When we love to travel, we do it at all costs. It’s often the driving force in our lives, almost an obsession. Because discovering new horizons and breathing in the scents of new lands are the main sources of energy for those who love to travel, it’s sometimes impossible for them to do anything other than turn this passion into a profession. And there’s nothing crazy or impossible about that. It’s a path you have to take, a destiny you have to embrace when it presents itself to you and the call is too strong to resist. So there are many professions and career paths to consider. But one of the most prestigious and attractive is that of the luxury hotel industry. Let’s take the example of yacht crew members, to see just how attractive their position can be.
Luxury hotels on the seas: the best of travel
When you want to travel abroad, it’s easy to imagine joining the staff of a palace, for example, a luxury hotel located where you most want to go and live. But why not consider multiplying experiences, accumulating discoveries and memories, and multiplying the invigorating sensation of travel tenfold? Nothing could be simpler: apply for yacht stewardess jobs. A yacht combines the quintessence of luxury and refinement with the power of mobility. And beyond the seas, ports, destinations, cultures, and pleasures await you.
As a member of the crew of such a vessel, you’ll enjoy a privileged position to practice an exciting profession, while watching the world go by before your eyes. Whether in the Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf, the Caribbean or elsewhere, idyllic, paradisiacal landscapes unfold before your eyes. It’s the perfect way to put your sailing skills to good use. At every port of call, you’ll have the chance to set foot on land and explore the bustling streets of some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
Professional standards to match tourism opportunities
Make no mistake: if the picture is perfect, there’s a logical quid pro quo. Being part of a yacht’s crew isn’t always easy. It takes a lot of energy to be available to meet the needs and expectations of customers. You have to know how to use all your know-how, flexibility, and diplomacy to fully satisfy those who have chosen to spend a few days or a few weeks on board. If the cruise is fun, it’s largely thanks to your work, and it’s your future on deck to ensure the perfect serenity of the yacht’s guests. Like a maître d’hôtel in a 5-star establishment, or even a first-class flight attendant on a transatlantic flight, you have to look within yourself for the solution to the many problems you face every day.
But it’s all in good fun, as versatility is highly appreciated in this type of assignment: whether you’re stationed on one of the ship’s decks or in the galley, the missions are varied and exciting. What’s more, there’s a real sense of camaraderie among the various people employed on board. Everyone pulls together to keep things running smoothly.
Why a yacht and not a plane?
Clearly, there’s no comparison. Even private aviation no longer offers the same conditions as ships like yachts. Crews benefit less and less, if at all, from the stopover possibilities that were touted a few decades ago. Today, pilots and crew alike are limited to airport visits: nothing very exotic.
Whereas life aboard a yacht allows you to see the landscapes and coasts of every country and coastline in the distance, airline pilots have rather limited horizons for discovery.
Joining the crew of a yacht is therefore an opportunity to be seized when it arises. As the call of the open sea is rarely disappointing, sailing with it can only be beneficial for those who attempt the adventure. Can’t you already feel the sea spray on your face? Fair winds!
