Skipper jobs in the Philippines
Skippers, hosts and cooks for the 2027 season.
We are hiring
in the Philippines
Poseidon Week sells skippered sailing weeks for groups of up to 12. In 2027 we sail in Philippines: El Nido to Coron, Philippines: Boracay & Romblon and we are hiring licensed charter skippers, hosts and cooks who know the area.
Who we need
Charter skipper
- Commercial licence valid in the Philippines to carry guests
- Local knowledge of anchorages and marinas
- Fluent English; other languages a plus
- Full weeks, Saturday to Saturday
Host / cook
- Simple, good cooking for up to 12
- Experience on board or in hospitality
- People skills and English
- Full season or single weeks
Steady work
- Weeks booked before the season
- Groups briefed before boarding
- Paid on time, per week
- Guests from Europe and the US
Where we sail in the Philippines
Philippines: El Nido to Coron
Base: El Nido · ✈ El Nido (ENI) · Coron (USU)
Philippines: Boracay & Romblon
Base: Boracay · ✈ Caticlan (MPH)
Season
We reply within a week
Tell us your licence, years of experience, languages and which base in the Philippines you work from.
Choose your profile
Before you join
What licence do I need to work as a skipper in the Philippines?
Whatever the the Philippines authorities require for commercial charter with guests, plus valid insurance and work permits. We check it with you before the season.
When is the season in the Philippines?
We sail in January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
Do you also hire hosts and cooks?
Yes. Many weeks carry a host or cook as well as the skipper. Tell us your experience in the application.
How is it paid?
Per week, at a rate agreed before the season, with no surprises.