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Licensed skippers across Southern Africa, checked by our team and recommended by skippers who've worked with them.
44 Verified Skippers · Typical Day Rate: R1,900 to R3,000 · Average Experience: 20.2 Years
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you verify skippers?
Skippers upload their licence and ID. Our team checks both before the Verified tick appears.
What if a skipper doesn't reply?
They have 48 hours. A no or no reply doesn't use a contact.
Is Skipr free for skippers?
Yes. Creating your profile and getting requests from operators is free.
How much does Skipr cost for operators?
Skipr Membership is R1,800 a year with 1 skipper contact included, then R350 per extra skipper, charged only when they say yes. Need a skipper once? One-Off Hire is R3,500. The first 20 operators get half price for their first year and the Founding Operator badge for life. Join and pay before 1 December: get 1 bonus contact, use it by 31 January 2027.
How do I pay?
By card or EFT. Card payments unlock you straight away. For EFT, send your proof of payment to hello@joinskipr.com and we unlock you as soon as we receive it.
Where does Skipr work?
Across South Africa, with skippers open to work in neighbouring countries.