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Liveaboard employment, liveaboard yacht requirements.

Working on a luxury liveaboard dive yacht in an exotic location is a unique, exciting, and rewarding life experience. Staff have the chance to live and dive in spectacular locations, encounter extraordinary marine habitats, and share their acquired knowledge and skills with guests from all over the world.

The staff requirements of each yacht are specified by the regulations of the country it operates in and her registry flag state. These regulations typically require the yacht to give preferential treatment to hiring citizens (or residents with rights to work) of the country that the yacht is operating in.

When skills and certifications are not available locally, the yachts are permitted to hire foreign workers and purchase, on their behalf, permits that allow them to work within that country. If you are selected for employment, we will assist you in this process.

The skilled positions within the fleet that may qualify for work permits are Captains, Cruise Directors, Engineers, Chefs, and Dive Instructors. Positions for Divemasters, Stewards, and Galley Assistants are almost always filled locally.

Once all the rules are followed – the reality is there are more opportunities for foreign workers for employment with the Caribbean (5 yachts), Hawaii, and Palau (2 yachts) based yachts.

Yacht Management Structures

There are two common management/chain of command organizational structures used on the yachts:

CAPTAIN IN COMMAND: In this structure the Captain is in command of the maritime aspects of the yacht and is also responsible for all hotel and diving operations. All crew members answer to the Captain.

CAPTAIN & CRUISE DIRECTOR: In this structure the Captain is in command of all maritime aspects of the yacht and the maritime crew answer to the Captain. A Cruise Director is then responsible for interacting with all guests and managing the hotel and diving programs. Some of the crew members report to the Cruise Director. Together, the Captain and Cruise Director work as a team. This model is typically used when the Captain and maritime team are from the operating country where English is not their first language.

The Reality of Working on a Liveaboard

When prospective employees consider joining a crew, they often only think of the glamourous aspects of yacht life. While breathtaking sunsets, amazing dive locations, and exciting ocean adventures are part of the experience, a lot of hard work goes into executing a memorable trip for our paying guests. It’s more than just a job on a yacht. We have assembled the “Reality” list below to provide clarity for prospective employees in advance of the application process.

Remember that there is no “I” in TEAM

The fact that you are about to spend the next 365 days with roughly the same people, in a confined area, does not leave a lot of room for abrasive personalities or dramatic mood swings. Cooperation, consideration, and being a team player are vital traits to creating that special environment that all Aggressor Liveaboards’ guests have come to know and expect.

There is no such thing as “9 to 5”

If you think 10 hours a day, five days a week is rough, you need not read any further. There will be times when you are rudely awakened from a well-deserved sleep to repair a broken toilet in Stateroom 10, or maybe one of your fellow crew members is sick and you have to pick up the slack. And, don’t forget, “do it with a smile!”

Even if you have experience in restaurant management, hotel management, have worked on a cruise ship, working on an Aggressor liveaboard dive yacht is a 24/7 commitment. If you don’t think you can make that commitment, this job might not be for you.

“What, this closet is my living quarters, and you share it with me?”

If you are currently living in a one-bedroom apartment and don’t think you could live in anything smaller, suffer from claustrophobia, or have problems sharing space with others, you may want to consider a land-based operation. In the crew quarters on a liveaboard, you won’t be given much stretching room or room for personal items, and more importantly, you will have little privacy.

Compensation

Working on a liveaboard should be something that you do because you love the work but also with Aggressor Liveaboards, you are very well compensated. Since you are out on the sea with room and board paid for, good financial skills allow you to save most of your salary, tips and commission earned.

As the Divemaster, your sole responsibility is not diving.

It is a huge misconception in the liveaboard diving industry that the Divemaster is only a Divemaster and all he or she does is dive, dive, dive. Though the “I am the Divemaster, therefore all I do is dive” mentality does not fly on a liveaboard, you will have the opportunity to experience some great diving, but only when it is your turn to get into the water. The rest of the time you will be helping on the dive deck, doing the daily turn down service, watching guests’ bubbles, working in the engine room, cleaning not only guests’ rooms but the entire yacht or helping the Chef prepare for dinner.

No matter what your position is, Organization and Time Management are vital to your success.

This means more than organizing the dive briefing 15 minutes before the dive time or coordinating with the Captain when the yacht will move to the next dive site. It also means keeping paperwork in order, reading it, understanding it, completing forms accurately, and even filing it in alphabetical order. Everyone on the boat has responsibilities that go beyond what is on the schedule. Managing your time will ensure that you make it to bed on time.

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• Aggressor Liveaboards™
• Aggressor River Cruises™
• Aggressor Safari Lodge™

Recruitment

Do you enjoy to fixing things and taking pride in your engine room and your ship? Are you a self-starter who prefers working independently rather than under tight supervision? Is a month-on, month-off schedule and good pay with no constraints on maintenance spend, appealing to you? Working on expedition dive boats is not for everybody, but it could be perfect for you if you enjoy adventure, visiting some really cool places, and being out on the water in zodiac inflatables with guests having the time of their lives. Bonus if you are a diver.

Are you someone who likes to have fun, works hard, and takes pride in knowing that your guests just had one of the best trips of their lives? Will you buy into our relentless focus on safety and process? Would you like to be part of a team that almost becomes like family, without any of the politics or backbiting common on some boats? Do you desire a fixed schedule of a month on and a month off? The pay we offer is among the best on any dive boat anywhere, and tips can be quite awesome and always appreciated. At Nautilus, we are focused on delivering excellence in guest experience. Our focus includes interactions with some of the most charismatic animals on the planet, such as giant mantas, super-friendly dolphins, whale sharks, schooling hammerheads, and nine other species of sharks. You can also experience the sight of giant schools of mobula rays, orcas, the Mexico sardine run, marlin, and much more. If you are interested in working in Baja Mexico and Costa Rica and want to contribute to our team, submit your application today.

What Makes Us Different

Mission focused.

The cornerstones of everything we do: safety, excellence in guest experience, happy staff, and happy crew.

Meaningful Work

It is impossible not be worried about mother ocean and our planet. We are deeply committed to the planet and making the world a better place.

Training & Support

We encourage professional development and growth of our staff through training, promotions, and tuition assistance.

Great Benefits

Company subsidized private insurance and group health coverage, travel, friends and family program, and diving lessons for everyone!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We are unwavering in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Never accepting anything less.

Community Commitment

We give back to the community that surrounds us and uphold the values of conservation from our hearts. Through “real” eco-tourism in which we develop programs with local residents and partners, fostering strong relationships.

Current Openings

Diving with sharks and giant mantas. Swimming with orcas and whale sharks. Working in a diving paradise in shorts and a t-shirt. Does a captain or mate position get any better than this? We are recruiting for a super professional liveaboard dive boat captain and mate. We work really hard, holding ourselves to the highest safety standards. The days are long, but our team is scheduled month on/month off, except for those who prefer 2/1. Interested? Give us a ring! STCW II/2 with GOC and enthusiasm for diving are required.

While we encourage our deckhands, hosties, and dive guides to upgrade to STCW, we also offer direct entry mate positions as chief officer. Leadership ability is important, and professionalism along with a focus on safety and processes are a must. You need to be the captain’s 2ic, whether it’s leading the deck team, standing night watch, or helping fill tanks. It’s even better if you have a strong desire to become a captain with us.

DIVE GUIDES

We don’t care how many dives you have. What matters most is your attitude and your fit with our culture of cheerfully working as long as it takes to give our guests the time of their lives while keeping everyone safe. Experienced and mature dive guides have found a long-term home here. Young individuals with 250 dives have worked super hard with us and are on their way to their mate’s tickets.

Join us for some amazing adventure at sea in Baja, Mexico, some laughs and the opportunity to meet some really nice people. Experience the joy of interacting with some of the most spectacular animals in the ocean and the most remote beautiful scenery in the world. We are recruiting direct-entry senior hosties (stewards) with a strong service experience and a proven ability to get the job done. This is different from working on a yacht. It’s about looking after guests who are visiting your home and making sure they have a great time. Great pay and a flexible month-on, month-off schedule.

Your Next Career

Don’t see a fitting position, but you are still interested in working for  Nautilus Liveaboards , Baja Expeditions or  SeeCreatures ? With 200 full-time staff as well as seasonal and freelancers, we are always looking for talented people. We encourage you to send a cover letter and CV with current contact info.

