HOW to get a JOB on a YACHT + Q&A (Ep1) 

Hi Jared, I'm about to do all my courses and eventually head out to either Antibes or Palma. My question is, when dockwalking, what is the best way to approach a yacht or someone who is already on board? Do you just plain and simply ask them if there are job vacancies available or should you get a conversation going first? What is the best way of starting a conversation? Thank you!

I wish I knew about this when I was younger. Missed opportunities. Thanks for providing this info for others.

Love how straight forward you are, you let us know that we WILL be working not just taking Instagram pictures haha

Thanks for the video, such great info for someone looking to get in. Thank you

It’s so awesome to see a crew member who makes videos about their life as a crew member! My family owns a yacht and we have a crew of 12 and I never am there to get to see what they do whilst we aren’t there! This is AWESOME

I'm a 1st mate now at an offshore company, and I'm seriously considering applying for a yatch job. looks cool!

Love the videos my bro! I'm about to start my courses now- hopefully military experience counts for something? Spent a LOT of time cleaning!

Very very well done . This is great advice 🤙

Perfect! Cheers Jared!

Happy I watched this! Always loved boats and the sea so thinking about doing a super yacht crewing course soon! Super nervous though

I love the water, I went to florida for a week and rented a boat truly discovered my love for how free and fun it was. I want to learn all I can to do to get a job as a deckhand or amything to get in. I life guard for 5 or 6 years in pools in NYC, I worked with cars as a kid with my dad love building things. Ive done several jobs in my life, but working on a boat truly makes me excited and happy I don't care what I got to do I just want to know what I have to do. I live in NYC and theres ferry's here and other boat jobs ill want to try to get into.

Hi Jared, I’m about to start training and doing my qualifications to join the industry!! I have found this so helpful... thank you! Keep making these videos!

Thank’s for this video, good material

Awesome, I will apply.

Really good video, thank you! I was in St Martin taking a bartender course in feb 2017, and of course I met lots of people from the yacht industry there. When I came home to Sweden I started working at a cruise ship and then I've been busy studying. I am starting to feel more curious about yachting and I might want to finish my STCW and go work on yachts this spring. Do you have any recommendations or advices and when does the season start in Europe?

Amazing content

Very helpful.

I know Im late to the party, but the first footage isn't why Im interested. Im a newly trained chef, and this is one of my two goals.

Hey Jared, love your channel. Very interested in getting into yachting. My question is, is there a tattoo policy? I have a bunch, none on hands, neck, face etc. But pretty much everywhere else, none are offensive but noticed no one seems to have any visible tattoos in your videos. Thanks!

Nice video and info mate! Liked and been a sub for a while already! What's that intro song please? Sounds very cool! Stay safe.

Hi Men! It was nice to watch your explanation of the deals condition. So good you make it! I shake your hand! My question is, how many navigation mates engadge in work with you on this vessel? And what's your duties, like OOW on bridge and on deck?

Hi Jared, how common are shorter contracts? 4 - 6 weeks for example. cheers for the video, very informative!

Hi jared new subscriber here. Can you feature the laundry area on your nxt vlog? Im currently working on a cruise ship as a laundryman and planning to shift/work in a yacht laundry. Thanks man.god bless.

Absolutely killer man, very informative. A few follow up questions, what position are you technically now? Officer, bosun, deck? What would you say is the usual turn around rate for green people, like how long should I expect to be looking for a permanent position? Keep up the grind man!

Excellent and informative. I have 2 yachts which are locating to Australia from Europe. the industry in Australia is growing because of Asian clients. 6 hours from china or japan to Cairns , is much more preferable than 16 or 20 hours to Europe and the Caribbean. the other point my clients have told me is the water and surroundings are pristine compared to other locations. my suggestion is for intending staff to have a look in Australia.

