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Superyacht Interior Training Package

About the course

Come and join us in the sun and take advantage of the full Interior course. These elements will equip you with all the skills needed for employment on superyachts.

It is the most cost-effective route into the Superyacht industry, guaranteed to have all the mandatory certifications needed for your career.

What you will learn

• Personal Survival Techniques (STCW) 1
• Personal Safety & Social responsibility (STCW) 0.5
• Elementary First Aid (STCW) 1
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW) 2.5
• Proficiency in Security Awareness (STCW) 0.5
• Crowd management (STCW) 0.5
• Powerboat level 2
• VHF radio 1
• 5-day Interior course (GUEST accredited)
• 1 day food hygiene (GUEST accredited)
• CV & Superyacht preparation

How do you book the course?

Contact our friendly team today to book yourself onto the Superyacht Interior Training Course.

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Telephone: 0034 616 05 34 17

• Cost €2796 / person
• Duration 14 Days
• Students 10
• Location Palma

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Superyacht - Interior Crew Training

$800  USD

Yacht Interior Crew - 3 Day Steward (ess) Training

Seven seas preparatory academy .

Lifestyle of exotic travel and meeting new people all over the world, while earning money, are just some of the exciting benefits of working on a luxury Superyacht. The work is demanding and with our 3 day Superyacht Crew Interior Course, you will be prepared with an introduction on life as a stewardess, along with the basics of bartending and food service. Be ahead of the competition with this valubale training.

The course includes a basic overall introduction to working on yachts such as day to day expectations, tips on writing your CV, general terminology, a broad understanding of how a yacht operates.

Locations: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Fiarfield CT

Day 1 Introduction

• Finding a position in the industry
• Health, personal safety and wellbeing - life on yachts
• Departments and hierarchy on a yacht
• Personal presentation - Dress codes
• Etiquette of meeting and interacting with guests of different cultures
• Detailing cabins, bathrooms and other areas
• Cleaning and maintaining fabrics & surfaces found on yachts
• Laundry procedures

Day 2 Wine, Bar Tending & Mixology Introduction

• Basic drinks
• Rules & Regulations
• Basic wine, beer and service

Day 3 Basic Food service

• Terminology
• Styles of service
• Proper table setting
• Formal and informal service
• Silver service
• Event settings eg Beach/BBQ, afternoon tea service
• Use of glassware & cutlery

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First-class Superyacht Stewardess & Steward Training Course

UKSA’s Superyacht Stewardess & Steward Course is a unique programme designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to work as a steward or stewardess in the fast-growing superyacht sector. You will be trained by our highly experienced, expert team to deliver exceptional levels of service and will leave fully appreciating the attention to detail expected onboard 7-star luxury vessels.

Our new five-week enhanced training programme has been designed by a team of maritime experts who have responded to the industry’s need to recruit entry level interior crew with a much higher level of expertise and qualifications. 

Our yachting career students will tell you that we provide unbeatable  course content, training and facilities.  You will also enjoy modern shorebased accommodation and freshly prepared daily meals while you are training with us.

Superyacht Stewardess & Steward training course

UKSA’s ALL-INCLUSIVE, Superyacht Stewardess & Steward Course  is a unique programme for those wanting to work in the interior team on a superyacht. The course will equip you with all the expertise required to work onboard these prestigious vessels to deliver the ultimate standard of service. You will be trained in our unique superyacht training centre including  a fully equipped cabin/dining room, alongside the superyacht galley and laundry room, giving you a comprehensive superyacht simulation experience.

Our enhanced five-week course is delivered by UKSA’s experienced superyacht instructor team and the British Butler Institute and has been developed to align with the reputable IAMI GUEST Programme.

“ Interaction with principals and guests is about exceeding expectations, delighting, and surprising! We train interior students to reach the highest level of service to match and surpass, principals and guests very high expectations.”   Gary Williams, Principal of the British Butler Institute

UKSA has been delivering courses for over 35 years and we are proud that our one-to-one sessions, mentoring, careers advice, CV writing and recruitment support will give you the edge and contacts you need to enter the industry with confidence.

Training at UKSA gives you excellent value for money as all food and accommodation (both on board our yachts AND on site), tuition, mentoring and careers guidance are included in ONE PRICE. There are no hidden extra costs at UKSA.

Our aim is for you to leave the course, brimming with confidence and the skills to step aboard your first superyacht with the right attitude and skillset to succeed.

Why train with UKSA?

When you train at UKSA you experience our world-class tuition and over 35 years of maritime industry insight.  Also included in your course fee :

• Accommodation in our new  Sea.Change building  for the duration of your course *
• Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner provided each day
• Purpose built classrooms and navigational training simulators all on one site
• One-to-one mentoring throughout the course from your instructors
• Dedicated careers course manager
• Career support both during and after your time at UKSA
• Networking on site throughout your time at UKSA
• Use of our swimming pool
• Access to our fully equipped gym

*  subject to availability, we reserve the right to provide alternative accommodation on site

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Assisted funding available

As a charity, we have funding opportunities available for many of our students. UKSA is committed to make training and qualifications accessible to those who have the desire to succeed in a yachting or watersports career. Your course advisor will be able to provide you with the details, assess your eligibility and put you forward if you are a suitable candidate. To see a full list of all of our funding options visit our  funding opportunities page  or call us to talk about your options on +44 (0)1983 203038

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Training Course overview

• Introduction to the interior department and the role of an interior crew member
• 5 Golden Pillars of service excellence
• setting a formal and informal table
• in cabin dining service essentials
• meet, greet and departures essentials
• deportment essentials and practical posture detail
• delivering silver service
• Personal presentation, professional etiquette and protocol
• Basic professional  housekeeping and attention to detail
• Table management, placement and settings
• Styles of service, order and steps of service
• Introduction to food and beverage service on board a yacht
• Flower arranging and presentation
• Service practical including cocktail and canape preparation
• Basic professional laundry procedures and laundry duties
• Health and safety onboard
• Appreciation of crew dynamics and life onboard
• Understanding of the high standards required
• UKSA superyacht uniform provided (branded polo shirts)
• Discounted rate for one  year’s membership of Nautilus International
• One day Knots and Yachts course
• Two day deck training
• Five days Basic Sail training

Meet your instructors

The Superyacht Stewardess & Steward Course is a unique programme designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work as a steward or stewardess in the fast-growing superyacht sector with a focus on going above & beyond industry expectations.  As part of the course, you will be trained to deliver exceptional levels of service and will leave fully appreciating the attention to detail expected onboard 7-star luxury vessels, which will set you apart from other international candidates applying for the same roles.

