WORKING AS A STEWARDESS ON BOARD SUPERYACHTS - MY HONEST EXPERIENCE - WITH IMAGES & FOOTAGE
The yachting industry is a crazy industry that requires a-lot of hard work and dedication. It's far from the picture perfect images posted on instagram, the industry comes with a lot of highs and a lot of lows. Whilst it has its struggles it also rewards you in many ways.
I share with you my honest experience, real images and footage of my time on board and why I no longer want to be in the industry anymore.
Thank you to those who sent in questions - I hope I answered them with enough detail. If you have anymore questions - comment them on this video and I will answer them as best as I can!
MY CAMERA WAS IN MANUAL FOCUS INSTEAD OF AUTO - SORRY FOR THE QUALITY I DIDN'T REALISE UNTIL I FINISHED FILMING.
For more information -
STCW course I did -
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More info on entry level courses -
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More info on the different kind of jobs on board -
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This video should be included in the stcw course...I freelance as a yacht chef for years and the number of stews that wanted to know "when can I go swimming" thinking THEY...are on vacation is mind boggling😂 I blame "Below Deck". Great info!
Haha! Yes I did definitely get some good days off & the occasional swim but only after months of HARD work! Thank you! 😊😊
haah they wanted to go swimming!!
Haha “ocean bluer on the other side” that was funny, also thanks for the very honest video seems like a lot of sacrifices with some nice rewards but I want to make good money fast so I might just go for it.
this is the best yachting video for sure!!
woow thank you so much for this video, that was exactly what I was looking for🤩🤩
I'm so glad! x
успех :)!
Nice. Thought of skipping the video but, finished it and loved it 👍
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching 😊
Great Video Annabelle! well done...
thank you for this informative video :) stay blessed & take care
thank you! you too :)
I really like this video. Thank you so much.
I'm glad! thank you x
Thank you so much for sharing this video. Full support here
Thank you! 🙏🏼
This was very informative thank u❤️ planning to join the yatching industry as a green
thank youu! yess, give it a go & if you have anymore questions let me know :))
@@annabellehuys sure Thank u so much❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was really well edited for a new channel! and so interesting- I kinda want to do it x
Thank you! This means a lot - if you have anymore questions let me know x
Ah another question! Can a stew find work if starting in the middle of a season like in july/august instead of earlier april may?
Great video 💯 I work on a cruise ship (5 years now) & have always wanted to switch to yachts … but 16 hours 😢 oh my word. I think il pass 🤣
Thank you so much, I just signed up for my STCW course and learned a lot of good info from this vid!! Can I ask what you are doing now for a profession? and what was your living situation like between boating? and did you bank international?
Hey! I’m glad to hear. I’m currently a full time mama! I gave birth to my son 4 months ago so im soaking up every minute with him. I just used my Australian bank account but I also had a uk bank account as I hold a British passport as well as an Australian. If you sign up to Facebook groups like “palma yacht crew” & “Antibes yacht crew” people will be happy to assist you with any questions regarding banking! In between yachting I travelled around :)
Hi! Would you say that Covid vaccines are becoming mandatory in the industry specifically for new incoming stews?
Just a question out of curiosity, how is tip distributed? Is it a big sum for the entire crew split or is it personal, one person gets a specific directly from the gest. If it's split is it split evenly or according to your role?
Thanks you, I have to become a during attendant
what camera was used for the photos in the intro, they all look sooo good
Nice video❤️❤️..how to apply be a deck hand or Able bodie ?🙏🙏
I’m considering going in to yachting I’m really concerned about my mental health lol I think I’m just going to try it a year and hope for the best
It's worth giving it a go! some people love it and stay in the industry for years, the industry does test you but you come out stronger, it's definitely a good way to grow as you face situations that are out of your comfort zone that you wouldn't necessarily face in another job! x
Hey! How long did it take you to find a job at the very beginning? Were you single or in a relationship when doing it? My boyfriend and I are both keen however I worry we wouldn't find a boat that would take us both and Below Deck has scared me hahah
Hi Anabelle, Is it WiFi connection available on yacht ⛵ ? Can we access in our spare time? And how many Hollidays get in a year ?
