The Best Job In The World

Trade your life for a life at sea.
Work year round with our private charter & flotilla partners across the globe,
including The Yacht Week

Applications are open

Applications for 2024 are Open!

There’s no better way to spend your year. Sail with friends from all over the world in Croatia, Greece, the Caribbean and more.

Spend the Summer working on The Yacht Week
Earn weekly pay + tips
All living expenses paid for while working
Work as a skipper or a host
Work on yachts from 40-64ft

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Create your Quarterdeck Profile
  2. Submit your application
    (Top Tip: Tailor your CV and cover letter with relevant experience)
  3. Complete a short video Interview
  4. Join us in Croatia for a week-long training Academy
  5. Once you complete the academy - start working for our partners including The Yacht Week
  6. Be part of a global community for life

Applications are open

YOUR FUTURE SAILING JOB

Working on a yacht is like no other job. Surrounded by friends and crystal blue water, here’s what a normal day looks like

A normal day as a skipper

  • 07:00 - Wake up, fill water, prepare the yacht for sailing
  • 09:00 - Clean up after breakfast and make yacht ready for sailing
  • 10:00 - Leave port and set sails
  • 13:00 - Stop for lunch in a natural bay
  • 16:00 - Arrive to next port, help stock up groceries. Eat ice-cream.
  • 19:00 - Dinner with guests at restaurant

A normal day as a host

  • 07:00 - Wake up to make breakfast
  • 09:00 - Clean up after breakfast and make yacht ready for sailing
  • 11:00 - Start preparing lunch
  • 13:00 - Clean up after lunch and make yacht ready for sailing
  • 16:00 - Help skipper moor the yacht for the night
  • 19:00 - Dinner with guests at restaurant

Applications are open

Skipper and Hostess studens planing a route

Work as a Skipper

Become a master of the ocean, navigate and sail your crew through stunning destinations, meet new friends from all over the world and be part of our international team of skippers.

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Skipper and Hostess studens planing a route

Work as a Host

Show off your skills in the kitchen and take your guests experience to the next level with delicious fresh food, and join a global community enjoying life at sea.

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