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YACHT CREW PLACEMENT AGENCY
Yacht Crew Jobs: How to Secure Your Ideal Yachting Position?
Working with a yacht crew recruitment agency like YPI CREW offers direct contact with experienced recruiters, access to exclusive job opportunities, personalised job search support, and professional assistance in creating a tailored CV, making the job search process easier and more efficient. As recruiters, we understand the importance of finding the right crew member for each position. This is why we don’t advertise every open position on our website. Instead, we ask that you create a YPI CREW profile so our recruiters can contact you directly when a suitable position becomes available.
If you need any help with creating your CV, have a look at our guide through writing a memorable CV and download one of our free editable CV templates designed specifically for the yachting industry.
Follow these steps to finding your next yacht job:
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Upload your CV and professional certificates, ensuring all of your information is valid and up-to-date
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Send a direct message to our recruiters to introduce yourself by clicking the ‘Check in’ button on your profile
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Check in regularly throughout your job search to keep your profile up to date

Yacht crew positions currently in demand
The positions below cover a wide range of roles and responsibilities currently in demand and are suitable for a variety of skill levels. Browse through the list to find the job that best matches your qualifications and interests. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and more positions may become available. Register with YPI CREW to get informed about the open positions.
Deck crew yacht jobs
This month we are looking for the following Deck crew:
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Deckhands with a full season experience and water-sports skills
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Deckhands with at least one year of experience and a Yachtmaster certificate for a Med based yacht
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Deck crew with added skills such as watersports, kitesurfing, carpentry, drone videography etc.
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Deck crew with Personal Trainer qualifications to join a world-cruising vessel
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Chief Officers in the 40-60 meter range for non-rotational contracts
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Captain teams for either motor or sailing yachts under 40 meter range
Engineering crew yacht jobs
This month we are looking for the following Engineering yacht crew:
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Temp engineers from AEC – Y1
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Y3/EOOW/SV permanent and rotational 2nd engineers
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AEC+ candidates with good mechanical, electrical and/or AV/IT skills Experience sole engineers from AEC-Y3 for permanent positions
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Y1/Y2 or Class I/Class II Yacht experienced Chief and 2nd engineers for rotational positions
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Candidates holding B1 visas
Interior crew yacht jobs
This month we are looking for the following Interior crew:
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Interior crew with at least a season of experience ready to join yachts for the Med season
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Experienced Service Stews for permanent positions on board 50m+ motor yachts
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Stews with Spa Therapist experience split between the spa, housekeeping and service
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2nd Stews with strong service skills for yachts between 35m - 55m
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Stew Masseuses for roles split between housekeeping and massage treatments for dual season yacht
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Chief Stews with strong service skills and knowledge for permanent roles on board 50m+ yachts
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Chief Stew for a single season Med-based yacht
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Skilled Chief Stews with charter experience for dual season yacht
To be considered for any of the positions log in to your YPI CREW profile or register with us and complete your online profile. From there you can check in with our recruiters directly by clicking the ‘Check in’ option on your profile. The recruiters read the check-ins daily and will be in touch with you as soon as a suitable position becomes available.