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
Absolutely 10 out of 10.

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.
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What they promise is exactly what you get.
Jack James, Deckhand/PT
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 into each candidate that has been brought forward and find the perfect crew member.
Tom Medlock, Chief Officer
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
Great communication and received high-end CVs that fitted exactly what we were looking for.
Courtney Wills, Chief Stewardess
Excellent experience. Proper follow-through during the whole process.

Nice preparation and heads up for interviews.

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
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.