Ben & Holly Cooke

With over thirty-five years combined experience in the hospitality industry, Ben and Holly look forward to sharing their passion for cookery, fine wines and hospitality with you all. As a husband-and-wife team they hope their interactive classes, practical learning and stories will fill you with inspiration to start your own adventure within the superyacht industry.

During your time with Ben and Holly, you will be introduced to the world of high end hospitality including Wine and Cocktail Appreciation (including Practical and Theory based learning), Laundry and Housekeeping Skills, Event Planning, Service Skills (including Silver Service), Floristry and The Little Gloster’s Super Yacht 101 – a super yacht service philosophy developed by The Little Gloster for the course specifically, as well as other practical essentials to succeed with onboard employment.

The British Butler Institute

is recognised as the leader in butler and hospitality training worldwide. Represented in over 14 countries, the Institute is a world leader in luxury front-of-house training with clients that span the globe including royal superyachts and royal palaces. You will be introduced to the VVIP world and receive expert hands-on training in the “5 Golden Pillars of Service Excellence”. This five-day module trains you in concierge excellence and includes setting a formal and informal table, silver service, seating a guest, cabin check lists, in cabin dining service, cabin orientation , meet, greet and departures, deportment and practical posture.

Superyacht Stewardess & Steward Training Course requirements

Interior crew are typically required to work long hours and must be physically fit and able. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with an ability to work to a high standard in all tasks. Some previous experience in hospitality is a great bonus, but not at all necessary to join the training. Also if you have aligned experience in beauty, food and beverages, catering, wine and art appreciation, massage, sports and training, these extra skills will also be useful in your career progression.

You must have an ENG1 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea ( Find out more about the ENG1 Medical Certificate ).  Whilst it’s not essential to hold your ENG1 to complete your training with UKSA, it is required to hold this to secure work in the industry. For this reason, we recommend all students gain their ENG1 before they attend training.

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Qualifications gained

Our Superyacht Interior qualification is in line with the Introductory Level 1 (GUEST) programme.

• GUEST Yacht Interior Introduction module
• GUEST Basic Food service module
• Foundation Food Safety Certificate
• GUEST Wine, bar-tending & Mixology module
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety / Food Hygiene
• UKSA Superyacht Hospitality Training Certificate
• MCA Proficiency in Designated Security duties
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Personal Watercraft
• RYA Marine Short Range Radio
• Mental Health for Seafarers

​ On successful completion of the Introduction Modules, you will have an eligibility to apply for the GUEST Certificate of Competence.

From our unique waterfront campus in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, we have a wide range of facilities and fleet to ensure that our students have the very best learning experience. This course is all-inclusive, meaning everything is on site and all of your food and accommodation is included, so you can focus on your training.

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“Being at UKSA made me realise that you can achieve whatever you want to if you just pursue it. They equip you with everything you need to go into the industry confidently and care about your journey the whole way through. If you’re looking for an alternative to University or haven’t found something you want to do yet, a life on the water is an opportunity to have a unique adventure and make lasting memories.”

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All crew members are required to complete the STCW 95+10 training modules.

Course dates.

The course is 22  days (4 weeks) in total and is reflected in the following order. Candidates are only eligible to enrol in this course if they meet the minimum entry requirements.

Week 1 – Interior Crew:  Mon-Fri (5 days)

*Week Gap Here*

Week 2 & 3 – STCW95+10:  Mon-Sat & Mon- Tue ( 8 days)

Week 3 & 4  – Superyacht Deckhand:  Wed-Sat & Mon-Fri (9 days)

Contact us for alternative scheduling options.

Apr/May: (1 week gap) Week 1: 2 1 – 24 & 26* Weeks 2&3: 06-11 & 13-14 Weeks 3&4: 15-18 & 20-24

May/Jun: ( 2 week  gap) Week 1: 20-24 Weeks 2&3: 10-15 & 17-18 Weeks 3&4: 19-22 & 24-28

Jun/Jul: (1 week gap)

Week 1: 2 4-28 Weeks 2&3: 08-13 & 15-16 Weeks 3&4: 17-20 & 22-26

Ju l / Aug : (1 week gap)

Week 1: 2 2-26 Weeks 2&3: 05-10 & 12-13 Weeks 3&4: 14-17 & 19-23

Aug/Sep : (1 week gap)

Week 1: 19-23 Weeks 2&3: 02-07 & 09-10 Weeks 3&4: 11-14 & 16-20

Sep/Oct : (1 week gap)

Week 1: 16-20 Weeks 2&3: 30-05 & 07-08 Weeks 3&4: 09-12 & 14-18

Oct/Nov : (1 week gap)

Week 1: 14-18 Weeks 2&3: 28-02 & 04-05 Weeks 3&4: 06-09 & 11-15

Nov / Dec : (1 week gap)

Week 1: 11-15 Weeks 2&3: 25-30 & 02-03 Weeks 3&4: 04-07 & 09-13

*Course run over Sunday due to public holiday

EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT*

Book and pay in full  4 weeks in advance  and you will receive a  $250 discount!!!  This discount will be applied to your final payment – NB: Contact us before making the final payment to receive the unique promo code necessary to apply the $250 discount.

Superyacht Interior Crew and Deckhand – Package Course

IYT & MCA Internationally recognised training to become a superyacht Steward/ess and Deckhand. The Superyacht Crew Academy’s Superyacht Interior Crew & Deckhand package course  is the ultimate training package for all entry level roles on board a Superyacht. Stand out from the crowd and become a confident, multi-skilled crew member. This package course includes the  STCW95+10, Interior Crew & Deckhand courses placing great emphasis on becoming a proficient, industry ready, desirable employee. Giving you the theoretical and practical skills necessary to be an active crew member onboard a superyacht. This package is specifically designed to enhance your employment opportunities and set you on your pathway as a Steward/ess & Deckhand. If you don’t have a background and extensive experience in the maritime or hospitality industries this is certainly the course for you.

