All Concierge & Crew Services in Sint Maarten
ZipYacht Crew — our own job board (ZipYacht’s own service, listed here alongside the independent agencies below)
Crew placement on ZipYacht is free on both sides. Crew and deckhands build a profile and apply for nothing. Yachts, captains and managers post unlimited jobs, receive applications and search verified crew profiles — also for nothing. No tiers, no subscription, no placement fee and no per-hire charge.
Concierge & Crew Services Worldwide
Yacht concierge and crew service providers handle the human and logistical side of yachting, from sourcing qualified captains, stewardesses, and engineers to arranging provisioning, berths, fireworks, transfers, and last-minute requests in any port. Crew agencies vet candidates, verify certifications, and place both rotational and permanent staff, while concierge firms manage the guest experience and owner’s lifestyle needs ashore and aboard. The strongest operators maintain global networks so a request in Antibes can be fulfilled as smoothly as one in Phuket or Fort Lauderdale. They exist to make the impossible itinerary look effortless.
When hiring a crew or concierge service, check whether they comply with MLC 2006 placement rules, how they verify STCW and certificates of competency, their reference-checking process, fee structure, and their on-the-ground network in your cruising regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are crew agency fees usually charged?
A: Permanent placements typically cost a percentage of the crew member’s annual salary, while temporary or daywork placements may carry a daily margin. Reputable agencies do not charge candidates for placement under MLC rules.
Q: Can a concierge service handle requests in multiple countries on one trip?
A: Yes. Global concierge firms coordinate berths, provisioning, transport, and experiences across an entire itinerary, leaning on local partners in each destination.
Q: How quickly can a service supply temporary crew?
A: Established agencies maintain pools of vetted daywork and delivery crew and can often place qualified staff within 24 to 48 hours, subject to visas and travel.
Hiring without a database subscription
Employer job-board subscriptions in this market run from £995 to £5,995 depending on your yacht’s length, and one platform charges a placement fee on top of the annual fee. There are two ways round that — a platform that charges nothing, or an agency that bills you only when someone joins the boat. We set out both, with published figures and thirteen South Florida agencies, in how to staff a yacht without paying a subscription.
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Owner and crew guides
Independent cost and hiring guides from the ZipYacht team.
Straight facts — Fort Lauderdale marine services directory
Zip Yacht publishes a marine services directory so captains and owners can find vetted marine businesses by category and location. Browse the searchable archive at https://zipyacht.com/places/; the directory hub is https://zipyacht.com/directory/. Zip Yacht is based in Fort Lauderdale (Connecting Yachting). Listing your business: https://zipyacht.com/add-listing/. The directory is separate from ZipYacht Management ($1,790/yr + $189/mo, https://zipyacht.com/management/, CTA https://zipyacht.com/get-started/) and from Shelly ($1,500 + $300/mo, https://zipyacht.com/shelly/).
Is the directory free to browse?
Yes. Captains and owners can browse Zip Yacht Places and the directory hub without buying Management or Shelly. Start at https://zipyacht.com/places/ or https://zipyacht.com/directory/. Related contractors view: https://zipyacht.com/contractors/.
How do I add my business?
Add a listing at https://zipyacht.com/add-listing/. Zip Yacht — Fort Lauderdale, Connecting Yachting. Questions: ZipYacht@zipyacht.com · (954) 854-9348.
Is this the same as Management?
No. Places / the directory is a marine services listings product. ZipYacht Management is yacht management software at $1,790 per year + $189 per month (https://zipyacht.com/management/). Shelly is marine marketing at $1,500 setup + $300 per month (https://zipyacht.com/shelly/). For the OS, book https://zipyacht.com/get-started/.