Summary
Captain / Engineer- 30m Expedition MY (New Build) -Europe-World Cruising
Are you a captain / engineer looking to join a world cruising expedition vessel?
Do you have a sound engineering background?
Position Snapshot
· Couple Friendly
· Private cruising (usually 2 guests)
· Start: February 2026, Build Phase, Launching May 2026
· 10,000€ / month + 13th month (non-rotation role)
A unique opportunity has become available for an experienced captain / engineer to join a private expedition MY in the tail end of the build.
The captain / engineer will work with the owner and the technical build manager in the final touches prior to launch, sea trials, paperwork and vessel setup.
Handover to the owner is scheduled for July with the plan to start cruising immediately for the remainder of the Mediterranean season.
The vessel will be used for private trips only, with low guest numbers, with an extensive cruising schedule planned.
Itinerary includes Europe, US, Caribbean, South Pacific Islands, Australia circumnavigation & Micronesia
Being a new build the vessel is open to a captain/engineer with a + 1 (stewardess , stew/cook, deck) or something similar.
Vessel crew size will be 4-5
The Ideal Candidate
· Couple or Single
· Master 200gt minimum, preference to 500gt or greater.
· Experience with new builds (advantageous)
· Experience with Flag
· Highly personable / good communicator
· Excellent engineering knowledge
· Can commit to a travelling program (no initial rotation)
· Experience in some of the cruising grounds
· Looking for a strong owner relationship/partnership (long-term)
· Experience with implementing various vessel management software
Start: February 2026
Salary: 10,000€ / month + 13th month (non-rotation role)
