02/12/2024
How to Get Into the Superyachting Industry?
This is the most frequently asked question. I’m happy to answer it, but first, I always explain to aspiring individuals that they need to understand if the profession of a seafarer is right for them.
So, to work as a yacht stewardess (for men, there are other positions on deck), you will need:
1. Be under 35 years of age.
2. Experience in the restaurant or hotel industry.
3. Stress tolerance.
4. Proficiency in English.
5. Ability to travel abroad (no debts, criminal record, valid visas).
6. Funds to complete the necessary courses and to search for your first job (your first contract is more likely to be found through an agency or directly in Europe).
7. Willingness to work for a small salary in the first year.
8. Understanding that, like thousands of others, you might not succeed despite all your investments—time, money, and effort could all be wasted.
What makes the job difficult?
1. Seasickness.
2. Tattoos in visible areas (it’s almost impossible to get hired).
3. Bad habits like smoking, drinking, or drugs (you might be asked to take a test).
4. Elderly parents, a husband, or small children.
5. Health problems (you need to work hard physically).
Should I continue this topic? Next time, I could describe the pros (+) or cons (-) of the profession. What seems more interesting?