Crew Testimonials

Felipe, Dive Guide

To work at Nautilus Liveaboards means that you will be sharing your office with the most amazing animals, talented crew members and guests who will become friends for life! You will be wearing big shoes from all those who managed to bring it to the edge the safety and excellence in guest service through all these 20 years of operation… > Read More

Vicente, Captain

Passengers are the priority, so safety and and guests experience should be on your top. All the hard work and the working hours has the reward of seeing guests happy and heard from them that they had an amazing trip and has been one of their best experiences in the life; That means that you have done a good job… > Read more

Sten, Dive Guide

Hows it working on the Nautilus…I came on to the first vessel Nautilus Explorer when it was fresh coming down from Canada to Baja in Mexico in 2004… Why I stayed? Cause I have seen so many places and we are always developing and changing and trying new things destinations… > Read more

Nubia, Hostess

I can’t describe how grateful I am for my job. I learned a lot about excellence on guest service during this time, meeting a lot of wonderful people on every trip, being able to work with a very solid crew and also having some difficulties once and while… I start diving because of this job and i love it… > Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Although we would like to speak to everyone we are unable to contact every candidate. If we want to move forward in the interview process, we will contact you.

There is no need to call or email to check on your application. If you received the email confirmation after you applied, we have your application and will keep it on file.

Nautilus, Baja Expeditions, and SeeCreatures operates all year round. All crew positions are scheduled throughout the year.

Safety is the number one cornerstone of our company. Jobs on the ship are physically demanding, each position describes the amount of activity required. When you are interviewed, this will be discussed with you in detail. In general, all crew members will be required to do some physical activity.

A cover letter is optional.  However it helps us to get to know you better.

Our hiring manager, who is responsible for that specific posting, will have access to your information. They may share your information with other managers in order to make an informed hiring decision.

Nautilus, Baja Expeditions, and SeeCreatures are committed to protecting personal information that is provided to us. When you submit your application, your personal information will be used for the specific purpose of recruitment and hiring.  We will ask for permission prior to contacting your previous employers and references.

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Interior / Permanent

Posted By Caroline Clarke

Posted Date Fri 27 Sep 2024

Closing Date Fri 11 Oct 2024

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Description

2nd Stew required for 50m MY 

• Charters booked for November & December 
• Candidates will have a couple of years experience in yachting and be able to jump on board and get stuck in! 
• You will work in both service & hk and off charter, through all interior departments 
• Charter experience is a bonus 
• You will be a happy, confident person that is a good listener! 
• Be able to guide the 3rd Stew
• Dual season – currenlty in the US – B1 is required 
• Great crew with good longevity amongst the HOD 
• Start mid October 
• Salary 4500-5000 USD 
• 60 days leave 

Spa Stew / Lead Deckhand

Posted By Cobie Brasher

Couple's position! Lead Deckhand & Spa Stewardess

• Busy 50+m charter vessel with dual season itinerary
• Schengen essential, B1/B2 visa ideal
• Leave: 60 Days
• Start Date: Oct/Nov Spa Stew
• 1-2 years' experience
• 80% Stew 20% Spa
• Massages, facials, manicures/pedicures
• Professional beauty training essential Lead Deckhand
• 2 years experience
• Yacht Master essential, water sports experience valued!

Deckhand – 60m New Build – Dual Season

Deck / Permanent

Posted By Bekah Edenbrow

• 60m New build Dual season Private/Charter M/Y is looking for an Experienced Deckhand to join them ASAP.

• This is a fantastic new program, running an extensive watersports program along with a large 40ft sports fisher!

• They are looking for a solid candidate with 1 years + experience, you must have your Yacht Rating to be considered, however, having your YMO would be a huge plus!

• The yacht is due for handover shortly and will cross to the US before spending the Winter in the Bahamas!

• The yacht will charter down the line and the owners intend for the yacht to be available 8 weeks of the year.

• Large tender driving experience is essential – you will not be successful without this! Having extensive fishing experience, or an additional skill set such as Videography / Drone or PADI Dive Instructor would be hugely appealing!

• Due to the vessel’s itinerary, you must have your B1B2 visa in hand prior to joining.

• On offer is a salary of 3,000 – 3,800 USD DOE, 3:1 rotation, 13th month bonus, and courses paid for after 1 year onboard, along with split of tips once chartering

Rotational Chief Officer – 65m – Private/Charter

Posted By Tom Rose

Closing Date Sun 29 Dec 2024

• 65m Dual season Private/Charter yacht are looking for a rotational Chief Officer to join them 1 st December 2024
• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 2 nd officer looking to make the step up to Chief officer – they are very open to bringing in someone who they can support with their career progression and willing to get stuck in and learn the Chief officer role
• CM 3000 as minimum along with B1/B2 visa in hand
• Busy yacht operating in the US/Caribbean and Med – the yacht runs mostly private trips but with sporadic charters – they completed 3 weeks of charter during the recent Med season
• The program can be demanding and very busy, so they need someone with a calm demeanour, able to think outside the box as well as being organised and confident in front of the owner
• The deck team is well established with great longevity and all very close knit – they enjoy spending time together outside of work socialising and going for meals, hiking and playing golf and Padel
• Joining in Miami for a hand over period with the long-established rotational Chief Officer
• On offer is a salary of 6500 Euros, time for time rotation, 8 weeks on 8 weeks off, shared cabin, full medical cover

Rotational ETO / AVIT – 100m+ – Dual season

Engineer / Permanent

Posted By Max Lee

Closing Date Sun 15 Dec 2024

We're working with a 100m+ yacht who are looking for an ETO / AVIT to join their crew. 

• This is very much a position which requires skills and knowledge in both  AVIT and electrical systems. 
• An ETO CoC is not required, but seen as an advantage if you also have experience with AVIT systems.
• They are looking for candidates who have several years experience in a similar role on 80m+ yachts.  
• This is a private but busy, dual season programme so you must be comfortable working under pressure at times. They are looking for someone who is outgoing and approachable that is happy to also help out in the engineering department when required.  
• Long standing engineering team. 
• Salary is €8,500 + discretionary bonus.
• Rotational 10 weeks on/off. 
• Start date is early December. 
• Dual season private/heavy charter 60m+ yacht
• One season's experience ideal!
• Salary 2600 EUR (Excl tips)
• Leave 90 Days
• Start Date: Mid-Oct

Stew Masseuse

Posted Date Thu 26 Sep 2024

Closing Date Thu 10 Oct 2024

• 59m explorer private/charter yacht 
• Amazing upcoming itinerary: US, Caribbean, Scandinavia and Antarctica!
• Mainly massage as there is already a beautician onboard and helping in housekeeping and laundry
• B1/B2 visa ideal
• Start Date: Dec 2024 but would hire a great candidate straight away
• Salary: 3500 EUR
• Leave: 38 days with weekends off

Junior Gardener – Ascot

Private Residence / Permanent

Posted By Christina Still

Junior Gardener Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE) Location: Ascot – Must live within commuting distance

We are seeking a passionate and eager Junior Gardener to join the gardening team on this stunning 36-acre estate in Ascot.

This property features an impressive polo field, coy pond, vibrant flower gardens, and beautiful hedges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the estate’s gardens using organic practices (no herbicides or pesticides)
• Carry out hand-weeding and general garden maintenance
• Work collaboratively with the Head Gardener and team to uphold the high standards of the estate
• Take direction from senior team members and be open to learning new gardening techniques

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive attitude with some gardening knowledge
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within the team
• Passion for organic gardening methods
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• A team player who is eager to develop their skills alongside experienced gardeners

You’ll Be Joining:

• A Head Gardener and a team of 3 senior gardeners
• Another junior gardener who is thriving in their role after a year of joining
• Work on a stunning estate with a committed, experienced team
• An opportunity to grow and develop your gardening skills over time
• Long-term potential for professional growth within the team

If you’re passionate about gardening, excited to work on a lovely estate, and eager to learn from experienced professionals, we’d love to hear from you!

Executive Housekeeper – LIVE OUT

Executive Housekeeper Location: Los Altos, San Francisco Salary: $140K – $160K Eligibility: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder

A wonderful opportunity for an Executive Housekeeper to join a beautiful private estate in the Los Altos area.

