SaferBoater / NauticEd - Certification

Bareboat Charter Master

$4,240/pp + fuel & provisions

  • Age: 18+
  • Capacity: 2 person min
  • Skills Course: 40 hours On-water
  • Knowledge Course: 25 hours Online
  • Prerequisite: Large Powerboat Skipper
  • Designed For: 2 people operating & renting boats 35 feet and up in Europe and ports that require the advanced international yacht charter license.

To learn about which training option you should choose, click here.

The most comprehensive recreational Yacht Training Program in the US for Boats 35 feet and up

This Master of the Seas International Yacht Certification course offers the most comprehensive motor yacht training program for recreational boaters in the US and Internationally.  This is an all-in-one course required to charter large powerboats 35 feet and up in Europe and other ports worldwide.

This course is the most comprehensive knowledge and skills-based yacht course on the market. It is guaranteed to allow you entry to more than 55 international ports of call throughout the Mediterranean & the world.

Our courses are hosted Nation-Wide. Let us know when and where you would like to train by filling out our form.

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Note : We can also train you and move your yacht at the same time.

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How to Book this Course

Option 1
Full Program

Online + On-water Course Bundle

1. Online Course Bundle

  • Includes Skipper Large Powerboat Course
  • Electronic Navigation
  • Bareboat Charter
  • Coastal Navigation
  • VR Training (Optional)

2. On-water Course Bundle

  • Covers 42 Maneuvers
  • Skipper Large Boat
  • Coastal Nav/Passage Making
  • Onwater Bareboat Charter Supplement Course
  • 64 hours on the water

* The only option that meets insurance and all international training requirements

Option 2
Online Program Only

NauticEd Online SLC Theory & Knowledge Courses

Online Course Bundle

  • Includes Skipper Large Powerboat Course
  • Electronic Navigation
  • Bareboat Charter
  • Coastal Navigation
  • VR Training (optional add-on)
  • Learn at Your Pace

Get started with a knowledge booster course!
This online bundle will have you dreaming of your international vacation. The courses are fun and interactive, and if that isn't enough, bring your virtual headset to the party and feel the boat as you increase speed, current, or wind, or practice close-quarter maneuvering without hitting anything! The fun can start today! Start online and join us on the water when you are ready.

Option3
On-water Program Only

Only choose this option if you have previously completed the four Online NauticEd courses.

On-Water Course Bundle

  • Skipper Large Boat Training (3 days)
  • Coastal Nav/Passage Making (5 days)

You will learn 42 critical on-water boat maneuvers and international requirements, including 

  • Navigation
  • Boat handling and docking
  • Close Quarters Maneuvering
  • Open Water Maneuvering
  • Bareboat Charter Supplement
  • Mediterranean Mooring
  • International Rules of the Road
  • Emergency procedures and first aid
  • Bareboat Charter Supplement Course
  • Mediterranean Mooring
  • International Voyage Planning
  • Night Operations

SaferBoater/NauticEd Program Benefits!

Who needs this course:

  • Individuals seeking to achieve the competency required to operate their yacht according to international standards.
  • Families who are eager to embark on unforgettable bareboat adventures abroad.
  • Aspiring boaters who wish to build a solid foundation in boating expertise—your journey begins here!
  • Those wishing to navigate various ports or tackle the Great Loop challenges confidently!
  • Enthusiasts who prefer to prevent mishaps—acquiring skills, knowledge, and confidence is truly empowering!
  • Individuals dream of a lifelong passion for boating, as these essential skills will significantly reduce ownership costs.

Course Benefits

  • Greatly Increases Your Qualification for Insurance with SaferBoater Partners!
  • Graduates save money on insurance and other benefits
  • Meets Enhanced On-Water Safety Certification
  • Apply knowledge from NauticEd Large Boat Licensing Course
  • Meets unique Insurance Requirements to bareboat large power boats up to 64+ feet worldwide
  • Access to the strictest ports throughout Europe and the world

Let's get you registered and on your way!

We highly recommend training in pairs. If you’re the sole person with knowledge and skills, who will ensure your safe return to port in the event of an injury?

Skipper Large Powerboat Certificate International License up to 64’ (SLC)

A Globally Recognized Achievement

The required Online Courses include:

  • Skipper Large Powerboat Course
  • Coastal Navigation Course
  • Electronic Navigation Course
  • Bareboat Charter Course

The On-water Skill Based Training include:

  • The student must achieve the Large Powerboat Skipper course and assessment.
  • The student must achieve Powerboat Coastal Navigation.
  • The student must achieve the On-water Bareboat Charter Supplement Course through SaferBoater, including Mediterranean Mooring and other relevant International Voyage Planning objectives.
  • Must list sufficient experience in our electronic logbook, including the requirement of 50 days of experience boating (at least 25 as master of the vessel). Previous experience, if documented, is acceptable.

Completion Awards:

  • Skipper Large Boat Verified Practical Competence
  • EDU-1 under American National Standards
  • SPC - International License and Certificate issued through the Authority of NauticEd.