Parent Discovery Call
€99
- 60-minute consultation
- Industry overview
- Cost breakdown
- Safety discussion
- Career pathway guidance
- Live Q&A
For Parents & Families
A Parent's Guide to the Yachting Industry
Yachting can be life-changing — but for families, it can also feel overwhelming.
We help parents and families understand the realities of the industry, the costs involved, safety considerations, training requirements, and the opportunities available before their child commits to the journey.
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Your Questions
Common questions parents ask.
Is yachting a legitimate career?
Yes. Yachting is a structured, well-paid professional industry with clear progression paths, recognised qualifications, and decades of established hiring practice.
How much can entry-level crew earn?
Entry-level crew typically earn competitive tax-advantaged salaries with food and accommodation provided on board, often exceeding equivalent shore-based roles.
What does it cost to get started?
Costs cover core safety certification, a professional CV, and time spent dockwalking. We help families budget accurately and avoid unnecessary spending.
How safe is the industry?
Yachting is highly regulated for safety, with mandatory STCW training, strict on-board protocols, and professional crew structures.
How long does it take to get hired?
From certification to a first role is typically a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on season, location, and preparation.
Where do crew live while looking for work?
Most new crew stay in dedicated crew houses in the main hubs — affordable, social, and close to the docks where jobs are found.
Can yachting become a long-term career?
Absolutely. Many crew build decade-long careers, progressing into senior officer, chef, and management roles both on board and ashore.
Our Guidance
What we help with.
Industry Overview
Career Pathways
Training & Certification Planning
Visa Guidance
Budget Planning
Seasonal Hiring Strategy
Accommodation Expectations
Realistic Salary Expectations
Sessions for Families
Speak with someone who has lived it.
Family Launch Planning Session
€249
- Everything from the Discovery Call
- Personalised launch roadmap
- Training recommendations
- Budget planning
- Timeline planning
- Country-specific guidance
Premium Family Package
€699
A complete end-to-end yacht career strategy for families who want clarity, structure, and a defined pathway into the industry.
Book Premium Family Package- Full parent consultation (60–120 min)
- Complete career pathway mapping for student
- Training roadmap (12–24 month plan)
- Country and visa guidance overview
- Cost breakdown of full career journey
- School and course selection strategy
- CV positioning strategy
- Personalised action plan document (PDF)
- Follow-up summary and recommendations
Diamond All-Inclusive Family Package
€5,950
Only 3 spots available each month — kept deliberately exclusive
Our flagship, fully hands-off programme — one investment that replaces dozens of separate bookings, deposits and flights. From the very first conversation to your child's first day on board, we map the entire career, book and pay for the training, arrange the travel and accommodation, and stay beside you the whole way. Everything in every other package is included, plus a personal concierge who handles the admin so your family doesn't have to.
Book Diamond Package- Full career mapping — a clear, personalised plan all the way to your desired end goal (Captain, Chief Stew, Purser and beyond)
- One-way international flight to your start destination, anywhere in the world
- One month in a vetted crew house / shared accommodation
- Full Basic STCW safety training package booked & paid
- ENG1 / equivalent seafarer medical arranged
- Dedicated visa agent assistance (embassy fees paid directly, excluded)
- Professional crew headshot
- 2 weeks of reference daywork support (South Africa only, subject to availability)
- Professional CV preparation & dockwalking strategy
- Interview preparation & day-rate guidance
- First contract review — we check your first job offer before you sign
- Every TCA visa & destination PDF guide included
- All services from the Discovery, Planning and Premium packages included
- Access to all TCA WhatsApp crew groups (2,500+ crew)
- Priority concierge support — direct line, fastest response, from first call to first day on board
Full terms — what's included & excluded
Please note: this package covers our concierge fee plus the specific services listed above. Embassy and government visa fees are paid by you directly and are not included. Flights are booked one-way in standard economy to your start destination and are covered up to €600; routes costing more than this are topped up by you, and upgrades, extra baggage and return routes are not included. Accommodation covers one month in shared crew housing; additional time is billed separately. The 2-week reference daywork placement is available in South Africa only, subject to seasonal availability, and is not guaranteed. STCW and ENG1/equivalent cover one standard booking each; resits, retakes and extra modules are not included. Third-party prices may vary; any material difference is discussed with you before booking. This package does not guarantee employment.
Why Families Trust Us
Built by crew who have lived it.
50+ countries travelled
First-hand knowledge of the hubs, seasons, and routes that shape the industry.
Real industry experience
Built by crew who have lived and worked at sea — not a recruitment desk.
Independent advice
No training school commissions. No upsells. Guidance you can trust.
Crew-first approach
Honest expectations and a clear plan before any money is spent.
Family or individual support
Family package or individual service?
Individual services suit the crew member acting alone. Family packages loop in the parent so both sides stay informed.
Family package
From €99Choose this if…
A parent wants to understand costs, safety and progression — with the crew member fully involved.
- Parent + crew supported together
- Independent guidance, no sales pressure
- Clear budget and timeline expectations
Individual services
From €89Choose this if…
The crew member is driving their own decisions and doesn't need parents formally involved.
- Faster and cheaper to start
- Direct crew-to-advisor communication
- Upgrade to a family package later
Before you decide
What to expect before you pay
Your next logical step
Want your child fully supported onboard?
Premium Concierge and Premium Family layer full launch support on top of parent guidance so nothing falls between the cracks.
See Premium optionsStill have questions?
Book a call and we'll walk you through the realities of the industry before any major decisions are made.
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