Cara Lees Yacht Crew Ltd

Cara Lees Yacht Crew Ltd is a bespoke yacht crew recruitment agency founded to provide personalised, attentive crew placement services to the superyacht industry. With over 30 years of experience in yachting, Cara Lees Yacht Crew combines traditional values with modern interviewing techniques, comprehensive reference checks, and an extensive network of industry contacts to match the best candidates to the right vessels. The agency operates as an MCA-certified recruitment and placement provider, offering comprehensive screening processes that verify experience, qualifications, skills, and availability on behalf of yacht owners and operators.

Cara Lees Yacht Crew specialises in recruiting crew across all superyacht departments, encompassing deck crew including captains, chief officers, second and third officers, bosuns, and deckhands. The agency also places engineering personnel such as chief engineers, yacht engineers, and electrical, technical and electronic officers (ETOs). Interior recruitment covers chief stewards and stewardesses, stewards and stewardesses, yacht pursers, and chefs. This comprehensive coverage spans both private luxury yachts and charter vessels, serving positions from entry-level crew members to senior command roles.

The agency distinguishes itself through founder Cara's extensive personal experience working onboard luxury yachts in both private and charter operations, which has developed her unique understanding of crew dynamics and the specific demands of superyacht life. Clients choose Cara Lees Yacht Crew because the team goes beyond verifying qualifications and experience, taking time to match candidate personalities with existing crew members to ensure perfect fits for both parties. The agency's commitment to personalised service, combined with its MCA certification and deep industry knowledge, makes it a trusted partner for yacht owners, operators, and crew members seeking quality placements in the superyacht sector.