Skipper jobs in Indonesia
Skippers, hosts and cooks for the 2027 season.
We are hiring
in Indonesia
Poseidon Week sells skippered sailing weeks for groups of up to 12. In 2027 we sail in Indonesia: Komodo, Indonesia: Raja Ampat and we are hiring licensed charter skippers, hosts and cooks who know the area.
Who we need
Charter skipper
- Commercial licence valid in Indonesia 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 Indonesia
Indonesia: Komodo
Base: Labuan Bajo · ✈ Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Indonesia: Raja Ampat
Base: Sorong · ✈ Sorong (SOQ)
Season
We reply within a week
Tell us your licence, years of experience, languages and which base in Indonesia you work from.
Choose your profile
Before you join
What licence do I need to work as a skipper in Indonesia?
Whatever the Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
We sail in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, 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.