This course allows you the freedom to work as a Steward/ess, Deckhand, or both in a combined role on board a Superyacht. This package course opens more employment opportunities, as many of the smaller yachts prefer fewer employees that can work in several dual roles on board. The course ensures students become job ready, receive resume and career advice, participate in interview roleplays and undertake further crew management training. Successful graduates can confidently accept any Steward/ess, Deckhand or combined role on superyachts anywhere in the world.

The  STCW95+10 is a 8 day basic safety training course that is compulsory for all crew on superyachts. The STCW95+10 gives you the minimum standard of qualification required to work on vessels of any size and equips you with a detailed understanding of what to do in the event of marine emergencies. You will study safety and sea survival, first aid and CPR, fire fighting including use of breathing apparatus, personal and social responsibilities and vessel security.

Superyacht Interior Crew  course covers training in industry rules, silver service, interior detailing, floristry, wine appreciation, bartending, laundry and other specialised yachting services. This course will provide you with multiple skills and a professional knowledge of your role onboard as a Superyacht Steward or Stewardess.

A deckhand’s duties include keeping the yacht’s exterior and deck equipment clean and exquisitely maintained, assisting in watch keeping and navigational support, guest services and docking procedures. The Superyacht Deckhand course covers extensive training in these areas and provides the theoretical and practical skills required to be a successful Deck crew member onboard a superyacht. Both power and sail superyacht skills are covered in the course, which will increase your opportunities for placement once you graduate.

Certification You Will Achieve

All successful graduates receive the following certification:

International

• MCA Recognised STCW95+10
• MCA recognised IYT Superyacht Deck Crew including Small Powerboat/RIB Master & introduction to VHF radio operations

AMSA – National

• Certificate I in Maritime Operations to apply for a General Purpose Hand NC Certificate of Competency(COC). This AMSA (COC) is not recognised for working overseas and is only valid in Australia. You are eligible to receive this qualification as part of your course if you already hold a Statement of Attainment for the AMSA Recognised ‘Shipboard Safety Skill Set’ units of competency where credit transfer will be applied to issue the full qualification. If you hold an STCW certification you would need to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) and pay the $425 fee to be issued with the Certificate I in Maritime Operations qualification.
• Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency ‘Provide First Aid’

Our Internationally Recognised Certifications Are Your Entry To Getting A Job Aboard A Superyacht

The IYT Superyacht Hospitality certification and MCA Recognised IYT Superyacht Deck Crew certification are the only internationally recognised qualification for superyacht interior crews. Your graduation certificates will be accredited by International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, who has recognition with 25 governments across the globe.

In addition, Superyacht Crew Academy is an Australian Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation and since you will complete the STCW95+10 training with us, you will also qualify for a Certificate I in Maritime Operations to apply for a General Purpose Hand NC Certificate of Competency (COC) with AMSA. This certificate will allow you to work on  Australian commercial vessels .

The Superyacht Crew Academy has established over the years a global network with leading recruitment agencies overseas and within Australia. All of these Superyacht Crew recruitment agencies ‘acknowledge’ and welcome the IYT International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide certifications.

Prerequisites

This is the entry level course for superyacht crew and anyone with a reasonable command of the English language, who is over 18 years old, in good health, and without colour blindness can sign up for the course.

An excellent Steward or Stewardess is polite, well groomed and lively. The skills needed to perform a stewardess job are not difficult to learn but the attitude and art of good service is something that takes training and practice. A stewardess requires a blend of responsibility, maturity and self-discipline along with a great sense of humour and pride of exceptional performance with meticulous attention to detail both in assigned duties and in personal presentation.

Some of the skills and knowledge necessary to be a Steward or Stewardess are

• Security, confidentiality and privacy issues
• Professional etiquette in communication, personal hygiene, appearance and attitude
• International protocol and correct forms of address
• All styles of food service and entertainment planning
• Provisioning and product inventories
• Decanting, purchasing, service and storage of fine wines
• Impeccable care of exotic furnishings, finishes and fabrics
• Total laundry procedures
• Floral Arrangement
• Guest care and valet services

A deckhand carries out his or her duties under the direction and authority of the captain via the first officer and/or bosun. A deckhand’s duties include keeping the yacht’s exterior and deck equipment clean and exquisitely maintained, assisting in watch keeping and navigational support, guest services and docking procedures. Most captains require all members of their crew to be able to operate the superyacht tender, to use a VHF radio and to know the basic rules that govern life aboard a ship. The complete training course makes certain you will stand out from other new comers to the industry when you start hunting for a position on a Superyacht, by giving you the skills to work on both the exterior and the interior of the Superyacht.

Other useful qualifications, like SCUBA diving, IT skills, photography, welding, carpentry, metal working, will improve your Superyacht Crew Job prospects and make you a more valuable crew member. Outstanding physical endurance, athletic skills, and a pleasant disposition are important for a career aboard Superyachts.

Course Description:

Program For The STCW95+10 Course

The STCW95+10 Basic Safety Training course includes five modules:

• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (Table A – VI/1-1)
• STCW Basic Fire Prevention & Firefighting (Table A – VI/1-2)
• STCW Elementary First Aid (Table A – VI/1-3)
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (Table A – VI/1-4)
• STCW Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness (Reg V1/6 and Part A of Section A – VI/6 Paragraph 4)

Program for the Superyacht Interior Crew & Deckhand Course

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Training Location

The course is run from our Marina Office in Newport NSW Australia and the Superyacht Crew Academy Training Facility at 2 Queens Parade, Newport. The facilities are a 45min drive North of Sydney’s CBD. To see a map of how to find us, Superyacht Training Facilities

Enquire about this Course

Superyacht Crew Academy Provides training and certification for people who wish to work on Superyachts anywhere in the world and within the Australian Maritime Industry. Legal Name: Club Sail Pty. Ltd. Trading as: Superyacht Crew Academy Registered Training Organisation no. 91462

Unit 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Australia.

