Yacht Crew Recruitment

Established in 2019, Yachts Mermaids Recruitment Agency provides personalized yacht crew recruitment focused on skills, safety, cultural fit, and long-term crew harmony.

What sets us apart is our personalized, 1:1 boutique approach. We intentionally work with a limited number of clients and candidates so we can dedicate our full attention and expertise to every placement.

Our team has worked at sea, giving us genuine insight into the realities of yacht life. This allows us to recruit not just for skills, but for fit, safety, and long-term harmony onboard.

Our goal is simple: help vessels hire confidently and safely, while empowering crew to join programs where they can thrive — not just survive.

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Safety & Integrity in Recruitment

At Yachts Mermaids, we believe responsible recruitment starts with trust, transparency, and care — for both our clients and the seafarers we represent. As part of our recruitment service — at no extra cost — the final selected candidate receives:

Psychometric Assessment: insights into cognitive abilities, communication style, emotional intelligence, and cultural fit.

In-depth reference checks, going beyond the industry standard to give you a full picture of the candidate’s reliability and performance.

Criminal Background Check— ensuring peace of mind for vessel owners and management.

Enhanced checks at an additional cost, including: Civil, Bankruptcy, Directorship, Social Media, Financial History, and Enhanced Internet Scrape.

“I’ve known Marién since 2006, when we worked together onboard, and since 2020, I have utilized her recruitment services for M/Y Latitude. I highly recommend working with Marién—she is quick, attentive to our needs, communicates effectively, and consistently delivers the right people for our team onboard.”
— Captain Samuel Alquilos | M/Y Latitude 55m
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Job Opportunities

We’re always updating our listings — stay tuned for opportunities via our newsletter & social media.

Fill out our recruitment form and tell us what you’re looking for — we’ll keep you in mind for future roles.

Recruitment Form

All applicants are required to hold active CrewPass and Superyacht References verifications to be eligible for consideration. These verifications are free of charge and can be completed online in just a few minutes.

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MEET THE CREW!

Marién

Founder & Recruitment Specialist

Hi, I’m Marien Sarriera, founder of Yachts Mermaids and a former Chief Stewardess with over 20 years of experience aboard private and charter yachts ranging from 30 to 60 meters. Having worked firsthand in the industry, I understand the importance of finding the right people for the right roles. Through Yachts Mermaids, I specialize in connecting yacht owners, captains, and management teams with qualified crew who align with their vessel’s needs and culture. My approach to recruitment is personal, industry-informed, and focused on building strong, reliable crews while helping professionals find opportunities where they can thrive.

Eliana

Crew Recruitment Consultant

With 13+ years of experience aboard private and charter yachts, Eliana Rott understands what it takes to build strong, cohesive, and sustainable crews. She is passionate about connecting crew with opportunities that align with their career goals while helping yachts find candidates who genuinely fit their culture, values, and operational needs. Eliana provides thoughtful, personalized recruitment support throughout the hiring process, from candidate vetting and shortlisting to finding the right match for both crew and vessel.

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