LIVE-IN PRIVATE CAPTAIN JOB
SPAIN | PORTUGAL
Salary: €6,000 – €6,500 per month
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-In

Job Overview:
Perfect Household Staff is proud to present a fantastic opportunity for a professional and reliable Captain to work full-time on a private luxury Sunreef 60 catamaran in the Spain/Portugal region. This live-in position is ideal for a highly organised, adaptable, and diligent individual with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in managing private vessels. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation of the catamaran, coordinate a small onboard team comprising a cook and a deckhand, and ensure the vessel is maintained to the highest standard at all times.
The current Captain has resigned after several years of service, and the family are looking for someone to step into a permanent role as early as March. This position offers a 6/1 schedule, requiring flexibility, adaptability, and commitment. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence, as part of the role involves running ad hoc errands onshore, and be fully compliant with all legal documentation, including visas if applicable. The ideal candidate will be a non-smoker, non-drinker, responsible, reliable, and fully capable of maintaining discretion and professionalism onboard.
Working as a Captain in a private luxury setting requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to plan and organise itineraries, manage supplies, and coordinate the onboard team efficiently. The Captain will also assist the team where necessary, ensuring smooth operations at all times.
Our household staffing agency has been assisting professional captains find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique captain agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a captain, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find fantastic captain job.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the EU will be considered for this role.
Job Details:
Type: Full-Time, Live-In, Permanent
Working Days: 6/1 schedule
Working Hours: Irregular / As Required
Language: Russian or Ukrainian (Fluent), English
Salary: €6,000 – €6,500 per month
Location: Spain / Portugal
Starting Date: 1 March, 2026
Main duties of the Full-Time Captain:
- Navigating and safely operating the Sunreef 60 catamaran
- Managing and coordinating a small onboard team (cook and deckhand)
- Planning itineraries, managing logistics, and organising supplies
- Maintaining the vessel in pristine condition both internally and externally
- Running ad hoc errands onshore, occasionally using the provided vehicle
- Ensuring compliance with all maritime regulations and legal documentation
- Assisting the onboard team wherever necessary
- Maintaining high standards of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Requirements for this Full-Time Captain job:
- At least five years’ continuous service with one previous employer in a private yacht setting
- At least two excellent checkable references
- Legal right to work in the EU
- Conversational level of English
- Fluent in Russian or Ukrainian (mandatory)
- Valid driving licence
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