[Klintel]

While all the paperwork and legalities may be enough to fill a full-time role, Morris urges pursers not to forget about crew welfare. “A yacht is a home away from home for all crew and all efforts to make this a happy environment to work and reside should be taken into consideration,” she says. This might mean organizing crew activities, game or quiz nights, chef competitions, or simply providing support and guidance. “The personable trait is often not requested but it is extremely appreciated when presented on board,” she says. [links]

[robmon]

Wallace also cautions wannabe pursers not to get too hung up on the idea of rotation. “Although this role tends to be rotational, it isn’t always, so have an open mind when you get your first position,” she says. “Do not think just about the ‘package’ — money and rotation have to be earned.”

[loadingpicker87]

A purser’s role may vary from vessel to vessel, or captain to captain, depending on the captain’s preferences and experience, Jordaan notes. It could also change depending on the owner and guest’s requirements. For example, a private or charter vessel will have different needs, and different vessel programs would have diverse requirements as well. more

[Kiv]

As a senior member of the crew on a larger vessel, you might expect to earn pretty decent money on board. According to the most recent 2020 Dockwalk Salary Survey, the salary for a purser paid in dollars ranges from $3,500 to $12,000 per month on the larger yachts. As pursers are usually found on larger vessels, no data for yachts smaller than 140 feet was reported. [links]

[Gespenster]

Depending on your vessel and its specific needs, additional purser duties could include destination management, itinerary planning, and guest liaison and concierge duties. “Additionally, the purser could be the head of the interior and manage the interior team, alongside controlling interior inventories,” Morris says. more

[Etherael]

If you have a head for figures, an eye for detail, and a longing for the ocean, you might consider a career as a yacht purser aboard some of the industry’s largest vessels. Here’s everything you need to know to find a job as a purser on board a superyacht.

[marcusaurelius]

A high quality yacht crew is always in demand and there are many different positions to fill on a superyacht. The number and type of positions can vary depending on the size of the superyacht.

[Alex]

Galley (Head and crew chef) here

[twobitcoins]

Deck (Deckhands and sports insturctors) here

[ihrhase]

Get your CV perfect

[distant]

With any STCW course completed with us, we offer our candidates a full list of Facebook groups and crew agencies they can register with for free. Jobs are posted directly to these groups and agencies Instagram and Facebook pages daily, and being registered with them means you can apply directly from the comfort of your home.

[wings]

The yachting industry is one that usually has it’s own set of rules, however as we have all learnt, unfortunately nothing escapes the coronavirus pandemic- not even the super yacht industry.

[TTBit]

What to do if you are an EU citizen? more

[markus]

EU crew members can enter France and are therefore able to look for work. A negative PCR test done less than 72 hours prior to departure is required, however you are not required to self isolate. more

[erbauer]

In previous years, junior crew looking to join the industry would flock to yachting hubs like Antibes, Palma and Fort Lauderdale. With the current travel restrictions (as of 31 st January 2021) new restrictions have been implemented by the French government making it impossible for Non-EU crew to travel to France to look for work.

[kytradersclassifieds]

If you land a job to work on a yacht, you’ll work five days a week just like any other 9 to 5 gig. Guests on the yacht always come first, but for the most part, you will have two days off, even if it’s irregular or a weekday. Those days off can be spent exploring the city your boat is ported in, and spending some of your hard earned cash. here

[cheskalyn12]

The best part about working on a yacht is that you will have zero expenses. more

[matt]

The best way to get a job on a yacht is to travel to one of the yachting hubs and physically hand out your resume on the docks there, old school style. more

[Bitpoulsy]

Certifications: You need the SCTW certification. The bad news is this certification requires passing a week-long $900 class in Ft. Lauderdale. The good news is that afterward, you can job hunt on Ft. Lauderdale’s ports.

[fisuk]

If you’re young, single, and up for an adventure, this could definitely be a great move for you! There are also available jobs for many different specialties, and lots of room to move up in a career in yachting.