“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to loose sight of the shore”
Introduction to Superyachts Interior Course, Classroom Based
Our Interior Superyacht Steward/ess course provides all you will need to start work as a Steward or Stewardess. Designed for complete beginners, no stone is left unturned, our founder Sarah has over 25 years experience in the industry & provides a vast repertoire of skill sets to teach.
Working onboard a Superyacht is a career like no other. The yachts boast incredible itineraries & you get to see the world’s top destinations through the eyes of the rich & famous.
Your accommodation, food & living expenses are taken care of & with a highly competitive starting salary, it can be very financially rewarding. Working on-board a charter yacht often offers very high tips additionally.
Designed to introduce the entry level stewardess/steward to working on yachts and the world of yachting. Everything you will need to know to work and live on-board as well as communicate and interact with the guests. How to clean and care for the yacht, covering all aspects of housekeeping, beds and heads as well as laundry, yachting terminology, different guest cultures, etiquette, wine & food pairing, mixology training & the various serving styles often used in 7 star service.
Courses are taught in various maritime schools both in the UK and internationally.
Course Overview
Introduction to Yachting, Unit 23
‘Introducing the course and a general overview of the yachting industry’
Demographics, hierarchy & chain of command - Seamanship & basic terminology - Maintaining health & wellbeing - Yacht Layout - Cruising Areas - Onboard departments & their roles & responsibilities -
How to Enter the Industry - Resume Assistance - Yachting Life - what life onboard is really like -
Standards of personal presentation & personal etiquette - Standards of the required attention to detail on board a yacht - Communication & discretion - Body language - Interacting with guests & cultural differences
Basic Housekeeping & Laundry, Unit 32
‘An understanding of the presentation & detailing of cabins, bathrooms & guest areas. To understand how to clean & maintain the fabrics, surfaces & finishes found on a typical Superyacht. Basic professional laundry procedures & laundry duties’
General Clean vs Detail Clean - Professional presentation & eye for detail in all guest areas - How to clean & details guest cabins & bathrooms - How to clean & detail crew areas - How to clean & maintain the fabrics, surfaces & finishes found on a typical luxury yacht
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) - Basic professional laundry procedures & laundry duties. - How to handle guest luggage & personal items - How to pack & unpack guest luggage -
Health & Safety in the maritime industry - What is a watch? - Marpol
Basic Food & Beverage Service, Unit 02
‘To understand the principles of guest service, to understand how to provide different food & beverage service techniques’
The Role of the Steward/ess - Mise-en-Place - Order of service - Basic principles of guest service - Different styles of Service
How to correctly lay a table & table decorations -Working with the galley department & menu creation
Wine Service - Different styles of Service - Basic barrister & hot beverage service - Food Safety - Cutlery Identification & Introduction to luxury brands - Glassware
Basic Wine, Bartending
& Mixology, Unit 03
‘A basic understanding of wine & mixology’
Basic Knowledge on the Wine Making Process - List of Grapes - Varieties & Locations relevant to the yachting industry
New World vs Old World Wines - Basic Wine Pronunciations - How to Open & Store Wine on Superyachts - Wine tasting & food pairing practical
Basic Spirits & Cocktails Basics - Vodka/Rum/Gin/Tequila Classics - Methods used to prepare cocktails - Cocktail making practical
Get The Full Package
In addition to Sarah’s interior course we recommend the full entry-level career package which includes;
STCW - What does this course cover?
Basic sea survival and fire fighting. This basic safety training course is mandatory for all sea farers, including those in an entry level position. This must be completed before you can work onboard a superyacht.
Firefighting & Fire Prevention (A-V1/1-2)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (A-V1/1-4)
Sea Survival Techniques (A-V1/1-1)
Elementary First Aid (A-V1/1-3)
Proficiency In Security Awareness (A-V1/1-6)
ENG1 - This is a mandatory maritime medical examination carried out by a maritime qualified doctor.
PDSD - Proficiency In Designated Security Duties (A-V1/6-2)
This is a one-day course focussing on organisations and individuals involved in ship security, including;
Why ship security is important
The roles & responsibilities of the organisations & individuals involved in ship security
What constitutes a security risk
Potential threats & vulnerability to the yacht, its crew & operations
Capabilities & limitations of security methods, equipment & systems
