RYA accredited training centre in Santa Catalina, Palma, offering the full professional crew pathway from shorebased theory and Yachtmaster through to GMDSS, engineering, powerboat and maritime medical qualifications.
Book direct →Deep Blue Sea Training is an RYA accredited training centre based in the Santa Catalina district of Palma de Mallorca, one of the Mediterranean’s most active superyacht hubs. The school specialises in the full professional crew programme, running navigation theory from Day Skipper level through to Yachtmaster Ocean celestial navigation, alongside practical Yachtmaster Offshore exam preparation for both sail and motor — including a sail-to-power conversion course for those switching disciplines.
Beyond the flagship Yachtmaster pathway, the school covers the specialist tickets that professional crew need in Palma: GMDSS and VHF SRC assessed by two in-house examiners available seven days a week; RYA Powerboat Level 2 and personal watercraft (PWC/RIB) courses; engineering qualifications including AEC, MEOL and Y-tickets; and maritime medical certifications including ENG1, MFA and Medical Care at Sea. Free Yachtmaster theory workshops are offered alongside the main course programme.
Palma is one of Europe’s foremost superyacht bases, and Deep Blue Sea Training’s location places students at the centre of the industry they are training to join — with the Port of Palma, Palma Yacht Club, and a thriving crew-agency community all within easy reach.
RYA navigation theory in Palma covering Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore, and Yachtmaster Ocean celestial navigation, with free Yachtmaster theory workshops also available.
Book on Deep Blue Sea Training →Full RYA Yachtmaster pathway including Offshore exam preparation for sail and motor, a sail-to-power conversion course, and Yachtmaster Ocean theory, delivered at an RYA accredited centre in Santa Catalina, Palma.
Book on Deep Blue Sea Training →RYA Powerboat Level 2, taught as part of the professional yacht crew programme in Palma — an essential ticket for crew tendering guests from superyachts.
Book on Deep Blue Sea Training →RYA jetski and personal watercraft courses for recreational and professional users, with a personal watercraft instructor qualification also available for those looking to teach.
Book on Deep Blue Sea Training →Engineering qualifications for professional crew including the Ancillary Engineering Certificate (AEC), Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL), and Y-tickets — covering the engine-room requirements for MCA certification.
Book on Deep Blue Sea Training →Online VHF Short Range Certificate course followed by a classroom assessment on ICOM and Standard Horizon VHF/DSC sets and a written examination. Two in-house examiners offer sittings seven days a week, typically at short notice.
Book on Deep Blue Sea Training →One-day RYA First Aid course based on HSE and MCA recommendations, fulfilling the requirements for professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven; the certificate is valid for three years and is required for Yachtmaster examination.
Book on Deep Blue Sea Training →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Deep Blue Sea Training before booking.
A 3-star boutique hotel in a restored 16th-century palace in the heart of Palma’s historic old town, a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral and Almudaina Royal Palace, with a courtyard breakfast terrace and antique-furnished rooms.
View options →A traditional Mallorcan guesthouse set in an old town house roughly 250 metres from Palma Port, with a rooftop terrace, garden, and free Wi-Fi — a budget-friendly city-centre option.
View options →An aparthotel in a centuries-old former textile factory building in central Palma, offering self-catering suites with kitchenettes, 8 minutes’ walk from Palma Port and 17 minutes’ walk from Palma Yacht Club.
View options →Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is approximately 12 km east of the city centre. Bus line A1 runs every 15–20 minutes to Plaça d’Espanya, taking around 30 minutes and costing approx. €5. Taxi takes around 15–20 minutes and costs approx. €25–€35.
Palma Intermodal Station (Estació Intermodal), Plaça d’Espanya, served by Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) and the Ferrocarril de Sóller heritage line. SFM operates island-wide rail to Inca, Sa Pobla and Manacor, plus a metro to the university. There is no high-speed or mainland Spain rail link — travel to or from the mainland requires ferry or air.
Port of Palma de Mallorca (Estació Marítima), served by Baleària, Trasmediterránea and Grandi Navi Veloci. Barcelona–Palma runs approx. 3h 30m–6h (year-round, ~17 crossings/week); Valencia–Palma approx. 6h 45m–7h 30m (~24 crossings/week); Dénia–Palma approx. 5–6h via Baleària.
Search ferry options →Mallorca is an island; cars must arrive by ferry from Barcelona, Valencia, or Dénia, or be hired locally on arrival. The Ma-19 motorway connects the airport to Palma city centre in around 15–20 minutes. Paid parking is available throughout central Palma; the old town has limited street parking so car parks near Parc de la Mar are recommended.
Open in Maps →Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic island of Mallorca. There is no mainland rail connection — the island has its own local rail network (SFM) useful for reaching inland towns. The fastest mainland connection is by air (PMI); ferry is the car-friendly alternative from Barcelona, Valencia, or Dénia. Price estimates are indicative and may vary by season.