Superyacht Interior Course

The Steward or Stewardess is on the frontline when it comes to delivering outstanding service to guests and owners. Having a full understanding of your role and the confidence to deliver that unique experience onboard requires special skills and a lot of practice.

This course is suitable if you already hold your STCW Basic Safety Training qualification and are looking for additional knowledge and training on the role of a Steward or Stewardess.

If you are new to the Superyacht Industry, we recommend our two-week Superyacht Steward/ess course.

Course Structure

You will learn everything about life on board, silver service, Barista training, and arranging flowers. Please see below for the full itinerary.

An Ex-Chief Stewardess delivers the Superyacht Interior Course. She has over ten years of experience in the industry.

• Professional aspects of crewing on Superyachts.
• Industry Clinic: the role of the interior crew and life onboard.
• Wine appreciation course at an independent boutique establishment.
• In-house barista training.
• Cocktail training.
• Level 2 food hygiene course run by an industry specialist and restaurateur
• Silver service training run by ex-Superyacht Chief Stew.
• Housekeeping and laundry, including cleaning products and their uses.
• Flower arranging and table set up.
• Mooring protocol, fenders, and lines.
• Suitcase packing.
• Ironing & stain removal workshop.
• Napkin folding.

Useful Information

Career Support Service

As well as practical skills, customers benefit from our bespoke Careers Support Service, which provides mentoring and support to ensure you are ready to start your new career. Our Career Support Service has everything you need from CV guidance to prepare you for life in the Superyacht industry, including:

1. A dedicated, personal mentor and coach will be on hand to support and guide you throughout your course.
2. One-to-one CV writing sessions; we guide you through writing a yachting CV, provide CV templates, and help you complete your Yachting CV.
3. Industry presentation on ‘how to find work’ to prepare you for life onboard, registering with recruitment agents, visas, bank accounts, and more.
4. Seafarers tax advice. Flying Fish are registered tax agents, and we can provide expert advice on how to keep on top of your accounts.
5. Guidance with covering letters and employer references.
6. Interview techniques.
7. Monthly meet up’s in Antibes with one of our Flying Fish Mentors.
8. Access to our exclusive Flying Fish WhatsApp group, where us and other course graduates share job opportunities.
9. Six months of ongoing career support.