Don’t leave your qualifications to chance. At Palma Sea School, we don’t just teach the syllabus – we set the standard. With three active RYA Examiners on our permanent team, we offer an insider’s level of expertise that ensures you are fully prepared for success. Whether you are launching a career with MCA engineering and professional deck courses, or learning to sail for leisure, join the thousands of crew who have chosen to train with the best.
We deliver expert tuition right in the heart of the Paseo Marítimo.
Real feedback from deckhands, engineers, and captains who trained with us in Palma.
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Sail CruisingStart your journey or take command. Our practical sail training path takes you from essential Competent Crew basics through to Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper in the Bay of Palma.
Motor CruisingTake the helm of a power vessel. Our structured motor path guides you from Helmsman introduction right through to professional Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper qualifications.
Gold StandardProve your skill with global commercial recognition. Intensive 2-week exam prep packages and modules for ambitious skippers aiming for Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore, or Ocean.
EngineeringGain essential engine room skills and official MCA tickets. Hands-on practical component training taught by veteran engineers in our central Palma workshop facility.
Safety & SecurityMandatory MCA safety, security, and refresher qualifications required for superyacht and commercial vessel crew to maintain STCW 2010 Manila compliance.
Theory & E-LearningIn-depth navigation, chartwork, meteorology, and short courses delivered via intensive Palma classroom sessions or flexible online e-learning modules.
Don't leave your maritime qualifications or career to chance.
Learn directly from the experts who conduct Yachtmaster exams. Gain examiner-level insights and industry best practices.
The longest-established training centre in Palma & Balearics, with thousands of successful crew members operating globally.
Located directly on Avinguda de Gabriel Roca (Paseo Marítimo), walking distance from Club de Mar, main superyacht docks, and crew housing.
Full suite of commercial deck, MCA engineering, STCW safety, and RYA sail and motor cruising certifications under one roof.
Founded and operated by industry professionals with decades of sea time, Palma Sea School provides an insider's level of instruction. Our teaching team is led by active RYA Examiners who know exactly what is expected during high-level practical assessments and commercial master exams.
Whether you are entering the industry as a deckhand or completing your final MCA Chief Mate requirements, you benefit from personal instruction, small class sizes, and top-tier training vessels.
At Palma Sea School, we are in a unique position within the training industry. We are extremely proud to have three specialist instructors on our team who are also active RYA Examiners.
Our air-conditioned classrooms and engineering workshop facilities are located on the main Paseo Marítimo waterfront, directly opposite Palma's primary superyacht marinas.