This stunning estate boasts 7 main bedrooms, an indoor/outdoor pool, gym, spa, cinema room, and a guest villa!

Key Details:

• You will be part of a team with 2 other housekeepers under the guidance of a supportive house manager .
• The principals are in residence for 10 weeks a year . During these periods, the role will shift to a 60% service and 40% housekeeping balance, requiring high-level service like a charter vessel.
• You must be discrete, professional , and able to work weekends and evenings when the principals are in residence.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ex-Yacht Steward/Stewardess or current yacht stew looking to transition to a land-based role.
• Strong focus on delivering luxury service and detailed housekeeping .

Requirements:

• Must hold a Green Card or be a US citizen .
• Live within commuting distance of Los Altos, as this is a live-out position.
• Flexibility to work weekends/evenings when the principals are in residence.

This is an incredible opportunity for a highly skilled professional to bring their yacht experience to land and be part of a wonderful team.

Closing Date Sat 09 Nov 2024

2nd Stew required for 60m MY 

• We are looking for a 2nd Stew with a years experience in the 2nd Stew role to join this lovely 60m MY 
• Currently in the Med, the yacht will be crossing to the US early November
• US owned yacht. Great family! Love to have fun on the yacht, lots of watersports, cocktails & wine etc 
• Every year they host a large party for 100+ guests 
• Interior team of 4 
• 2nd Stew is usually the 'mid girl'
• Start end October 
• B1 preferred but happy to assist the right person getting one if necessary 
• 3:1 rotation – flexible around Boss trips 

Service Stew

• Our client is looking for an experienced housekeeper to join this amazing 120m, private, MY
• This is a fantastic vessel, with wonderful American owners and a lovely crew
• The ideal candidate will have at least one season's experience onboard large MY's
• The crew onboard are bright, bubbly, enthusiastic and upbeat. Candidate must have the same positive personality to slot in with the team
• Onboard they have a fantastic crew gym, crew areas and cabins. 
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 3600-3800 USD
• 58m dual season private yacht seeking 2 x Stew Masseuses
• Mainly massage but nails and make-up skills beneficial!
• Schengen essential but boat will provide paperwork for B1 applications!
• Start Dates: 1) ASAP and 2) End Nov
• Everyone rotates through laundry/housekeeping/service
• Salary: $3500 – 4000
• Leave: 3:1 rotation

Posted Date Wed 25 Sep 2024

Closing Date Fri 01 Nov 2024

Stew required for 60m+ MY 

• We are looking for a Stew to join this exceptional 60m MY 
• Private & charter with a fantastic itinerary upcoming! Caribbean and then Northern Europe next summer 
• Excellent team on board and lovely Chief Stews 
• November 1st start
• The yacht will assist with a B1
• You will work in a full rotation through the interior 
• Amazing opportunity to join a high profile, exceptional yacht 
• Salary DOE 2700-3000 EURO 

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 55m – Private & Charter

Closing Date Wed 09 Oct 2024

We're working with a 55m yacht who are looking for a rotational second engineer. 

• Dual season – US based. 
• Busy yacht that is used both privately and for charter – circa 12 weeks charter per year. 
• You must hold a 2nd engineer unlimited ticket or equivalent to be considered for this position. EOOW not considered due to manning requirements of the yacht.
• They will consider candidates with a commercial background looking for their first yacht (providing you hold the correct ticket).
• Salary is €6300 + 13th month bonus and tips. Full medical insurance and training budget. 
• 2:2 rotation. 
• Start date is circa 12th October. 
• B1/B2 visa is required. 

Rotational Second Engineer – 55m – Dual season

We're working with a 55m Northern European build yacht who are looking for a 2nd engineer to join their team. 

• The yacht is used both privately and for light charter, dual season (Med / Carib).
• You must hold a minimum EOOW Unlimited ticket to be considered for the role and it is essential that you have prior experience on yachts as engineer. 
• They are looking for a reliable, hard-working team player as it's a busy programme. 
• Rotational 2:2. 
• Salary is €6500 – €7,000 depending on experience + 13th month bonus. 
• Start date is the 27th of October. 

Deckhand – 90m Private / Charter – Dual Season

Posted Date Tue 24 Sep 2024

Closing Date Tue 08 Oct 2024

• A 90m+ Dual Season M/Y is looking for a Deckhand to join them by the beginning of October.
• This a great opportunity to join a vessel with a busy, dual-season programme, led by experienced HOD’s who create a fantastic crew culture and training environment onboard.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience on a vessel over 50m as well as their YMO in hand, however you must have a PB2 as a minimum. Any additional skills such as Diving, Videography or having your PWC Instructor would also hugely support your application.
• The vessel has an excellent culture onboard made up of like-minded crew who enjoy being active and socialising. Personality is key on this one, they are really looking for someone with the right attitude who can seamlessly fit in with the rest of the crew.
• B1B2 visa preferred.
• On offer is a salary of $3,500 USD, with 90 days leave along with a generous training budget.

Laundry Master

Closing Date Mon 06 Jan 2025

Laundry Master required for a 70+m MY 

• Amazing yacht 
• World cruising 
• 2:2 rotational role 
• Salary $4500 – 5000
• January start 

Experienced Deckhand – 55m Private – Dual Season

Posted Date Mon 23 Sep 2024

Closing Date Mon 07 Oct 2024

• A 55m Private MY is looking for an Experienced Deckhand to join them within the next two weeks.
• This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience on an established and well-run program with a Dual-Season Itinerary and plans to spend winter between the US and Bahamas. 
• To be successful for this position you will need to have a minimum of 2 years+ industry experience, along with your YMO in hand. You’ll need to be experienced and confident driving guests in large tenders – please note this is not a junior position.
•  The vessel has excellent HODS that, alongside fantastic owners, run a great programme that prioritises crew well-being and creates a great crew culture!
• A B1/B2 visa is required for this position due to the vessels itinerary.
• On offer is a salary of €3,500 euro + DOE  along with 60 days leave.
• There is a discretionary end-of-year bonus, plus a training package for longevity. 

Bosun – 70m – Dual season – Private/Charter

Closing Date Sun 10 Nov 2024

• 70m Dual Season Private/Charter yacht are looking to a Bosun to join them by 10th October

• This is a great opportunity to join a busy yacht with a good amount of sea time leading a team from the front

• YM offshore required as minimum and coming from a lead deckhand on a larger yacht or Bosun from a smaller yacht

• If you are working towards OOW this would be advantageous, there will be the opportunity to cover the 2nd officer once you have your OOW

• Cruising further afield this Winter including Canada and Greenland • Mixture of Private and charter usage – the yacht usually charters 2-3 times a year in between owner usage

• Need to be confident leading a team, forward thinking and good for morale! Experience with paint and varnish and confident with teaching the deck team and experience driving all drive type of Tenders

• Close knit team who enjoy spending time together, dock BBQs, runs together, bowling etc. plenty of crew activities during down times

• Great senior team, solid captains and HODS onboard

• B1/B2 preferred but not essential

• On offer is a salary of 4500-5000 Euros DOE, 5:1 rotation, 13th month bonus, split of tips and discretionary training budget. Salary is negotiable for someone with OOW in hand

• A lovely dual season 55m private yacht is looking for an experienced stewardess
• Min 1 full season aboard a yacht in service/housekeeping
• B1/B2 Visa Essential
• Salary 3000 EUR
• Leave 60 days
• Start date October in the USA

Deckhand – 80m Private – Dual Season

• An 80m Private Dual-Season vessel is looking for an Experienced Deckhand to join them by November 1 st .
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professionally run, Dual-Season vessel with an excellent crew culture and owner.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a years’ experience onboard a similar-sized vessel and be confident driving large tenders up to 40ft. You will need to have your YMO in hand to be considered – this is not a Junior Deck position.
• Having any additional skills such as Watersports Instructor, Videography or Carpentry would be hugely appealing. Having an interest in Golf would really help your CV stand-out as the owner often plays.
• There is a fantastic crew culture, a big focus on crew wellbeing onboard, led by strong HOD’s who are pro-active when it comes to training.
• Due to the vessel’s itinerary, having your B1B2 visa in hand is preferred.
• On offer is a competitive salary of €3,300 with a 3:1 rotation. There is also a discretionary 13th-month bonus and training scheme in place.

