✈️  Not Sure What to Pack for Your Yachting Adventure?

Let me help you avoid the mistakes I made…

When I first left Australia to find my first job on yachts, I completely underestimated what to pack. I brought no winter clothes 🤦🏻‍♀️ because I assumed I’d land a job and be chasing endless summers around the world.

What I didn’t realise?

• Many yachts spend time in shipyards during cold European winters
• Your “off” time isn’t always tropical
• You basically live in air conditioning onboard (cue the constant chill)

To save you from the same packing regrets, I’ve created a GO-TO Yacht Crew Travel Packing List you can download below. From essential basics to easy-to-forget extras—it covers it all.

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🧳 Other Smart Items to Consider:

• Skip the hard suitcase. Space is tight onboard. Opt for a soft top suitcase—mine’s from Eastpak and it folds flat, fits anywhere, and has lasted years of travel.

• Noise-cancelling headphones. Essential for blocking out anchor chains, engine hums, or noisy roommates. I’ve had my Bose pair for almost 6 years and they are still going strong.

• Photos from home. Just a few printed pics make your cabin feel a little more you.

• Hard copies of all certificates. Non-negotiable. Also save a digital copy on a USB or email them to yourself so you can easily share them with captains or crew agents.

📥 Grab the full packing checklist below and start your yachting journey prepared, not panicked.