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Welcome to Denison Yacht Crew. Being based in Fort Lauderdale, the heart of the yachting industry, we are uniquely positioned to provide services that are all encompassing. Whether purchasing a boat, scheduling a charter, or finding crew, clients can accomplish everything under one roof.

With an unrivaled yachting history, the Denison family has been trusted in the yachting community since 1948. With decades of experience, numerous industry contacts and a passion for yachting, our crew placement division was a natural progression. Our platform for crew and employers provides an interactive way to connect.

New to Denison? Create a profile to find work or crew. Show off your skills and add photos or upload a video.

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Meet Our Lead Crew Coordinator

Our crew coordinators have either worked on boats or have placed crew on boats, so they understand and can relate with the process a vessel and crew go through. Whether it is up-to-date information about the industry or tips to enhance the overall experience, we are always eager to be your resource.

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Crew division, a different kind of crew placement.

Often, it can feel like a full-time job registering and managing your crew profiles, so we streamlined the process with an easy-to-use website. Denison Crew can help you navigate your potential opportunities with an interactive crew profile. We have created a distinct way to help you market yourself during your job search. Are you a chef with an array of food photos or a stew with artistic table settings and flower arrangements? Show off your creativity with a Crew Album or Video Profile.

What People Say About Denison Crew

I am a yacht captain with close to 20 years in the business; I can honestly say that the only uplifting part of looking for a new position in today's economy is your employee Jill Maderia. She has consistently demonstrated a superior customer experience on a regular basis.

BRIAN BOUCHARD PRIVATE YACHT CAPTAIN

I’ve been impressed with your CV’s so far; certainly a few guys that we would be interested in talking to... And better than anyone I am receiving from other crew agents, I have to say.

JASON BRYAN CHIEF OFFICER

John and I wanted to take a minute to send a big thank you for taking your time to meet with us today. (...) We really enjoyed talking with you! Denison Yachting has a very practical and user friendly website, very easy on the eyes and perfectly laid out.

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Best And Worst Times To Find Yacht Crew Jobs (Fort Lauderdale)

As the demand for new superyachts is on the rise so is the demand for yacht crew. In this series, we are going to touch on the best ports to find yacht crew jobs, and times you should be looking. This month is all about Fort Lauderdale!

In this series, we are talking about the ports that are your “best” options. That’s not to say that there aren’t other places in the world where you could find a job in yachting. However, these locations are the hiring hotspots and will offer excellent access to quality job opportunities for yacht crew entering the industry.

So if you are hunting for your first role in the industry or just looking for a new position. Follow this series for information on when you should head over to those yachtie hot spots.

The best and worst times for finding Yacht Crew Jobs In Fort Lauderdale: 

Worst times to apply: july and august.

The Summer yachting season begins in May, and by July and August, we are in the middle of the Mediterranean season. During this period, the crew have all hands on deck. We’re not saying that you shouldn’t apply at this time however, we don’t recommend it.

Good times to apply: January, February, June, and September

When we say good, we mean there is a decent chance. However, you may find yourself either a bit too early, or too late, for prime hiring season. With Fort Lauderdale, during January and February, many agencies will be hiring crew to go to the Caribbean. If the yachts are not hiring, then they are probably having repairs done in Florida during these months.

Great times to apply: March and October

Both Fort Lauderdale and Miami are great locations, that have a good reputation for beginner crews during these months.  They’re unique in that so many yachts pass through here not once, but twice a year. We recommend if you’re in the area during this time to consider completing your training courses. It may also be worth gaining some experience in preparation for the following month.

The ideal time to apply: April, May, November, and December

In a typical cruising season – more so after finishing maintenance work in shipyards (or venturing around regions off the typical yachting trail), yachts may take a follow a different itinerary. This can mean that crew lay low for a while until they begin heading towards the US to prepare for the summer season. This makes for the ideal time to be in Fort Lauderdale, to stand the best chance of getting your dream job.

Remember Only American citizens, green card holders, and work authorization visa holders are legal to walk the docks  and look for work in the USA.

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• Bluewater Crew Training –  Courses

In the meantime, to keep up with the latest available industry jobs in 2022, click here and register with us now.

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Crew Unlimited joins the bluewater family !

The Crew Unlimited team is excited to announce to you our newest adventure! We have combined forces with Bluewater Yachting and International Crew Training (ICT) to create an incredible bluewater family, now on both sides of the Atlantic!

The fusion of three market leaders means that you now have one solution for yacht crew and yacht jobs. When you call on us for top-notch crew placement services, you will still get it from the same crew agents, but now you’ll get so much more!

When you’re looking for a job, you’ll have a profile on the bluewater website, with all your data migrated over so you don’t have to start over from scratch. Even more importantly, is that your inclusion will grant you access to more than 5000 jobs posted by our combined clients each year.

Simply log into your account on the bluewater Club page using your email and password. If you have not yet received your password, simply click on the “Password forgotten” link and a new password will be sent through to you.

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And, when the time comes to hire crew, you can still rely on the quality advice and assistance our team has always provided, but now with DOUBLE the talent pool!