Land based Interior Support – part time

Posted By Phil Clark

Posted Date Fri 20 Sep 2024

Closing Date Fri 04 Oct 2024

Guest Related: 1. Proposals The owner will regularly request proposals for various additions to the interior inventory for example, a certain genre or collection of books, tableware, linens, and other decorative items. This person would be required to do detailed research to source requested items that align with the aesthetic and personal taste of the yacht and owner. Interior Purchasing & Accounts: 2. Purchasing This person would be responsible for all online interior purchasing as instructed by the Chief Stew. 3. Accounts Following from the above, the consultant will submit all receipts for online purchasing in a timely manner via Voly and in accordance with the requirements set by the Purser and management company. Occasionally you will be requested to assist Chief Stew with the end of month accounts, prior expensive with Voly would be beneficial. Other Administrative Duties: 1. Assistance when required with the interior crew leave schedule; including overseeing crew leave requests and management of the interior leave planner. 2. Populating and updating the online inventory platform (prior experience with Sortly would be beneficial, although not a necessity) 3. Formatting and improving existing spreadsheets and internal documents. Creating and updating SOPs. 4. Recruitment and collection of crew documentation 5. Cross referencing orders and provisions 6. Monitoring and responding to Chief Stew emails during guest cruising (at the Chief Stews discretion) 7. At the Chief Stews request; other administrative tasks, including destination research, inventory management and orders.

Deckhand – 70m Private / Charter – Dual Season

• A 70m Private / Charter World Cruising vessel is looking for an Experienced Deckhand to join them within the next two weeks.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professionally run, Dual-Season vessel with an extensive World Cruising Programme.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a years’ experience onboard a similar-sized vessel and be confident driving large tenders up to 30ft. Having your YMO in hand would be preferred, however not essential. 
• Having any additional skills such as Watersports Instructor, Videography or Carpentry would be hugely appealing.
• There is a fantastic crew culture onboard, led by strong HOD’s who are pro-active when it comes to training. There is also a big focus on crew wellbeing,  with a lot of time spent on crew activities and days out.
• Having your B1B2 visa in hand would also support your application. 
• On offer is a competitive salary of €3,000-3,500 depending on experience alongside a 5:1 rotational. There is also a discretionary 13th-month bonus and competitive training budget in place.

Posted Date Thu 19 Sep 2024

Chief Stew required for 40m MY 

• We are looking for an experienced Chief Stew to join this 40m MY 
• Dual season yacht although may be US based for the next year 
• British owners 
• Opportunity to build your own interior team 
• Start ASAP 
• Salary 8000-9000 EURO 

2nd Officer/1st Officer – 90m Private Yacht – Temporary

Posted Date Wed 18 Sep 2024

• 90m Private Motor yacht are looking for a temporary 2 nd /1 st officer to join them from 16 th October until 8 th January 2025
• The yacht is currently in refit and they are looking for a solid officer to cover their Chief officer for a period of leave
• Must hold OOW 3000 as minimum
• Great opportunity to be involved with a fantastic program overseeing an extensive refit period working alongside a quality team
• The ideal candidate will have refit experience and be comfortable with procurement, inventories, writing and implementing SOPs as well as overhauling the ISM and planned maintenance onboard
• Strong organisational and team building skills – current team of 12 onboard
• Lovely accommodation and good daily food allowance included for the duration
• Unique opportunity to be involved with a fantastic refit project
• On offer is a salary of 6250-7250 USD DOE, 42 days leave accrued, flexibility to fly home at weekends when time permits, the yard will likely shut down for a period over Christmas

Live in Couple – Miami, FL

Closing Date Wed 02 Oct 2024

Miami Property Live-In roles (single/couple)

Stewardess (Interior)

A steward/ess is part of the interior team responsible for looking after the guests and the inside areas of the property.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• (working alongside the cleaner)
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the interior
• Serving the guests drinks & meals
• Making of beds and general housekeeping
• Laundry for guests and the family
• Maintaining the presentation of the property (flower arranging etc)
• Assisting with drills
• Assisting with cooking on occasion

Deckhand (Exterior)

Part of the main exterior team responsible for maintaining the outer areas.

• Wash down of the outside areas
• Maintaining of the outside of the property (drive ways, lawns etc)
• Basic maintenance & upkeep of the pool
• Basic maintenance & cleaning of the boat, jet skis etc
• Varnishing & painting
• Assisting guests with water sports and fitness (where specialist skills allow)
• Assisting with safety and security checks & drills
• Some driving duties – transportation of the children/errands etc

Land based Purser – part time

Land based part time Purser required for this 100+m MY 

• We are looking for a part time Purser to join this lovely 100+m MY 
• The ideal candidate will have Chief Stew/Purser experience on board yachts and now be looking for a land based position 
• Maximum 3 days a week – 12 days a month 
• Proposals for the owners – this can be anything from tableware to books, beauty items for the Spa etc 
• Purchasing as per the Chief Stew instruction
• Accounting as per above 
• General admin – crew rotas, inventories, Certification, destination research etc 
• Daily rate is 300-350 USD 
• Can be based anywhere worldwide 

Closing Date Sat 02 Nov 2024

Stew required for 100+m MY 

• We are looking for a candidate that has 6-12 months experience on board yachts
• This is a lovely Med based yacht with an excellent team n board and very good longevity 
• Seasonal use in the Med 
• The successful stew will work in both HK and service 
• Working in a very large team including 10 Stews 
• 5:1 rotation & weekends off if not in use 
• Crew gym on board 
• Salary 2700 EURO 

Lead Deckhand – 80m New Build – World Cruising

• An 80m New Build M/Y is looking for a Lead Deckhand to join them ASAP.
• This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious vessel with a Dual Season itinerary, with plans to cruise both the Caribbean for the winter season and head further afield in the not-so-distant future.
• They are looking for candidates with some solid experience and strong maintenance skills. You’ll ideally have 3 years’ experience on vessels upwards of 50m and you must have your YMO to be considered.
• Having a background as a Carpenter / Shipwright would also hugely support your application, however, you must be confident with paint repairs and be able to lead and direct a team in the shipyard.
• You’ll be leading a team of 4 Deckhands and also have the exposure to step-up to Bosun 2 months of the year – a fantastic opportunity for someone career-driven and looking to start stepping up in the industry.
• The yacht will run a busy and varied program with extensive watersport’s, fishing and diving operations. Interests in these areas would be advantageous but not essential.
• This is a busy family-orientated programme, with the owner having a big focus on fishing and spearfishing.  The crew are all encouraged to be active and involved in all operations, with the crew also allowed access to the toys and facilities!
• On offer is a competitive package of €4,500+ EUR, alongside a 5:1 rotation and a very generous training package.

Deckhand – 60m Private / Charter – Dual Season

• A 60m Private/Charter yacht is looking for a Deckhand to join them by the end of September.

• The vessel is both Med and Caribbean Cruising with both seasons being busy with a mixture of private and charter usage.

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known charter yacht with a big presence in the charter market and a fantastic reputation within the industry.

• The vessel has an excellent crew culture, led by a solid and experienced senior team alongside a lovely owner.

• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years’ experience on a vessel over 50m+ and have shown longevity in their previous position.

• You must have your Yacht Rating and B1B2 visa in hand to be considered

• On offer is a salary of €3,000 and a 5:1 rotation. There is also a discretionary 13th month bonus, along with an equal split of tips.

Project Manager

Land-based Maritime / Permanent

HOME-BASED PROJECT MANAGER – travel to the South of the UK ( & travel to Europe)

(Consultancy or PAYE)

Competitive land based salary

My client is a dynamic, and technically diverse team involved in various new-build and refit maritime projects. Due to an increased order-book they are looking to expand their team with a Project Manager who can mobilize quickly and contribute to our success as we take on exciting new challenges. You will have the opportunity to work in a non-micro-managed environment with flexible working arrangements, supported by a collaborative team.

Role Overview:

The ideal candidate will be an ex-Captain or Chief Engineer with solid technical knowledge, build and refit experience (larger vessels) , and an understanding of regulatory codes. You will be highly organized, a clear communicator, and comfortable managing projects from start to finish, often under tight deadlines.

