THE STEWARDESS BIBLE · EST. 2011
An independent perspective on superyacht hospitality, professional standards and life at sea.
Original articles, practical guidance and professional insight from Kylie O'Brien, founder of The Stewardess Bible.
The Stewardess Bible celebrates 15 years with the launch of Crew Wanted 2.0, a completely rewritten guide to finding work on a superyacht in 2026. Discover practical advice on crew qualifications, yacht CVs, recruitment agencies, dock walking, interviews and life aboard.
Learn 10 essential superyacht etiquette protocols, from guest greetings and shoe rules to discreet service, fine dining and cultural awareness.
Learn how to become a yacht stewardess in 2026, from essential qualifications and hospitality skills to finding your first position at sea.
Goal setting for superyacht chief stewardesses: set SMART goals, lead with strategy and subtlety, manage ego at sea and build a crew culture that lasts.
The superyacht stewardess role is far more than serving drinks. Kylie O’Brien on the real skills ,service, housekeeping, safety, etiquette and the training to excel.
Welcome aboard, the epitome of luxury and refinement in the realm of superyachts. As we sail through the azure waters, our commitment to unparalleled hospitality shines brightly, encapsulated in the timeless tradition of Turndown Service.
From Cutlery Chaos to Dining Delight: How To Set A Table Ahoy there, fellow stewards and stewardesses of the superyacht world! While we’re busy ensuring our guests are sailing smoothly through the seas of luxury, there’s one task that can sometimes leave us feeling a...
A three-course meal on board a super yacht would be classified as a casual dinner, consisting of an entree’, main meal and dessert. It would often be reserved for just the family or primary charterers onboard.
Sea Sickness. For most people sea sickness is just a matter of putting up with a little discomfort and can be quite annoying, yet for others it can have crippling effects.. Essentially sea sickness is a form of motion sickness. There is no difference between being air sick, car sick and sea sick, it is all technically motion sickness.
Superyacht crew are the heartbeat of the yacht. They are central to the yacht functioning in a coherent, professional and effective manner.
As a super yacht stewardess you are required to be very creative with your small space storage solutions. The storage area needs to be clean, dry and easily accessible…. Which, let’s face it, is quite often NOT the case…..
This is one of those subjects that is very involved and requires a lot of training to master. In fact, it takes years to become a master sommelier.
As a superyacht stewardess, you do not need to go to such lengths, however, you are required to have a good foundation on this topic.
Wine Basics – For The Superyacht Stewardess. The following article just scratches the surface of this vast subject. Please comment below if you would like to see more content like this.
