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Kate’s story … “I was a personal trainer back home when I decided I needed a change. I heard about a programme which would give me an introduction to the Cruise industry, which...
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Kate’s story … “I was a personal trainer back home when I decided I needed a change. I heard about a programme which would give me an introduction to the Cruise industry, which...
Read this articleThere are lots more females working deckside these days, but for years there has been a stereotypical divide. With mainly guys on deck and girls working on the interior, women are starting to prove th...
Read this articleThe first thing an employer or Captain will look at is your photo. Do you look the part? Does your face fit? Like it or not, your photo will be the first impression your potential employer...
Read this articleThis is a story about two tales. In 2017 I was given the opportunity to run the London Marathon 2018 for a charity called Mercy Ships (more on them later). I had never ran a marathon before but had al...
Read this articleWe caught up with Tim Fletcher, Founder & CEO of Workrest this month. Having worked on superyachts for 5 years, Tim’s experienced first-hand the frustrations captains and crew face when logg...
Read this articleStuart didn’t know the first thing about the superyacht industry before landing in the South of France for a change of scene, bit of sun and a break from working as Chef in UK hotels. Working in...
Read this articleSouth African yacht crew face new tax implications, with SARS (South African Revenue Service) introducing an Expat tax amendment to the South African Income Tax Act, already prosecuting South African ...
Read this articleAny team is so much more than just the sum of its parts. But a successful team thrives on team work, each member putting their best foot forward, putting the hours and focus into training, all pulling...
Read this articleWith a name like “Mel Thunderbolt” you could really only expect great things. As a superyacht engineer, travelling the globe on amazing vessels, we asked Mel what advice she would gi...
Read this articleHere are some Frequently Asked Questions’s…. All you need to work on a superyacht is a willingness to learn, positive attitude, a love of hard work and most importantly a sense of adventu...
Read this articleLaunching your online Cruise Ship Jobs Board We’re thrilled to launch “Cruiserecruit” www.cruiserecruit.com your online “Cruise Ship Jobs Board’ whether you’re look...
Read this articleSo you are looking for a new Crew member. Here are some of our top questions when interviewing crew. Safe manning aside … One thing we have learned at Yotspot is that you should alway...
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