Feel free to ask us anything – our team is on your side!
For any questions during the office hours please call our team in our Split headquarters on +385 21 332 332 or send us an e-mail on the address croatia-yachting.hr.
Working on the open sea, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, building valuable connections, and developing a high level of discipline and professionalism over time are just some of the benefits of the yachting sector. The greatest advantage? The yachting industry encourages growth and helps you develop your skills.
Read below the 5-stage process for getting your first job in the yachting industry.
The first step in any job is learning. It’s important to understand the basic terms related to the sailing, parts of the yacht, potential challenges, and how to handle them. This is the foundation without which is difficult to perform the job well. Of course, this is an ongoing process. Beginners are not expected to know every detail, but to have a basic understanding to perform tasks more easily and efficiently.
There are many ways to learn about the yachting industry:
Learning theory is the foundation without which quality work is not possible, but to see how well we have mastered the theory, it’s necessary to find a way to test our existing knowledge in practice. The ideal way to do this is through courses or internships based on hands-on work. In the yachting industry, every yacht job is specific and requires special skills – to develop these skills, we must become familiar with them.
There are many ways to find internships or courses in the yachting industry:
Once you complete the training for the position you want and find an opportunity to work on a yacht, you will have already taken a significant step toward your future career. Hands-on experience will break any misconceptions and fears you have about working on a vessel and teach you how to make the best use of your potential.
Wondering how to learn quickly as a beginner in the yacht industry? Here are some tips:
Yachts bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds, offering endless opportunities to learn from their experiences. If we aim for better opportunities and greater possibilities, it’s advisable to connect with as many colleagues on the yacht as possible and understand their roles. As you gain more experience and knowledge working on a yacht, you'll be able to apply for more advanced positions that involve greater responsibilities and higher pay.
Key experiences in the yachting industry include:
Gaining experience is a crucial step that opens doors to well-paid positions, not only in the yachting industry but in any industry. The experience gained must be relevant to the desired position, help you stand out from the competition, and bring added value to the employer – in this case, the yachting company.
If you're wondering how to stand out at work, here are some tips:
Croatia is one of the most desirable tourist destinations in Europe, attracting more visitors from various parts of the world each year. As a result, nautical tourism is becoming increasingly popular and the demand for the workforce is growing year after year. Working at sea, meeting new people and constant progress are just a few of the benefits of working in the maritime industry. If you're interested and would like to explore the available yacht crew jobs or other positions in our company, feel free to visit our careers page and find a job that suits your preferences. If there are no current openings that match your profile, we encourage you to regularly check our page and stay updated on new job postings.
You can find us
Address: Dražanac 2/a , 21 000 Split, CROATIA
Head Office: +385 21 332 332
E-mail: croatia-yachting.hr
Office working hours: 8:00 – 16:00 CET
Feel free to ask us anything – our team is on your side!
For any questions during the office hours please call our team in our Split headquarters on +385 21 332 332 or send us an e-mail on the address croatia-yachting.hr.
For urgent inquiries after working hours, you can contact us on our mobile phones or send an e-mail and you will get a response as soon as possible:
Yacht Charter
Tel: +385 91 332 3331
Yacht Sales
Tel: +385 91 332 3320
Charter Management
Tel: +385 91 332 3320
After Sales & Yacht Service
Tel: +385 91 332 3380