• Oversee new-build and refit projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory codes and technical standards.
• Write clear and concise reports for stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on time and within budget.
• Liaise regularly with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Travel to project sites in Europe as needed, often at short notice.
• Spend regular time at the office in the South of the UK to collaborate with the team.

Key Requirements:

• Ex-Captain or Chief Engineer (Unlimited) with solid build and refit experience.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of technical systems and regulatory codes.
• Communication: Able to write clear, concise reports and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Soft Skills! Diplomatic, professional, well-presented, and values-driven. A sense of humor and team-player attitude are essential.
• Project Management: Previous experience in project management is highly desirable.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel regularly to Europe, often on short notice.
• Location: Ideally based in the South of the UK with regular office presence.
• A non-micro-managed, flexible working environment.
• A supportive team that provides comprehensive backup.
• Opportunities to work on exciting, high-profile maritime projects.

Chief Officer – 75m New Build

Posted Date Tue 17 Sep 2024

• 75m Prestigious New build are looking for an experienced Chief Officer to join them ASAP – Ideally by the 10th of October

• This is a Prestigious yacht in the final stages of build, sea trialling November and delivery in January 2025 with handover around 1st of February

• They are looking for an experienced C/O holding CM3000 as minimum and with previous build experience able to hit the ground running during this busy period!

• They require a solid C/O that can take the yacht from build phase to operational and has the drive, experience and motivation to make this a successful project whilst working alongside a solid Captain!

• The role will include initial set up, inventories and implementation of systems, ISM and SOPS alongside recruiting the deck team and providing a high level of training to the deck crew ready for launch

• This is a great opportunity to build your own team! • The yacht will be heading to WPB boat show upon launch – further plans TBC and will be discussed during initial calls

• Experience with large tenders along with Helicopter operations would be advantageous – HLO/HLA ticket would be a bonus

• This position will be on a full-time basis (build contract) with 38 days leave during the build stage and will then go rotational (2:2) upon launch. Build salary will be 10,200 Euros and reducing slightly once launched and on a rotational contract – full details TBD. You will hand over to your rotational partner at the end of March 25.

Closing Date Tue 01 Oct 2024

•    A 70m Private/Charter M/Y is looking for an Experienced Deckhand to join them by the middle of October at the latest.

•    The vessel is currently finishing off a busy Med season, with plans to cross over to the US / Caribbean with both owner usage and charters in the pipeline.

•    The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year’s experience in the industry and be able to hit the ground running, having previous experience onboard a charter vessel would support your application.

•    Having your YMO in hand would be preferred, however not essential but you must be career-minded and have a genuine interest in career development.

•    Having an interest / additional skill in watersports or videography would be favoured, such as having your PADI Open Water or Drone Experience.

•    This is a great opportunity to gain sea time and add an excellent, highly regarded vessel to your CV! The vessel has a fantastic reputation with experienced HODs who are pro-active when it comes to training and up-skilling their crew.

•    Due to the vessels itinerary you must have your B1B2 visa.

•    On offer is a salary of €3,200+ along with a 5:1 rotation.

Chief Stew required for 50m MY 

• We are looking for an experienced Chief Stew / strong 2nd Stew to join this busy 50m MY 
• This is a busy charter yacht averaging 8-10 weeks of charter a year and the Boss on in between! There are repeat charter clients too 
• Charter experience is a must
• The previous Chief Stew is leaving the yacht after nearly 4 years on board. You will join early October for a substantial handover 
• Dual season yacht, heading to the Caribbean for winter 
• Heavy water-sports yacht – crew are allowed to use the toys in downtime
• Excellent crew on board & Captains – the yacht is quite relaxed, downtime is taken when the yacht is ready
• Start early October 
• Salary 8000 USD 

Closing Date Mon 11 Nov 2024

• We are looking for an experienced 2nd Stew / Chief Stew to join this beautiful, classic 50m MY 
• This summer the yacht has cruised East Coast US and Canada
• Lovely female owner, she enjoys the yacht and fine dining 
• Fantastic longevity on board, the current Chief Stew is moving in to a land based role for the owner so you will have a great handover and a strong support from her 
• Close knit crew, there is no micro managing! Everyone knows their roles and does a good job
• The role offers a 3:1 rotation and a good salary 

Crew Chef – 90 metre – Private/Charter Vessel

Galley / Permanent

Posted By Jasmin Gosling

Posted Date Mon 16 Sep 2024

Closing Date Mon 30 Sep 2024

Crew Chef required for a lovely 90m + dual season private/charter motor yacht.  

-We are looking for an organised and efficient Crew Chef with previous experience on similar sized vessels. You will be responsible for all crew food onboard and therefore must be confident in running this section of the galley independently to allow the Sous and Head Chef to focus on guest food – this said, you will be proactive, productive and able to work solo at times.  

-The successful candidate will be used to cooking for higher crew numbers but also have enough experience and confidence assist in other areas if needed. You will ideally have a few year's experience in the industry but could be newer if you have a good restaurant background and at least a year onboard.  

-You will liaise with the Sous Chef on crew menus, working closely to create delicious, varied meals for the crew. 

-Wonderful Captains, Head and Sous Chef onboard who are all highly experienced, with a small tight-knit crew as well.

-You will already have your B1B2 in hand.  

-Salary 4,500 dollars per month. They have historically done very well with tips in the past too. 

-Start date will ideally be the beginning of October but they could stretch to mid October for the right candidate. 

-3:1 rotation on offer.

Deckhand / Watersports – 70m Private / Charter – Dual Season

–  70m Private / Charter Dual Season MY is looking for a Deckhand to join them ASAP, ideally within the next week. 

–  This is an exciting opportunity to join a vessel with an incredible cruising itinerary with some very exciting plans in the pipeline!

–  The ideal candidate will ideally have 1 year +  of experience in the industry, however, they would consider less experienced candidates with the following additional skills:

–   A strong kitesurfing background – BKSA or IKO instructor qualification is preferred, however, a strong & proven skill set is essential!  Other watersports such as Wing Foiling or Wakeboarding would also be hugely appealing.

–  Being confident operating a Drone and / or having a strong Videography skill-set would also support your application!

–  The HODs have a strong focus on crew wellbeing and the current crew has created an incredible working culture onboard with high standards being set through all departments.

–  The boat has a great crew culture onboard made up of solid multinational crew who all get along well and socialise together, maintaining an active lifestyle both on and off the vessel. 

–  On offer is a salary above industry standard, alongside a 5:1 rotation and a generous training package.

Deckhand – 50m Private / Charter – Dual Season

• A 50m+ Private / Charter M/Y is looking for a Deckhand to join them at the beginning of October.
• This is a great opportunity to join a well-run, dual-season vessel with a great crew culture and an exciting itinerary!
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a season’s experience on a similar sized vessel and have their PWC Instructor in hand.
•  The vessel is very watersports orientated, and therefore having some solid Watersports, Videography or Diving experience / qualifications would also hugely support your application.
• Due to the vessels itinerary, a B1B2 visa is preferred.
• The vessel offers an excellent package, with a salary above industry standard DOE along with 60 days leave plus tips. There are also additional bonuses and training allowances on offer to the crew.

Deckhand – 75m Private / Charter – Dual Season

• A 75m Private/Charter Dual Season Motor Yacht is looking for a Deckhand to join them by the 14 th of October.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a career focused Deckhand to join an incredible programme, with a fantastic crew culture led by outstanding HOD’s.
• You will need to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience onboard a vessel over 50m and be keen and enthusiastic with a positive attitude. Additional skills with either Carpentry, Videography or Watersports would be hugely appealing.
• Having your YMO or Yacht Rating would be advantageous but not essential.
• There is an excellent crew onboard with proven longevity throughout all departments.
• On offer is a fantastic package that includes a salary of €3150+ DOE along with a 5:1 rotation.
• There is also a discretionary 13th month bonus, full medical and a very generous training allowance, along with additional charter tips.

Posted Date Fri 13 Sep 2024

Closing Date Sat 05 Oct 2024

Experienced Stew required to join this 50m MY 

• We are looking for a candidate with a seasons experience to a year
• Dual season yacht with charters in the Caribbean and then back to the Med for a busy season 
• Beautiful yacht and room to progress on board 
• Stat ASAP 
• Salary 3000-3500 EURO 

2nd Officer – 70m – Dual Season – Private/Charter

Posted Date Thu 12 Sep 2024

• 70m Dual season Private/Charter yacht are looking for a 2nd officer to join them 12th November

• This is a fantastic yacht with a good mixture of Private and Charter usage, excellent crew and a superb longevity bonus structure, the owner is very generous!