Shot for all that info Jared, can definitely see that you've been doing this for a while. Question.. I want to go back into the Super Yacht Industry again, I'd like to get on a vessel that does a lot of Fishing/Spearfishing.. I don't know where to start looking or where to even find these vessels.. I was in Antibes in 2014, literally sold my bakkie and even got a bit of financial help from my parents only to go all that way to end up coming home dead broke. I never expected work to be so scarce there and thankfully, at least by grace and help from the crewhouse owners, got a few days day work. Still not enough to come home with anything. Im sure there are plenty of people our there with similar experiences and maybe even worse. So it's practically 6 years later, I don't feel passionate about the life I'm living and i want to get on a boat with a crew who are just as passionate about the ocean as i am. Where do i start looking? I can't go all the way there again right now unless i know for a fact that there is at least a 3 month job available and secured. How do i find these kinds of Vessels with that kind of crew and activities? Also, I've done some time in the Military now, will that have a positive effect on my CV that it won't just get thrown away or? Hope to hear from you, thanks again

I’m from Canada thank you for the info please advise if your advice if followed would be different coming from Canada thank you

I’ve subscribed to you my dude, and really rate what you do, I watched quite a lot of your videos now, and honestly im really interested in getting into yachting, like you said in this one, im a hella active hands on person when it comes to work, I don’t like to be bored and love the physical work as well got the confidence etc, where is the best place you could recommend to finding beginner yachting jobs? I have been speaking with a few of my friends who are into fishing, so I am thinking to go out with them a few weekends on fishing boats to build experience and then start applying, on the other hand I did see a course for about £3000, but like you said it’s not what’s on your paper it’s how capable you are to do the job, would really appreciate if you could get back to me some time! Keep doing what you’re doing, really inspiring!

Hello jared ,iam up to work on a yatch,and i just have offshore experience, and i like surf and paddle boards,also i know snorkeling,jet ski driving,my question is am i suitable for the job?

Hello Jared, I was wondering if the crew and the owner have a good band? Is it just like family or just friends or do they just see you as a crew member?

hi jared. I've been watching your videos and I follow you on an instagram congratulations, they motivate me to want to work on boats, my question is and be honest! I can start with 42 years of age to work on boats? thank you very much jared

Former Royal Swedish Navy guy here. Now im used to smaller boats with larger crews. Last one was HMS Ulvön, a 47,5 meter minesweaper with 14 enlisted and 14 officers. So very cramped. So i just want to try the private industry. Any thoughts?

Hi Jared, well my experience is on offshore vessels(tugs) and i really love to join the yacht field. Talking of the work on yacht for me is not an issue coz i know i will manage. But i have tried to many yacht companies to send my CV but no reply. Is there anything am missing or any help you can give will really appreciate. Thanks

Cool

What would my budget have to be to stay in Antibes per day or week? great videos man

Maan you're the coolest captain YOO 😂

Hi Jared, everybody says that I need experience to be able to get a yacht job. On what type of a vessel should I go before to get that experience for a yacht. Thank you.

Came from tiktok and have watched like 20 videos in 2 days so keep posting on tiktok man haha

Hi Jared, I'm interested in working on a yacht as a deckhand when I'm in college as possibly a summer job. Is there a decent chance that I would be able to work on a yacht for just a summer?

Hi, how do you become a captain of a yacht? What's the best way to get started? Thanks

Hi Jared I have completed 14 months sea time training with Maersk Line as an engine cadet. I recently passed my officers of the watch exam and now I obtain my COC so I’m a qualified engineer. I am busy finishing my degree this year and would like to know if it will be easy for me to find a job on the yachts as going to back to the container vessels isn’t really an option for me, basically I don’t want to go back to container vessels.

Hi Jared! I would love to do my internship on a yacht, after some research I noticed that this wouldn't be easy to arrange. Do you have any tips as to how to get an internship on a yacht? I would love to combine my love for hospitality and the sea and yachting would be a perfect outcome for me, thanks ;)

Hi, I heard about the Fort Lauderdale in Florida, but I'm not American and two people already in the industry told me about is better to search for work in yachts with internationals flags, I mean I want to visit Florida to do the course and I have experience in customer service, I'm a yoga instructor and bartender they told me maybe that situation helped me but i don't know about how to apply for that if i can't do it in person. Thanks for your video.

Hi Jared I’m an American who has just graduated high-school and I am taking a gap year, I’ve been set on the yachting industry since I had talked to people in the industry. I was wondering if there was any advice to getting my name out there and to what kind of agencies I should apply to. And any connections to look for to the industry. Thank you for the help!

Hi , i have a question, what is the training or courses that i need to be able to ride or have a job on the yacht ?

