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A smarter way to manage your yacht job search

The Yacht Crew Insider Directory turns job hunting into a simple, organized system instead of wasted time and guesswork. Most yacht crew struggle not from a lack of jobs, but from a lack of structure. Job hunting is scattered, inconsistent, and difficult to manage across recruitment agencies, job platforms, and Facebook groups. The Yacht Crew Insider Directory fixes that.

This professionally curated job search management resource brings the most important yachting industry contacts and hiring channels into one place and gives you a clear system to track progress, manage follow ups, and keep notes so nothing slips through the cracks.

You receive an Excel spreadsheet that you can start using immediately and easily upload to Google Sheets if you prefer working online. Built from over 450 hours of research and updated multiple times per year, the directory saves you months of effort and helps you manage your job search with confidence and consistency.

What Is the Yacht Crew Insider Directory?

The Yacht Crew Insider Directory is a comprehensive Excel file with multiple tabs, each focused on a critical part of the yachting industry.
It is designed to help you:

Find and apply to yacht jobs faster
Contact recruiters directly
Identify management companies and crew houses
Access active job networks and industry communities
Stay organized during your job search
Updated multiple times per year

What's Inside the Directory

The directory is organized Into clear, easy to use tabs so you can click, connect, apply, and manage your progress.

Recruitment Agencies

This is where the Directory shines.

Includes 150+ yacht recruitment agencies, with:

Company name, address, website, phone and description
One click link to each agency's job board to apply to jobs
Agent contact info including name, position, address and phone
Management tools like Reminders, Status, Priority, Results & Notes

This allows you to move quickly from one agency to the next and apply to open positions without hunting through websites to find job listings.

Facebook Groups for Yacht Crew

Includes 200+ active Facebook groups, separated into two dedicated sections:

Yachting Community Groups (100+)
Groups focused on all aspects of yachting life, including industry news, advice, networking, and crew support.
Yacht Job and Hiring Groups (100+)
Groups specifically focused on employment where:
- Crew can post CVs and availability
- Captains and employers post job openings
- Crew can apply directly via email or instant message

All groups are linked so you can join and engage immediately.

Yacht Management Companies

Includes 40+ yacht management companies, with contact details and descriptions so you understand who manages different types of yachts and programs.

Crew Houses

Includes 50+ crew houses worldwide to help you find accommodation while job hunting, between roles, or during seasonal transitions.

Training Schools

Includes 150+ maritime and yachting schools, covering:

STCW and ENG1 training
Role specific certifications
Career advancement courses

Why Crew Buy This Directory

Saves hundreds of hours of research
Eliminates wasting time doing Google searches
Helps you apply to more jobs in less time
Keeps all critical contacts in one organized file
Built by people who understand how yacht hiring actually works

Download in seconds, instead of building your own from scratch.

Who Is This For

The Yacht Crew Insider Directory is ideal for:

Entry level crew starting their job search
Experienced crew changing boats or seasons
Crew relocating to a new region
Anyone serious about working in yachting

Whether you are looking for work, a place to stay, training, or industry contacts, this directory supports every stage of your career.