Viking Crew Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2024
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by Milena De Cicco
1M ago
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and at Viking Crew we’re celebrating by catching up with Crewing Apprentices, Liam Sumpter, aged 23, and Bethany Deans, aged 22, who are both studying a Business Administrator Course with East Kent Colleges Group. Liam started his apprenticeship in July 2022, whilst Bethany started hers a few months later in January 2023.  How did you discover the Apprenticeship? Liam: “I discovered the apprenticeship on the Government website. Apprenticeships are a great way to gain experience in a company you’re not familiar with, and I believe that with the right mind ..read more
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Is a career in the yachting industry a good fit for me?
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by Thom Cakebread
4M ago
Viking Crew, together with Hill Robinson Recruitment, Quay Crew, YPI CREW, Bluewater, Northrop & Johnson, Crew & Concierge, Crew Network, Wilsonhalligan, and Lighthouse Careers all recently attended an event at Monaco Yacht Show and discussed a variety of crew related topics and issues within the crewing sector of the industry. This article is for the benefit of entry-level crew looking to enter the industry and hopefully, it will be educational, save you money, and increase your chances of getting a good first experience on yachts. As agencies, we have all seen an increase in CVs from ..read more
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What Do Yacht Crew Do Off Season?
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by Thom Cakebread
5M ago
Looking to start a career as part of a yacht crew but want to know what do yacht crew do off season? It’s an exciting opportunity. Onboard ‘superyachts’ and other vessels, you’ll get to see the world, experience the thrills of the sea, and meet plenty of guests from all walks of life. Except, there’s one question we always get asked: what do yacht crew do off-season? Read on to find out! When is the Yachting ‘On Season’? The ‘on season’ for yacht crew usually begins around the same time as the peak cruising and charter seasons. That varies from location to location. In the Mediterranean, the h ..read more
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How to Secure Your First Role Onboard Within the Hospitality Industry
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by Thom Cakebread
5M ago
Are you wondering how to secure your first role onboard within the hospitality industry? Well if you’ve previously worked in hospitality – be it hotels, restaurants, event planning, or tourism, Applying for jobs in these industries usually involves submitting your CV, attending the interview, and ensuring your references are in order. But does it work the same for hospitality jobs at sea? And what do you do if you’ve got hospitality experience but have never worked onboard a ship? Let’s find out! Common Hospitality Jobs At Sea Which job opportunities exist in the maritime hospitality industry ..read more
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Olivia’s first experience of the Monaco Yacht Show
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by ellieh@vikingmaritime.co.uk
6M ago
Meet Olivia Donnelly, Placement Assistant at Viking Crew. Olivia joined the team in November 2022 and works in the Placement Team, assisting with onboarding administration and is dedicated to helping crew find their perfect role. Olivia recently attended the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show with our Placement Team. We sat down with her to find out more about her first experience of the industry-famous event. How was your experience of the Monaco Yacht Show? “When I first arrived, I was very taken aback. I wasn’t expecting it to be so glamourous. There were so many different yachts, with different inte ..read more
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Pietro Bertuglia – Scenic Cruises Executive Chef
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by ellieh@vikingmaritime.co.uk
9M ago
We sat down with Executive Chef, Pietro Bertuglia, who has been working at Scenic Luxury Cruises for five years. Find out how he has progressed within the company and his favourite things about working for Scenic. How long have you worked in the maritime industry for? “I started working in the industry in 2018 and have worked on both Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Azzurra.” Why did you decide to work within the maritime industry? “I decided to join because I’m always looking for a challenge and I like to travel, so working for a cruise company seemed like a great opportunity for me.” What is your ..read more
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Gift Bassey – Windstar Cruises 3rd Engineer
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by Jade Jaenicke
11M ago
We recently caught up with Gift Bassey who is currently working as a 3rd Engineer for Windstar Cruises, to find out how she got into the maritime industry and how she feels about working at sea. “I decided to join the maritime industry as I imagined an adventurous career where I would have the opportunity to travel and see the world. I love challenges and understood that life at sea would be testing and that I would be pushed to bring out the best in me. I had never considered any other career, but am naturally a good actress so maybe I would have pursued a career in the art world had I not be ..read more
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What is an Apprenticeship? [A Bitesize Guide]
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by Thom Cakebread
1y ago
If you find yourself asking the question “What is an apprenticeship?” then you may have found out that too often, apprenticeships are overlooked in favour of university or going straight to work. Increasingly, however, apprenticeships are being advertised as a viable career option for young people. From stability and skills to earning as you learn, apprenticeships allow individuals to gain both education and work experience simultaneously. Brilliant, right? This article will explore what an apprenticeship is in the UK, how it works, and how it can benefit young people. What is an Apprenticeshi ..read more
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Introducing Scenic Eclipse II
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by Thom Cakebread
1y ago
The Ultimate Luxury Discovery Yacht April 2023 sees the launch of Scenic Eclipse II, a brand-new luxury discovery yacht that is set to revolutionise the cruising experience. Building on the success of its predecessor, Scenic Eclipse, this second bespoke vessel offers guests an unprecedented level of luxurious comfort and exploration, enabling them to explore the world’s most remote destinations with ease. About Scenic Scenic is a world-renowned 5-star cruise and tour company that has been offering guests the highest level of luxury for two decades. All Scenic journeys are designed to provide u ..read more
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Windstar Cruises History: Through The Ages
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by Thom Cakebread
1y ago
Windstar Cruises is a cruise line that has been providing high-quality cruises since it was founded in 1984. The company started out with just a single ship to its name, but has since grown to include a fleet of six luxury vessels. Despite its growth, Windstar remains committed to providing an intimate and personalized cruising experience for all of its guests. In this article, we’ll be taking a trip through the history of Windstar—from its early years right up to the present day. Humble Beginnings Windstar’s first ship was the Wind Star—a sleek, 4-masked motor sailing yacht that could accommo ..read more
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