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Start the year with intention! Prepare now so you are first in line when the season ramps up.
Sharon Rose, our dedicated Recruitment Director recommends that the months leading up to the Mediterranean season offers an excellent window to reset, upskill and refine your goals and objectives. The most successful crew do not wait until dockwalks begin, they prepare early, with purpose and clarity.
Before the Mediterranean season starts, consider which certifications will genuinely strengthen your profile. Whether it’s completing or refreshing your STCW, completing or updating your ENG1, or adding role-specific courses such as advanced service, PDSD, or food hygiene, these details matter when Captains and Managers are narrowing down shortlists.
Ely Arcal, our Training Manager in Palma, also recommends taking a look at some of our partners who offer many great short courses such as teaching meditation, performing massages, bartending, manicures and much more. All great additions to your CV while enhancing your skillset.
Targeted training shows foresight and professionalism, two qualities that will never go unnoticed in the world of yachting.
When searching for your next yacht, size plays a bigger role than many may realise. Smaller yachts often offer broader responsibilities, closer-knit crews, and faster skill development. Larger yachts, on the other hand, bring structure, specialised roles, and exposure to their high operational standards. Neither is “better”; what matters is choosing an environment that aligns with your experience level, learning goals, and long-term career path.
The question of a private yacht versus a charter yacht is not about prestige, it’s about lifestyle and tempo. Private yachts tend to offer more stability and longer-term owner relationships, while charter yachts are fast-paced, guest-focused, and service-driven, often providing higher earning potential during peak periods. Both paths build valuable experience and open doors; the key is understanding which rhythm suits you best at this stage of your career.
The Mediterranean season moves quickly, and opportunities favour those who are ready. By investing time now in training, defining your preferences, and having honest conversations about your goals, you position yourself ahead of the rush, calmly, confidently, and well prepared.
In yachting, being ready early isn’t just about being smart, it’s strategic.
