Superyacht Career Tool
Never set foot on a superyacht and not sure where you'd even fit? Deck, interior, galley and engineering are genuinely different jobs — different environments, different daily rhythm, different people. Answer 10 quick questions and we'll show you which track best matches how you actually like to work.
This is a starting point for research, not a test with a right answer — see our full guide to a superyacht career for how each department's progression actually works.
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Why interior gets split into four tracks
“Interior” on a superyacht isn't one job. On a small yacht, one or two stews cover all of it — service, cleaning, laundry, the lot. The larger the yacht and the bigger the interior team, the more it splits into distinct, separately trained roles: service-focused stews spend most of their shift with guests — silver service, guest requests, reading the room. Housekeeping-focused stews spend most of theirs without guests around at all — cabins and detail work judged purely on standard, not charm. Laundry is its own craft-like specialism on bigger teams, and spa is a different case again — it generally needs a professional therapy qualification before yachting will look at you. All four sit under the same Interior department and training path, but they suit very different people, which is why this tool scores them separately even though they lead to the same interior courses.
Why engineering gets split into three tracks
Engineering isn't one job either. On a small yacht, one engineer covers mechanical, electrical and IT systems. On a bigger boat with a bigger engineering team, those split apart: marine engineering is the classic, largest track — engines, generators, water-makers, the AEC1/AEC2 pathway. ETO (electrical) is a smaller, more qualification-gated specialism — there's no dedicated short “superyacht ETO” course on the market, so most people arrive via a formal electrical engineering qualification. AV/IT is the newest and fastest-growing track, and the most accessible for people without a mechanical trade background — the credentialing path looks like GUEST AV/IT courses and Cisco/Crestron training rather than an MCA certificate of competency. All three sit under the same Engineering department, which is why this tool scores them separately even though they lead to the same engineering courses.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Superyacht Career Tool work?
You answer a short series of preference questions about the kind of work you enjoy — technical problem-solving, guest-facing hospitality, behind-the-scenes precision, outdoor boat handling, or cooking under pressure. We tally your answers against the main crew tracks and show you your best-matched starting point, plus a full breakdown of how you scored across every department.
Is this quiz scientific?
No — it's a self-assessment based on genuine, well-known differences between the departments, not a certified psychometric or vocational-aptitude test. Treat your result as a sensible starting point for further research, not a verdict.
What if I'm not sure yet?
That's completely normal — most people haven't set foot on a yacht before their first job. Read the full score breakdown at the bottom of your result, and see our guide to superyacht training and courses, which covers what every department actually involves day to day.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes, as many times as you like — click "Retake the quiz" on your results screen to start again.
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