht Charter Industry"
• Yachting, cruising
and/or sailing experience
• Service / hospitality experience
• Yacht operations; Charter preparation, provisioning, cleaning, maintenance
• Administrative record
keeping and social media experience
Contract length: 10-24 months (Annual with 10 months on and 2 months off)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits
Other Benefits and Cost Savings:
• Live aboard (No rent
or utility costs)
• Food and Beverage
cost savings while on charter.
• Adopt the island
cruiser lifestyle and explore the local areas when not on charter