Working in yachting is an amazing career choice. Let’s face it, what other job enables you to travel to some of the world’s most exciting destinations on board a luxury vessel with all expense taken care of – and be paid for doing so, too? If you’re considering a career as a yachtie, you might be wondering how to get into the yachting industry and if you have the relevant skills and experience needed to survive onboard a Superyacht. So, from Deckhand roles to Stewardess positions, read on to discover whether or not you’ve got what it takes to work in yachting… Jobs on board a Superyacht First ..read more

If you’ve ever worked on board a Superyacht, you’ve probably heard of the Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction. The Seafarers’ Earnings Deducation, or SED as it is commonly known, is a piece of legislation that helps people who work at sea significantly reduce their tax bill. In fact, it allows seafarers to claim up to 100% tax exemption on their earnings! With so many savings to be had, it’s a really important legislation that can make all the difference to your tax bill when completing your seafarers’ self-assessment tax return. However, with complex criteria and strict rules and regulations to fo ..read more

If you’ve decided to begin a career as a Superyacht Steward or Stewardess, congratulations – you’ve made a brilliant choice! After all, what other career allows you to travel to some of the world’s most exotic locations onboard a luxury vessel whilst earning an incredibly competitive salary? Yep, if you’re not afraid of hard work, are superb at service, and are a team player, then working as a Superyacht stew could be the perfect role for you. So, read on to find out more about working as Superyacht interior crew, from how to become a Stew on a yacht to the necessary skills you need to blow y ..read more

“How do I complete my seafarers’ tax return?” is one of the most common questions our team of tax specialists are asked. Whether you’re working as a Deckhand or a Stewardess, are just starting out as a Yachtie or have years of experience, when you work on board a Superyacht, one thing’s for sure: it’s essential that you complete a seafarers’ tax return. But what is a seafarers’ tax return and how do you complete it? Read on for our top tax tips and discover everything you need to know about completing your tax return. Seafarers’ tax explained: 5 steps to completing your tax return When you wo ..read more

If you work on board a Superyacht, did you know that you may be able to significantly reduce your tax bill? It’s true – thanks to a tax legislation called the Seafarers’ Earning Deduction, UK residents who work at sea are exempt from UK income tax. So, if you work on a Superyacht as a Deckhand or a Steward, read on to find out everything you need to know about why seafarers are exempt to pay tax and whether you can claim tax relief on your earnings. Why are seafarers exempt from paying tax? The Seafarers’ Earning Deduction is a piece of UK tax legislation that grants seafarers the right to cl ..read more

With the end of the year fast approaching, we’ve been talking about seafarers’ tax and finance quite a lot recently. The deadline for seafarers’ self-assessment tax returns is 31st January for the previous tax year. However, if you want to make sure you have plenty of time to complete everything, we recommend starting your tax return sooner rather than later. In fact, in order to guarantee that your return can be submitted on time, it’s advised that you send all the details for your return by mid-December – which means you need to get cracking if you haven’t done so already! If you’re stresse ..read more

“Do seafarers pay tax?”, “What is a seafarers self-assessment tax return?”, and “What is the Seafarers Earnings Deduction”? Whether you’re just starting out as a yachtie or have years of experience sailing on board superyachts, seafarers’ finance can be a tricky subject. You’re bound to have questions about your finances and taxes – but don’t worry, help is at hand! In this blog, we’ve gathered together your most frequently asked finance questions, so you can have all the answers you need in one place. So, read on for answers to all of your yachtie finance queries… Your superyacht crew financ ..read more

Working on a Superyacht is one of the most exciting career choices there is. From visiting amazing places and meeting awesome people to fabulous financial rewards, there’s so much to love about working as a Deckhand or Stewardess. However, despite the glitz and glamour, there’s one thing you can’t escape from, no matter how exotic your next destination is – and that’s the dreaded tax return. Completing a seafarer’s tax return is mandatory when it comes to working on a Superyacht (sorry!) – and if you don’t do yours, you could face some pretty severe penalties. If you haven’t done one before ..read more

One of the most common questions we’re asked at Flying Fish is whether men can work in Superyacht stewarding jobs. Although you might be used to usually seeing female Stewardesses working in the interior and male Deckhands outside on the exterior (especially if you’re a Below Deck fan!) the fact is that of course men can be Stewards – just as women can be Deckhands! In fact, according to a recent survey on diversity and inclusion in yachting by She of the Sea, male Stewards are more common than you might think. The survey found that 15.4% of Stewards are men, whilst 10.8% of Chief Stewards ar ..read more

After graduating from university, you’re likely to fall into one of two camps: Either, you’ll have a plan in place ready to embark upon your chosen career path, or you’ll be unsure as to what you want to do next. In either situation (although we are of course a little biased here at Flying Fish!), we would recommend completing Superyacht Deckhand training or Superyacht Stewardess training after you’ve graduated! But what does this mean exactly, and why should you at least consider it as an option once you’ve got your degree? Read on to find out… Superyacht Deckhand and Stewardess training is e ..read more