+61 2 9979 9669

[email protected]

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STCW Basic Safety Training (mandatory)

Standards of Training & Certification for Watchkeeping (STCW) is comprised of Elementary First Aid, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities, and Maritime Security Awareness

VHF Radio Operator Certificate

This certificate is recognised professionally and required by all Crew.

Small Powerboat and RIB Master

This three-day course covers two days of theory and one day of practical boat handling.

Professional Superyacht Hospitality

This is a five day course for interior crew covering the industry, wine & food service, interior detailing and much more.

• Superyacht Chef

The Superyacht Chef was written by John Harris, a veteran chef with almost 20 years of experience working and cooking aboard yachts.

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Training – led by a team that cares about you.

The Interior Training Academy trains and develops both new and existing super yacht interior crew. The Interior Training Academy operates from our training centre at 20 rue des Casemates, 06600 Antibes,  in the heart of the super yacht industry.

Super yacht interior trainers with extensive previous experience are available to teach you the essential skills required in order for you to develop and succeed in the super yacht industry.

Our team can train you in a variety of areas such as interior management, operations management, destination management, food and wine service, cocktail service, barista service, cigar service, interior attention to detail, housekeeping, cabin preparation, flower arranging and laundry.

The Interior Training Academy is also a certified training provider of the GUEST’s Level 1 Super Yacht Interior Introduction Course. This course is run throughout the year over a period of five consecutive days and is aimed to prepare interior super yacht crew with the necessary skills required to perform to a high standard for both owners and guests. To book your place on this course, contact us at [email protected]

For further information on what you may need, please contact us on [email protected] .

Onboard training

Our industry-leading trainers travel worldwide and can be made available at short notice on a daily basis.

For a chat or to receive a bespoke quote tailored to your owners’ and crew’s training needs please contact [email protected] or call the office at +33 (0)9 81 28 51 60. 

Scheduled Training Courses

We are updating the schedule at the moment so for accurate information please contact us directly., 4-day guest introduction to interior course, 2-day guest advanced housekeeping, valet & laundry – unit 07, 08 and 09.

• 1-Day GUEST Floristry & Plant Maintenance – Unit 10

5-Day Chief Stewardess Advanced Course Package

5-days chief stewardess leadership course package.

• 3-day GUEST Advanced Food & Beverage Services – Unit 05

1-Day GUEST Basic Mixology Course

• 1-Day GUEST Advanced Bartening & Mixology Module

1-Day GUEST Barista and Hot Beverages – Unit 11

• 1-Day IAMI GUEST Advanced Cigar Service – Unit 06
• 1-day ITA Course | Caviar, Cognac, Cigars & Champagne – The Ultimate Opulence
• 1 day – WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines (Foundation)

3-day WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines (Intermediate)

• 1 Day IAMI GUEST Yacht Interior Administrations – Unit 34
• 1-Day IAMI GUEST Human Resources & Crew Wellbeing – Unit 30
• 2 Days IAMI GUEST Destination, Event & Interior Management – Unit 36

2-Day IAMI GUEST Foundation Leadership Unit 17 Course

5 day chief stew course, 5 days chief stewardess management course package.

• HABC Food service Level 2 City and Guilds – 1 day

HABC Level 3 Supervision in Food Safety City & Guilds

Scheduled training.

Our scheduled interior courses are held at our training facilities in Antibes, France. 

We are proud to announce that ITA Training has become an Approved Highfield Qualifications Centre for delivering Food & Hygiene training . New dates coming soon.

Highfield Qualifications is the awarding organisation of the Highfield Group, a global leader in compliance and work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. As such this is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, SQA Accreditation, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), and the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

In addition to this, Highfiels Qualifications is also a government-regulated end-point assessment organisation (EPAO).

Scheduled Training

Interior | general.

4-Day GUEST Introduction to Interior Training – 2024-05-28

4-Day GUEST Introduction to Interior Training – 2024-06-24

4-Day GUEST Introduction to Interior Training – 2024-07-08

2-Day GUEST Advanced Housekeeping, Valet & Laundry – 2024-05-20

2-Day GUEST Advanced Housekeeping, Valet & Laundry – 2024-06-13

2-day guest advanced housekeeping, valet & laundry – 2024-07-25, interior | service.

1-Day GUEST Cigar Service – 2024-06-17

1-Day GUEST Cigar Service – 2024-07-04

1-day GUEST Basic Mixology Course – 2024-05-27

1-day GUEST Basic Mixology Course – 2024-06-28

1-day GUEST Basic Mixology Course – 2024-07-12

1-day GUEST Advanced Spirits & Mixology Module – 2024-06-18

1-day guest advanced spirits & mixology module – 2024-07-05.

3-day GUEST Advanced Food & Beverage Services – 2024-06-10

3-day GUEST Advanced Food & Beverage Services – 2024-07-01

1-day GUEST Barista Module – 2024-06-19

1-day GUEST Barista Module – 2024-07-15

4-Day Massage course – 2024-09-19

Admin & management.

2 Days IAMI GUEST Foundation Leadership, Unit 17 – 2024-06-03

2 Days IAMI GUEST Foundation Leadership, Unit 17 – 2024-07-18

2 Days IAMI GUEST Destination, Event & Interior Management, Unit 36 -2024-07-22

2 Days IAMI GUEST Destination, Event & Interior Management, Unit 36 -2024-06-05

1 Day IAMI GUEST Human Resources & Crew Wellbeing, Unit 30 – 2024-06-07

2 days iami guest destination, event & interior management, unit 36 -2024-05-22, food & hygiene.

1-Day Food & Hygiene City and Guilds Level 2 – 2024-06-18

1-Day Food & Hygiene City and Guilds Level 2 – 2024-06-28

1-Day Food & Hygiene City and Guilds Level 2 – 2024-07-12

1-Day Food & Hygiene City and Guilds Level 2 – 2024-05-27

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10 Small Superyachts That Offer Supersized Interiors

Posted: June 21, 2023 | Last updated: June 21, 2023

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For many yacht owners, the solution to finding more space aboard for friends and family is summed up by that immortal line by Chief Brody in Jaws: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

Until now, bigger has typically meant longer. But that’s quickly changing as more and more builders are creating interior volume by going wider and taller. For disrupter builder Wally Yachts and its polarizing new Wallywhy 150—which refers to its internal volume rather than the boat’s length—the quirky design is said to deliver 50 percent more space than more traditional 78-footers.

