Starting your first job as a crew member opens doors to exciting opportunities within the luxury yachting industry, offering travel, career growth, and teamwork. The global yacht market is projected to reach $74.83 billion by 2028, highlighting the growing demand for skilled crew members. To capitalize on this growth, aspiring crew should make South Florida their base during the winter hiring season, as it's [...]
How the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Can Boost Your Yachting Career: Networking and Job Opportunities Picture this: the sun is setting on the sparkling waters of Fort Lauderdale, and you’re standing on the deck of a stunning superyacht, gazing out at a world of possibilities. Your dream of working aboard a luxury vessel could become a reality at the Fort [...]
Networking Your Way to a Superyacht Job at FLIBS: How the Cotton Crews App Can Help You Secure Your Next Position The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is the perfect opportunity for job seekers looking to break into the superyacht industry. With more than 1,300 vessels, FLIBS offers unparalleled access to captains, crew managers, and yacht owners. It’s your chance to network onto [...]
How Experience and Certifications Boost Superyacht Crew Salaries Working on a luxurious superyacht brings the thrill of exploring stunning destinations while attending to the world’s elite. Yet, beyond this glamor, there’s a more practical concern–earning a competitive salary and moving up the ranks. Starting roles may offer a modest paycheck, but experience and certifications can significantly elevate your earning potential. Whether you’re a deckhand [...]
Superyacht Career Advancement: How to Maximize Your Salary For many, the superyachting industry is more than just a job. It's a calling that offers incredible opportunities to see the world, work in luxury environments, and rapidly advance your career. But how do you go from entry-level roles like a deckhand or stewardess to more senior positions such as first officer or chief stew? The [...]
Interview & Land Your First Yacht Job Landing your first job in yachting can be tough, so we’ve laid out some tips to make it a little easier. First things first don’t just be on time, be early! The last thing you want is to keep the captain or whoever it is interviewing you waiting, that will give the impression you don’t value their [...]
The Do's and Donts for Yachties Don't miss these suggestions for a seamless experience with your new crew. Good crew moral is essential for any yacht to run smoothly. Some captains would even say that the crew getting along with each other is top on their priority list. It can be challenging to get along with everyone you’re working with considering the [...]
What To Expect on Your First Charter A Day in the Life of a Stew No matter what boat you’re working on, some things will always be the same when you’re a stewardess on a charter yacht. For example, be prepared to always start your day early and finish late. If there’s one thing charter guests know how to do its keep [...]
Landing a Job in Yachting Landing your first job in yachting can be a little tricky at times so we at Cotton Crews wanted to share a few tips on how to get hired. Our first tip would be to make sure you have a well-developed and organized CV. If you are unsure that your CV [...]
What is Day Work? If you’re just starting out in yachting day work is where it’s at! Working on a super yacht can be extremely misleading when it comes to the required workload so its absolutely recommended to day work before signing on for a permanent position. Day-working is kinda like the substitute teacher of yachting. You [...]
So You Want to be a Yachtie... The first question most yachties hear when they tell someone what they do for a living is, “How did you find that job?” The yachting industry is very small and demands a lot so you should definitely know what you’re getting yourself into! Making the Move [...]
Yacht Crew Expectations Some tips and obligations you should be prepared to adhere to while applying for positions and when attending interviews. CV Preparation: A CV is the first impression the captain or crew agent gets of you and it is important to make sure yours is organized and contains relevant information. This includes your: Personal information (name, recent photo, [...]
Superyacht Job Myths Before you pack your bags we wanted to bust some of the myths that are associated with finding a job on a superyacht these days… The Instagram photos, snapchats and reality television shows can be misleading depictions of what it’s really like to working on [...]
Yachtie Guide: building the perfect yacht CV Your yacht CV is your first impression and with only 3-6 seconds to grab your future Captain’s attention, you want to make it perfect! Yachting is a highly competitive industry. When a Captain puts out a request for a new crew member they often receive over 15 CVs for that one position. So think [...]