Hey jared! Im 17 and have started to really get into boats and yatchs, i am from michigan on the greatlakes. I grew up sailing and my grandpa has a 22 ft boat. Next summer i am going to a boat cleaner and I want to get into larger boats. Can you get into yatching if you have been in the military? I am joining the marine corps once I graduate

do you need to have any experience with a boat before training to become a deckhand

Hi Jared would it be a good idea to go to somewhere like Monaco and ask for a job

Hi Jared, great videos! Direct and useful My question is, as a 50 yr old with just previous experience as a skipper for leisure criuses and some regattas in the MED so obviously needeing some more know how; after obtaining my STCW and something more, in your opinion can I found a job on a superyacht as a deckhand or the age will be a hurdle? Used to work rolling sleeves up dou you suggest the "jump", following the dream or not?

what's the pay like? I'm considering doing this with the Canadian coast guard but it would be up in the arctic or the east coast where it is cold as hell. I'd rather do it in the sun...

Yacht work: Working hard all the time on a floating hotel without assistance.

Hi jared, congrats for your content. Very usefull! I would appreciate your advice on this: what would you recommend to a 46 yo Spanish guy to go on this industry? I have a lot of experience as skipper in boats from 50 to 110' but never worked professionally and now i really want to. I have stcw95 basic security, advance med aids, and radio operator certificates as well a amateur title "patrón de yate" wich allows to handle up to 24m boat. I am now studing for the yacht master offshore. Thank you very much!

Hi Jared, I have seen many of your videos. I really like the way you answer questions, it's very helpful. I am planning to join a Fast track Off shore Yacht Master course in South Africa. I am from India. I want to know as an Indian where can I expect to get a job? Please guide me that would it be wise for me to plan out my career in Yachting Industry.

Hi am a watersport instructor at the moment I am from India and I wanted to know what should I do to start career in industry and which courses I should do .

What puts working on yachts above other jobs for you?

Hi Jared, really enjoy your clips...i was wondering if there is any age limit as to be working on a yatch. im 39 years old and i am super keen to to get into the industry . i have been in hospitality for almost 20 years so i know all about long hours and customer satisfaction. i have contcting a company in Cape Town regarding courses etc but befor i fork out all this cash i just needed a heads up ??regards chris

I'd describe myself as a hands on hard working individual with a strong fear of sea sickness lol. so close

I have experience at boat five years sir

Hi I know this video is old but if you see this, I am planning on moving to Florida after graduating college to go into working as a stewardess on a yacht for a few years, I am wondering where do people love in the meantime of dock walking and trying to get a job?

Lástima que no hablo ingles y no entendí nada! :( Thanks for the info! ;)

I have my basics done stcw eng1 food and hygine 2 cert. I have signed up to 4 recruitment sites and a few facebook ones as well . Is there something I am missing? I might have to settle for a land job soon if i cant find something. Any sugestions?

Hello sir I am working as maritime security officer in tanker vessel do we have any opportunities in yacht. I'm from India.

That’s what’s up

i came at sea with the intentions of working on yatch but i started with merchant ship. however after seen your videos my interest evoked again. i have 5 years experience started as an Ordinary Seaman present rank is Able seaman. i just want to know , can indian work on yatch ? have you seen an indian deck hands or crew ? please do write for me at your earliest.

Hey Jared, I’m trying to find the link to your How To Guide? I’m super excited about getting into crewing on yachts! Can you help me? Thanks Jared! Scott

Give me link please..how to apply as ab or deck hand on the yacht

Thanks for true video n o am from nepal .. can i apply for the job..?

Hey Jared, great vid! Just a quick one - When do you advise is the "best" time to head over to the Med? I know a lot of time a job landed is purely luck of the draw and timing may not be that much of an issue, but do you have a rough guideline? Also, would you recommend Palma or Antibes? I am South African and have heard there is a lot more competition in Antibes than in Palma. True? Your advice would be so appreciated! All the best.

What is the absolute best course package to take?

Hi, Jared. I Really wish to become a part of a crew onboard a superyacht. I hold the master unlimited license and only had experience on commercial vessels. Do you have some advice for me to come in to this industry, because most of the applications says that i need minimum a 2 year of experience in this industry wich I only have from the commercial vessels.. regards jannik

do you know where in Barcelona is good to dock walk?

Yo Jared, can you show us the muscle of the yacht? The engine room....