Other builders like Princess have been in the game since 2021. Its X95 first appeared several years ago, effectively throwing down the gauntlet as a way forward for sub-100-foot yachts to supersize both interior and exterior volumes.

Since then, many other builders of small superyachts have jumped on board, with designs that typically have somewhat bloated profiles, far-forward main suites, and open transoms—features all designed to maximize space but minimize length.

Here are 10 new yachts 100 feet and under that are breaking the mold in an attempt to dominate the nautical space race.

wallywhy150

It’s no wonder that disrupter Italian builder Wally—now part of the Ferretti Group—calls its latest head-turner a “spaceship.” Claiming up to 50 percent more space than comparable 78-footers, the 150 (named after interior volume rather than length) has standout features like a main salon with over eight feet of headroom, and a beam of more than 22 feet. The pragmatic design includes a one-level main deck attached to an open rear cockpit that offers easy access to the water. Its most noteworthy feature is the rule-breaking, full-beam master suite tucked into the bow on the main deck. It has wraparound glass—stretching all the way around the bow—for panorama-like views from the main bedroom. Priced from about $6.7 million.

Lazzara UHV 87

Short for Ultra High Volume, this new Turkish-built pocket superyacht is a sistership to Lazzara’s UHV 100 and 125 models. The newest Lazzara boasts an impressive 2,153 square feet of interior space in its 87-foot length. Arguably, the boat is not pretty in a classic sense. The towering hull sides, blunt, plumb bow, and dark-tinted glass make it look more like a dinner cruiser than a mini-superyacht. But the interior space is astonishing, from the cavernous Sky Lounge, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, to the salon with a separate, chandelier-lit dining area and chef’s galley. With a fuel capacity of 3,000 gals, the twin 1,000 hp Volvo D13s deliver a top speed of 16 knots. The boat also has transatlantic range. Base price starts at about $10.9 million.

Sunseeker 100 Yacht

Movie nights under the stars should have a whole new appeal aboard UK builder Sunseeker’s brand-new 98-footer. Lie back on the yacht’s extra-wide foredeck sunpad and watch the latest blockbuster on a 140-inch screen with laser projection. Or, if you’re the lucky owner, stargaze from your private terrace tucked away in the bow, just steps from the full-beam main-deck master suite, with atrium-style glass sliding doors. One of the best innovations here is the wide, uninterrupted walkway around the entire top deck, which provides safe, easy access from the flybridge to the forward entertaining space. With its twin 2,600 hp V16 MTU diesels, top speed is an impressive 29 knots. Priced from about $10.5 million.

Azimut Grande 26M

For its brand-new Grande 26M compact superyacht, Italian builder Azimut has gone extra wide to create massive interior and exterior spaces. Spatial highlights include a full-width flybridge that’s almost 20 feet across and close to 40 feet long, and a foredeck entertaining area that seems more like an outdoor patio. The Alberto Mancini-styled go-fast cruiser is crammed with space-enhancing innovations, such as a teak-decked garage door that, at the touch of a button, hinges upwards to extend the rear cockpit by almost five feet. New ZF pod drives coupled to the yacht’s twin 1,650 hp MAN V12 diesels also save space. It is priced from about $6.2 million.

Princess X95

As we said during our 2021 tour of Britain’s Princess Yachts’ tri-deck X95 “When it comes to the polarizing, head-spinning design, there are no half-measures, no in-betweens. You either love it. Or loathe it.” But what those eye-popping lines hide is perhaps the most spacious 95-foot luxury cruiser in the category. Reckoned to be some 40 percent roomier than cruisers with the same length, the X95 has stretch-out accommodations for up to 10 in five cabins and living spaces that rival most apartments. The flybridge covers almost the entire length of the yacht. The 100 is also fast, with twin 1,990 hp MAN V12s delivering a top speed of 23 knots. Prices start at about $12 million.

Extra X96 Triplex

This broad-beamed 96-footer is from the Italian builder Extra Yachts, which is part of the Palumbo Superyachts Group. While it’s called the Triplex, there are actually four levels if you include the cozy upper sundeck with its outdoor kitchen, dining area, and oversized sunpads. The exterior comes courtesy of Italian designer Francesco Guida, while interiors are by Milan-based Hot Labs. Both teams have made the most of the yacht’s class-leading 25-foot beam. Notable features include a vast full-beam master on the main level and an upper salon dedicated entirely to dining, with a table for 10, an open chef’s galley, and an adjoining outdoor bar. Twin Volvo IPS1350s deliver a 16.5-knot top speed. Priced from $12 million.

This Sunreef power catamaran’s beam spans a staggering 44 feet, offering the kind of interior and exterior spaces you only get with superyachts twice the length. Every element of the yacht is XXL-size—from the massive hydraulic swim platform to the full-width flybridge that covers almost 1,000 square feet. Down in the salon is a huge 11-seat U-shaped bar that would delight any mixologist. The five staterooms in the twin hulls have space for 10. A pair of 1,300 hp MAN V8 diesels delivers a six-knot top speed. It is priced from about $15.3 million.

Absolute Navetta 75

In Italian, the word “navetta” translates to “little ship.” Which is a perfect description for Absolute’s new 75-foot fast cruiser. It’s an evolution of the strong-selling Navetta 73 but with nearly two feet of extra length. The yacht’s expansive interior volumes will remain the same, with features like a forward master stateroom on its own level that has a private entrance steps away from the main salon. The salon features floor-to-ceiling glass, with full views of the water, courtesy of open bulwarks. Twin 1,000 hp Volvo IPS1350 diesels deliver a top speed of 25 knots. Pricing starts at about $4 million.

