Superyacht training courses in Antibes
Antibes is the Mediterranean's main superyacht crew hub, built around Port Vauban — one of Europe's largest marinas and a regular berth for the big-yacht fleet during the Med season. Training schools cluster here for the same reason crew do: it's where the boats and the jobs are.
Most crew passing through Antibes need STCW Basic Safety Training and ENG1 medical certification before they can be employed, alongside deck, interior, galley or engineering courses depending on their department. Several schools run classes weekly or near-weekly through the season to keep up with demand.
Showing 39 of 39 courses
| Shortlist | Course | Provider | Certifying body | Duration | Price | Next dates | Location | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory YachtmasterDeck | Bluewater | RYA | 6 days | €1,099 | 7 Sept 2026 | Antibes, France | ||
| GMDSS General Operator Certificate Radio & CommunicationsDeck | Bluewater | MCA | 10 days | €1,970 | 21 Sept 2026 | Antibes, France | ||
| HELM Operational HELM (Leadership & Management)Deck | Bluewater | MCA | 3 days | €845 | 28 Sept 2026 | Antibes, France | ||
| Navigation & Radar (OOW) Yacht Officer of the Watch (OOW) YachtDeck | Bluewater | MCA | 15 days | + €240 exam fee €3,570 | 28 Sept 2026 | Antibes, France | ||
| General Ship Knowledge (OOW) Yacht Officer of the Watch (OOW) YachtDeck | Bluewater | MCA | 5 days | + €240 exam fee €1,345 | 12 Oct 2026 | Antibes, France | ||
| Yachtmaster Ocean Theory YachtmasterDeck | Bluewater | RYA | 6 days | €1,099 | 19 Oct 2026 | Antibes, France | ||
| STCW Basic Safety Training STCW Basic Safety TrainingSafety Certification | Bluewater | MCA / STCW | 5 days | €1,295 | Every 2-3 weeks at each centre | Antibes, France | ||
| Advanced Fire Fighting STCW AdvancedDeck | Bluewater | MCA (A-VI/3) | Varies | €1,695 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Efficient Deckhand Deck RatingDeck | Bluewater | MCA | Varies | €1,115 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Preparation YachtmasterDeck | Bluewater | RYA | Varies | €2,030 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 PowerboatDeck | Bluewater | RYA | Varies | €550 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| HELM Management HELM (Leadership & Management)Deck | Bluewater | MCA | 5 days | €1,099 | Regular dates, year-round | Antibes, France | ||
| OOW Oral Prep Officer of the Watch (OOW) YachtDeck | Bluewater | MCA | 7 days | €1,600 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Ship's Cook Certificate Assessment (incl. Food Safety L3) Ship's CookGalley | Ocean Wave | MCA / CISR | 2 days | €1,650 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Ship's Cook Assessment (Food Safety L3 already held) Ship's CookGalley | Ocean Wave | MCA / CISR | 2 days | €1,350 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1) Approved Engine CourseEngineering | Bluewater | MCA | 5 days | €1,200 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) Approved Engine CourseEngineering | Bluewater | MCA | 5 days | €1,200 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Small Vessel Marine Diesel Engineering Small Vessel EOOWEngineering | Bluewater | MCA | 5 days | from €1,405 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| HABC Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety Food SafetyGalley | Ocean Wave | HABC Highfield | 1 day | €150 | See provider | Monaco | ||
| HABC Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Safety Food SafetyGalley | Ocean Wave | HABC Highfield | Varies | €370 | See provider | Monaco | ||
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 PowerboatDeck | Ocean Wave | RYA | 2 days | €460 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 Direct Assessment PowerboatDeck | Ocean Wave | RYA | Varies | €350 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship RYA CruisingDeck | Ocean Wave | RYA | 2 days | classroom; 149 online €280 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| RYA Day Skipper Theory RYA CruisingDeck | Ocean Wave | RYA | 5 days | €890 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory YachtmasterDeck | Ocean Wave | RYA | 6 days | €960 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| RYA Marine Radio SRC Radio & CommunicationsDeck | Ocean Wave | RYA | 2 days | course; + 60 exam fee €180 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| RYA First Aid Course MedicalSafety Certification | Ocean Wave | RYA / MCA approved | 1 day | €160 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| IAMI GUEST Basic Food & Beverage Service (U2) ServiceInterior | Ocean Wave | IAMI GUEST | 1 day | €250 | See provider | Monaco | ||
| IAMI GUEST Advanced Food and Beverage Service (U5) ServiceInterior | Ocean Wave | IAMI GUEST | 3 days | €850 | See provider | Monaco | ||
| Chief Stewardess Training Course Leadership / Head of DepartmentInterior | Ocean Wave | IAMI GUEST and KDWT | 5 days | €1,500 | See provider | Monaco | ||
| Introduction Cigar Service (U6) ServiceInterior | Ocean Wave | IAMI GUEST | Half day | €250 | See provider | Monaco | ||
| One Day Wine Confidence for Yacht Crew Workshop BeverageInterior | Ocean Wave | Proprietary | 1 day | €140 | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Food Safety at Sea (Level 2) Food SafetyGalley | Bluewater | HABC | Varies | Price on application | New dates published periodically | Antibes, France | ||
| Yacht Chefs Introduction Course Yacht ChefGalley | Ocean Wave | Proprietary | 2 days | Price on application | See provider | Monaco | ||
| Food Safety At Sea (HABC Level 3) Food SafetyGalley | Bluewater | HABC | 3 days | Price on application | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Hannah Rose Yacht Chef Chocolatier Course Yacht ChefGalley | Ocean Wave | Proprietary (OceanWave certification) | 3 days | Price on application | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| Professional Fresh Pasta for Superyacht Chefs Yacht ChefGalley | Ocean Wave | Proprietary | 2 days | Price on application | See provider | Antibes, France | ||
| HABC Highfield Level 4 Award in Food Safety Food SafetyGalley | Ocean Wave | HABC Highfield | Varies | Price on application | See provider | Monaco | ||
| An Introduction to Plant-Based Nutrition for Superyacht Chefs Yacht ChefGalley | Ocean Wave | Proprietary | 2 days | Price on application | See provider | Antibes, France |
Training providers in Antibes
Bluewater Yachting
18 coursesAntibes, France · Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Crew placement and training group with centres in Antibes and Palma, covering deck, interior, engineering and (via partners) galley courses.
View courses →Ocean Wave Monaco
21 coursesAntibes, France · Monaco
Bluewater's galley training partner, running the MCA Ship's Cook Certificate assessment.
View courses →ENG1 medical doctors near Antibes
You can't work on a yacht without a valid ENG1 medical certificate, and only MCA-approved doctors can issue one. There are 3 approved doctors covering France.
Dr C Besse
74 Avenue de la Liberte, 2nd Floor, Golfe Juan, 06220
Tel 00 33 6 47 45 22 88
Dr B Lavagne
“Le Vendome” C, 4 Chemin du Tanit, Juan Les Pins, Antibes, 06160
Tel 00 33 6 61 15 03 07
Dr S Gordon
Cabinet Medical Gordon, 1913 Route de Cannes, Valbonne, 06560
Tel +33493 129 566
A snapshot of the MCA's published list, not a live feed — confirm directly with the doctor before travelling to an appointment. See the full ENG1 doctor list or our ENG1 guide for what the medical covers and what it costs.
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