Colton Yacht Crew

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Colton Yacht Crew

Super Yacht Recruitment We specialize in providing a personalized, high-quality recruitment service, tailored to the unique needs of both yachts and crew.

Colton Yacht Crew is a boutique yacht recruitment agency, owned and operated by Jenny Colton, who brings over 15 years’ experience working as a crewmember in the maritime industry. Our agency prioritizes building long-term relationships, working exclusively with clients and yachts that understand the importance of crew well-being, mental health, and overall satisfaction. We are dedicated to findin

g quality matches over quantity placements, investing time to fully understand our clients' needs, programs, and cultures. We also invest time in getting to know our crew, understanding their aspirations and preferences. This personalized approach ensures we match the right crew to the right yacht, and we pride ourselves in finding crew that will fit in with exciting teams. Understanding the value of your time, dealing with recruitment onboard is limited, let us handle your recruitment with precision and passion, so you can focus on running your yacht with a happy, healthy, and well-supported crew. Whether you are a yacht owner, yacht manager or captain seeking a reliable team or a crew member looking for your ideal role, we offer unmatched expertise, integrity, and a dedication to building strong, lasting professional relationships. At Colton Yacht Crew, discretion, trust and loyalty are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring each placement is seamless and harmonious.

08/06/2026

⚓️ CHIEF STEWARD/ESS | 50m+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT ⚓️

We are looking for an experienced Chief Steward/ess to join a well-run 50m+ private motor yacht with a down-to-earth crew, an experienced Captain and a single-season Mediterranean programme.

This is a genuinely guest-facing, hands-on role. The owner appreciates high-end, refined and elegant service and the right candidate will lead their interior team with warmth, quiet confidence and exceptional attention to detail.

🔹 Permanent Position
🔹 50m+ Private Motor Yacht
🔹 Single Season Programme
🔹 60 Days Leave
🔹 Mediterranean Based
🔹 $8,000 USD per month DOE

The ideal candidate is organised, proactive and composed under pressure, someone who sees tasks through, communicates well and brings genuine pride to the service they deliver.

This is a professional, positive and level-headed crew. No egos, no drama.

📌 Minimum Requirements:
✔ 3–4 years' experience as Chief Steward/ess
✔ STCW & ENG1
✔ Food & Hygiene Level 2
✔ WSET Level 2 (additional certs a bonus)
✔ Strong Service, HK & Laundry knowledge
✔ Proven longevity and excellent references
✔ Fluent English
✔ Non-smoker | Shared cabin

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.coltonyachtcrew.com/jobs
Job ID Ref: #4029209

07/06/2026

Med season is underway... and some of the world's most talked-about superyachts are already out on the water. 👀

The BOAT Design & Innovation Awards 2026 winners were announced earlier this year at the Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel, Austria... But between the Côte d'Azur, the Balearics, and the eastern Med, there's a good chance you'll cross paths with one of them this summer.

The yachts to look out for:

✨ Pi — clean, elegant lines that turn heads in any anchorage
✨ Breakthrough — lives up to her name in terms of design innovation
✨ Lalabe — the multi-award winner of the night, and easy to see why
✨ RJ — bold profile, hard to miss
✨ Katana — sharp, distinctive, and built to perform
✨ Aquarius — one for the exterior design lovers

Have you spotted any of them yet? Or which would you most like to step aboard? 👇

🔗 Full details here: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/design-and-innovation-awards/winners-2026

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06/06/2026

⛵ SKIPPER | 20M SAILING YACHT ⛵🇫🇷

A 20m Sailing Yacht based in Mallorca is looking for a passionate, experienced Skipper to join an active programme with a family who genuinely love being on the water.

This is a role for a true sailor - racing, performance sailing, and real time underway are central to the programme.

📍 Mallorca-based
⛵ 20m Sailing Yacht
📅 Start: When we find the right person — latest early July
💰 Salary: DOE
🌊 Sailing & Racing Focus

The ideal candidate will have:
✔️ French certificate of competency (Yachtmaster equivalent) — essential for this role 🇫🇷
✔️ Strong racing and performance sailing experience
✔️ Solid vessel management and seamanship skills
✔️ A professional, personable approach with owner-facing experience
✔️ A genuine love of sailing — this matters as much as the CV

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]

05/06/2026

✨ 2:2 ROTATIONAL CHIEF STEWARD(ESS) | 50M PRIVATE/CHARTER MY ✨

A dual-season 50m Private/Charter Motor Yacht is looking for an experienced Chief Steward(ess) to join a well-established, high-retention team on a rotational 2:2 contract.

This is a proper senior role on a well-run yacht — strong ownership, established systems, and a genuinely positive onboard culture that the team clearly values.

📍 50m Private/Charter MY
🔄 Rotational 2:2
📅 Start: End of June 2026
🌍 Mediterranean & Caribbean
💰 $7,000 USD per month

The ideal candidate will have:
✔️ Minimum 2 years' Chief Stew experience on 40m+ yachts
✔️ Strong service standards and confident guest interaction
✔️ Experience leading, mentoring and motivating an interior team
✔️ Solid administration, budgeting and provisioning skills
✔️ Creativity with table décor and guest experience
✔️ Proven longevity and strong references

What makes this one stand out:
✔️ Medical & Dental Insurance
✔️ Training Allowance
✔️ Bonus Scheme
✔️ High crew retention — the team stays, which says everything
✔️ Supportive leadership and a professional working environment

If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.coltonyachtcrew.com/jobs
Ref ID #4032152

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05/06/2026

⚓️ 3RD STEWARD/ESS | 50m PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT ⚓️

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented 3rd Steward/ess to join a well-run 50m private motor yacht for a single-season Mediterranean programme.

