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FOR SALE AT FLIBS – 2022 36M 'SOLEMATES' BY MULDER

Highest quality Dutch pedigree maintained in better than new condition by a very experienced yacht owner. Available for sale for the first time in ready to cruise condition. Transatlantic range "go anywhere" family cruiser.

46M AQUANOVA NOW IN COSTA RICA FOR LUXURY SPORTFISHING CHARTERS

This Palmer Johnson yacht has a new 40’ Everglades tender with tower fully rigged for deep-drop sportfishing and is now in the Pacific off Costa Rica. It’s the perfect blend of luxurious relaxation and sportfishing adventure – guaranteed to delight everyone in your group.

36M MAMMA MIA NOW AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER

Luxury Yacht Group is pleased to welcome Mamma Mia to our charter fleet. Available for charters in the Caribbean and Bahamas.

40M ALEGRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER

Luxury Yacht Group is pleased to welcome 40m Alegre to our charter fleet. Available for charters this Winter in the Caribbean and Bahamas.

THE ULTIMATE YACHTING EXPERIENCE

Luxury Yacht Group has global resources to build, sell, charter and crew your yacht. Understanding that every happy yacht starts with a competent crew our resources focus on your crew and how they impact your yachting enjoyment.

CHARTER WITH LUXURY YACHT GROUP

Luxury Yacht Group represents the finest yachts for charter around the world.

WE SUPPORT YOUR YACHT

We operate some of the best run yachts and work hard to support them with sensible shore based solutions. From basic payroll services to full service regulatory compliance we have the expertise to be sure that your yacht operates effectively.

THE BEST CREW HAVE DISCOVERED LUXURY

Luxury Yacht Group operates the largest crew agency with agents on three continents providing almost 24/7 coverage. The best crew have discovered Luxury.

New Construction

There is nothing more exciting than building your new yacht. We follow every detail and deliver on those details.

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How to Sell

A simple guide on how to sell your yacht.

Why Charter with Luxury Yacht Group?

We book the finest yachts around the world. Our charter brokers know the yachts and most importantly their crew. We go the extra mile to be sure that your vacation is truly memorable.

Our Charter Marketing Expertise

Our team of marketing professionals will generate the best possible net income for your yacht. We have experience marketing yachts priced from $40-$700,000 per week.

Featured Yachts

We can book all yachts worldwide but have curated a selection of our favorites here for you to review.

Featured Destinations

We have prepared itineraries for some of the finest charter destinations around the world.

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Payroll & Accounting

We are experienced in accounting for yacht operations and crew payroll, providing streamlined, hassle-free payroll, contracts, and health insurance operation for yacht owners worldwide.

Support services have clear and simple pricing. Please review our offerings and their pricing here. We offer straightforward services and don't believe that you should have to enter into a big negotiation over the support service your yacht needs.

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Download library of very useful templates and forms published by Luxury Yacht Group. Go here for templated SEA's, terms and conditions, work lists and other useful "stuff".

Crew Placement

Crew Members

Luxury Yacht Group finds crew work onboard the finest yachts around the world. We place thousands of crew on yachts every year for full time, rotational, seasonal or day work positions.

The best crew have discovered Luxury! With over 140,000 crew registered and over 250,000 references verified Luxury Yacht Group is your “go to” resource for the finest crew to staff your yacht.

Crew Job Descriptions

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Luxury Yacht Group has built a comprehensive and realistic operating cost calculator tool with over 100 fields in the chart of accounts. You can utilize this tool free of charge.

Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency

The leading international yacht crew recruitment & placement agency.

Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency is a bespoke yachting recruitment and placement agency for luxury yachts and sailing boats. We select qualified and experienced yacht crew for the well-being and comfort of our clients on board.

At Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency, an active participant in placement of crews for yachting on the international stage, we endeavour to establish really trust-based relations both with our customers and our candidates.

All our recruiters have in-depth knowledge of the yachting industry and are experts in recruitment for Superyachts.