• They are looking for a OOW 3000 with a good mixture of bridge experience and a solid deck skillset – the role is split between bridge and deck equally – they run a 4:2 and the role will be split two months as Bosun and two months as 2nd officer bridge based

• The yacht has had a good season with steady charters this Summer and are due to Cross to the Caribbean ready for another busy season, they currently have 1 confirmed charter with plenty of further enquiries

• They are looking for good additional skillsets including Videography and watersports experience

• The owner is active and enjoys watersports, fishing and diving – interests in these areas would be advantageous

• They run with a tight knit crew and have excellent longevity in the deck team and a happy working environment

• On offer is a salary of 6000 USD, 4:2 rotation, incredible bonus structure which increases year on year and an excellent training budget and support

Posted Date Wed 11 Sep 2024

Closing Date Mon 28 Oct 2024

2nd Stew required for 70+m MY 

• We are looking for an excellent, predominantly service based, 2nd Stew to join this excellent MY 
• Candidates will preferably have come from a strong hospitality background as well as having good yacht experience and proven longevity 
• Dual season yacht, heading to the Caribbean this winter where there will be Boss trips with friends and family
• Summer 2025 is TBC – could be back to the Med, could be East Coast USA
• Excellent longevity on the yacht with your opposite partner having been on board for 3+ years 
• Amazing Chefs to work with! Some of the best in the industry! The food is exciting and service is a huge part of the owners experience 
• 2:2 rotation
• Salary 5000 EURO
• Training budget 
• Discretionary 13th month 

Sole Chef – 40m Private/Charter Vessel

We are looking for a motivated Sole Chef to join a 40m+ newly built motor yacht in the Med by the end of September. 

 This is an exciting project due to be launched soon, the vessel will be dual season with plans to go to the Caribbean this winter. 

You will have to have your Ships Cook certificate in hand as well as Schengen if applicable. 

The yacht will be private / charter with the owner keen to push the charter side of things. 

We need a Chef with a proven history as a Sole Chef. Ideally, you will either have 18 months of yachting experience on a similar-sized vessel with a Michelin/fine dining background, or further experience as a yacht chef. This said, you must have at least some restaurant experience as a minimum. 

Crew of 10, there is a good dynamic onboard with a very experienced team in place.  

You must be well-versed in a range of cuisine styles as the vessel will charter. 

The role will start with 60 days of leave. 

The salary will be 9,000 -/+ euros depending on experience. 

Start Date – ideally you will be able to join sooner rather than later, this said they will need someone within the next few weeks. 

Posted Date Tue 10 Sep 2024

Closing Date Sun 06 Oct 2024

Chief Stew required for this 50+m new build yacht in the final stages of build 

• We are looking for an experienced Chief Stew to join this fantastic program
• The yacht / fleet offers a huge amount in terms of career growth / progression as well as fun! 
• The yacht will be world cruising and sometimes supporting other vessels and sometimes cruising independently 
• The first year will be a little unknown but the will be cruising to the US, Caribbean before heading back to the Med where it may also charter 
• Candidates will have experience as Chief Stew on similar size vessels and preferably have an interest in the environment & sustainability 
• Water-sports will be a huge part of this experience on board so someone with a sense of adventure and drive to 'give it a go' will be favoured
• The owner is keen on the yacht being involved in Charity work too 
• Fantastic training budget in place and career growth is recognised and rewarded 
• Active crew, very into wellness, fitness and being active! We would like someone similar
• Excellent crew in place 
• 6000 EURO (poss wiggle room) 
• 3:1 rotation 

Rotational Chief Engineer – 80m – Busy Charter

Posted Date Fri 06 Sep 2024

Closing Date Mon 02 Dec 2024

We are looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to join an 80m M/Y.

Exciting worldwide itinerary on the cards with plenty of charters already locked in for 2025.

Engineering team of 5 onboard.

Chief Engineer Unlimited license is essential for this role.

Due to the incredibly busy schedule, you will need to have 3 years + previous Chief Engineer experience on yachts.

Fantastic longevity amongst the HODs on board.

Own cabin with private office attached.

This is a hands-on position, and you will be required to get stuck in with day-to-day jobs. A strong commercial background will be preferred.

On offer is a salary up to €12K, a very generous longevity bonus and an even split of charter tips.

8:8 rotation.

The start date for this role is the beginning of December. 

Closing Date Tue 05 Nov 2024

Stew required for beautiful, new 70+m yacht! 

• We are looking for a Stew with a B1 in hand and around 12 months + experience to join this lovely yacht in the US 
• Private & charter MY 
• Candidates will have experience in all interior departments and be happy rotating through 
• Looking for a candidate that is fun, a self starter and someone that wants to learn and grow as a Stew. This is a career minded yacht, looking for someone that is in yachting for the right reasons! 
• US owners – fantastic family 
• Dual season, heading to the US/Caribbean 
• Crew are active, fit & social. We would like someone like minded that has interests outside of partying 
• 4:2 rotation 
• Salary 3400 euro 
• 13th month – goes up with longevity 
• Training package 

Posted Date Thu 05 Sep 2024

Closing Date Mon 25 Nov 2024

HK Stews required for this beautiful 90+m MY 

• We are looking for 2 x exceptional 'Green' Stews to join this lovely MY 
• Candidates will have a fantastic background in hospitality, either in HK or service 
• On charter you will do 1 day a week in service and a day a week assisting with floristry 
• Excellent training on board including external training 
• This summer has seen the yacht be busy with owners trips. A variety of guests have come and go so it's been a fun season 
• Usually a world cruising yacht, this winter will be in the yard in the Med BUT this gives you an incredible opportunity to learn the yacht, get to know your crew and find your feet before setting sail 
• 3000 EURO + depending on experience / background. Seconds skills very welcome, especially hairdressing! 
• 60 days – rising to 90 after 12 months on board
• Start date very flexible! The yacht has all winter to find the right people! 

Bosun/OOW – 80m – Dual season – Private/Charter

Posted Date Wed 04 Sep 2024

Closing Date Sun 27 Oct 2024

• 80m Dual Season Private/Charter yacht are looking for a Bosun/OOW to join them Mid October 2024
• This is a great opportunity for an established Bosun, recently qualified to join a prestigious, Busy yacht with excellent senior team and that will allow you to gain bridge exposure whilst leading an excellent deck team
• They are looking for someone with a solid Bosun background that has recently passed their OOW and keen to learn the bridge side of things whilst being given your own watches
• B1/b2 Required – there may be some assistance for the perfect candidate if you do not hold a Visa currently
• Strong maintenance skillset preferred; a trade background would be amazing but not essential. Solid watersports and tender driving experience essential
• Bonus points for a candidate with Fishing and Golf interests!
• The yacht has recently wrapped up the Summer season after a successful Summer of charters and owner use. They will be completing a short yard period before crossing to the Caribbean for another charter season with a good number of current enquiries and one confirmed charter over in the Galapagos islands! Plans after this are TBC but strong potential to head South Pacific/Asia for some varied and interesting cruising down the line
• They are looking for a driven, motivated and hard-working candidate that will lead by example and be a good support to the deck team
• On offer is a salary of 5500 Euros, 90 days leave (which is run as closely to a rotation as possible, you need to be flexible) 13 th month bonus, even split of tips and a solid training allowance for each year

Posted Date Fri 30 Aug 2024

Lead HK required for a lovely 90m MY

• We are looking for an experienced Lead HK to join this high profile private & charter MY
• Candidates will have ideally 3 years yachting experience and enjoy the HK side of things!
• You will work on a 4:2 and this role will see you as Lead housekeeper for 2 months, Head Housekeeper for 2 months then 2 months off
• World cruising yacht – heading to the Galapagos for a Christmas charter
• Busy yacht that has seen the summer busy with charters and the Boss likes to come in between too so you need to be prepared to be busy!
• Start September
• Salary 4500 EURO

Chief Officer – 45m

Posted Date Thu 15 Aug 2024

• 45m Private US/Bahamas based motor yacht are looking for a 1st officer to join them as soon as possible, ideally within the next 2 weeks!

