[teppy]

The big draw of yachting is the exotic locations and the hefty tips, while the downsides include being trapped on a boat with all of your coworkers and being subject to the whims of the superrich. It can't be easy to travel from gig to gig so impermanently. It's not a steady income, even if it's a pretty good one, and there's no guarantee that any guest will tip well, regardless of the service they receive, which can mean days of very little sleep and taking round the clock orders. [links]

[darrob]

But Bravo doesn't promise to pump up their incomes significantly from what they'd be earning as non-reality star. One online conspiracy theorist surmised that the lower on the totem pole, the cheaper the crew member — on both a yacht and on a TV show, seniority comes with a hefty pay raise. So the cast shakeup could be a diversionary tactic to keep production costs low. Either way, it doesn't matter, because Below Deck Season 2 is actually even better than Season 1 so far.

[iamjerrytorres]

We've seen the crew of Bravo's Below Deck work around the clock for their charter guests, making dozens of drinks, doing ten loads of laundry overnight, rolling and unrolling the water slide for a good fifteen minutes of enjoyment, and putting Ben into a apoplectic rage every time a request is sent to the kitchen. But how much does the Below Deck crew get paid? According to Bravo, the crew make the "industry standard."

[Jeniferleona]

Most crew members on a yacht make between $30,000-60,000 a year, as they move up from deckhand/steward to more superior positions, like chief stew or bosun. The base pay is surprisingly high, considering how much complaining every member of the Below Deck crew loves to do. Yep, as far as I can tell, the base salary before tips doesn't go much below thirty thousand a year on a 100-foot yacht like the Ohana. On land, restaurant and hotel owners get away with paying their employees borderline unlivable wages, but out at sea a tip is just that — an extra bonus to reward good service.

[Psychoactive]

But there's one thing that yachting has over almost every other profession, and that's built in room and board. The rooms may be tiny and the food may be cold and scarfed down in just a few minutes before going back to work, but it's all paid for by the yacht, not by the deckhand or the stew. Not many jobs pay you, tip you, feed you, clothe you, and give you a chance to star in a Bravo series.

[BillRoundsEsq]

[Acro]

At the start and end of a superyacht season, there is usually a lot of chopping and changing going on among superyacht crew as many leave their yachts for a number of different reasons. here

[blueconnect]

If you cannot find accommodations in Antibes, I would highly recommend looking in Juan Les Pins or Biot—both are a very short train ride away from Antibes and are accessible by bus and even bicycle. You can do it by foot if you really need to. more

[Acro]

You may find that first permanent job in a couple of weeks, but you must be prepared to ride it out if necessary. You can and will find daywork during this period so you will be earning money during this time. Daywork pays anywhere from €12 to €15 per hour or approximately €100 per day. [links]

[chrisadamshtm]

Ask about the chef’s areas of expertise and ask to see sample menus before committing to a particular yacht. It is important to make sure your tastes are compatible. Spending a week with a chef whose specialty is Asian cuisine won’t be fun if you hate noodles and sushi. here

[providers36]

Draw on the wisdom of your captain to get the most from your time aboard. He can often suggest an itinerary that will be far better than what you might plan. more

[r!chb]

The deck crew includes everyone from the first officer — who is second to the captain in seniority — down to the deck hands who handle the dock lines and run the tenders. Depending on the size of the yacht some of the deck crew may double as servers or bartenders during the evening meals, but their primary function is to operate and maintain the yacht. [links]

[Psychoactive]

Charter yachts come in all sizes and, of course, carry all number of crew. At the lower end, some yachts operate nicely with a captain and a chef, who also doubles as a deckhand and is often the significant other of the captain.

[turnerny75]

The captain may be responsible for the yacht, but the most important person to many charterers is the chef. The essence of a great charter chef is flexibility, with the ability to shift from a five-course candlelit gourmet dinnerto a casual on-deck barbecue to making jam sandwiches for the kids. more

[morpheus]

You also have to play it safe - making sure nothing is left lying around, nothing that can catch fire or swing freely, and of course you're at sea so water safety must be observed. It may be fun, but it's also hard work, and serious work. more

[robcontact]

What type of job you find will of course depend on your skills and experience - but yacht jobs range from entry-level deckhands to stewardesses, engineers or chefs. [links]

[atomesix87]

Whether as transportation to get across an ocean or sea, or simply to refurbish your finances, working as sailing crew on a yacht is definitely worth a second look.

[osjak]

And even the smallest yachts need crews to sail them.

[Cynosure]

On most yachts, the housekeeping, as well as a host of additional duties, will be performed by the stewards/stewardesses. But on some larger super yachts, the responsibilities may be divided and there are both housekeepers and stewards. [links]

[lillykira]

The first mate is the captain's right hand. He or she must be able to perform the captain's duties if the captain is unavailable. The first mate is also the person responsible for training and supervising the other deckhands as well as supervising the engineer. more

[gridecon]

The first type of yachting job includes the captain, first mate, engineer, and deck hands. Basically these are all the crew members responsible for ensuring that each trip goes smoothly, that the yacht is well cared for, and that all the laws, regulations, and safety requirements related to the yacht and the trip are adhered to. There is a lot more work required in sailing and maintaining a yacht than you might think. Therefore even the smallest yacht will require the expertise and skill of several crew members. more

[alowm]

The deckhands are called a ship's exterior crew. That's because they are responsible for keeping all of a ship's exterior and exterior furnishings spotless, gleaming, and in working order. Deckhands spend most of their time polishing and cleaning the vessel, although they can also be asked to repair ropes and rigging and to handle mooring lines. here

[dougztr]

The captain is ultimately responsible for the vessel and the crew. Sometimes the captain is also the owner of the yacht. The captain must have extensive knowledge of maritime laws and regulations and be able to lead the rest of the crew. The captain will also need to negotiate at ports, create and maintain the yacht's yearly budget, and keep accurate records of all excursions. Most passengers also expect to get to see and/or meet the captain and get to know him or her while on the cruise. more