Superyacht Captains answers....
Every question you might have about starting yachting.
Can a Yachting career really be true ?
Yes. The industry employs 50 000 crew worldwide. For entry level positions no education is required apart from being at least 16 years old, healthy and willing to work hard.
Is Yachtiecareers free ?
Yes, Yachtiecareers also does yacht recruitment, focusing only on junior deckhand and stewardess positions. We are the only agency in the world to offer this service for free for both crew and Superyachts.
We choose Superyachts carefully, that we know will be a good match for you starting.
How much do i need to pay ?
We can kick-start your career, giving you a basic package for only €12, this is giving you an Introduction, E-book and a 100€ award to spend on kick-starting your career, without making a big commitment. To see if it is right for you.
Are these courses for me ?
These courses has been specifically developed by experienced leaders in the Super Yacht industry for you with no prior experience.
The courses gives you the skills and full service with a personal instructor giving you all you need so that we can employ you on board.
Whether you are just starting or looking for your first job. Yachtiecareers is the best place to start.
What is required ?
The only pre-requirement is that you are minimum 16 years old.
Before starting your first job you need to complete a safety course and get a medical certificate. We guide you through the whole process.
Should I do Yachtie Kick-start Introduction ?
Yes. YACHTIE Kickstart package is priced for a limited time at only €12. This is a must giving you all the information and being able to choose if this career is right for you. It also gives a 100€ award to kick-start your career.
Should I do Yachtie Pro Deckhand Course
Yes. If you want to become a Deckhand.
This is the service that gives you the skills and tools to get your first yacht job. A complete package with personal mentoring and making your CV. Get a course certificate and having an experienced Captain guiding you to your first Deckhand job.
Should I do Yachtie Pro Stewardess course?
Yes. If you want to work on board as a Stewardess.
This service gives you all the skills and tools to get a yacht job. A complete package with personal mentoring and making your CV. Get a certificate and a Chief Stewardess guiding you to your first Stewardess job.
What is the Deckhand Job ?
Deckhand is one of the entry level positions you can select. You will work closely in a professional team operating tenders, jet skis and water sports. Being in charge of washing and detailing the exterior parts of the Yacht.
What is the Stewardess job ?
Stewardess is one of the entry level positions you can select. You will work closely in a professional team in charge of the interior providing luxury service to the Owners and VIP guests.
What is my yachting salary ?
Starting salary for entry level positions start from € 2500-3500 per month. Developing your career salaries are over 10 000 euros per month. Yachts also offer very lucrative bonuses, tips and holiday packages.
How do I start working on Superyachts ?
We recommend getting a certified Instructor and Yachtie Careers training and tools to start. This is a proven way that works.
Before starting to look for work, you need the Yachtie Pro course, this will make you ready to work on board and give you the right skills and training.
Once you have this you will together with your personal instructor design your route. We recommend starting in Antibes or Palma.
Why choose YachiteCareers ?
- We are working in leadership postions on Superyachts.
- We have been in the same situation you were in starting, not having the right guidance
- We have made a package and training , making it easy,fun and a succesful adventure starting and getting a yacht job fast.
What if it does not work ?
After recruiting for junior positions for 10 years, we have designed a step-by-step plan that works. We guarantee that if you follow this plan with your personal instructor, you will be successful.
Or we give you your money back.
Are the yacht courses quality good ?
The first edition was over 5 days of material. But we made it into 5 modules covering what really matters, and what is giving you the job. The rest you can access in our guides and be guided by our experienced crew members.
What is in the yacht training ?
We give you the tools and engaging training to start. Once completed you will be matched with a personal instructor to make sure you follow or plan that you can ask.
We take care of everything from Visas, to CV writing to job interviews, getting a bank account and signing your first contract.
Is Yachting right for me ?
In my experience, everyone I have met, has always been able to offer something of value to us on board. If you like new exciting experiences, travel, meeting friends and grow as a person, it is the right choice for you.
What Certificates do I need to start?
The minimum certification you need to start is Basic Safety STCW, Medical Certificate and Passport. Yachtiecareers gets you all this but so much more. We give you the training to succeed.
Before starting to look for work, you need the Yachtie Pro course, this will make you ready to work on board and give you the right skills and training.
Once you have this you will together with your personal instructor design your route. We recommend starting in Antibes or Palma.
We have a 10-step plan for this, that you will do with your Stewardess instructor. It takes work and effort, but we make it fun and an enjoyable learning experience.
We have a 10-step plan for this, that you will do with your Deck instructor. It takes work and effort, but we make it fun and an enjoyable learning experience
Yes! Please check our job board, for open positions. To maximise your chances, make sure you have our CV, references and training to start.
You will have a personal instructor, and all the right tools and guidance.
With us failure is not a possibility.
We have included a full training and service package that you need to a good price, saving you money and time.
They will all be a part of your training and completing it. You will learn from each one.
But after the training, we match you with one that suits your location, yacht type and wishes best.
- 1-day Introduction course
- Get a full E-book copy to start on Superyachts
- Select your package and instructor
- Get a 100€ award to kick start your career
12€
This is the ultimate training to start. A must have option. This is where we give you every tools and skill you need to get a job, and do the job on board. You will get a perfect CV, a reference, a personal coach 24/7, a step-by step plan to get your first job within a few weeks instead of months.
For everyone starting, and for everyone struggling to get their first full time job.
Priced at 299€ we give you the CV, personal instructor and the full service for a fraction of the price you will normally pay.
This is where we give you both trainings, but also all the international certifications you must carry on board. You will have a full training week with hotels on the beach in beautiful Croatia, Spain or France, learning , making friends and starting your career in the only and best way possible.
The best options for starting in the industry.
Most of the crew are clueless of what we require on board, and the once that get on board are not ready for the tasks ahead. Our training solves both these problems.
There are to much old fashioned agencies, irrelevant courses and hate on facebook groups giving the wrong advice, with high fees and low level of knowledge.
This is so you do not have to go through the long periods of mistakes, self doubt and struggles we had to go through starting. We guide you all the way.