Ana
Portugal
Goal
Wanted to become Deckhand
Result
Now employed on 60m M/Y
The Crew Atelier
The Career Roadmap For Yacht Crew.
We compare training providers, recommend the courses you actually need, coordinate your bookings, and hand you a step-by-step career plan — a hands-off concierge for your yacht career, from first STCW to your next promotion.
Independent Career GuidanceCreated By Yacht CrewTrusted WorldwideNo Recruitment Bias
Start with the problem, not the package
Which of these sounds like you?
Pick the sentence closest to your situation. We'll take you straight to the right guidance — no browsing required.
I want my first yacht job
You've decided yachting is for you. You need a clear entry plan.
See the entry roadmapI don't know which courses I need
Stop guessing between STCW bundles and add-ons.
Get a training planI've applied everywhere but nobody replies
Your CV or approach is the block — we fix that first.
Rewrite my CVI want to move into another department
Interior to deck, chef to purser, deck to engine — mapped honestly.
Book a strategy callI don't know if yachting is right for me
Talk to someone honest before you spend a euro on courses.
Book a free 15-min callI want to become an officer or chief
Senior progression, tickets, and command-track advice.
Plan my progressionI need visa or work-permit guidance
B1/B2, Schengen, seafarers' — matched to your route.
Get visa helpI'm a parent helping my child
Independent advice, delivered privately to you first.
See parent servicesI want someone to manage everything
Full concierge — from certification to first contract.
See concierge Not sure where to start?
Answer three questions. Get one clear recommendation.
No comparison tables. No package overwhelm. Like sitting with a senior crew advisor for five minutes.
Where are you right now?
How it works
A clearer career, in three steps.
Step 01
Understand Your Position
We assess where you are and where you want to go.
Step 02
Build Your Roadmap
Receive guidance tailored to your goals, experience, and timeline.
Step 03
Take The Next Step
Move forward with confidence using structured career support.
Who's behind this
Founded by yacht crew, for yacht crew.
The Crew Atelier was created from real operational experience inside the yachting industry. After seeing talented people waste money, follow conflicting advice, and struggle to understand their career options, we built the guidance system the industry was missing.
Meet The FounderTraining schools & industry bodies we reference
Schools, awarding bodies and industry organisations referenced across our guidance. Logos are shown for identification only; inclusion does not imply a commercial partnership or endorsement.
Where we operate
Real coverage, real numbers
We track training courses across the world's yachting hubs so you can compare price, dates and entry requirements in one place.
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Real examples
What you actually get.
Real roadmaps, real CVs — not stock mockups. Roadmaps start at €89 and include the CV review service.
Career roadmap
Real career roadmap
A personalised, step-by-step career plan built around your goals, experience and timeline.
Professional CV
Real professional CV
The exact format management houses and captains expect — written to actually get replies.
Career dashboard
Your progress, in one place
Track your courses, visas, roles applied for and next steps inside your Crew Atelier account.
Real crew, real results
From wondering how to start, to working onboard.
Sipho
South Africa
Goal
Break into interior from hospitality
Result
Junior Stewardess, Palma
James
United Kingdom
Goal
Move from Deckhand to Bosun
Result
Promoted within one season
Choose your experience
Which experience fits you?
Career Launch
Everything you need to land your first role.
- Roadmap + full training plan
- Professional CV
- Visa & travel guidance
Premium Concierge
A dedicated expert in your corner.
- Roadmap + 1:1 coaching
- Direct introductions
- Priority support
Parents
Peace of mind for the whole family.
- Roadmap for your child
- Family briefing
- Ongoing check-ins
Diamond
Full-service, done-for-you launch.
- Roadmap + bookings handled
- Concierge relocation
- End-to-end support
Pay It Forward
Help a future crew member get started.
Talented people often can't afford the first courses or the initial CV work. Sponsor a roadmap, contribute to the Crew Fund, or fully back someone's launch into the industry.
Common questions
The answers people ask for most.
Stop Guessing. Start Building Your Yacht Career.
Whether you are starting out or planning your next move, The Crew Atelier helps you understand the path forward.
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