Hay Jared. Hope you well bud. Would I be at a disadvantage at working in the yacht industry because of Tattoos ? Nothing crazy, I’ve got a half sleeve on my bicep and tricep. Would people/agencies turn me away because of my tattoos ?

Hi Jared, thank you for all those informations.It's very helpful. I am looking forward on doing this job. I have experience in Hospitality and travel. Restaurant management, Hotels, waitress, bartending, coffee barista,flight attendant. Familiar with Hospitality and travel work 😂 the job of perfection, the impossible expectation you must get done, challenge and working 16hours a day hahaha... But still love Hospitality business! I would love to try this work. Thinking about quitting my actual job. So I am planning to take the STWC certificate and looking to do it in Malaysia. They do offer many kind of courses related to this STWC . I am a bit confused here.Please, can you tell more about this certificate and lists of specific courses needed to get hired for the job?

Hi sir recently I am working in dream cruise.i am from nepal I am really wiling to work in yacht.

I’m only 12 at the moment and my 2 dreams are to live/crew on a boat and be an engineer

I got a AV/IT question since there are 0 videos about this position.. I wonder how much Yacht tech a person needs to have in order to work on a yacht with 3:1 rotation I worked.. 12 year's as Carpenter in Sweden (Survey the ground and start digging it to raise the walls my self, and place the last rooftile, got to the rank of construction engineer since I overthink about saftey) Collage: IT- Network and Security (Communications expert) but only worked with that knowledge last 2 years as a installer for Crestron,Cisco,MicroTik and many more companies that want someone who is honest to install their systems in Banks, Investment firms, Insurance companies and so on due to my IT knowledge. And ofc I am a handyman and love to find practical solutions. My question is if I only need a regular Yacht courses done or do I need also to have some sort of AV/IT Yachting course also done? I have many courses on my linkedin already covered and certified with also most common programing languages also (Got bored and had a few beers so I learned more programing)

Hi Jared, where is the best place to start dock walking in the EU?

Is the STCW the equivalent of IMO60? And what would be your personal opinion of hiring someone who has worked as a deckhand in the navy?

Hey Jared So that video was really insightful but I have a few questions for the next Video, regarding those who wish to do this more as a break ( as you recommend this is a lot easier and obviously cheaper than finding a paid yatch trip) what courses exactly would you recommend someone like me does? Seeing as I don't want a career to this but more use it as a means to travel, explore and have an adventure! Also approximately how much time off do you get?

im here because i love to be a captain

Sir if possible please get me into your yacht I will be working from my heart.

Crew boat or tug boat is better plz tell me sir

What name brand is that watch your wearing

What courses is important to have

Sup jared , what about eng1 is that a requirement?

Where does one get Yacht Engineering training in South Afrika?

I'm a South African. My girlfriend any myself are considering this as we are struggling to find work in S.A. with degrees. What are our chances of finding jobs as a deckhand and stewardess as couple on the same boat. Do you have any tips that would help in finding work together?

Hello Jared, I’m 20 years old and I already have a short work experience in a restaurant and took a Food and Beverage Services course, I’m a short filipina(4’10ft) Could I possibly get a work despite my height?

Hi Jared.. i am Ujjwal . I am working on cargo ship from last 10 years now I want to switch in Yacht industry. But its very difficult for me to get in yacht because i am located in India. Could you please suggest me how to get into it.

Hi Jared I'm from india have already been working on a cruise ship since 2013 that also all 300 meters ships I'm also in the deck dept so my question is what certificate you need to do extra for a yatch kindly revert back thanks.....And yes I'm also holding an indian Passport

Bro can indian get the yatch jobs plz reply.

Hallo Mr. Do you need a crew?currently Iam live in gozo(Malta)

What's the age limit for deck work

Hi Jared, does working in yacht have height requirement?

Unusual question. I've noticed in yachting videos that crew do not wear shoes; just go barefoot while working. Why no shoes? Thanks.

Will they accept Navy experience?

What crew size minimum is it a requirement to have a doctor, nurse or paramedic on board? How does one get a job as a paramedic on a yacht?

can someone move from tanker or cargo ship to yachting?

Hi Jared! I’m hoping to work on a yacht for my gap year between sixth form and University. How could I possibly start working on yachts?