There are currently thousands of new yachts under construction in 25 different countries and a worldwide shortage of crew. There are 3,000 positions available for deckhands, bosuns, officers of the watch, chief mates, captains, engineers, stewardess’s and chefs aboard superyachts around the world, and demand is growing faster than crew can be trained.

This is an opportunity unlike any other. As a superyacht crew you will travel the globe on the world’s most expensive yachts, visit the most exotic locations on the planet and enjoy the benefits of expense free living while being paid considerable salaries.

If you are energetic and motivated and enjoy meeting people and seeking adventure in your life, then a career working internationally on a Superyacht, Megayacht or in the Maritime Industry could be for you.

Once you graduate, we can assist you to find an exciting, well paid job as we are often approached by owners and charter companies seeking professional mariners.

How to start your Superyacht career?

1. Learn about the Superyacht industry - our website and the internet in general are the best way to do this;
2. Identify your preferred superyacht career path, ie deck, engineering or hospitality;
3. Discuss your objectives with us so that we can advise you on the best professional training and qualifications to give yourself the winning advantage;

Getting a job in the Superyacht Industry

Once you have completed your training we can assist you to prepare your Resume/CV to forward to various crewing agencies around the world. In addition IYT provides assistance with overseas crew placements. Click here to see a list of crew agencies.

The “Superyacht Season”

As Superyachts tend to follow the best cruising weather around the world, most owners and Captains will talk about a particular “season”. In reality it is always ideal Superyacht cruising weather in some part of the world so each part of the year will be a Superyacht “season” somewhere in the world. As the Superyachts follow the seasons, prospective crew need to do likewise.

Europe - The prime cruising season in Europe is during the summer months from June to September. Antibes (France) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) are the two premier European Superyacht cruising grounds. Many yachts spend their summers in the Mediterranean operating charters or cruising privately. During these months, many additional crew will be hired to help out while yachts are on charter.

Americas - Fort Lauderdale (USA) is the yachting hub for yacht crew, especially for beginners. Superyachts typically come to Ft. Lauderdale for repairs, yard work and crewing once they have returned from trips to the Mediterranean, East coast of the USA and the Caribbean. They often depart in early winter and early spring for cruises.

The Caribbean (Eg Antigua, St. Maarten, etc.) is an all year round cruising ground with the busiest season in the US winter months (October – March).

The Bahamas is popular all year round.