Apart from our primary role, of the recruiter, we also can provide advice to candidates on the matters of education and professional qualification to give guidance about a professional career in yachting and working on a luxury yacht with good conditions.

The mission of Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency also includes maintenance of permanent compliance with MLC 2006 (Maritime labour convention), to guarantee efficient placement in conformity with the law.

Our yachting recruitment agencies are represented in Paris, Valbonne/Antibes, France, French Riviera and Monaco, in London, United Kingdom, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in Rolle/Geneva, Switzerland, in New-York, Los Angeles, United-States and work throughout the entire world.

We support our clients and advise them on the matters of recruitment and placement of their deck personnel and crew for seasonal work or permanent positions on Yachts, Superyachts, Megayachts and Luxury Sailboats.

Our Yacht crew recruitment consultants speak French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian. Our team is at your service and is ready to answer your questions from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Our specialist recruitment areas

Galley yacht crew roles

Engineering yacht crew roles

Deck yacht crew roles

Interior yacht crew roles

Other yacht crew roles

The best international yacht crew agency.

Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency stands out as the best yacht staffing agency in the business for a range of key reasons. Our unrivalled expertise and commitment to providing top quality services has earned us a reputation as a leader in the yachting industry.

Firstly, at Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency, we have a team of highly experienced recruiters who have a thorough understanding of the yachting industry. This expertise ensures that we can accurately deliver the best recruitment service for your yacht crew, enhancing the overall experience for both our candidates and our yacht owner clients.

Our global presence is another significant advantage. With offices in major international destinations such as Paris, New York, London, Dubai, Geneva and Monaco. We offer an extensive network that enables us to receive clients and candidates from all over the world. This international reach not only broadens our talent pool, but also ensures that our clients receive the best possible service. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethics. We strictly follow the Maritime Labor Convention, ensuring that all placements are made in full respect of international labor laws. This commitment to legal and ethical standards ensures that crew members and yacht owners can trust our agency to manage their needs in a professional and responsible manner.

Our personalized approach sets us apart from other yacht staffing agencies. We take the time to build relationships based on trust with our clients and candidates, ensuring a perfect fit for every placement. This custom-made service means that the unique needs of each yacht are met with precision, resulting in a seamless working environment and a superior level of service on board. In addition, we offer comprehensive support services that go beyond simple recruitment.

We also provide advice on education and professional qualifications, guiding candidates through their career development in the yachting industry. This integral approach not only helps candidates achieve their career goals, but also ensures that yacht owners receive highly skilled and motivated crew members. This makes us the best choice for anyone looking for yacht crew solutions.

Find the right Yacht Crew with Morgan & Mallet Yachting Crew Placement

Our yacht crew recruitment agencies, more than 50 different recruitment position in the yachting sector.

Exclusivity : In a world teeming with generalists, we pride ourselves on being the true specialists in luxury hospitality recruitment. Morgan & Mallet’s network ranges from luxury hospitality to yachting and household staff.

Global network : Our strong network of agencies and local recruiters ensures that we source talent from every corner of the globe, bringing diverse expertise and fresh perspectives to our clientele.

Confidentiality : We uphold the highest standards of discretion, ensuring that every interaction remains confidential.

Personalized approach : We believe that every client and candidate is unique. Our bespoke recruitment solutions ensure that individual needs are always prioritized.

Morgan Richez and Laurine Mallet  : Founders

The leading recruitment agency for sailing boat and catamaran. Our recruiters place crew all around the world

Recruitment for yachts and luxury sailboats, a professional and specialist team at your service for your yacht, mega yacht, super yacht & sailing boat, yacht crew placement & recruitment.

