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YachtM/Y Horizon
Anonymous
Second Engineer

"Great pay, demanding schedule"

3.8
Work Environment
4.2
Management
4.5
Compensation
3.5
Work-Life Balance
Pros

Excellent salary and benefits. State-of-the-art engineering systems. Good crew accommodation.

Cons

Very demanding schedule with limited time off. High expectations from management.

May 2026 · permanent
YachtM/Y Serenity
Anonymous
Chief Stewardess

"Exceptional vessel with a professional captain"

4.8
Work Environment
4.5
Management
4.2
Compensation
4.0
Work-Life Balance
Pros

Beautiful yacht, professional crew, excellent management. Captain treats everyone with respect and the guests are wonderful.

Cons

Long hours during peak charter season, but that's expected in yachting.

May 2026 · permanent
EmployerMediterranean Charter Group
Verified Crew
Captain

"Best employer in the industry"

5.0
Work Environment
4.8
Management
4.5
Compensation
4.8
Work-Life Balance
Pros

Truly cares about crew welfare. Excellent communication, fair pay, and great working conditions. Would highly recommend.

Cons

Very competitive to get a position — they have high standards.

May 2026 · seasonal
EmployerMonaco Elite Yachting
Verified Crew
First Officer

"Absolutely incredible — the pinnacle of superyacht employment"

5.0
Work Environment
5.0
Management
5.0
Compensation
4.8
Work-Life Balance
Pros

Working for Monaco Elite is a privilege. The vessel is a 90m masterpiece, the owners are respectful and generous, the crew package is industry-leading, and the destinations are breathtaking. I have worked on 6 yachts and this is by far the best.

Cons

The standards are extremely high, which means you need to bring your A-game every day. Not for everyone.

Advice to Management

Only apply if you are truly at the top of your game — they will know immediately if you are not

May 2026 · permanent
EmployerCaribbean Luxury Charters
Verified Crew
Head Chef

"Outstanding Head Chef position — exceeded all expectations"

5.0
Work Environment
4.8
Management
5.0
Compensation
4.7
Work-Life Balance
Pros

The owners are passionate about food and gave me complete creative freedom. Budget for provisioning is generous, the vessel is immaculate, and the crew are like family. Best job of my 12-year career.

Cons

Occasional last-minute menu changes when owners invite unexpected guests, but that keeps it exciting

Advice to Management

Do not hesitate — apply for any position with this company

April 2026 · permanent
EmployerPacific Superyacht Services
Verified Crew
Captain

"TopYachtCrew is the best platform for superyacht recruitment"

5.0
Work Environment
4.8
Management
4.9
Compensation
5.0
Work-Life Balance
Pros

I have used multiple recruitment platforms over my 8-year career and TopYachtCrew is by far the most professional and effective. The AI matching is genuinely impressive — it found me a position I would never have found on my own.

Cons

Would love to see more expedition yacht positions listed

Advice to Management

Create a detailed profile and use the AI matching feature — it really works

April 2026 · permanent
EmployerMonaco Elite Yachting
Verified Crew
Purser

"The gold standard of superyacht employment — nothing compares"

4.9
Work Environment
4.7
Management
5.0
Compensation
4.6
Work-Life Balance
Pros

From the crew accommodation to the professional development opportunities, Monaco Elite sets the benchmark for how crew should be treated. The vessel is a floating palace and the owners are gracious hosts.

Cons

The expectations are extremely high and the vetting process is rigorous, but that ensures you work with the best

Advice to Management

Prepare thoroughly for the interview — they are looking for the complete package

April 2026 · permanent
EmployerMediterranean Yacht Management
Verified Crew
Captain

"Best Captain job I have ever had — truly world-class management"

5.0
Work Environment
4.7
Management
4.9
Compensation
4.5
Work-Life Balance
Pros

Exceptional management team, vessel always well-funded, crew welfare is top priority, stunning itineraries across the Med and Caribbean, great bonus structure

Cons

Occasionally long hours during busy charter season, but that is expected in this industry

Advice to Management

If you get the chance to work with this company, take it without hesitation

April 2026 · permanent
EmployerPacific Superyacht Services
Verified Crew
Second Engineer

"Found my perfect rotational engineering position — life-changing"

4.9
Work Environment
4.7
Management
4.8
Compensation
4.9
Work-Life Balance
Pros

The 4-on-4-off rotation has transformed my work-life balance. I get to do a job I love and still have time for family and personal projects. The vessel is technically advanced and the Chief Engineer is an excellent mentor.

Cons

The rotation means you miss some events on board, but the time off more than compensates

Advice to Management

If you value work-life balance, look for rotational contracts — they are worth it

April 2026 · rotational
EmployerPacific Superyacht Services
Verified Crew
Chief Stewardess

"Found my dream Chief Stewardess role through TopYachtCrew"

4.8
Work Environment
4.6
Management
4.7
Compensation
4.8
Work-Life Balance
Pros

The platform made it so easy to connect with reputable employers. Within 2 weeks of creating my profile I had 3 interviews and accepted an amazing offer on a 65m superyacht in Phuket

Cons

The process could be slightly faster, but quality over speed

Advice to Management

Complete your profile fully — employers notice the details

April 2026 · permanent
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