In addition, you will be able to sign up to the ONE Account , a yearly subscription giving you access to the complete crew placement hiring platform, and for every dollar you spend for your ONE Account, the yacht receives the equivalent value in Crew Training Vouchers to be used at any Bluewater Training Facility worldwide.

Joining with bluewater means even more resources, more crew, more jobs and global reach for you. And we will now be offering the ONE Account, bluewater’s money-saving program, which means your opportunity for free training.

Thanks to all of you, our loyal customers and crew, Crew Unlimited has grown into one of the largest and most well-respected agencies based out of Fort Lauderdale. We’re looking forward to including you in our journey, celebrating the end of an era for Crew Unlimited, and the beginning of our new adventure as Bluewater.

Bluewater is the highly respected Mediterranean-based crew and training agency. They have shared our ideals and passion for the industry for over twenty years, and together we are thrilled that we are now able to bring you unbeatable service with endless opportunities as part of the bluewater brand.

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Worth Avenue Yachts is looking for qualified candidates. Current positions and locations are listed on this page. 

Worth Avenue Yachts specializes in yacht sales and charter. Our team is continuously growing and currently seeking qualified applicants. Our yacht brokers work hard to facilitate the sale of their listings and to protect and promote the interest of their clients as well as provide services to new clients.

Do you have a passion for adventure? Our private yacht vacation team is looking for a well-traveled candidate who enjoys sharing their passion of the sea. An ideal applicant would have experience delivering custom yacht charters; be able to attend the most prestigious yacht shows and work tirelessly researching yachts, crews and the market to be able to find and recommend the best yachts.

Whether you are looking for a yacht crew vacancy as a deckhand, engineer, onboard masseuse, yacht stewardess, experienced yacht chef, chief stewardess, purser, first officer or yacht captain, manage your yacht career by registering with Cotton Crews.

CURRENT YACHT SALES POSITIONS

Yacht Broker – Sales

Office Location: Monaco

Worth Avenue Yachts is looking for a sales broker for the Worth Avenue Yachts office in Monaco. The ideal candidate would have several years of experience as a yacht broker with an established client base and possess strong communication, organizational and entrepreneurial skills.

Enthusiastically embrace the Worth Avenue Yachts values

Develop long-standing relationships with yacht owners and prospective buyers

Effectively communicate and negotiate with ultra-high net worth individuals

Be highly responsive to current and prospective clients

Provide after-sales support for yacht buyers and owners

Show product at off-site displays or shows, travel as needed to show and acquire new listings

Participate in customer delivery of each boat sold

Diligently maintain comprehensive client and prospect information

Project a professional image at all times

Introduce clients to Worth Avenue Team as needed to emphasize quality, efficiency, and collaboration within the company

Participate in boat shows and other events

Ability to work well both independently and as a team, domestically and internationally

Possess solid client base and listings along with proven fluency in marine industry sales

2+ years of sales experience within the mid to large yacht sector

 The ability to demonstrate an established client base

Strong communication, organizational and entrepreneurial skills

Ability to handle multiple clients, contracts, and inquiries at the same time

Well spoken, ethical, professional, and confident

To apply, send a cover letter along with your CV to Inquiries@WorthAvenueYachts.com with the position you are applying for.  

CURRENT YACHT CHARTER POSITIONS

Yacht Broker – Charter

The ideal candidate would have several years of experience as a luxury yacht charter broker with an established client base. He/she will also possess strong communication skills while being organized and self-motivated.

Generate charter sales

Develop long-standing relationships with yacht owners and charter clients

Display high level of responsiveness to current and prospective clients and owners

Provide fast and effective service, ensuring seven-star service for clients

Research and provide accurate and well-informed yacht selections for clients

Maintain high levels of communication with all stakeholders throughout the booking and charter process

Travel as needed to show and acquire new listings

Develop and grow client book

Work with other Worth Avenue Yachts brokers to expand business and maximize internal business potential

Project and maintain a professional image

2+ years of luxury yacht charter broker experience with an established client base

Strong communication, organizational and listening skills

Ability to handle multiple clients, contracts, and inquiries at once

In-depth knowledge of onboard operations of charter yachts

To apply, send a cover letter along with your CV to Inquiries@WorthAvenueYachts.com with the position you are applying for.  

CREW POSITIONS

Is life on the water an alluring slogan for you? A  career in yachting  may be a good option. Worth Avenue Yachts works directly with  Cotton Crews  for all of our hiring and placement needs. Whether you are a seasoned yachting expert or a yachtie newbie, our partners at  Cotton Crews  can guide you through the process of finding the open position for you.

A career in yachting is an exciting way to see the world, one port at a time.

Whether you excel in the service industry or are mechanically inclined, there are many different positions onboard that may fit you. Common positions in yachting include Captain, Mate, Engineer, Chef, Steward(ess), Deckhand and more.

Yachting is a fun and rewarding career choice that demands hard work and extreme attention to detail. Many yachting careers require basic qualifications to in-depth licensing. Research and preparing your CV ahead of time will put you on the right track to joining the industry. For more information please visit  www.CottonCrews.com

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