Arcadia A96

Cross a spacious Miami high-rise penthouse with a Canyon Ranch spa and the result could be this new 96-foot superyacht from Italian builder Arcadia. Boasting a remarkable 4,300 square feet of total living space, there’s room for 12 guests and five crew. And the living spaces even expand, courtesy of fold-down terraces in the main salon and on the rear deck. But the yacht’s focus on wellness and healthy living sets it apart. That expansive, teak-decked foredeck, spanning over 500 square feet, is perfect for yoga sessions or meditation, while the cockpit and beach club offer another 1,000 square feet of social space. For extra peace and quiet at anchor, solar panels can provide up to nine hours of generator-free power.

Numarine 26XP Fast

Think of it as offering pace, with space. Turkish yard Numarine has been building its bold 85-foot 26XP explorer style mini-superyacht since 2018, but later this year, it will launch the U.S.-focused 26XP Fast. Instead of slow-churning 435 hp diesels and nine-knot cruising, it’s bolting-in a pair of mighty 1,800 hp MAN V12s and modifying the hull to deliver a top speed of 31 knots. What hasn’t changed is the XP’s cavernous interior and expensive deck space. Take the top-deck flybridge which, thanks to the yacht’s 21-foot beam and far-forward helm, spans over 700 square feet. That space will include a dining table for eight, a full outdoor kitchen, and more lounges than a Saint-Tropez beach bar. Prices start from $6.95 million.

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These Butlers Are Neither Carson Nor Hudson

The rise of “executive butlers” — a breed whose job combines silver polishing with being a concierge and a maitre d’ — reflects the changing nature of the very rich.

Graeme Currie at Weston Park, where he served as head butler for a decade. These days, he said, being a butler requires “sparkle, darling, sparkle.” Credit... Billy Barraclough for The New York Times

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By Plum Sykes

Plum Sykes reported this story from her home in Britain’s Cotswolds region. She has written about society for magazines and in several novels.

• May 14, 2024

In Britain’s bucolic Cotswolds region, the arrival of summer is typically marked by a migration. Specifically, the return of a rarefied group to grand country houses in counties like Oxfordshire or Gloucestershire, where preparations begin for a season of hosting guests at picnics, luncheons and events like the Chelsea Flower Show , the Royal Ascot horse races and “the tennis” — shorthand for a center court box at Wimbledon .

Owners of those country estates — let’s call them the one percent of the one percent — of course do not handle such preparations themselves. These are relegated to butlers, whose job, like for others associated with the lifestyles of the ultrawealthy, has evolved.

As personal assistants have been rebranded as executive assistants and child care providers as executive nannies, buttling has become a career that involves not only polishing silver and folding napkins but also lifestyle management.

The modern butler — also known as, wait for it, an executive butler — is still in most cases a man. But he is no longer a grandfatherly type in morning trousers that stays in the background, if not out of sight. More likely, he is fresh-faced, wears a lounge suit with a Charvet tie and is by his employers’ side whether they are at home or not.

“They’re like a private maitre d’ now,” said Nicky Haslam, 84, the English interior designer and social fixture. “In the old days the butler was in the house all the time. Now, if the family is on their yacht, the butler goes with them.”

This was not the case as recently as the 1990s, when butlers for the most part reflected the archetype popularized by characters like Hudson, from the TV show “Upstairs, Downstairs”; Carson , from “Downton Abbey”; or Stevens, from Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel “The Remains of the Day.”

Among that ilk was Michael Kenneally, a mischievous Irish butler employed for decades by my cousin, Sir Tatton Sykes , at his country estate, Sledmere , in the county of Yorkshire.

His antics were legendary. If children were visiting, he would sometimes accessorize his formal uniform with a curly-haired wig or glasses with plastic eyeballs on springs. His pièce de résistance was riding through the dining room after dinner on a bicycle with a port tray balanced on the handlebars, a trick that was noted in his obituary in The Telegraph. When he died at 65 in 1999, his funeral drew a crowd of about 300 people, and he was buried alongside members of the family that had employed him for 40 years. On the headstone marking his grave, the epitaph simply read “The Butler.”

The profession’s evolution in recent decades is a signifier of a societal shift in Britain: What rich people want has changed because who rich people are has changed.

That group’s makeup has shifted from being primarily aristocratic families, the type long associated with traditional butlers, to include a new breed of self-made, high-net-worth individuals who have built fortunes in industries like technology and media and who see butlers less as part of the furniture and more as a flashy accessory.

Graeme Currie, 53, exemplifies the modern butler, a role that he said requires “sparkle, darling, sparkle.” He has been employed by some of Britain’s highest-profile families and was the head butler for 10 years at Weston Park, an estate in the county of Staffordshire that is the ancestral home of the Earl of Bradford and can now be booked for private events.

This summer Mr. Currie — who has tawny hair and, often, a light tan — is planning to travel to various destinations in Europe to buttle at vacation houses. In his spare time, he breeds toy poodles, some of which have competed at dog shows like Crufts .

Mr. Currie is the sort of person who can whip up an espresso martini blindfolded and comprehend the precise level of froth someone might prefer for a coconut-milk cappuccino. He developed such skills in part from a career in hospitality that has included jobs on the Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner and at ritzy London hotels like the Dorchester and Claridge’s and restaurants like the Ivy.

“The difference between me and an old-fashioned butler is that I’ve had the experience of people paying for dinner and of always being critiqued,” Mr. Currie said.

Seasoned butlers like him can make around 100,000 British pounds a year, or about $125,000. The job’s starting salary is closer to 40,000 pounds, or $50,000.

For butlers with full-time positions, various costs — food, lodging, even fancy uniforms — are subsidized by employers. And those who work in Europe are typically afforded the same mandatory benefits granted to other workers, like a minimum of 20 vacation days. Many develop schedules with their employers that include regular time off on the weekend or midweek to account for other days when they are expected to work long hours.

Mr. Currie was drawn to the profession for a reason that many butlers are: He is passionate about taking care of people.

“One thing I always say is that I’m very good at remembering who people are and what they want,” he said. “You’ve got to have a whole repertoire in your brain because people ask for things they have never asked for before.”

That repertoire can vary wildly depending on a butler’s location, said Niels Deijkers, the managing director of the International Butler Academy in Simpelveld, the Netherlands.

