Company Profile

The Superyacht Culinary Academy is one of the longest running training centres in South Africa, providing all aspects of training for Superyacht Crew for the past 10 years. We have customised training programmes for individuals entering the exciting world of Superyachting as well as advanced training programmes for seasoned yacht crew wishing to improve their skills. We are an internationally accredited and recognised training provider and have a 95% success rate for our students finding positions on board yachts.

Our primary focus is training chefs to perform at their peak, offering 7-star service to their guests and owners, but we offer complete training packages for any yachting career you choose, whether it be Superyacht Chef, Deckhand, Stewardess or a combination of these skills.

Our training programmes are internationally recognised and offer the best packages for you to start your career at sea. Our trainers are seasoned professionals who know the ins and outs of yachting and will impart this knowledge and experience with you during your training. We have the most up to date and industry-relevant course content and are continuously adding new and relevant courses to ensure your success in the world of yachting.

Our Superyacht Training Centre in the V&A Waterfront is the perfect launchpad to start your career, where you’ll rub shoulders with seasoned professionals, top-quality trainers and gather inside information to embark on a career of travel, fun and an unparalleled lifestyle.