yacht week internship

Inside Yacht Week

How it works

You've heard us say it's the best week of your life, and you've chosen your dream destination. But how does it all come together? How do you select the perfect yacht? And what's the deal with a host? Here's the lowdown on exactly how you book your week at sea.

Your step-by-step guide

Choose from our yacht categories or pick your own!

Choose your crew; sail with a group or join a shared yacht

Pay & sail; secure your spot for just a 10% deposit

Choose a category or pick your own

Our categories.

Choose from two yacht categories, Classic and Premium, in both Monohull and Catamaran types. Select the one that fits with your crew's spirit and budget, and we'll match you with a yacht that fits the bill. Or, if you're crystal clear about your desires, go ahead and pick your own.

Add your extras

Once you've chosen your yacht, it's time to make it uniquely yours. This is where you can add those exciting extras to turn your week into the dream you've always envisioned. How about adding a host to handle your meals while you soak in the adventure?

Choose your crew

Spend an unforgettable week on a yacht with your very own skipper and up to 12 friends. Can't fill a whole yacht? Use our handy Crew Finder to connect with other travellers.

Go to Crew finder

Set sail with like-minded adventurers in a cabin on a shared yacht.

Masters of the ocean, they’ll navigate and sail your crew, show you the hidden gems en route and ensure your safety is the priority. Skippers are also included with every booking.

• + RYA Skipper License (or equivalent)
• + Trained at YW Skipper Academy
• + Will quite literally show you the ropes if you’d like to learn to sail

Elevate your week to a whole new level with a host. They'll whip up fresh meals for you on deck daily and keep your yacht in pristine condition. Add hosts to any yacht, as long as there's a cabin for them.

• + Culinary genius
• + Local know-it-all
• + Trained at YW Host Academy

Pay and sail

Payment plan.

Pay off your booking in 3 instalments.

Instalment 1 · Confirm booking 10 %

Instalment 2 · 30 days after 30 %

Instalment 3 · 60 days before you sail 60 %

You will only need to pay 10% at the time of booking to secure your space.

• 10% deposit
• 30% of the balance, due 30 days after your booked
• 60% of the remaining balance, due 60 days before your trip

As the lead booker, once you have added your crew to your booking they will create their own profiles and can view the booking and pay their share. That way you won’t have to send money back and forth between everyone in the crew.

Ready to go? Choose your route now

Explore destination.

Dates May - Aug

Price from €613 pp

Croatia Original

Dates May - Sep

Price from €659 pp

Greece Athens

Price from €1,041 pp

Croatia Ultra

Dates 01 - 07 JUNE

Croatia Drumcode

Price from €1,346 pp

Sardinia Refined Route

Sardinia emerald coast.

Dates NEW YEARS

Price from €1,798 pp

Caribbean BVI

Polynesia tahiti.

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Whatever It Takes Yacht Internship

Whatever it takes yacht internship.

During a 6-8 week Expedition, interns will gain hands on experience as a working crew member onboard Sailing Yacht Whatever it Takes, a 100' school ship. 

Each intern will work under the direction of a Supervisor and have focused training in one of the following departments:

Bridge - Responsible for overall management of the vessel and personnel, passage planning, navigation, and safety.

Engineer - Responsible for all ship systems, including propulsion engine, generators, water makers, chillers, pumps, etc. Performs onboard repairs and daily and annual maintenance.

Galley - Responsible for all culinary operations, including provisioning, food management, galley cleanliness, and preparing 3 meals a day for 18 crew.

Interior - Responsible for interior cleanliness and organization, including bathrooms, cabins, galley, and common spaces. Manages onboard laundry service for all crew.

Deck - Responsible for all above deck cleanliness and organization, including wash downs, rigging maintenance, tender maintenance, and safety equipment checks. Performs all above deck operations including sail maneuvers, launching and recovering rigid inflatable boats, and ensuring running rigging is properly coiled at all times.

Each week interns will be responsible for meeting Weekly Training Objectives outlined in weekly training plans.

Interns will review these plans at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week. 

In addition to weekly training objectives, interns will also have specific responsibilities outlined in daily, pre-departure, and arrival checklists. 

All interns will also have general crew responsibilities, including an assigned dish day, watch keeping while on passage, and general cleanliness of individual and shared spaces.

At the end of an Expedition, the intern should be capable of performing all basic boat operations that would be expected of a working deckhand in the professional sailing or yachting industry.

Topics covered:

Ship Operations - Sailing Procedures, Points of Sail Helming, Anchoring, Docking, Ships Logs

Ship Systems - Engineer Log, Cleaning / Maintenance, A/C, Refrigeration, Windlass, Generators, Engine, Water makers, Fueling Procedures, Taking on Water

Basic Seamanship - Ship Rules, VHF, Dingy Operation, Boat Cleaning, Vocabulary, Knot Tying, Securing Dinghy, Polishing Chrome

Safety Procedures - Safety Equipment, Safety Procedures

Navigation - Chart Plotting, Bearing, Weather

Competitive salaries

401k with 3-6% employer match, paid time off, $250 monthly health insurance contribution, access to sailboats, powerboats, and kayaks, opportunity to travel on international sailing expeditions.

We're a small but mighty agency with a 'whatever it takes' mentality. Our approach to social work is complex and requires dynamic, passionate leaders to bring all their skills to the table. We're committed to each other as much as we are to our kids, and protect the family dynamic within our motley crew.

