Brokers and captains: be ahead of the game and make sure these spa and fitness questions are included as standard on your preference lists

If you work full time on a yacht, you may well recognise that mid-season phenomena I call ‘brain-shrink’. It can happen around week five of being on anchor, when all possible conversation topics with your crew mates have been exhausted; you’ve just vacuumed the entire...

Do you have spa, beauty or fitness skills and thinking about a career in yachting? Here's our guide to what kind of jobs are available, what skills you'll need; what to expect; salary guidelines; and CV advice.

For most guests, a charter is a chance to relax and retreat from their busy lives. The peace of the ocean, the privacy of a private yacht, and the care of a dedicated crew, create the perfect time to reconnect with oneself.

And what better way to support their wellbeing...

Being at sea can be an amazing sensation - floating on the water is reminiscent of the soothing rocking of a cradle. However, if the motion of the ocean suddenly increases, your body doesn’t expect it and starts to want OUT. Motion sickness begins with mild stomach dis...

VEGAN - it’s a small word that can produce disproportionate feelings of dread for charter yacht crew, especially for those in the galley, and particularly if it’s a last minute notification (which is probably about 80% of the time in yachting).

Whilst the chef frantica...

Stand-Up Paddleboarding has become huge over the last few years, and most yachts have Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs) as part of their watersports ‘toy’ kit. The latest trend is Yoga or Pilates on SUPs – the unstable base adds a whole new level of challenge.  SUP Yoga is...

A luxury yacht charter is considered by many to be the ultimate escape from the stresses of our fast-paced modern world. Imagine enjoying all the hotspots of the Mediterranean in utmost privacy with an impeccable crew taking care of your every need. No other holiday ex...

Giving a massage at sea can be a challenge – limited space, rough seas, and messy products all are potential difficulties. Here are our master tips for giving the best treatments on the ocean.

Oil spills

Massage oil and superyacht interiors are not the best of companio...

Even if your yacht has a stew/masseuse, there are many reasons why getting a dedicated spa therapist on board is so worthwhile.

1 Charter guests love a LOT of treatments

Massage and beauty treatments are similar to food on charters – the more you offer, the more the gue...