Overview
The Steward or Stewardess is on the frontline when it comes to delivering outstanding service to guests and owners. Having a full understanding of your role and the confidence to deliver that unique experience onboard requires special skills and a lot of practice.
This course is suitable if you already hold your STCW Basic Safety Training qualification and are looking for additional knowledge and training on the role of a Steward or Stewardess.
If you are new to the Superyacht Industry, then we recommend our two-week Superyacht Steward/ess course.
Career Support Service
As well as practical skills, our Superyacht Interior course is eligible for our bespoke Careers Support Service, which provides mentoring and support to ensure you are ready to start your new career. The Superyacht support package has everything you need and CV guidance to prepare you for life in the Superyacht industry. The careers package included:
- A personal mentor who will be your point of contact throughout your course.
- Two one-to-one CV writing sessions; we guide you through writing a yachting CV. We will provide you with a CV template and all the help you need to complete your CV.
- How to find work, professional guidance to prepare you for life onboard, registering with recruitment agents, visas, how to find work, Cv’s and loads more.
- Seafarers tax advice. Flying Fish are registered tax agents, and we can provide expert advice on how to keep on top of your accounts.
- Guidance with covering letters and employer references.
- Interview techniques
- Access to our exclusive Antibes event.
- Six months of ongoing career support
Interior course programme
This five-day Interior Course is part of our two-week Superyacht Stewardess Course. You will learn everything about life on board, silver service, Barista training, and arranging flowers. Please see below for the full itinerary.
An X-Chief Stewardess delivers the Superyacht Interior Course. She has over ten years of experience in the industry.
Key facts
Almost all customers choose our accommodation option. Flying Fish crew houses in Cowes are comfortable and centrally located—just a 5-minute walk to the town and our training centre. You can mix and socialise with other people on the course who, like you, will start a career in the Superyacht industry.
Please select the accommodation option below if you want to stay with us.
All crew who want to work on a commercial vessel, including Superyachts, must hold an ENG1 Medical. We recommend you complete the ENG1 Medical before the start of your course, as it confirms you are fit to go to sea. However, it is not a booking condition, so you can book your course without it.
- Superyacht Interior Skills and Certification
- CIEH Food Safety Level 2 (classroom-based course)
- Barista training, wine appreciation, and cocktail mixing courses
- Careers Support Package
- CV Clinic, industry guidance, and mentoring with one of our experts
- Industry preparation with one of our experts
- Antibes career event
- Small student groups for a personal approach and one-to-one time
You must be 18 years old or older to train with Flying Fish.
The course is suitable if you already have your STCW Basic Safety Training qualifications and want to work as a Steward or Stewardess on a Superyacht.
We recommend you complete your ENG1 before you start your course. You will require STCW Basic Safety Training qualifications before applying for your first job.
During your training on this course, you will cover these subjects:
- Professional aspects of crewing on Superyachts
- Industry Clinic: the role of the interior crew and life onboard.
- Wine appreciation course at an independent boutique establishment.
- In-house barista training.
- Cocktail training.
- Level 2 food hygiene course run by an industry specialist and restaurateur
- Silver service training run by ex-Superyacht Chief Stew.
- Housekeeping and laundry, including cleaning products and their uses.
- Flower arranging and table set up.
- Mooring protocol, fenders, and lines.
- Suitcase packing.
- Ironing & stain removal workshop.
- Napkin folding.
What our previous students have to say
I recently completed my training with flying fish. From booking the course all the way through to receiving my certificates the team made it an effortless process and were always on hand to help.
Daisy
I completed the Superyacht Deckhand course with Flying Fish in January 2023 and I highly recommend anyone interested in starting a career in yachting do their training with Flying Fish.
Niall
Book Superyacht Interior Course today!
This course is suitable if you already hold your STCW Basic Safety Training qualification and are looking for additional knowledge and training on the role of a Steward or Stewardess.
5 day(s)
£1,520
Still not sure?
From training to career advise we’ll be happy to sit down and give you the guidance you need!
We recommend adding on RYA Powerboat Level 2, a handy qualification if you need to drive the yacht’s tenders
Superyacht Steward/ess Course
This course is the right choice for anybody looking to become a Steward/ess. Includes STCW Basic Safety Training.
15 day(s)
£3,000
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course
Join our RYA Powerboat Level 2, learn a new skill, and have fun on the water.
2 day(s)
£340