• OOW 3000 required as a minimum along with solid experience running a small team and good navigational/watch keeping experience

• Fantastic owner who uses the yacht around 4 months of the year with his family where they run with a relaxed working environment – This is not a party boat!

• The boat is currently US based and will cruise between Florida, the Caribbean, and Bahamas for the foreseeable

• Working alongside an excellent captain on a well-established program along with amazing owners who appreciate and reward longevity and hard work

• The owners enjoy fishing and diving so an interest in these areas would be advantageous, and a good knowledge of watersports set ups

• The role will be split between bridge and deck assisting the captain with bridge duties but also with a presence on deck overseeing a deck team of 3. They run with a Bosun and 2 deckhands on deck

• On offer is a fantastic and very generous salary of circa 9000 USD, 90 days leave (non-rotational, to be taken as and when), return flights & extensive medical package/insurance

Posted Date Mon 12 Aug 2024

Chief Stew required for 90m MY 

• We are looking for a very experienced Chief Stew to join this 90m MY 
• This yard is undergoing a huge refit and so the successful candidate will have solid Chief Stew experience as well as either yard or build experience 
• The yacht offers a fantastic package with a 2:2 rotation as well as land based accommodation, crew car etc 
• Fantastic yacht & crew 
• Whilst your role as HOD is very important, we would like to find someone that has a passion for yachting and is fun to work with! This is an exciting project to be a part of 
• Start October – your first swing will see you work with the other Chief on board, a great opportunity to learnt the yacht as well as any other intricacies 
• The role will be predominantly office based and will see you starting over all admin, Stew bible, SOPs etc! 
• Salary DOE 8-9K USD
• 2:2 – Business flights

2nd Officer – World cruising – Rotational

Posted Date Thu 25 Jul 2024

• 70m Private World cruising yacht are looking for an experienced 2 nd officer holding CM unlimited to join them around the end of September
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting program with extensive crew longevity and with the potential to progress and move within the program over time
• The role itself will include both 2 nd officer and Chief officer duties, stepping up and stepping down during rotations
• The ideal candidate will have a solid yachting background but also hold their CM unlimited to allow them to step up and grow within the program
• The itinerary is very exciting with extensive cruising and off the beaten track destinations – full details TBD during initial calls
• Previous experience with ISM, ISPS, GMDSS essential along with good navigational and watch keeping experience
• Additional experience with Ice Navigation and large crane ops and operation of large tenders would be advantageous
• As mentioned, the role will include stepping up to Chief officer and stepping back down during rotations. There is also a strong potential to step up to Chief full time down the line allowing someone the opportunity to grow
• Interest and or Diving qualifications would be advantageous but not essential
• The yacht runs a very family orientated dynamic with lots of social events, character and personality is key!
• On offer is a salary of 8000-9000 USD DOE, time for time rotation (8 weeks on 8 weeks off) along with a very solid training budget and yearly salary increases and rewards based on performance – full details to be discussed during initial call with agent

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How to live aboard a yacht for years at a time

• Helen Fretter
• April 24, 2023

What if one or two years of adventure just isn’t enough? Meet the cruisers who’ve been on board for a decade or more, and find out how to make long-haul cruising work for you

“I probably wouldn’t even recognise the person that I was when I first started,” admits Brian Trautman, skipper of the Amel Super Maramu Delos (and eponymous YouTube channel ). In 2009 Trautman cast off his life in corporate America, hustling to make his own tech business a success, and set off on what he thought would be an 18-month-long cruising adventure. Fourteen years later he’s still sailing the world on Delos , now with his wife and young daughter. But if you have no idea where the future will take you, how can you plan to keep your cruising options open?

We spoke to cruisers who have spent between eight and 40-plus years cruising and living aboard. Some set out with a rough deadline, others had no stopping point in mind, but the common theme is that all were able to keep their plans flexible and had made the life changes necessary to stay afloat.

“When Jill and I moved aboard our 1984 Grand Soleil 39 Yahtzee in Seattle in 2012, we had no time frame,” explains Andy Cross. “It was, and still is, open ended with the caveat that if the lifestyle isn’t working for one of us we’d reassess and make changes. We always intended for the boat to be our home, not just for cruising, and it wasn’t a ‘one, two or three years and we’re done’ plan.

“We both had jobs, but we weren’t tied down to the trappings of a house and cars, so it was relatively straightforward moving aboard, beginning to learn the boat, and starting a family. Our goal was to take it slow, not sail to a schedule too often, and hopefully share the dream with our children. I’m happy to say, we’re still doing that over 10 years later.”

Brian Trautman’s 14-year sailing adventure aboard SV Delos has grown to include a family and a livelihood

Trautman initially thought his cruising adventure would be for less than two years, having sold all his possessions and taken out a mortgage to pay for the boat.

“When I left, the time frame was 18 months. The reason is when I ran my budget and my monthly expenditures, I only had enough money for 18 months. So my plan was to just go, get somewhere cool – my intention was to try and make it to New Zealand – and then figure something else out.

“I didn’t know if I was going to stop and work when I got there, or if I was going to leave the boat and fly home. Or if I was going to sell the boat and go back to work. All I knew was that I was going to go now and figure out the rest at some later point.

“I ended up stretching that 18-month budget to about two and a half years getting from Seattle to Australia. When I stopped in Australia, we hauled Delos out of the water for about a year. I actually did remote consulting while living in Melbourne to make money for the next cruising season because after having had that taste, I knew there was no way I could stop then.”

Like Trautman, Ginger and Peter Niemann dipped back into ‘real life’ after their first major adventure – a four-year, 50,000-mile circumnavigation west-about from Seattle aboard their 47ft sloop Marcy , including rounding both the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn .

The SV Devos family onboard

“When we moved aboard we had the idea to live aboard ‘as long as it was fun’, to quote Lin and Larry Pardey,” explains Peter. “It was certainly fun for a circumnavigation , but when we returned to home port four years after departure we were out of cruising funds. We rejoined the working world while living aboard.

“I assumed that was the end of our life afloat, and asked Ginger if we should put the boat up for sale upon our autumn return or wait until spring when the market might be better? ‘Heck no, we are just getting good at this!’ she answered, ‘But maybe we should get a boat you can stand up in!’ And so we lived aboard, swapped boats and worked until the cruising budget was restored a couple of years later, and set off again.”

Ages and stages

Long-term cruising looks different at different life stages. The Cross family always planned to sail through their boys’ childhoods, but are flexible as to how long they spend afloat at any one time.

“Every year is different. Some years, we’ve been on Yahtzee almost exclusively, other years we’ve taken off a few months at a time. This has worked well for us because we’ve planned the time away around northern winters or hurricane seasons in the south – times when we might not be cruising much anyway.

“We want our boys to know and be a part of their grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends’ lives, which has meant taking breaks off the boat to spend time with everyone. Then, we return to Yahtzee excited, rejuvenated and ready to continue the adventure. Our ability to balance life ashore and cruising is one of the main reasons I think we’re still happy with the lifestyle of living on a boat.”

In the 14 years since he first sailed away with Delos , Trautman’s life has gone through huge changes. “I’ve found the love of my life, gotten married, sailed with my family, sailed with tons of friends, we’ve had a child on board,” he reflects.

SV Devos under sail

“When I first started cruising, I was absolutely in the frame of mind that I would spend 100% of my time on the boat. And as time has gone on, I’ve actually seen the value in taking time off the boat, because you don’t really understand how good something is until you take yourself away from it. So when we start to get a little edgy or a little like, ‘Oh man it’s another beach, but I don’t want to go to the beach today!’ then we know that it’s time to take a break.

“So at least once a year now, we’ll put the boat in a marina or yard, and we go back and visit our family for a few months. It’s even more important now that we have Sierra, because she’s three and a half, and I want her to know her Swedish heritage.

“But obviously, we fund our lifestyle through sailing and making YouTube videos. So if we’re not sailing and making videos, then we’re not making money.”

Some cruisers report that as they get older they find themselves spending more time ashore. After a second demanding circumnavigation, the Niemanns are shifting their sailing style. “We are just now entering a new phase of cruising plans,” says Peter, “We aren’t getting any younger, and recognise that at some point in time the stresses of voyaging will be more than we can easily handle. So for now we plan to enjoy exploring a smaller area in more detail.”