How long after your training did you get a job?
we in brazil have stcw course too in seaman nautica and sheltermar if someone wants come to travelingand study
Hello awesome video ❤️ , what to do to work as officers in Yacht( captain, chief officer..) . Is there any post of Deck cadet??
Hello! To be a captain / chief officer requires you to “work your way up” so starting on deck and then you go to bosun (which is in charge on deck) and then to chief officer (who is underneath captain) and then to captain! You have to still do the STCW course & then extra courses for deck like powerboat course, you need your jet ski license. Things like that ! :)
@@annabellehuys 🤩 Thanks for your reply , love from Kerala ,India. ❤️
You need to research ILO hours of rest again. It's illegal to work 16 hours a day. Still, I realize these rules are still misunderstood or not followed internationally.
I would love to experience. I am a jamaican i work as a chef in my country. I would be happy to get started .
Chefs receive high wages on boats but it’s also one of the hardest jobs because you have to cook breakfast lunch & dinner for crew & guests + stay on top of provisions & your galley. But I would imagine it would be so rewarding!! 🙏🏼
Hi! Can I ask you if you were in a private one or a charter? And also how many stewardess there was on the vessel? Thank you!
Hello! I was on both, I had a few private boats and a charter boat. The amount of stewardess' on board depends on the size of the vessel, I worked on 45-55m yachts and there was 3-4 of us stews. Hope this helped! x
Also, what do people do when not working during a season? Like in the between time? Do they get apartments or work someplace on land? Im curious what options id have when/if i needed to take breaks on land after working a season if need be
There always needs to be crew on a yacht, even if it's at a dock. When the owner or guests aren't on board, you're doing general maintenance on the interior for stews and the exterior for deckhands. Work hours off charter are M-F 8am-5pm.
@@kamilahdouglas1609 not everybody stays to take care of the boat during off seasons, that’s what they’re wondering. what do those people generally do
Hi there! I’ve got a question - what is the situation regarding crew members who need to take medication daily on longer trips?
hey! do you mean for sea sickness? or other medication? you're entitled to take medication, the captain / chief stew would even arrange it for you / give you time to get it if needed
Seriously I’m prepared to stop being poor, I don’t care what I have to do, I’m ready and seriously thinking wisely I can build a business with that money while working to gain more money , saving money is important
Thanks for your video ✨✅❤️
@@ie6890 It's definitely a good way to save money as everything is paid for you, accommodation, food, uniform, toiletries! Everything you make you can save. Just be prepared for hard work ! x
did you do chartering?
Can you still get jobs if you just wanted to do it in the summer? I am looking to get into this as a stewardess. I don’t want to spend a lot of money on courses if it’s not going to be worth it
you can just work the summer if you want but I wouldn't include that on your CV. But lots of people work the summer then work in the ski resorts during the winter or travel to the Caribbean for their summer with the boat. This line of work opens many doors, you can also work in luxury villas around the world. Once you have done the course it's valid for 5 years so you can always come back to this work if you decide to take a break :)
@@annabellehuys can any person work in the skii resorts? i mean any nationality?
Did you already have papers to work in europe?
Good content well done! Guess nobody will be working on Russian owned boats now?
Hi, very nice video. Have some questions, can u answer? 1. Is 27 years old too late to start? 2. How much body shape matters? And who would consider it, the owner of the boat or, in case, the recruitment agency? am on a journey to drop some weight... it might imbarasd me for the uniform or the swimsuit. Do you think I should put it in the cv? 3. Which languages are required? I speak italian, english, arabic and a little bit of spanish. I read that without french or german you do not find a job..
hey! 27 isn't too late to start, there are plus size people in the industry! both men and women. The owner of the boat can sometimes requests certain types of people but not all owners do. I don't think size/weight matters as I've come across all sizes in yachting. I did say in my cv I was active and had a high fitness level just as an extra bit of info but you don't have to. Its completely up to you whether you put it in or not but Its good to keep in mind that some employers do not care. I only speak English and I had plenty of work - your languages are a huge advantage for you, all though some boats request you don't speak the guests language so they can speak privately. But your languages will be a huge advantage! I hope this helps, wish you the best!
