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Steward / Yoga Instructor
You work as a full member of the interior team and teach private yoga to the owner, guests and sometimes crew, giving the yacht a wellness offer without an extra cabin.
- Department
- Dual roles
- Reports to
- Chief Steward / Chief Stewardess
- Yacht size
- 40m to 90m
- Contract
- Seasonal or permanent
- Starting pay
- €3,200 per month
What the job is
This is a stewarding job first. You turn cabins, run laundry, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and stand interior watches like the rest of the team. The difference is that you also hold a recognised yoga teaching qualification, so when the owner or a charter guest wants a class at sunrise, you lead it. Yachts hire this dual role because a dedicated instructor costs a cabin, and many owners only want yoga a few times a week.
Classes usually happen on the sundeck, the foredeck or a beach after the tender run. Sessions are often one to one or for a small family group, and they range from gentle stretching for older guests to strong vinyasa for a fit charter party. You plan around anchorage, swell and wind, keep mats, blocks and straps clean and stowed, and adapt quickly when a guest has an injury or simply wants to breathe and relax.
The balance is the hard part. On a busy charter you may teach at 07:00, serve breakfast at 08:30 and still be on dinner service at 22:00. The Chief Stewardess decides how your hours are split, and the yoga slots are built into the interior rota. Crew who do well are organised, calm under pressure and happy to switch from instructor to steward in the time it takes to change uniform.
What makes a good one
- Silver service and housekeeping
- Teaching mixed ability classes
- Adapting sessions for injuries
- Discretion with owners and guests
- Managing time across two roles
A day in the life
- 06:30Lay out mats, blocks and towels on the sundeck, check the wind and set up a speaker with a quiet playlist.
- 07:00Lead a 60 minute vinyasa class for two guests, adjusting the sequence for one guest's sore lower back.
- 08:15Change into service uniform and help the second stewardess run breakfast on the aft deck.
- 09:30Turn master and VIP cabins with the housekeeping team while guests go ashore by tender.
- 12:30Set the table and serve a three course lunch, clearing and resetting between courses.
- 14:30Take your break, then wash and stow the yoga kit and plan tomorrow's session with the chief stewardess.
- 16:00Run laundry and press guest clothing for the evening, then refresh day heads and the saloon.
- 18:30Teach a 30 minute sunset stretch and breathing session on the foredeck for the principal guest.
- 19:30Back in uniform for canapés and dinner service, finishing with turndown and a final walk round the guest areas.
Pay by country
Monthly salary for a Steward / Yoga Instructor on a 40m to 90m yacht, usually quoted in EUR or USD. Expect a premium over a standard steward for the second skill. Charter tips are extra and often add 10% to 15% of the weekly charter fee, shared among crew.
- France and Monaco
- €3,200 – 4,200
- Spain
- €3,200 – 4,200
- Italy
- €3,200 – 4,200
- United Kingdom
- £2,750 – 3,600
- USA (Florida)
- US$3,500 – 4,600
- Caribbean
- US$3,500 – 4,600
- UAE
- AED 12,800 – 16,800
- Australia
- A$5,400 – 7,000
- New Zealand
- NZ$5,900 – 7,700
Required
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical
- 200 hour yoga teacher training (Yoga Alliance RYT 200 or equivalent)
Recommended
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
- PYA GUEST interior courses
- Food Safety Level 2
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
- 300 hour advanced yoga teacher training
- Yoga instructor liability insurance
Visas
- Schengen visa (non EU crew)
- US B1/B2 or C1/D
- Australian Maritime Crew Visa (MCV)
Where it leads
Steward / Yoga Instructor jobs open now
Questions crew ask
Do I need interior experience, or is a yoga qualification enough?
Most captains want at least one season as a steward or strong hospitality experience ashore. The yoga is a bonus on top of a capable interior crew member, not a replacement for one.
How much yoga will I actually teach?
It depends on the owner and the charter guests. Some weeks you teach twice a day, other weeks not at all, and you work as a full steward the rest of the time.
Will I earn more than a regular steward?
Usually yes, typically around €300 to €600 a month more, depending on yacht size and how often classes are expected. Charter tips are shared with the rest of the crew as normal.