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So you’ve got your sights set on a superyacht job, but you want to leverage your existing engineering or technical skills.

Why not start a career as a superyacht engineer?

With an increasingly complex range of ships systems, electronics, A/V equipment, and guest expectations of the absolute best in service, an engineer’s job can be challenging and the duties varied.

An engineer may be expected to work on anything from a critical ship's system, to helping a guest with...

Do you ever look at your current job and wonder how you could start a new career in yachting?

Well, many people just like you have made the switch. Even if your background has nothing to do with travel or yachting, you can still apply your knowledge to launching your new career.

Today, we’re excited to share an interview with Wade Bordian.

He went to business school and worked in sales and marketing for several years before he decided to make the jump to working on a superyacht, and...

Have you ever wondered what your average day might look like as superyacht crew? Interested in starting your new career, but still not sure if deckhand or stewardess is the right choice for you?

If you're deciding which path to take, here are a few examples of what a day in the life might look with guests onboard, for your average deckhand and stewardess!

Crew Life with Guests Onboard
 

The busy season for yacht crew will fall at different times of the year depending on...

If you’re wondering what it’s like to work and live alongside your partner on a superyacht, today’s post is for you!

We were thrilled to sit down with Dani and Anthony, who share the best and worst parts of working together on a yacht and their advice for partners looking to make this their career.

Dani and Anthony, how did you each get started working in the industry, and how did you meet?

Dani: I was working at a restaurant in Palma de Mallorca, which is a popular...

What keeps you from launching your superyacht career? Well, some of you have told us you’re wondering -- or your families are wondering -- about safety at sea on while working on yachts.

Well, you can rest easy -- in today’s edition of the FreshYacht interview series, experienced Captain Vareek Breaden, reassures us about the high safety standards demanded in the superyacht industry.

A veteran of over 20 years on yachts, Captain Breaden shares his perspective on why superyachts...

When you’re drawn to a career at sea, there are a few options available to you. And if you’ve written off joining the Navy, working on a cargo ship, or fishing the deep waters, perhaps you’re torn between the lifestyle on a cruise ship and that of a superyacht.

Or maybe you’ve already decided to pursue a superyacht career, but you’re sick and tired of your friends asking when they can book their discounted stay on your cruise line. Well, here’s a quick...

It’s a new year, FreshYacht Insider!  2018 is here, and with this fresh start, it’s a great time to take a few minutes to think about last year and set some goals for the year ahead.

So whether your goal is to get hired on a yacht this year, or you still need to finish school or finalize other commitments before launching your new career, here are a few things to consider as you’re creating your 2018 vision!

1. What Worked In 2017 and What Needs to Change?

Before you...

Greetings, FreshYacht Insiders! Today, we’re back with some advice from superyacht Captain Dave Zimath.

Just like many of you, Dave started off as a young twentysomething working as a deckhand. Today, he’s a captain and has been working in the superyacht industry for more than 25 years.

We talked to Dave today to learn what he looks for in a young crewmember, what surprised him about becoming Captain, and his favorite part of being in charge.

Dave, thanks for taking the time to...

Welcome back to our “Best Things About…” series, where we talk about the unique benefits of working different yacht crew positions.

Today, we’re featuring the world of a yacht chef. While this job requires creativity and flexibility in an ever-changing environment, it’s also a great opportunity if you're a chef looking for a new exciting career direction.

If you love food and cooking but don't have any formal experience, you could also consider pursuing a...

Interested in working as superyacht crew, but not sure if you’ve got what it takes?

Today, we’re talking with Stewardess Sarah Murphree, who shares her experience of breaking into the industry, her favorite destinations (so far), and what advice she’d share with aspiring yacht crew.

Sarah, thanks for talking with us here at FreshYacht. To start, can you tell our readers a bit about you and how you first heard about yacht jobs?

I grew up in South Africa, but am originally...