@@annabellehuys thank you for the answer. About my body shape: the provlem is I'd expose a lot of loose skin between my arms and legs. Uniform would be a problem.
How much sommelier make on board 🤔
Is there any future and scope of Yatch Deckhand. Cause we will invest money in it. Is it hard to get job?????????
Were you vegan when you worked in yachting? I am vegan but I am wondering if that will be an issue if I want to work in yachting
Thanks for this! When you said you made roughly 2200-2500 Euros on a private family yacht, was that weekly or monthly? And Chief Stew could be around 4-6k Euro, is that monthly as well? No tips on privately owned yachts, right?
It's monthly. But it's also tax free and all of your food and needs are paid for by the yacht so you have no expenses.
If you work a private yacht all year you will get a bonus for the year instead of a tip. Generous owners will cover what your tips would be and more if you work more than seasonal.
What’s a typical age for a junior stew? Is it odd if someone starts at 30?
Hey! There are a lot of stews aged 30 and over but they are usually chief stew and have been in the industry for a few years - If you're starting at 30 I would recommend finding a solo stew position, working for a family on a smaller yacht where you would be the only stewardess. Plus I think you'd have more job opportunities this way. If you have experience in hospitality or the hotel industry you would find it very easy working on your own. Hope this helped, Megan :)
Hey can I do stcw in my country India. And search job. Is it worth to invest. Will I get job Pls reply. I mean future of Yatching Deckhand/steward.
is it easier to find charter boats? i feel like i would definitely more enjoy doing charters than just working for one person lol.
yess when applying for the job they will advertise whether its private or charter. There are alot of boats that just do charters!
I wouldn't say its easier but it's not harder :)
Hi❤️how does one get a job without any experiences? All the job ads I see online need at least 1-2 years or seasons of experience :(
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. Best way to get experience is to offer your work for free for a day or something. Do day work in exchange for a good letter of recommendation 😊
I'm from india and I'm 19,, so what are the eligibility criteria and how can i get a job as crew from india As it will be difficult for me to cm there for the interview and what if I don't get selected. So is there any possibility of video interview
Hello! Once you do the course I can guarantee you will find a job. There are so many job opportunities! I worked with an Indian guy once on the boats! But most jobs require you to be in a certain location to be hired - try looking on yotspot for jobs so you can see what the criteria is and get more of an idea. Of course you can’t apply for jobs until you do your course but at least you have an understanding! Hope this helps :)
@@annabellehuys Thank you so much
I cant swim but want to take my stcw can I still work on a ship x
I worked with people who couldn’t swim - it’s not a requirement that you must know how to swim but I wouldn’t put on your cv that you don’t know how to swim! Maybe wait until you get a job and then pull the captain aside and let him know. As apart of the stcw course you do have to do some pool training - you wear a life jacket though and also climb in life rafts x
is there wifi on the boat? like if someone wanted to do online college and be a yacht stew, is that doable?
There is wifi yes! If you can find the time to do your online studies then sure! x
crew = servant work
Do you have to speak other languages than english?
Hey ! Sorry for the late reply. No I don’t, I only speak English :)
pay for jr crew sounds like it sucks.
Was you ever in rough seas that you thought you were going to be shark bait 😂
yess travelling across the Atlantic back to the Med was pretty rough, waves were crashing over the front deck & we almost lost our rescue boat so captain pulled into the Dominican Republic for 5 days so the weather could calm down which ended up being a really great few days off