Remember when you were in kindergarten and you were asked what you wanted to be? All of your classmates probably mentioned popular careers like being a doctor, lawyer, writer, programmer, engineer, police officer, and even a farmer. But, I’m pretty sure that no one said they wanted to be a Yachtie, let alone knew what one is Yes, kids who may not have heard of the term “Yachtie.” And not only kids, adults too. Chances are that you’d get questioning looks if you tell your family or friends you want to be a Yachtie. For those who don’t know. Let’s find out what it means... What is a Yachtie? A ..read more

The opinions differ when it comes to how the superyacht industry feels about hiring couples to work together on a boat. Some captains and ship owners resist it in general, while other boats are actually considered “couple friendly”. If you and your partner are looking for employment as yacht crew together, here are some things to consider as you apply for jobs. It is important that you and your partner keep your CV up to date and written specifically for the superyacht industry. Superyacht CVs can be slightly different from land based CVs. Yacht crews will require a photo of you alone, not yo ..read more

Whether you're a seasoned yacht crew member or have only just landed your first superyacht job, you're wondering whether the yacht will be a winter season in the shipyard, snowboarding in the alps or a summer away in the Caribbean sipping on rum laced cocktails. We are never truly 100% sure on where our next adventure will take us on a superyacht. #superyachtproblems What essentials do I need to pack for my superyacht travel pack? 1. Backpack/Suitcase You will need something to carry all of your things in. Hard suit cases are not ideal for superyachts as there will be limited storage onboar ..read more

The team at SuperYacht Crew Agency has made a brief CV guide for both newcomers and for seasoned professionals. A well written and presented CV is an essential part of seeking a job on a Superyacht. Yacht Captains and placement agents go through millions of CVs and the amount of time they have to screen them are minimal. Your job is to make yours stand out. If you are transferring from a commercial background, or a background not related to yachting, we need to see a more yacht friendly CV. The information below will guide you in preparing a yacht crew CV. Format Yachting is all about atten ..read more

Working on a superyacht is one of the most luxurious experiences; a lot of hard work goes into your yacht job but in return you travel and explore some of the most remote islands and destinations in the world. Have you ever wondered the worlds largest superyachts? Here are the top 5 largest superyachts in 2016: 1. Superyacht Azzam – 180mm (590ft) Motor Yacht Azzam was launched by Lürssen Yachts in 2013, one of the world's leading shipyard for large luxury yacht building. The idea behind building yacht Azzam was to build a luxurious megayacht featuring a timeless and innovative design while ..read more

Looking to Keep Your Superyacht Job? New Licensing Requirements for Yacht Crew Members STCW Updates, and new licensing requirements. The Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention have brought about a number of changes that will also affect members of yacht crews and should be kept in mind when you are looking for superyacht jobs. If you are new to the field, you should be aware that the absolute basic minimum requirements for hire on a yacht crew is to be STCW ’95 Certified. You should become certified before you register with a superyacht agency for placement in any crew jobs. New Regulati ..read more

The Most Common Superyacht Crew Positions Are: Captain First Officer Second Officer / Mate Chief Engineer Second Engineer Third Engineer ETO AV IT Engineer Electrician Bosun Lead Deckhand Deckhand Purser Chief Stewardess Interior Manager Head of interior Head of Housekeeping Laundry Head Chef Second Chef Crew Chef Depending on the size of the vessel, there’s a high possibility of dual positions on the superyacht. Some Dual Superyacht Crew Positions onboard can include the roles of Deckhand/Stewardess, Second Engineer/Deckhand or even Stew/Masseuse. Numbers and positions ..read more

SuperYacht Gym - Staying fit onbaord Yacht Crew Workout Excuses: Long hours Cramped spaces Lack of fitness equipment On charter – no time to workout Guests on Shipyard Delivery/Crossing Yacht Crew Dirty Pleasures: Crew dinners World class food Candy cupboards to rival supermarkets Birthday cakes (always seems to be someone’s birthday!) Cocktails and canapés Pastries, Doughnuts, Muffins, Croissants Soda fridges Food Fridges Beer Wine “It’s all so hard to stay away from when they are in your face 24/7” So the million dollar question is, “How can I stay fit on a superyacht ..read more

Do you ever think about working on a luxury superyacht? Like a lot of things in life, working on as yacht crew is not easy but the benefits make it worthwhile. Thankfully, there are many different ways to eliminate stress. It’s different for everything, some may prefer an activity and some may prefer relaxing on a beach. The team at Superyacht Crew Agency has created a list with some of the best and proven ways to decrease stress. Exercise Everyone knows that this is true! You may sometimes hate the feeling during the workout but the end result is always a positive one. When you exercise you ..read more