MCA and RYA-approved superyacht training centre in Antibes, covering STCW, Yachtmaster, GMDSS and deckhand programmes for crew at every level.
Book direct →D&B Crew Services & Training is a long-established maritime training centre based in the heart of Antibes, one of Europe's principal superyacht hubs. The centre delivers the full MCA-approved STCW Basic Safety Training package — covering Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities and Proficiency in Security Awareness — alongside a broad range of professional development courses designed for working superyacht crew.
The training offer spans RYA Powerboat Level 2 and Tender operation, GMDSS radio qualifications (GOC and VHF SRC), Yachtmaster Offshore theory and practical, MCA OOW and Master oral preparation, and the MCA HELM Operational course. D&B also operates as a Marlins English test centre, making it a convenient one-stop facility for crew building their certification portfolio.
Located at 3 Boulevard d'Aguillon in central Antibes, the school is within easy reach of Port Vauban, meaning crew can schedule courses around yacht programmes without straying far from the dock. The combination of MCA, RYA and Marlins approvals means candidates can complete multiple certifications under one roof.
MCA-approved STCW Basic Training comprising five modules: Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Proficiency in Security Awareness, and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting. The essential certification for all professional crew.
Book on D&B →RYA Powerboat Level 2 course delivered from the D&B centre at 3 Boulevard d'Aguillon, Antibes. Covers boat handling, safety, collision regulations and engine checks — a core qualification for deck crew operating tenders.
Book on D&B →Covers both the GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) and the RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC) VHF radio course with examination on site. Required for crew with responsibility for radio communications aboard.
Book on D&B →Theory and practical Yachtmaster Offshore courses plus MCA oral preparation for OOW and Master 200/500/3000 GT. Includes celestial navigation (Sights/Ocean), GSK and UKLAP modules for candidates progressing toward command.
Book on D&B →Introductory packages tailored to those entering the superyacht industry, combining the essential certifications and practical skills needed to secure a first crew position aboard a superyacht.
Book on D&B →MCA Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) Operational course, listed within the D&B under-200GT programme alongside oral preparation and Yachtmaster training. Required for officers serving on vessels under STCW.
Book on D&B →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with D&B Crew Services & Training before booking.
A 3-star charming hotel in a former Provençal farmhouse dating from 1920, with 13 rooms, a garden, outdoor pool, and a calm setting close to the beaches and Old Town.
View options →A boutique guesthouse with 6 Provençal-style rooms, a secret garden, heated outdoor pool, and an indoor pool, situated 60 metres from the sea in the Cap d’Antibes district near Plage de la Salis.
View options →Aparthotel with studios and self-catering apartments 100 metres from Port Vauban marina, featuring an outdoor pool, hot tub, and sunbathing terrace — well-suited to those attending courses at the marina.
View options →Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) — approximately 20 km from Antibes city centre. By taxi: fixed fare approx. €60 for up to 4 passengers, journey 20–30 min. By express bus: Lignes d’Azur Line 250 runs direct to Antibes train station, taking approx. 30–45 min. By train: take a TER from Nice Saint-Augustin (requires a short tram transfer within the airport); fares from approx. €3–€6.
Nice Airport →Antibes station (Gare d’Antibes) is centrally located, approx. 10 min walk to Old Town and Port Vauban. SNCF / TER (Trains Express Régionaux) run regular services east to Nice (approx. 25–30 min) and west to Cannes (approx. 15 min). Paid EFFIA car park is directly at the station (Place Pierre Semard), open 05:00–01:00 daily.
Port Vauban / Golfe-Juan (nearby). Riviera Lines and seasonal operators run ferry services from Golfe-Juan (approx. 5 km from Antibes centre) to the Lérins Islands (Île Sainte-Marguerite), with a journey of approx. 25 min, every 4 hours. No major inter-city coastal passenger ferry serves Antibes directly as a commuter route.
Antibes is on the A8 autoroute (La Provençale); exit at Antibes (junction 44). From Nice allow approx. 30 min; from Cannes approx. 20 min. The A8 is a toll road. Paid parking is available at the EFFIA car park at the train station (Place Pierre Semard) and several municipal car parks in the Old Town area. Street parking is limited in high season.
Open in Maps →Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) is the primary international gateway. The train is the most cost-effective and frequent option from the airport (via a short tram connection inside the airport). Taxi fares quoted are fixed rates but may vary at night or on public holidays. Ferry connections from Antibes are leisure/island routes rather than commuter services to other cities. Price estimates are indicative and subject to change.