A specialist superyacht training hub in Genoa offering RYA navigation, STCW safety, interior, culinary, and medical courses for professional crew.
Book direct →Genoa Superyacht Hub Training Academy is a dedicated crew training centre based in Genoa, one of Italy's foremost superyacht ports and a major hub for the Mediterranean yachting industry. The academy delivers a broad range of professional maritime courses spanning navigation and seamanship, STCW safety, superyacht interior, food and wine service, and medical training — all tailored to the needs of working yacht crew.
Courses are delivered in partnership with established providers including Just Sailing (RYA Yachtmaster and first aid), MaritimeMT (STCW refresher at CMA Formazione Marittima), and specialists in wine, coffee, and floristry — giving crew access to a joined-up training portfolio under one roof. Whether you are preparing for your RYA Yachtmaster exam, refreshing your STCW Basic Safety Training, or developing interior and culinary skills for a superyacht season, the hub offers structured pathways for deck and interior crew alike.
The academy holds accreditations from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) under the GUEST framework, underpinning its interior and stewardess training programme.
RYA shorebased theory courses covering Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore syllabus — ideal preparation for practical qualifications and professional crew certification.
Book on Genoa Superyacht Hub →RYA Yachtmaster Offshore preparation and exam run with partner school Just Sailing — seven classroom days plus four to four-and-a-half days of practical preparation and a two-day exam, from €2,100 (sail) or €2,400 (motor) plus RYA exam fee, with scheduled dates in late 2026.
Book on Genoa Superyacht Hub →Two-day STCW Basic Safety Training Refresher (A-VI/1.2) delivered with MaritimeMT at CMA Formazione Marittima in Genoa, with scheduled 2026 dates. Advanced Fire Fighting refresher and survival craft updating courses are also available on demand.
Book on Genoa Superyacht Hub →Interior crew workshops including a one-day Art Management course, floristry training with scheduled dates (theory plus practical arrangements to take on board), and a one-day make-up course tailored to professional yacht environments.
Book on Genoa Superyacht Hub →Food and wine service courses for crew including coffee training and latte art with a Specialty Coffee Association authorised trainer, beginner and intermediate wine courses with WSET-certified educators, and a beer crash course, generally available on demand.
Book on Genoa Superyacht Hub →One-day RYA First Aid course (€200) run with Just Sailing, with medical refresher training also listed within the hub's navigation and safety programme.
Book on Genoa Superyacht Hub →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Genoa Superyacht Hub Training Academy before booking.
A 4-star historic property situated in the heart of Genoa, metres from Piazza De Ferrari, with classic rooms featuring antique furniture, an elegant restaurant, and a coffee shop.
View options →A boutique 4-star locanda (inn) housed in a historic palazzo directly opposite San Lorenzo Cathedral in Genoa's old town, with just 6 rooms giving it an intimate feel.
View options →A well-regarded city hotel in central Genoa with a strong guest rating, offering comfortable rooms and convenient access to the main train stations and waterfront.
View options →Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) is approximately 7 km west of the city centre. The Volabus airport shuttle runs to Piazza Principe or Brignole stations in around 30 minutes, costing approximately €6. Taxis take around 15 minutes with a fare typically between €15 and €25. There is no direct rail link from the airport terminal — a bus connection is required first.
Genova Piazza Principe (main long-distance terminus) and Genova Brignole (eastern terminus) are both centrally located. High-speed services via Trenitalia and Italo connect Genoa to Milan (around 1.5 hrs), Rome (around 3 hrs), and Naples. Frequent regional trains run along the Ligurian coast towards La Spezia and the French border.
Porto di Genova is a major Mediterranean ferry hub. Operators including Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), Moby Lines, Tirrenia, and Corsica Ferries run routes to Sardinia (Olbia, Porto Torres), Sicily (Palermo), Corsica (Bastia), Spain (Barcelona), Tunisia, and Morocco.
Ferry timetables →Genoa sits at the junction of the A7 (from Milan), A10 (from the French border / Nice), and A12 (from La Spezia / Rome) motorways. The city is accessible but hilly with a complex one-way system in the historic centre. Much of the old town is a ZTL (restricted traffic zone); multi-storey car parks are available near Piazza della Vittoria and Porto Antico.
Open in Maps →Genoa is one of Italy's major port cities and is well served by air, rail, and sea. The airport is compact and close to the city. Prices and journey times are approximate based on 2026 research and may vary seasonally.