AMSA and MCA-accredited superyacht training in North Cairns — STCW safety, stewardess, deckhand and chef courses for crew entering the international superyacht industry.
Book direct →Crew Pacific Super Yacht Training & Recruitment is a specialist superyacht training school based in North Cairns, Queensland, delivering practical, industry-focused courses for crew embarking on careers in the global superyacht sector. All STCW training is conducted in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Maritime College — a TAFE Queensland campus (RTO 0275) — ensuring nationally recognised and internationally respected qualifications.
The school holds accreditation from both the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), meaning certificates earned here are recognised by flag states worldwide. Courses span the full entry-level superyacht crew spectrum: STCW Basic Safety Training, stewardess and interior service, deckhand seamanship, and professional galley skills — all designed to get candidates job-ready quickly.
Cairns' location on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef makes it a fitting base for maritime training, and Crew Pacific's flexible scheduling — including combined stew/deckhand and stew/cook packages — allows candidates to stack qualifications efficiently before heading to charter grounds in Australia, the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.
Five-day STCW95-10 basic safety training facilitated through the Great Barrier Reef Maritime College in Cairns, covering personal survival techniques, PSSR, and basic fire prevention and fire fighting. Security awareness is delivered online.
Book on Crew Pacific →Eight-day Super Yacht Steward/ess Course in North Cairns covering barista preparation, table service, cocktail mixing, wine appreciation and floristry, preparing students for junior stewardess roles. Afterpay accepted; 5-day and combined 8/10-day stew-deckhand options also available.
Book on Crew Pacific →Seven-day Cheffing on Yachts introduction course in North Cairns designed by chef Lisa Mead, covering provisioning a yacht, global menu planning and galley storage, with both theory and practical components. A 10-day steward/ess and cook combination course is also offered.
Book on Crew Pacific →Five-day Super Yacht Deckhand Course in North Cairns tailored to the international superyacht industry, combining theory modules and practical lessons. Afterpay available; 8- and 10-day combined steward/ess and deckhand courses also run.
Book on Crew Pacific →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Crew Pacific Super Yacht Training & Recruitment before booking.
Luxury waterfront hotel overlooking the Cairns Marlin Marina, with an outdoor pool, full-service restaurant, and rooms from around AU$180 per night.
View options →Centrally located 4-star hotel in the CBD with 75 modern rooms, outdoor pool, and walking distance to the Esplanade, Night Markets, Reef Casino, and Cairns Aquarium.
View options →Modern apart-hotel opened in 2020 on the Esplanade with spacious rooms, a rooftop restaurant, and cocktail bar — a short walk from the Esplanade Lagoon and beachfront boardwalk.
View options →Cairns Airport (CNS) is approximately 6–7 km north of the city centre. Taxi takes around 10–15 minutes and costs approximately AU$20–AU$30. Shuttle buses serve the city centre and northern beaches for around AU$18 per adult. Uber from approximately AU$14. No public bus service operates between the airport and the city centre.
Cairns Railway Station is on Bunda Street in the city centre. Queensland Rail (Traveltrain) runs the Spirit of Queensland from Brisbane to Cairns (approximately 1,681 km), taking around 25 hours and calling at Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, and Townsville. The scenic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Savannahlander tourist rail service also operate from Cairns station.
Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street, Cairns city centre. Regular ferry services to Green Island (45–50 minutes) and Fitzroy Island, as well as day-trip reef boats to the Great Barrier Reef. Operated by Great Adventures Cruises (Green Island) and multiple reef tour operators.
Ferry booking →Cairns is reached via the Bruce Highway (A1) from Brisbane and Townsville to the south, or via the Captain Cook Highway from Port Douglas to the north. The drive from Townsville is approximately 350 km (around 3.5 hours); from Brisbane approximately 1,700 km. Paid street parking and multi-storey car parks are available throughout the CBD. Most major hotels offer on-site or nearby parking, sometimes at an additional fee.
Open in Maps →Note: Cairns has no heavy rail urban transit network — the Queensland Rail station serves intercity and tourist routes only. Public buses do not serve the airport. Prices quoted are estimates based on available sources and may vary. Ferry services listed are primarily tourist and island access routes rather than regular commuter ferries.