• Superyacht   captain
• Junior captain
• 1st Officer/chief mate
• Watch officer
• Bosun/bosco
• Y1 chief engineer
• Y2 chief engineer
• Y3 chief engineer
• Y4 chief engineer
• 2nd unlimited Engineer
• 2nd 3000 gt / 6000 w engineer
• 2nd 3000 gt / 3000 kw engineer
• 2nd 500 gt / 3000 kw engineer
• Oow (Meol) engineer
• Oow (aec) engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Chief steward(ess)
•   Steward(ess)
• Solo steward(ess)
• Yacht housekeeper
• 2nd stewards(ess)
•   Junior steward(ess)
• Yacht butler
• Yacht couple
• Executive chef
• Yacht project manager
• Helicopter pilot
• Interior designer/architect
• Personal coach
• Massage specialist

A modern and bespoke approach of recruitment for the yachting industry

Find our agencies everywhere in the world.

Our reach is truly global with 7 agencies across the entire world in  French Riviera Monaco,  London, Dubai,  New-York, Los Angeles, Paris, Rolle there is always an agency ready to answer to your every need in recruitment. Don’t hesitate anymore and explore the map to the right and find the best agency to start your recruitment.

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LIGHTHOUSE CAREERS

We help great talents finding dream jobs.

Lighthouse careers provides bespoke yacht crew recruitment and private household staff placement services worldwide. We strive to be the first choice recruitment service provider for both clients and candidates alike. Our goal is to make the recruitment process as smooth and seamless as possible for luxury yachts and private households.

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Satisfied clients.

With more than 15 years of experience in recruitment for Luxury Yachts and HNWI, we pride ourselves on our vast industry knowledge and wealth of contacts. We strive to help candidates find their dream job and help clients find the top talents for long and durable relationships.

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What our client say.

What are you looking for

Looking for crew, looking for staff, why choose lighthouse careers .

You will receive great talents today without any engagement

We will start the search and send applicants immediately

Transparency

You will be informed of the progress all the way from start to finish

We provide only thoroughly vetted candidates.

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We strive to be the first-choice recruitment service provider for both clients and candidates alike. Our goal is to make the recruitment process as smooth and seamless as possible

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World-class Crew Services

Northrop & Johnson has been one of the leading players in the yachting industry for the past six decades and has on staff a highly experienced team of professionals to support you.

Luxury Yacht Crew Placement & Management

Our crew services experts specialize in accurately placing crew members on the appropriate yachts and guiding the successful careers of tens of thousands worldwide. Our global presence allows us to deliver quality results in all the main yachting hubs around the world.

Crew Services

Worldwide support.

For yacht crew looking for a new position, or for those who are new to the industry, Northrop & Johnson Crew Services also provides career advice, help with CVs and overall guidance. We look forward to building a professional relationship with all crewmembers throughout a full and successful career. Register or update profile below to get started.

Find Your Perfect Crew

Leaders in quality crew placement.

Northrop & Johnson’s Yacht Crew Services offers a highly personable approach to finding your perfect crew, striving to go above and beyond our competitors to make sure your yacht is in the most capable hands. We work closely with owners, captains, and all hiring personnel to identify your exact needs, then diligently work to ensure the best possible match is found. With one of the most advanced databases in the industry and team of experienced crew placement professionals, we have the resources to properly staff your yacht. Our team handles all of the research, interviews and proper vetting to hand-select your perfect crew. Driven by integrity, expertise and unrivaled attention to detail we will ensure your success.

Crew Positions

Find your ideal job.

Finding a position that suits your strengths and skills is key to ensuring your success as yacht crew. Our hands-on approach focuses on placing you in the ideal role onboard a yacht that will benefit not only you, but the owner, captain, and current crew. Thanks to our vast network of yacht captains and owners around the world, we have our finger on the pulse of the latest yacht crew job openings and availabilities around the world.

Crew Resources

Helpful job search tools.

We recognize the importance of looking after crew. That’s why we have established relationships with the world’s leading crew training schools, accommodation specialists and travel agents. Our N&J Crew team takes their time to develop and maintain genuine, long-standing relationships with future and current crew to continually exceed expectations and guide them along the way. Our experience and highly personalized approach to luxury yacht crew placement are second to none. Take a look at some helpful tools to set you up for success in the yachting industry. Terms & Conditions .