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of yacht experience who is confident across all areas of the interior service, housekeeping and laundry, and genuinely loves creating a wonderful experience for the people around them.

🔹 Permanent Position
🔹 50m Private Motor Yacht
🔹 Single Season Programme
🔹 60 Days Leave
🔹 Mediterranean Based
🔹 Salary DOE (USD)

You'll be working within a structured, supportive interior team, rotating across service, housekeeping and laundry and contributing to a smooth, guest-focused operation from day one.

📌 Minimum Requirements:
✔ Minimum 1 year's experience on a yacht
✔ STCW & ENG1
✔ Food & Hygiene Level 2
✔ Confident in service, HK & laundry
✔ Verifiable references
✔ Fluent English
✔ Non-smoker (no va**ng) | Shared cabin

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.coltonyachtcrew.com/jobs
Job ID Ref: #4029290

02/06/2026

The galley is one of the hardest-working spaces on any superyacht and one of the most overlooked when it comes to design. 🧑‍🍳

recently explored what actually goes into building a world-class superyacht galley, and it's a fascinating read for anyone who's ever had to work in a poorly designed one.

The key considerations that can make or break a galley:
⚓️ Smart workflow - how crew actually move through the space under pressure
⚓️ Cold, dry and specialist storage that genuinely works for the operation
⚓️ High-performance ventilation (non-negotiable on a hot Med passage)
⚓️ Materials built to handle life at sea, not just look good at the boat show
⚓️ Equipment tailored to the yacht's guest profile and itinerary
⚓️ Maximising every centimetre without sacrificing functionality

Guests rarely see the galley, but they always taste the difference it makes. 😎

Chefs and interior crew: what's your non-negotiable in a well-designed galley? 👇

📷 & MY Chopi Chopi 80m
🔗 https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/why-superyacht-galley-design-matters

29/05/2026

Best Lunch Spots to Book for Guests in the Med This Season ☀️

If you haven't started securing reservations yet, you're already behind. 👀

A few guest favourites already making the rounds this season:

⚓️ La Guérite — Cannes Islands institution. Long lunches, big energy, boats rafted three deep by 1pm. Book early or don't bother.

⚓️ Casa Jondal — The hottest beach lunch in the Balearics right now. Relaxed but refined, guests always leave happy.

⚓️ Club 55 — Still nearly impossible to get into. Still absolutely worth the chase. A Saint-Tropez non-negotiable.

⚓️ Nammos Mykonos — Made for high-energy owner trips. Expect champagne, good music, and a bill to match.

⚓️ Il Riccio — Capri at its finest. The views alone justify the booking. Seafood-forward menu that never misses.

⚓️ Es Torrent — The low-key Ibiza alternative that crew and guests both love. Quieter than the big names, but the food and setting speak for themselves.

What's already fully booked for your guests this season? Drop it in the comments below, let's build the list.

27/05/2026

We hope your Med season is looking at least half this peaceful… 😎

Calm anchorages. Happy guests. Tables booked before anyone had to ask. Provisions arriving on time, engineering staying quiet, and the kind of passage where you actually get to enjoy the view. 🤞

Here’s to a season that’s full-on... but worth every second of it.

📹 | MY Naia 💫

25/05/2026

⛵️ NEW OPPORTUNITY | 25+m SY MATE (AEC 1 & 2)

A standout 25m+ sailing yacht based in Palma is looking for an experienced Mate to join her on a permanent basis.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work. You'll be central to all deck operations, day-to-day maintenance, and engineering assistance, and you'll be expected to show initiative and lead by example.

The ideal candidate will have:
- AEC 1 & 2 (essential)
- Solid deck and maintenance experience on sailing yachts
- Confidence with sail handling, furling systems, or basic engineering, a strong plus
- A proactive attitude and genuine passion for sailing
- Yachtmaster essential

✔️ Palma-based
✔️ 25m+ Sailing Yacht
✔️ Permanent contract
✔️ Salary: €4,500 DOE
✔️ Private/Charter usage

If you're ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV and a brief intro to [email protected]

22/05/2026

Not every deckhand needs to be the best wake surfer onboard…
…but every great deckhand should be confident behind the helm.

From guest transfers and beach set-ups to towing toys safely and managing a busy tender dock, a strong tender driver quickly becomes one of the most valuable people onboard.

That’s why the RYA Powerboat Level II remains one of the most worthwhile entry-level qualifications in yachting — and a natural starting point for any deckhand serious about their career.

Especially when paired with:
• Confident handling of high-performance ski boats like the G23
• Good situational awareness on the water
• Composed, precise docking skills
• The ability to tow guests safely and enjoyably

If you’re looking to strengthen your deck CV this season, this is a great place to begin.

And if you already have solid tender-driving experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Drop a comment below, where did you complete your course, and would you recommend the training school? 💡

Dirección

Asival 2, Polg Can Valero
Palma De Mallorca
07011

Página web

http://www.coltonyachtcrew.com/

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