What to do after working on a yacht?

Personal assistant/estate manager/private chef They also tend to have luxurious homes across the world, which all need a dedicated team to help run them. Many jobs after yachting include working for UHNWIs, in a role such as personal assistant, housekeeper, estate manager, butler, or private chef.



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Off-season is an ideal time to finally get to the major projects your yacht needs including any repairs involving its diesel engine and the marine diesel engine parts that allow it to function.

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They do get a salary for being hired as part of the yacht crew, they do get to keep their tips, and they do get a production fee.

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Yacht charter seasons explained Winter/summer seasons each last around six months and refer to both location and time of the year; summer yacht charter season spans from around April/May through October, while the winter season starts in November and runs through April.

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From why to take your shoes off to tipping the crew, we've outlined some essential dos and don'ts to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. Shoes can dent or scuff teak decks, so many yachts will have a barefoot policy that needs to be adhered to while on board.

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Generally speaking, smaller superyachts between 24-30m (80-100ft) in size will require a crew of between 2 and 8 members, whereas mid-sized yachts between 30-60m (100-200ft) will require between 8 and 20 crew members.

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Crew members on cruise ships typically earn less than crew members on super yachts. This is due in part to the fact that super yacht owners are typically looking for crew members with exceptional maritime skills and experience. They are also willing to pay more for luxury and exclusivity.

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Yes, staff do have sex with each other, as well as occasionally with clients onboard and even with the actual owners of the boats when they return. Abbie told The Tab that everyone has sex out there: “It 100 per cent happens, although it's supposed to be forbidden so it is always kept away from the captain.

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The average age of customer that trains with Flying Fish who intends to start a career on a yacht is between 22 and 35 years old. However, if you're under this age do not be put off!

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Whether the yacht is chartered or privately owned will all contribute to your monthly pay packet; your basic salary will be the same whether you work on a charter yacht or a private boat, though on a charter, you will generally receive tips; this usually around 10% of your monthly salary, or it can range between €1,500 ...

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The yachting industry is a notoriously difficult industry to get into; the old phrase 'it's who you know, not what you know' springs to mind! So how do you go about giving yourself the best possible chance of securing yourself that dream job aboard a yacht or superyacht?

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While most guests on the show are generous with their tips, there was one instance where the crew received no tip at all. In their very first charter back in 2013, the crew had to report illegal drug use by the guests, resulting in their removal from the yacht and no tip.

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Guests pay for the charter The charter guests you see on the show are genuine charter guests. They pay their own money to secure a space within the six weeks of filming time each season. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars to charter any of the superyachts featured in the series.

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“Usually it is rare to see private yacht owners giving tips, but it is not rare to see their guests, friends or family coming for a few days at no charge and then compensating the crew if they had a great trip.” “On the yachts, we worked on, definitely not – only charter guests tipped.”

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Most yachts have mini-refrigerators in the guest areas and a word to a crew member will ensure they are stocked and replenished with your favourite drinks and snacks throughout your stay. Smoking on most yachts is prohibited inside the cabin, but there may be specific areas on deck set aside for smokers.

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The job: the more skills, training, and experience needed to do it, the higher the pay will be. Captains receive the highest salaries, stewards and deckhands can receive the lowest. The yacht: is the yacht privately owned?

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