Master Class – The Art of Service and Hospitality

If you are working on yachts or in restaurants, or aim to work on yachts or in restaurants, this masterclass is for you. If you are working in restaurants or on yachts, mastering these skills will mean the difference between surviving versus thriving in these industries. In this 4-day Masterclass we start from the foundation…

Hostess vs. Yacht Stewardess – is there a difference?

Popular opinion: There is no difference between a hostess and a yacht stewardess. There are a lot of misconceptions about the role of a hostess and yacht stewardess, so we are here to clear things up.   Smile Politely and Greet Guests Sometimes language has a part to play. We are speaking about Croatia and…

The hardest thing of being apart

Holidays are always the hardest thing of being apart from your loving ones. Yes, being a part of yacht crew brings you material unencumberedness, but nothig can replace your family around the Christmas tree, smiling and loving, right? It is not said in vain that it is bread with seven crusts, it takes so much…

Difference between good and an average yacht chef

Luxury yacht, sailing the open seas, birds singing, sea shining, and you are preparing and crafting meals. Sound glamorous to you? Being a yacht chef  is very challenging job and you have the responsibility to deliver excellent dining experiences from morning to night. It can really be fulfilling career, but sometimes you’ll need to entail…

Tips for leaving the best interview impression

Yachting is your dream and you are starting your career in this industry. You are searching for jobs and you finally found one! You applied and now they are calling you for an interview. Wow! You should get prepared! But…how? You know you are ready and you know you want this job, but how can…

Salary guidelines in yachting

Each yacht has its own rules and its own salary range for the crew. Salaries largely depend on the size of the yacht, your work experience and your competencies (training, certification, additional skills).These are approximate crew incomes which may vary from yacht to yacht. To understand the payroll, it is first necessary to understand departments…

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How to become part of the yacht crew?

Have you ever wondered how to start a career on the luxury pleasure vessels? Well, yes, everyone’s goal is to step on a 80-100m yacht one day and become a part of her crew. There are over 10,000 yachts over 24 meters in the world and they are mostly moored in the Mediterranean and US…

STCW renewal procedures

Most maritime certificates have a validity period, especially when it comes to STCW certification. The validity period of such certificates is set at 5 years, which must be renewed upon expiration. AYA renews STCW certificates for you. Of course, there are procedures for renewing a certificate. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of…