A new wave of yacht recruitment.

A specialist superyacht recruitment agency with a selective, experience-led approach.

We commit 1% of every placement fee to ocean conservation through our support of Blue Marine Foundation.
For Captains
For Crew
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Trusted by captains and crew

Surge saves me a significant amount of time by only presenting candidates who precisely match the brief.
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Their clear comparison tables make it easy to assess each candidate's experience and skills at a glance, while the comprehensive recruitment folder ensures a smooth and efficient hiring process.
Captain Ed Noble
Surge seems to actually focus on the candidates properly and our needs as a vessel. Rather than throwing multiple CVs out there hoping one sticks, Surge does the vetting and work first.

I also love the comparisons when a few CVs come from Surge.
Captain Graham Lloyd
What I liked most was how involved and interested Surge Crew remained throughout the whole process, and even afterwards.

I also really appreciated that they took an interest in how crew experienced the onboarding process, so the agency itself could get a proper impression of how the boat treats crew.
Beau de Groot, Stew/Cook
A very positive experience from start to finish.

The agents are genuinely involved in the recruitment process and really take the time to properly vet both the boat and the programme. What they promise is exactly what you get, which is something I truly appreciated.

I’m very happy with the opportunity they found for me and grateful to be placed on such a great boat.
Margot Laurent, Head Chef
Surge have a keen eye and a good sense for what will make a complementary addition to a crew.
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Surge will not bombard you with candidates, every CV put forward feels justified.
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Surge's approach saves you time and energy, allowing you to fully invest in each candidate that has been brought forward and find the perfect crew member.
Tom Medlock, Chief Officer
I'm really happy on board and so grateful for the rotation. The crew are lovely, and the captains are both incredible.

I really appreciated Surge Crew's regular check-ins throughout the process.
Courtney Randelhoff, Stew/Masseuse
Great communication and received high-end CVs that fitted exactly what we were looking for.
Courtney Wills, Chief Stewardess
I was deciding between the role I took through Surge Crew and another opportunity, but I was actually put off the other role because the recruiter was constantly messaging me and it felt like too much pressure.

I really appreciated how Surge Crew stayed in contact and were always helpful and informative, without being overpowering or putting pressure on me to accept the job. They gave me the time to think about my options and find the right fit rather than trying to force something and that really helped with my decision.

I would very much recommend Surge Crew and would use them again.
Head Chef, 60m Charter
Surge Crew are a great agency. They are very personable and take the time to get to know you and help find a job suitable for your skill set and needs.

They are professional and have a great selection of top quality vessels throughout the industry.
Lachlan, Chief Officer
A pleasure to work with.

Surge Crew were always very responsive.

I’d absolutely recommend them - they are the best.
Jack James, Deckhand/PT
The agents (I specifically spoke with Lucienne) are extremely thorough and have incredible communication.

They are not surface level, and the effort, time and energy they put into their recruitment process doesn't go unnoticed - it's hugely appreciated by crew who sometimes feel there's a lot of grey area during the job hunt process.
Jordan Botha, Stew/Pilates Instructor
Fantastic - perfect fit.

I loved how in-depth the hiring process was, making sure I was the right candidate for the position.
Chief Officer, 60m Charter
our approach

Quality over quantity

We focus on suitability, longevity, and team fit, presenting a small number of well-matched candidates rather than high-volume CVs, with quality prioritised at every stage.

Direct candidate screening

Every candidate is spoken to personally, with references taken as standard. Introductions are handled flexibly to suit each vessel’s hiring preferences.

Decision-ready presentation

Candidates are presented clearly and concisely, highlighting key experience and longevity, supported by side-by-side comparison tables.