Mr. Deijkers recalled a story he had heard from an executive butler who was with a family on a yacht. “The client pointed toward the coastline and said, ‘Tonight I’d like to have dinner on top of that mountain — please arrange it,’” he said, explaining that the butler contacted a restaurant in the area, which “set up a table for six and flew in everything with a helicopter.” (Mr. Deijkers estimated that the dinner cost “around $300,000.”)

Andrew Gruselle, 53, has encountered similar demands in his time working on Lamu Island , off the coast of Kenya, where he has managed grand beachfront properties with staffs that have included cooks, housekeepers and pool attendants.

In his typical uniform of loose cotton shirt and seersucker Bermuda shorts, Mr. Gruselle has performed a range of duties: serving trays of fresh mango or papaya for breakfast; arranging water-skiing excursions; recommending fabric shops; securing reservations at the Peponi Hotel, a Lamu hot spot; and wrangling six donkeys to stage a makeshift Nativity scene at Christmas.

“When someone comes out here,” he said, “you have to be very careful that they are looked after properly, and that it’s a seamless experience for them.”

Carole Bamford, 78, expects nothing less of the head butler at Daylesford House, her country estate in Gloucestershire, one of several homes she resides at with her husband, Anthony Bamford, the billionaire owner of the British construction company JCB.

Events held at Daylesford House by the couple, known formally as Lord and Lady Bamford, are among the most coveted invitations in the Cotswolds. This spring Lady Bamford, who is the founder of Daylesford Organic , a popular British lifestyle brand, hosted various lunches with themes inspired by plants grown on the estate like snowdrops and tulips.

Leading the preparations for those lunches was, yes, Daylesford House’s head butler, whose résumé reflects those of traditional butlers, in that he has been with the Bamfords for more than 20 years.

“He was with the queen for about eight years before me,” Lady Bamford said.

But his job also involves many duties expected of modern butlers, too.

Lady Bamford recalled a recent lunch where the menu included lamb, purple sprouting broccoli, a cheese board, panna cotta and rhubarb bellinis.

“Who makes the bellinis?’” I asked.

“Well, the butler,” she said.

Susan Beachy contributed research.

Plum Sykes is the author of “Bergdorf Blondes,” “The Debutante Divorcée,” “Party Girls Die in Pearls” and the just released “Wives Like Us.”

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‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 1 Almost Sank the Series

The first season of 'BDSY' traveled some rough seas.

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• Below Deck Sailing Yacht had casting issues and crew dynamics that led to a messy first season.
• The show learned from its mistakes and retooled for Season 2, introducing a new cast that brought magic to the series.
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Below Deck Sailing Yacht was the second spin-off of the flagship program that was launched on Bravo. The first season introduced viewers to the crew of Parsifall III, a motoryacht with a twist: a big, ol' sail! Led by Captain Glenn Shephard , the first season was filled with the typical yachties that have made fans love the Below Deck programs. They even welcomed a familiar face in Chef Adam Glick to the yacht. With two seasons of Below Deck Mediterranean under his belt, he was meant to help steer the ship to success. But something didn't work. Was it the awkward boatmance between Chef Adam and Chief Stew Jenna MacGillivray ? Was it the real-life couple working on deck, Padget Berry and Ciara Duggan ? Whatever it was, after Season 1, Below Deck Sailing Yacht essentially emptied the bunks of Parsifall III and Captain Glenn returned with an entirely new crew — and the rest is history. Season 1 had growing pains and needed to be retooled in order for Below Deck Sailing Yacht to truly sail off into glory.

Below Deck has been one of Bravo's biggest assets since its 2013 debut. Following the work lives of a crew on a superyacht, Below Deck showcases the highs and lows of one of the most stressful jobs on the planet. Sure, it looks all luxurious and incredible, but the drama is real. Like many Bravo hits, to capitalize on its success, Bravo green lit Below Deck spin-offs. Following Below Deck Mediterranean , Below Deck Sailing Yacht followed the same formula, but it had growing pains that almost kept it docked forever .

Below Deck Sailing Yacht

In a reality TV series, a crew aboard a luxury sailing yacht navigates the challenges of providing five-star service to affluent guests while managing personal dynamics and the unpredictable nature of the sea. Each episode reveals a blend of high-seas adventure and behind-the-scenes drama among the crew members.

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Botched Its Casting

Below Deck Sailing Yacht set sail in 2020 in the stunning locale of Greece. With the job tougher than ever and the stakes higher than before, the success of Parsifall III truly depended on the wind in their sails. Beause it came with a new type of vessel for viewers to see, the 180-foot luxury sailing yacht was billed as an even grander once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unlike the flagship franchise's Captain Lee Rosbach and the first spin-off's Captain Sandy Yawn , Below Deck Sailing Yacht relied on an old faithful captain who spent many years aboard the ship. While the others have gone from vessel to vessel, Captain Glenn Shephard's vast knowledge of Parsifall III allowed him to welcome the viewers into his home away from home. Captain Glenn wasn't there to be a reality star ; he was there to do his job, the job he loved to do. To supplement the reality show tropes that make these programs watchable, Below Deck Sailing Yacht had to ensure the rest of the cast was filled with personalities that would be enticing to watch.

Since Parsifall III already had members of the crew on board, the show decided to keep two members of the sailing yacht's crew, casting them as the power couple that they thought fans would fall in love with. Prior to the start of the season, Paget Berry was the yacht's First Officer, the closest position to a Bosun, while Ciara Duggan was a stewardess, working in the interior. But for some bizarre reason, likely for added drama, Captain Glenn pushed Ciara to the exterior to act as a deckhand, which meant she would be working under her boyfriend.

Fans also learned that this would mark the first time the pair ever worked directly with one another in this capacity. Has this ever worked to solidify a healthy relationship? Very rarely. With two familiar faces on Captain Glenn's staff, Below Deck Sailing Yacht brought on a Below Deck alum to help integrate the show into the Below Deck Cinematic Universe. Chef Adam Glick had a whiplash of a journey during his time on Below Deck Med . Often found bickering with Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier , undermining her authority, and going rogue with his meals like putting onions in dishes when the primary specifically put on his preference sheet that he did not want them, Chef Adam was an interesting option to be the familiar face for the franchise to start with. But hey, an angry, temperamental chef is a stereotype for Below Deck so it seemed fitting .

