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Boat Captain jobs in the Maldives

As of 12 November 2026, 21 boat captain positions are open across the Maldives, and the median advertised salary is MVR 13,999/month.

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Pay

What a boat captain is paid

25th percentile
10,000
Median (MVR/month)
13,999
75th percentile
17,999
n = 2,446 postings · whole market · refreshed daily
private MVR 15,000 · n=362
resort MVR 13,000 · n=133
gov below sample-size floor

full salary page for this role, with the yearly trend

What employers ask for

Requirements in boat captain postings

Qualification asked for

  • O-Level or below45%
  • Certificate (MNQF)42%

share of postings that state a qualification

Open to beginners

under 1%

of postings that state experience accept none

The job

Boat Captain in the Maldives

Resorts, transport companies and fishing operators hire licensed boat captains; it is one of the best paid skilled trades in the country and chronically short of people.

What the work involves

  • Skippering speedboats, launches or dhonis safely
  • Passenger and cargo transfers
  • Basic maintenance and logs

What employers usually want

  • A valid boat licence for the vessel class
  • Sea experience in Maldivian waters
  • Safety and first-aid training

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