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Meet The Team

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Our N&J Crew team is made up of experienced professionals in recruitment. Not only do we have one of the most extensive databases within the industry, but more importantly, we take our time getting to know our crew which in turn makes the recruitment process an enjoyable experience.

Contact Our Crew Services Team

With offices in all the main yachting hubs, we are available to assist with any crew-related needs. Please get in touch and arrange a meeting with one of our N&J Crew team members today!

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AHOY! Crew Agency

Ahoy! International is a leading yacht recruitment agency, providing crew for luxury yachts worldwide. 

There are dozens of crew placement agencies around the world so why Ahoy?

At Ahoy Crew, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and reputable agency in the maritime industry.

We see our core strengths in bespoke, tailored approach to recruiting, headhunting and placement on behalf of our clients.

Our extensive database of contacts and industry connections is our competitive advantage allowing us to connect the right person with the right superyacht.

Once Ahoy, always Ahoy!

Our Top Vacancies

Being extremely well integrated into the industry means to receive requests for candidates on a daily basis. Our list of vacancies varies from new builds and refits to vessels with intense cruising and racing schedules as well as to the requests for proper gardienage. Here are just the top three of this week

Tatiana K. Lüders

Managing Director

E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +49 17667267031

Maya Vinograd

E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +34 655 927 783

Ocean-Crews

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Ocean-Crews is a premier recruitment agency specializing in the dynamic world of yacht crew placement. With a rich heritage in the yachting industry and a keen understanding of the unique demands it entails, we are your trusted partner in assembling exceptional crews for luxury yachts worldwide.

Our mission at Ocean-Crews is to connect highly skilled and passionate crew members with yacht owners and operators in need of top-tier talent. Whether you are seeking a seasoned captain, a proficient chef, an attentive stewardess, or any other vital role aboard your yacht, we have an extensive network and a rigorous vetting process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are presented.

We pride ourselves on our personalized and attentive approach, tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of both our clients and candidates. At Ocean-Crews, we understand that each yacht is unique, and so are the individuals who make up its crew. That’s why we go the extra nautical mile to match the perfect candidates with the right vessels, creating harmonious and successful partnerships that endure.

Whether you’re a yacht owner in search of exceptional crew members or a dedicated professional looking for your next exciting adventure at sea, Ocean-Crews is your compass to success in the yachting world. Join us on this voyage, and let us help you navigate the waters of opportunity.

To embark on your journey with Ocean-Crews and unlock a world of yachting opportunities, simply reach out to us by sending an email to Samantha at [email protected] . To ensure we can match you with the ideal yacht job, please attach your CV or provide comprehensive details about your qualifications, experience, and the specific yacht job you are seeking. Samantha and our dedicated team of yachting experts will swiftly guide you through the registration process, helping you set sail toward your next adventure on the open seas. If you would like to register to browse and apply for jobs on this website then register

Meet Samantha

At the age of 17, Samantha embarked on her journey in the yachting industry, amassing over a decade of invaluable experience both at sea and on land. With determination and dedication, she ascended to the role of Chief Stewardess, leaving her mark in both the Caribbean and Mediterranean regions. Her time in Dubai saw her excel as a Charter Broker and Crew Trainer, where she consistently aided crew members in discovering their ideal positions aboard yachts.

Today, Samantha is at the helm of Ocean-Crews, where her deep insights into the unique needs of both crew members and employers seeking exceptional crew members shine through.

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I had the pleasure of working with Sam during her time at sea and also now as a crew agent and I can attest to her exceptional skills, dedication, and effectiveness in the field of recruitment.

It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Sam , very attentive, understood our crew needs and connected us with high quality candidates. Highly recommend her to fellow Captains. Certainly made the hiring process a pleasure. Captain Matthew Mackay MV Shadow

Matthew Mackay

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