The Interior Team Was a Nightmare on Season 1 of 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht'

Knowing Chef Adam had a rocky relationship with the head of the interior, it was expected that whoever was in charge on Parsifal III would suffer the same fate as their counterpart in the Med. But it couldn't be further from the truth. Jenna MacGillivray was brought on as Chief Stew. She was not the warm and cuddly personality, but had a similar demeanor to the original Below Deck Chief Stew Adrienne Gang . Both women's mission was to assert their authority and had run-ins with many of their colleagues. For Jenna, there was one exception: A second romance bloomed on Parsifall III between Chef Adam and Chief Stew Jenna.

On paper, watching love blossom should warm the hearts, but this duo was toxic, and Jenna left a lot to be desired, as she rarely ever took accountability for focusing on her school-girl romance with Chef Adam over her duties as Chief Stew. The interior team is central to the story, as they spend the most time with the guests on camera. Jenna became unbearable when she fell in love , and things got messy. Her obsession with her relationship over her job almost sank the ship.

With so many questionable choices in the cast, there had to be someone on the crew that could breathe sanity into the Below Deck spin-off. Turning to the interior, Jenna's two stewardesses were Madison Stalker and Georgia Grobler . Madison very quickly became the audience's voice of reason as she saw the chaos on board. She dealt with the brunt of Jenna's frustrations and lack of interest in establishing a working relationship with her. Madison was great at her job, she just never got the praise she deserved. She became the season's punching bag; hence, the majority of her story was filled with Jenna trying to tear her down, and Chef Adam following suit because he had to side with his girl.

When it came to Georgia, the 3rd Stew was clearly unaware of relationship boundaries. It's one thing to have a crush, but when you're living and working with your crush, whose girlfriend is also sleeping feet away from you, perhaps it's best to turn things down a few notches. Georgia's crush on Paget was simply uncomfortable to watch. Her entire journey on Below Deck Sailing Yacht comprised of trying to serenade Paget with the only original song Georgia had in her songbook. What was worse? Paget fed into it — with his girlfriend present! Her flirtation was cringe, and yet it wasn't even as hard as Jenna went for Chef Adam.

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'below deck sailing yacht's season 2 cast turned the seri.

On deck, joining Ciara and Paget for half the season, was Parker McCown . He resigned from his position due to his well-being, as his back and forth with Paget was wearing him down. Parker was replaced by Christopher Miller , who was almost a non-existent personality for the remainder of the charter season. He was kind, he worked well, but suffered a back injury that nearly derailed his entire career. Unlike any other Below Deck series, Below Deck Sailing Yacht featured the Chief Engineer as an on-screen character. Byron Hissey was much older than the majority of the crew, so his presence wasn't as drama-filled comparatively. As a character, he was a swell guy, but he just didn't have the aspirations to make good reality television.

Every season of Below Deck features some sort of mess. Maybe it's caused by the elite vacationers or the drama within the bowels of the ship, but the mess of Below Deck Sailing Yacht 's first season was the mess of its cast. Casting is hard; these nine individuals lacked chemistry and didn't gel. There's no predicting how individuals will react — it's the core of the experiment of reality television. The stories that this cast created were ripe for drama, they just didn't play out well.

Thankfully, the show learned from its mistake and retooled the entire second season. The only returning cast member was Captain Glenn. Fans were then introduced to Chief Engineer Colin MacRae , Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher , and First Officer Gary King, and magic was instantly made! Captain Glenn and his new trio have remained with the program since Season 2, are the longest running tenured group within the Below Deck franchise, and make it one of the best in the franchise. The moral of this story is perfection takes time. You won't always catch lightning on the first try. Below Deck Sailing Yacht is proof. They ditched the navy blue polos and opted for those infamous orange ones ; that's how badly they needed to distance themselves from that first season.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is available to stream on Peacock in the U.S.

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titanium-made mirarri yacht cruises with a glass dome inspired by the bone structure of birds

Mirarri yacht uses glass dome for sheltered interior.

Designer Timur Bozca and the UAE-based Enata Group team up for the latter’s inaugural luxury yacht and brand, Mirarri. It cruises around the sea with a dynamic and tinted glass dome, inspired by the bone structures of birds. The semi-transparent shelter lets the passengers see the panoramic views outside, lends structural integrity to the full-beam superstructure made of carbon fiber and titanium of the water vehicle , and helps create an expansive interior space so guests can stand and mingle while on board.

Organic structures run throughout the design of the Mirarri yacht. Timur Bozca and Rashed Al Shaali of Enata Marine employ carbon fiber, Kevlar, and titanium around the water vehicle to make the yacht as lightweight and robust as possible. The onboard environment evokes spaciousness, from the outdoor entertainment to the open settings on the two ends of the yacht. A dedicated barbecue and bar area emerges on the aft deck, serving as the venue for social gatherings and al fresco dining with sea views.

carbon fiber and titanium-built Mirarri yacht

The 17-meter Mirarri yacht is expected to be constructed primarily using carbon fiber and titanium. Stepping inside the water vehicle, the lounge area is spacious, with cushioned benches that follow the form of the interior and continue to slope down toward the aft deck. The setup allows for socializing since guests are seated in front of each other, giving them more area to walk around. There’s also a pop-up table that can be stowed and used as a dining table and desk, and a large-screen television provides onboard entertainment to the guests.

The carbon fiber and titanium-built Mirarri yacht also feature the Wingman software that can enable the owner to remotely control various aspects of the yacht, perform over-the-air updates, conduct remote diagnostics, and implement preventive maintenance. Going down, the yacht comes with two full-beam cabins, adorned with vibrant colors and contemporary design elements, to accommodate the owner and his guests while cruising. As of publishing the story, the first Mirarri yacht is currently under construction and expected to be delivered in 2025 (first in UAE).

onboard environment evokes spaciousness, from the outdoor entertainment to the open settings on the decks

the first batch of Mirarri yacht is expected to arrive in 2025

project info:

name: Mirarri

design: Timur Bozca

group: Enata

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