Depending on where you plan to look for your first job in yachting and your nationality, you may need to look into what visa is required for you to legally enter countries and work onboard.  Here are 3 visa’s to consider for the yachting seasons: B1/B2 Visa (Caribbean and US Season) This is a multi-entry […]

An exciting (and nerve-wracking) part of getting your first yachting job is getting the call or email to say you’ve been short-listed for an interview.  You may wonder how to prepare for your yachting interview. In this post I share 5 questions to ask in your interview and why. It will give you a good […]

Leaving my 9-to-5 job to start a new career at sea and get paid to travel the world was hands down the best decision I’ve ever made. Yachting opened up a world of opportunity—from paying off my university debt to setting myself up financially, all while exploring some of the most unique destinations on the […]

You’ve got your first job on a yacht! You’ve packed, you’ve travelled and now at the boat about to walk onboard. EEEK! Those nerves kick in *Insert awkward smile* to new crew member greeting you on the dock. Listen to episode 50 of The Seaworthy Stew Podcast by clicking the icon above to hear on […]

As green crew, one way to land a permanent role as a yacht stew or deckhand is by building up your new yachting CV with day work. Learning how to get day work and taking advantage of those opportunities can be a stepping stone to starting your yachting career. Day work gives you an introduction […]

Are you wondering what courses you need to work as a yacht stew? What will you learn from a stewardess course? Will doing a yacht stew course guarantee you a junior stew role? If these questions have been on your mind and you’ve been debating whether or not to do Interior Superyacht training, read on. […]

Your first charter onboard can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—exciting, nerve-wracking, and unforgettable. With long days blending into each other, new routines to master, and high standards to meet, it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: with a little preparation, you can feel confident, capable, and ready to crush it […]

The best times to find a job in yachting to give you the best chance at scoring work! 1. At an international event such as a boat show 2. When the yachts are in season 3.  When there’s a change over of crew (generally at the start and end of a season) All of these […]

Your Yachting CV is most likely the first point of contact a superyacht has with you. Therefore, putting together the Perfect Yachting CV is essential. After all, it’s your personal sales pitch to the Captain or Head Of Department looking to hire you!   A Yachting CV differs significantly from a land-based CV. It features maritime jargon, qualifications, […]

When you’re searching for yacht jobs online as a stewardess or deckhand you may have seen jobs advertised as rotational or 3:1 or 2:1 and a lot of questions have popped up around these jobs. So in the blog, we will get clear on what rotational jobs are, how they work, why they are sought […]