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Beyond the 9 to 5 - Working on a Superyacht

a day in the life Jul 27, 2021

If you’ve been working a “regular” job, you’re probably used to a 9-5 workweek, or maybe shift work that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

 

No matter what, you’ll find that the Superyacht work routines are a little bit different. We’re here to break it down for you so you know exactly what to expect!

 

On a superyacht, most of the time you’ll find yourself in one of three work routines:

1. Guest Onboard

2. Passage

3. Shipyard or at...

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A Day in the Life of Superyacht Crew

a day in the life Jul 29, 2019

Have you ever wondered what your exact duties would be as superyacht crew? Interested in starting your new career, but still not sure if deckhand, stewardess or chef 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...

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A Day in the Life of a Superyacht Deckhand

a day in the life Mar 11, 2019
Greetings FreshYacht Insiders! Have you been thinking about working on the deck of a superyacht - but you're really not sure what a deckhand does in a day's work? Well, we're back today with a birds-eye view of what deckhand life is all about!

 

We chatted with First Officer Tom about how he got started in yachting and what a typical day might look like for an exterior crew. (Hint: there’s nothing typical about it!) He’s got some great tales of the highs and lows of working...

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A Day in the Life of a Superyacht Stewardess

a day in the life Dec 31, 2018
Hi there FreshYacht Insiders! We’re back and launching 2019 with a peek into the life of a stewardess.

You’ll remember Sarah -- we’ve chatted with her before -- and today she’s sharing some funny stories from working on superyachts, a glimpse into her routine, and why working as a stewardess has helped her in every other part of her life!

 

Sarah, thanks for talking with us! We love to hear about your experiences. Can you give our readers an idea of what a...
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