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How to Get a Superyacht Nanny Job
Working as a superyacht nanny is an exciting and rewarding career that combines luxury travel with elite childcare. Whether you’re an experienced nanny looking to transition into yachting or a yacht stewardess with a childcare background, this guide will help you navigate the steps to securing your first role as a superyacht nanny.
What is a Superyacht Nanny?
A superyacht nanny is a professional childcare provider who works onboard superyachts, caring for the children of high-profile or ultra-high-net-worth families. Unlike traditional nanny roles, yacht nannies must adapt to life at sea, travel frequently, and provide high-level care while integrating into the yacht’s environment.
Childcare Experience
Most yacht nannies come from a professional childcare background. You’ll need:
- Experience working with ultra high net worth (UHNW) and/or VIP families
- A strong background in childcare - most yacht nannies have stand-out qualifications or bring additional skills to the role, such as lifeguarding qualifications, language skills etc.
- Previous roles in holiday, ski, or travel nanny positions are a huge advantage
Essential Requirements (which are mandatory for most roles)
- Paediatric first aid
- Nanny insurance
- Police background clearance
Create a Strong CV & Portfolio
Your CV and portfolio should be clear, professional, and tailored to yachting. Include:
- A clean, structured, professional CV with relevant experience and showcase certifications, qualifications, and any additional skills (such as swimming, languages, or tutoring) you hold.
- A childcare portfolio highlighting your ethos and approach, certifications, photos (where appropriate), testimonials, sample menus and anything else you feel will support your application. Clients love portfolios as they give greater insight into who you are as a childcarer.
Tip: Save your CV as First Name Last Name CV—not a generic file name! Yacht captains and recruiters receive dozens of applications, so make it easy for them to find yours.
Get the Superyacht Nanny CV and portfolio template here – so your CV is in the exact format clients love!
What is a Superyacht Nanny?
A superyacht nanny is a professional childcare provider who works onboard superyachts, caring for the children of high-profile or ultra-high-net-worth families. Unlike traditional nanny roles, yacht nannies must adapt to life at sea, travel frequently, and provide high-level care while integrating into the yacht’s environment.
Childcare Experience
Most yacht nannies come from a professional childcare background. You’ll need:
- Experience working with ultra high net worth (UHNW) and/or VIP families
- A strong background in childcare - most yacht nannies have stand-out qualifications or bring additional skills to the role, such as lifeguarding qualifications, language skills etc.
- Previous roles in holiday, ski, or travel nanny positions are a huge advantage
Essential Requirements (which are mandatory for most roles)
- Paediatric first aid
- Nanny insurance
- Police background clearance
Create a Strong CV & Portfolio
Your CV and portfolio should be clear, professional, and tailored to yachting. Include:
- A clean, structured, professional CV with relevant experience and showcase certifications, qualifications, and any additional skills (such as swimming, languages, or tutoring) you hold.
- A childcare portfolio highlighting your ethos and approach, certifications, photos (where appropriate), testimonials, sample menus and anything else you feel will support your application. Clients love portfolios as they give greater insight into who you are as a childcarer.
Tip: Save your CV as First Name Last Name CV—not a generic file name! Yacht captains and recruiters receive dozens of applications, so make it easy for them to find yours.
Get the Superyacht Nanny CV and portfolio template here – so your CV is in the exact format clients love!
Find Superyacht Nanny Jobs
These roles are highly competitive and often move very fast. At Superyacht Nanny jobs are advertised across social media, so be sure to follow on Instagram and Facebook.
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Connect on FacebookThese roles are highly competitive and often move very fast. At Superyacht Nanny jobs are advertised across social media, so be sure to follow on Instagram and Facebook.
When emailing applications, use professional language – do not start your email with Hey / Aloha / Yo. (I cannot believe I am writing this but you would be shocked by the amount of applications that start in this way).
Apply for jobs you meet the requirements for, it does not reflect well on you to be applying for jobs that are simply not a fit with your profile. For example, if the job advert states they are searching for candidates only in Europe and you are based in Australia, this is not the role for you.
Final Thoughts
Becoming a superyacht nanny is an incredible opportunity to travel the world while caring for children in luxury settings. However, that doesn’t make it an easy role – these jobs are demanding and intense – especially as yachts are such safety critical environments.
If you’re ready to start your journey, explore job opportunities, interview advice and training resources with Superyacht Nanny today! For further support, book a coaching session with Ella for personalised support.
Apply for jobs you meet the requirements for, it does not reflect well on you to be applying for jobs that are simply not a fit with your profile. For example, if the job advert states they are searching for candidates only in Europe and you are based in Australia, this is not the role for you.
Final Thoughts
Becoming a superyacht nanny is an incredible opportunity to travel the world while caring for children in luxury settings. However, that doesn’t make it an easy role – these jobs are demanding and intense – especially as yachts are such safety critical environments.
If you’re ready to start your journey, explore job opportunities, interview advice and training resources with Superyacht Nanny today! For further support, book a coaching session with Ella for personalised support.
