Raising tides.
Raising standards.

Superyacht crew recruitment for yachts and crew who value quality over volume.

✓Personal interviews
✓Thorough reference checks
✓MCA Certified Recruitment & Placement Agency
For Yachts
For Crew
We commit 1% of every placement fee to ocean conservation through our support of Blue Marine Foundation.

Trusted by captains and crew

Rated 5.0 on Google
Surge saves me a significant amount of time by only presenting candidates who precisely match the brief. Their clear comparison tables make it easy to assess each candidate at a glance.
Captain Ed Noble
Surge are by far one of the better yacht recruitment agencies out there. Their attention to detail, communication and professionalism are exactly how it should be.
Gemma Worboys, Chef
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
Extremely thorough, with incredible communication. They are not surface level - the effort they put in is hugely appreciated by crew.
Jordan Botha, Stew/Pilates Instructor
Surge will not bombard you with candidates, every CV put forward feels justified. Their approach saves you time and energy.
Tom Medlock, Chief Officer
Even though I wasn't selected for the position, I always felt informed and knew where things stood. Professional and respectful from start to finish.
Deckhand, Unsuccessful Candidate
Great communication and received high-end CVs that fitted exactly what we were looking for.
Courtney Wills, Chief Stewardess
Loved how thorough the interview process was. Surge Crew really cares about making sure it's the right fit for both the vessel and the crew member.
Mike, Chief Officer
They gave me the time to think about my options and find the right fit rather than trying to force something.
Head Chef, 60m Charter
The agents really take the time to properly vet both the boat and the programme. What they promise is exactly what you get.
Margot Laurent, Head Chef
our standards

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.

Proper screening

Every candidate is interviewed personally and references are spoken to directly, so what we tell you has been checked.

Decision-ready presentation

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

Looking for crew this season?

Tell us the role and the programme. We will come back with three personally interviewed, reference-checked candidates, clearly compared. No upfront fees: you only pay once your new crew member starts, and every placement is backed by our replacement guarantee.

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