In an industry where your job is your lifestyle, your colleagues are sleeping next to you in a bunk bed and you’re dealing with some of the wealthiest VIPs in the world, there’s hardly any other career quite like this one. Your first instinct when getting ready for your first yacht crew job is probably…
Is it easy to find a couples position? How long does it usually take to get a position together? Are there many couple-friendly boats in the industry? Can crew couples actually work together? These are some of the questions we’ve been getting lately from couples looking to work together and with the Mediterranean season fast…
We all know that working in the yacht industry comes with a lot of perks, but I think we can all agree that a tax-free salary is one of the best things of being a yachtie. It is always best to remember that yachts may not entirely deduct Tax from your salary when you are…
As yachts get bigger it is inevitable that the decorative art displayed onboard becomes more and more valuable. The responsibility for safeguarding these precious pieces almost always falls to the Crew, but do you really know how to conserve the artwork you have onboard? Do you know the name of the artist, it’s origin or…
Did you know that Wilsonhalligan now have a dedicated desk for Shoreside positions? With an increased demand for shore-based personnel, across all sectors of the maritime industry, Luke Randall has joined the Wilsonhalligan team. Bringing with him a wealth of experience in maritime recruitment for the cruise and yacht industry, he is focused on helping…
It is often said that dockwalking and day work is one of the best ways for new crew to get their first experience in the industry and hopefully secure themselves a permanent position. At the start of every season many new and experienced crew base themselves in yachting hubs such as Antibes or Palma in…
Gin’s rise in popularity over the past few years has been phenomenal and whether your guests enjoy the high-quality classics or prefer more unusual flavours, there’s no doubt that you’ll get more than a few requests for gin cocktails this season. Here at WH we have carefully selected our top 5 gin cocktails that will…
The Superyacht Sector is a busy and growing one, with plenty of opportunities out there if you are looking to become a member of Superyacht crew. But these roles are also very demanding, and taking the right training is crucial. This is especially apparent with the security of the Superyacht and its crew, guests, and…
Whether it’s your first interview or fiftieth, it’s always a good idea to turn up well rested and prepared. To help our crew candidates nail their next interview, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most popular interview questions for working on yachts and superyachts with helpful tips on how to answer them. What…
