The Balearic Islands concentrate 40% of Spain's professional nautical employment. Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera together offer over 2,000 crew positions each season, from day workers to superyacht skippers. Yemplea connects you with all islands from a single profile.
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Salaries, qualifications, season and how to find nautical work in Balearic Islands.
The nautical season in Balearic Islands runs April – November. Most companies start hiring 2–3 months before the season opens. Create your profile on Yemplea and activate alerts early so you're among the first to hear about new openings.
Base salaries in Balearic Islands: skipper €2,500–4,000/month, deckhand €1,400–2,200/month, stewardess €1,500–2,500/month, yacht chef €2,000–3,500/month, marine engineer €2,000–3,500/month, day worker €100–180/day. Skippers on charter boats typically receive tips averaging €100 per working day during peak season, which can add €1,500–2,500/month to their base salary. Accommodation and meals on board are included in most contracts.
It depends on the role. Skippers need PPER or higher (Patrón de Litoral, Patrón de Altura, Capitán de Yate). Deckhands need Marinero de Primera or STCW Basic Safety. Stewardesses need STCW Basic Safety + ISM. Marine engineers need Mecánico Naval or Motorista Naval + STCW. Balearic Islands falls under Spanish DGMM regulations for vessels in national waters.
Create your profile on Yemplea, upload your qualifications and activate alerts for your position in Balearic Islands. Companies in Marina Botafoc, STP Palma, Puerto Portals, Mahón post their openings directly and can contact you with no intermediaries or fees. Average time from sign-up to first company contact is under 48 hours in peak season.