“The major life change was: cruising,” says Janneke Kuysters, who has been cruising with her husband Wietze on their steel-hulled Bruce Roberts design Anna Caroline for eight years. “After that, we haven’t had any major changes in our lives, apart from growing older and the repercussions of that re. strength and agility. In our minds we’re still 25, but the bones say different!”

Andy and Jill Cross try not to sail to a schedule but still spend a lot of time aboard Yahtzee 12 years after first setting out on their adventure

Both the Niemanns and Janneke and Wietze admit, however, that they don’t necessarily find being ashore more restful. “We have always needed to get back to the boat to regroup. Afloat is our comfort zone,” says Peter Niemann.

“We would typically fly to the Netherlands every two years for about three weeks, but the boat is our home, so that is where we feel happy and comfortable,” says Janneke.

For Janneke and Wietze, time ashore is instead spent exploring new countries. “For instance: we left the boat in Valdivia, Chile, for five months to go backpacking all over South America. In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa we have rented or bought a campervan to travel inland for weeks or months on end.”

Power of knowledge

‘To cruise is to learn,’ wrote Lin Pardey in The Self Sufficient Sailor , and with experience comes confidence. Many cruisers who have sustained their adventures for decades began their adventures relatively cautiously, building the skills that would then enable them to take on longer passages or explore more remote areas.

“When we were in our mid-30s, we sailed the Atlantic circuit with our 31-footer. This was a test year, meant to find out what it was all about and to gather information,” recalls Janneke. They then bought Anna Caroline “with all the knowledge we had gathered in mind”, and began an eight year circumnavigation – first sailing around Scotland, Ireland, Portugal and Spain before completing a transatlantic, then heading south to Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Antarctica and Patagonian Chile. They rounded Cape Horn, visited remote areas of the Pacific including Robinson Crusoe Island, Easter Island and French Polynesia, then headed north to Alaska and British Columbia.

The Cross family moored up

Cruisers often report that ocean crossings become progressively easier, and both faster and with less damage sustained, over the years. Much of that is down to the added knowledge they’ve gained, which feeds into making better decisions when it comes to sail selection, interpreting weather forecasts and predicting sea state, and knowing how their boat – and each other – fares in different conditions.

Also key is confidence in your own ability to handle any problems or fix any breakages when cruising more remote areas or for extended periods. Lin and Larry Pardey famously inspired many cruisers to cast off the lines with their advice to ‘Go small, go simple, go now’.

“I honestly feel that setting off cruising was a lot easier when we went because there was much less equipment that you added to your boat. So they were simpler machines, easier to take care of,” Lin Pardey says.

“I think that more people are put off cruising by the sheer hassle of fixing and having other people fix your boat, feeling like the budget is just being blown by mechanics and electricians.

“But it isn’t just keeping your boat simpler that matters, it’s being able to say, ‘Okay, I really don’t need that, so we’re not going to worry about fixing it right now’. It’s the ability to just do without it, if you can’t fix it. That’s a really important aspect of enjoying what you’re doing. I’ve seen people dream of sailing to the Tuamotus, but they get to the Marquesas with something broken and realise the only place they can fix it is Tahiti, so they just skip right through and miss the whole Tuamotus.

Ginger and Peter Niemann’s first circumnavigation was a four year trip aboard their 47ft sloop Marcy

“For example, the watermaker: if you make sure you have enough water tankage and learn to be quite happy with just limited water for a period, you can fix it later.”

Over years of living aboard, most cruisers we spoke to have made substantial upgrades or modifications to their boats to enable them to take on more adventurous cruising. “We try not to anthropomorphise, but we really have the feeling that ‘we take care of her, and she takes care of us,” says Peter Niemann.

“Our boats evolve continuously: equipment is upgraded, worn items replaced, dodgers added. Specialised Arctic (ice poles, redundant heaters) or tropical/desert (awnings, fans) items are acquired, stowed and put into service as needed. The essential major change we made to both our boats was the addition of cockpit shelter.”

“Pretty much every system has been upgraded over time. We have new instruments, a new chartplotter , a lot of solar and wind. One of the huge improvements was the lithium batteries because that allowed us to get rid of propane. And so we can really extend our range because it’s a lot easier to get diesel fuel in any part of the world,” explains Brian Trautman.

“We’ve also really upped our game with the dinghy. Our dinghy now is aluminium, it’s a little bit heavier, but we love it. It has a big engine, so it’s our SUV, our family car, and we need that.”

The Niemanns heading ashore

Pace yourself

When you have no fixed deadline, how do you plan? Most cruisers we spoke to sketch out ‘big picture’ plans determined by the seasons, but leave themselves the freedom to vary their route along the way.

“We typically plan about one season in advance, but we don’t plan in detail,” explains Trautman. “So right now, we’re planning our South Pacific season. And all we know is that we’re going to try and get to French Polynesia or the Marquesas from Mexico. We’re going to arrive sometime during April and then we have the next six or seven months to figure out what we’re going to do.

If it means we’re going to stay in French Polynesia for the cyclone season, or end up sailing west towards New Zealand for the cyclone season, we just don’t know.

“We just know we’re travelling generally westward best we can, and that’s often worked out for us. We pay attention to the big picture things: the hurricane season, cyclone season, when the good weather is, and we kind of make broad strokes to travel in that general direction.”

“Seasonally, we’ve set our plans to cruise more miles during summers in northern climates and then stopping or slowing down during the colder months of winter. It’s the exact opposite now in the tropics,” explains Andy Cross.

“Here we have hurricane seasons to contend with in the summer and fall, and insurance parameters dictate where the boat can be to continue coverage during named storms.”

The Cross family making great cruising memories

Maintaining momentum is a tricky balance, and will be different for everyone. “What made it work for us is we went without serious plans and kept ourselves highly flexible, we went cruising to just really enjoy sailing,” explains Lin Pardey. “But the thing that really kept us from getting tired of it or frustrated by it was taking advantage whenever we met somebody who said ‘Our family is on this little island, you should go visit them.’ So instead of heading south with other cruisers, we’d turn and head to some island or other, and ended up with wonderful friends who introduced us to other friends. So it was that real unscheduled-ness that kept letting us have new adventures and go in different directions.”

Lin and Larry Pardey broke up their cruising routine, which saw them voyaging for some 47 years, with periods spent working and also treating themselves to short ‘holidays’ on land.

“What people don’t quite expect is that if you set off on a voyage around the world, the seasons push you on and it can leave you feeling tired,” says Lin.

“I’ve watched people sail from England to New Zealand over a year and a half period, because that works nicely with the seasons. But when they get here, they’re just tired of moving on. The fact that we had to work meant we didn’t feel we always had to keep moving on. Every year we’d stop for at least three or four months, to let us catch up with ourselves.”

Equally, long-distance cruising can be exhausting, and without a broad-brush plan it can be tempting to linger, cautions Janneke. “It takes (a lot of) effort to keep yourself and your boat going. You are in a strange environment all the time, change is a constant in this lifestyle. It’s easy to arrive somewhere and make it your home. Especially when you have an open-ended plan, it can be attractive to stay somewhere a little longer.

“But that has an impact on everything that follows: you can manoeuvre yourself in a situation where you have to stay somewhere much longer than expected, because of the weather. Beaten paths are there for a reason, and often this reason is the weather. If you decide to leave the beaten path, you need to be independent in making your own plans and time schedule.”

And, sometimes, it’s about knowing when to stop. “When it came to planning our voyage, we sat with a lot of people that had returned from a long trip. We found that there is a tipping point after about 8-10 years. When people stay out for more than that, it becomes less of a voyage and more of a way of life. We are project-minded people, so we needed the voyage to have a beginning and an end. So we left with a plan to stay out somewhere between six and nine years. It worked out to eight years.”

Go slow, stay loose

So how do you know which pace is right for you? “My advice would be go slow and keep it loose,” says Trautman. “Write your plans in the sand at low tide, and be okay with changing them.

“And just take time. You’re not out there to check items off of a list, in my opinion. There are some places where you’ll be okay with leaving after a couple of days, and there are some places you’ll really want a few more weeks just to enjoy. That could be a factor of the place, or it could also be a factor of your frame of mind after moving for so long. That’s all part of the lifestyle.”

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