About SailFuture

Based in St. Petersburg, FL, SailFuture serves 200 children and families a year through innovative programs ranging from international sailing expeditions to an entrepreneurship high school.

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Customer Service Intern

Position: Event

Day 8 Experiences Ltd is the company behind The Yacht Week & The Ski Week Since 2006, we have welcomed more than 100,000 guests from over 100 countries and established a truly global community of travellers from all walks of life. Our vision is to create extraordinary experiences that spread joy, spark an appreciation for our planet and inspire curious people to become part of our global family.

The head office in London, UK is run by a team of young, highly-skilled, highly social, engaging and passionate individuals who put making friends and exploring the world at the heart of everything they do. While we are just over 30 people working full-time all year, the team extends to hundreds more over the event season from all over the world.

The Role & Person Summary

We are seeking a Customer Service Intern to aid our busy Customer Service Team throughout the summer season. This person must possess exceptional attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The position involves interacting with new inquiries and providing essential administrative support to ensure the success of our weekly events throughout the summer. The role will primarily be based in our London Office, but there may be some opportunities to work from our Split office in Croatia.

We are searching for a highly organised, self-motivated, and goal-oriented team player with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should be a compassionate and effective communicator, possess outstanding organisational skills, and exhibit meticulous attention to detail.

Job Deliverables: 

The role will encompass the following:

• Customer Service: Ensuring that customer communication is precise, represents the brand accurately, and is delivered promptly to the highest standard.
• Guest Experience Administration: Working weekly to gather crew lists, allocate cabin bookings, and correspond with upcoming guests regarding their bookings.
• Product Improvement: Analysing post-event feedback, proposing solutions, and collaborating with the Customer Service team to implement improvements.
• Website Communications: Monitoring the brand websites and all customer journey pages to ensure that we continually strive to communicate better and more accurately with our guests.
• Terms and Conditions: Maintaining a clear understanding of all terms and conditions, as well as the Package Travel Regulations (PTRs), in order to effectively handle any customer concerns.
• Flexible Working: Being available during some weekends and potentially some evenings during the week as required.

Job Responsibilities:

Weekly Tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

• Generate crew lists and follow up on incomplete profiles
• Allocate cabin bookings and communicate details to guests
• Assist the on-site check-in team and handle customer service inquiries as necessary
• Maintain precise records of customer interactions and correspondence
• Encouraging and collecting reviews from guests on our review platforms
• Make outbound and inbound calls to customers
• Address general customer inquiries through email, online chat, and phone calls
• Report any inaccuracies on The Yacht Week website (or other platforms) to the Head of Customer Services.
• Maintain all tracking and administrative systems to the highest standard.

Skills and background: 

Essential Skills

• Educated to A-Level standard with high-level qualifications in English
• Computer literate and good knowledge of Microsoft or Google software – specifically a basic understanding of Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience in customer service or the service industry
• A native English Speaker or high-level English qualification
• Excellent telephone manner and written correspondence
• Self-starter able to work on own initiative whilst maintaining a strong team player mentality

Desirable Skills

• Having attended The Yacht Week as a guest  
• Worked within a combined sales and customer service environment 
• Experience with a CRM platform

To apply please send your CV and Covering Letter to [email protected]

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The exact routes are set a few weeks before the event starts. As soon as the routes are set, you can view them on the arrival info on your booking. In the meantime, you can see an example route on the relevant destination page and lots of information regarding the highlights and things to do on the route.

During the day, you will be sailing to a new island. You will spend the day sailing, stopping in coral bays, having lunch, and swimming. This is your time, so spend it how you will! If you would prefer to head straight to the next island and do activities on the island, then your skipper will be able to sail you there and give you further information.

There will be a Yacht Week exclusive party or event each day, including the tunnel raft party and even the circle raft party (if you are lucky with the weather!). You have time to explore each island and try the cuisine at the local restaurants.

The distance between ports varies, but you would typically expect to leave the marina early/mid-morning and arrive at the next stop in the afternoon. Of course, it also depends on how long you spend having lunch, relaxing in bays, and swimming.

Luxury Yacht Charters

Careers in the business of Yachting

“Only undertake what you can do in an excellent fashion. There are no prizes for average performance.”

Work in a quickly growing SME specialising in luxury yacht charter, and growing a sales brokerage department.

With consistent growth, an expanding portfolio of HNWI clientele, growing online presence and increasingly ambitious strategies, we believe that investing in a winning team is integral to our shared success.

212 Yachts is a MYBA member and a serious player in yachting. As a small company, there are opportunities for the right people; to grow the ranks fast.

212 Yachts is always on the look out for talent. We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude and skills that will add to the success of 212 Yachts, and your own personal development.

Full Time Vacancies with 212 Yachts

Wanted asap – Assistant Charter Broker and assistant to management – send your cover letter and cv to [email protected]

Marketing and Sales Position – click here for details

Yacht Charter Retail Broker – Click here for details 

Book-Keeping and Office Coordinator – Click here for details

Graduate Role – Trainee Yacht Charter Broker 

Paid Internships in the Luxury Yacht Charter Industry

Intern applications MUST BE in third level education, and supported by their UNIVERSITY to undertake a intern position. YOU MUST HAVE A EUROPEAN PASSPORT

Internship / Stagiaire position: Marketing & Sales Assistant – click here for details 

Assistant Charter Broker – Click here for details 

Accounting and Data Management – Click here for details 

Captains Jobs in the Yachting Industry with 212 Yachts

Captains – click here for details 

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