OceanScape Yachts brings you a look below deck with insider interviews from yacht crew.
We’ve interviewed a lot of crew over the years and it’s such a treat when we’re able to follow their paths both into the yachting industry and to the transition out when it’s time for a change. This week we got to sit down with Gemma Heyns, once a yacht stew on board luxury yachts, […]
The Bahamas recently announced that they will be once again opening their borders to tourists in October. We thought we’d shine a spotlight on one of our favourite yachts, Julia Dorothy, for cruising the many islands and crystal clear waters of this region. For the most up to date information, please check the Bahamas Tourism website. Julia Dorothy […]
It’s no secret that the health and safety measures onboard a luxury yacht vacation are second to none, but many clients have been asking, “how safe will a charter be during the COVID-19 climate?”. While there have been plenty of discussions going on behind the scenes, we wanted to share an update from some of […]
Did you miss out on our very interesting podcast with Chief Officer Jenny Matthews a few months ago? Upon entering a deck position in luxury yachting, Matthews was shocked with the limited amount of females she was meeting in similar roles. Enter “She of the Sea” the company she started (and now works full time […]
Happy New Year and welcome to the very first podcast of a new decade! We couldn’t think of a better guest to join us on this shiny first episode, so please welcome Randi Barry to the podcast today! Randi started her career in yachting as a yacht stew and chef on smaller yachts, eventually working […]
Hey, did you tune in to our podcast episode with the Crew Coach, Karine Rayson? Well in case you missed it, you can catch the full-length interview here, and we’re including a few soundbites below for you! If you are involved in the luxury yacht sphere at all, you’ve likely bumped into Karine at a […]
Welcome to our new podcast and the final episode for 2019! We are so thankful for all of the love and support from all of our guests and listeners this year! You have made it one for the books. On to our special guest this month, Andrea Tagliaferro of the Yacht Dame! I’ll let Andrea […]
Just in case you missed out on our fantastic podcast episode with The Green Stew, Lauren Ryburn a few months ago, I wanted to share a few of the hottest soundbites here for you! And of course the link to the full podcast so you can catch it now! Lauren in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica […]
It’s a new month and time for a fresh new episode of our podcast, Sea the World Differently, with OceanScape Yachts! I was thrilled to be able to sit down for a quick chat with Chief Officer Jenny Matthews. Jenny holds her 3000 GT license and upon beginning her career on deck in the luxury […]
Today’s blog features a seasoned chief stewardess by the name of Arina Meyer who originally hails from South Africa. Read on for more of this glimpse into the yachting industry! You started your career in yachting back in 2013 – can you tell us a bit about what attracted you to the industry? I’m Arina […]
This week I got to catch up with the fantastic Chief Stew, Gigi Grant who is making the most of her time at sea with her partner (and colleague), Dylan. Read on for more from Gigi! You’ve been in the industry for over six years now, how did you first get started? My partner and […]
Did you miss our interview on the podcast earlier this year with the infamous Yacht Stew, Gemma Christian? Gemma is the creator and face behind theyachtstew.com and was kind enough to sit down with us for a chat! So in case you haven’t yet had a listen, here’s the link again, but in the mean […]
In today’s blog, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Vikki Horvath, who entered the world of luxury yachting a mere two years ago as a stewardess but has been thriving in the field. Ever wonder what it’s likze being the newbie entering this industry? Read on for the inside scoop with Vikki! […]
Happy August and welcome to a brand spanking new podcast episode! This month we are joined (all the way from New Zealand!) by stewardess Lauren Ryburn who has been working on luxury yachts all around the globe after leaving her job as a mobile spa therapist in London. The green movement is only growing more […]
Welcome to the weekend friends! I hope you had a great week and are looking forward to some time off over the weekend. This week we are heading back onboard to chat with deckhand Devon Hunt. After three years in the luxury yacht industry, Devon decided to head back to school and obtain his OOW […]
Happy June everyone and welcome to our latest episode of the podcast! Today I am thrilled to welcome this special guest to our show. Gemma Christian is an incredibly accomplished chief yacht stew onboard luxury yachts and is the owner of the highly successful blog theyachtstew.com. Listen now to hear even more like these little […]
I hope you are having a great week! We just came off a long weekend here in Canada, so today is our Monday! 🙂 Today we have a great interview with experienced luxury yacht stewardess, Nicole Fowler who was actually working in New York City in advertising before packing it all in and heading down […]
I just wanted to pop in to share a mini interview from the Conscious Stew, Sam Mujica. You may remember her from our podcast a few months ago – if you haven’t yet had a listen, here’s the link again. I hope you enjoy learning about Sam’s time as a stewardess in the industry! How did […]
I hope you had a lovely long weekend! We’ve got a really interesting interview this week with Thea who is a hostess onboard luxury yachts in Croatia. This unique role is part chef and part stewardess but all about providing the impeccable service you would expect onboard a yacht vacation. Read on for the full […]
I am very excited to sit down with the Cruise Director onboard Sequoia in Indonesia. Also the owner and operator, Yessi Maya Sari wears many hats and shares her incredible journey to yacht ownership and tour guide here! What is your role and how long have you been in the superyacht industry? I have been […]
Ever wondered what it’s like being the captain onboard a luxury wooden yacht in Indonesia? Well you’re in luck as we’re offering sneak peek behind the curtain onboard Rascal with the Cruise Director, Garry (Gaz) Phillips! Dining alfresco on Rascal What is your current role and how long in superyacht industry? The past seven years […]
Today on the blog, we are daydreaming about our next vacation goals! Have a virtual escape with us right now to Dunia Baru where we get to chat to the Cruise Director, Sebastien about his experiences onboard in Indonesia! What is your current role and how long have you been working in the superyacht industry? […]
