Get Onboard Superyacht Academy
Get Onboard Superyacht Academy South Africa has fast become the industry leader in the STCW course training in Cape Town, South Africa.
Our partner training facility is fully accredited by SAMSA and the MCA.
The STCW course is the most afforable in Cape Town. The course runs every week and takes 11 days to complete. The course is made up of 5 modules.
What are the STCW training modules:
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) - This STCW training prepares you for the day-to-day emergencies that may occur, safe working practices and understanding of basic employment and working conditions on board the yacht or cruise ship.
- Elementary First Aid (EFA) - The competent learner will be able to perform the role of a first aider until advanced medical assistance arrives.
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST) - This STCW course module teaches you the essential principles of sea survival and safety including: donning of lifejackets, launching of life rafts, evacuation and use of search and rescue tools.
- Marine Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention - You will learn about fire prevention on board a yacht or ship and how to control firefighting operations onboard.
- Designated Security Duties - This learning opportunity is designed for the training of all Seafarers’ onboard ships to which the ISPS code applies must carry the DSD certificate. In addition to the onboard security training, this is mandatory for ship personnel responsible for ship security, new security trainings have been made compulsory for all personnel employed or engaged on board ships.
The course fee includes refreshments and lunch as well as all course material required.
In addtion to the STCW course, we can assist with all your stewardess, deck, chef and engineering qualifications.
Contact us to book your spot today.
STCW Training Centres
Get Onboard Superyacht Academy have their training centre located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
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Customer Reviews
Get Onboard Superyacht Academy reviews as published on Google:
Chanel O'Carroll
I recently completed the five day stewardess course at Get Onboard Superyacht Academy, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish!
Our instructor, Victoria, was exceptional. Her knowledge, professionalism, and passion for yachting truly made the course stand out. Every lesson was filled with valuable information and practical skills that I feel confident applying on board. Although our interactions with Megan were brief, she was lovely and made us feel very welcome too.
The course itself was the perfect blend of theory and practical experience. We learned everything from the essentials of yacht cleaning to the finer details of service, such as making beds with precision, folding towels, making extravagant table settings and even crafting cocktails and conducting a wine tasting. Each session was well paced, and it was great to get so much hands on practice with things like rolling toilet paper and organising clothing – all the details that make a yacht look immaculate. Victoria went as far as checking all of our CV's and giving her advice based on her own experience on the yachts and in placement agencies.
I highly recommend Get Onboard Superyacht Academy to anyone looking to start their yachting career or polish their skills. It was an amazing experience, and I feel so much more prepared for my next role on board.Erin Light
What a great experience! The Get Onboard team taught us everything we need to know to get onboard Superyachts, from explaining the Visa process, helping us create our CVS, housekeeping, making cocktails to taking us onto a super yacht! Very happy with the the experience and now I feel like I am ready for my first super yacht job! Thank you to Victoria and Megan.
Ryan Polansky
I had a great experience dealing with Get Onboard,thank you to Megan she has been very helpful in organising me with alternative options when I really needed the Certificates to join the Cruises again.Very friendly and efficient service.
Beulah Du preez
I really enjoyed my stewardess course with Get Onboard! All the training was very thorough and well organized. It made me feel a lot more confident going into the yachting industry! Recommend to anyone who wants to become a stewardess!
nikki Harvey
I thoroughly enjoyed my training witj Bronwyn and Megan. Theor programme is very organised, informative, fun and you meet new people. With the continous guidance even after the training tou are sure to land your first job. Definitely a muat. Thank you.
Emma du Plessis
Awesome experience! Had the best time learning about the industry from Meg and Bronwyn. Highly recommend
Sodania Blom
This course I felt really help developed great knowledge and skill sets I can take with me into my yachting career. The lectures are very helpful and would recommend this course to anyone wanting to enter the yachting industry.
Skye Leigh
Get onboard was fantastic and a lovely experience for me , I was guided every step of the way , I’ve learnt so much and appreciate everything Meg has done for me. I highly recommend going with get onboard if you are wanting to go into the yatching industry.
Katherine Dockendorff
Most amazing place to do courses, so much information from someone that has actually been on a boat. It helps so much to hear about all the stores that happen and how to handle them from first hand experience. Loved every second of this course.
Alexandra Müller
Meg and her team are phenomenal. Megan was always available to help with any questions or queries that we might’ve had on admin side or just in general. Meg as our instructor was hands on and used her experience in the industry when explaining everything throughout the modules. Overall had the best experience and would recommend to anyone who wants to become a stewardess to contact them.
Babacar Gueye
Thank you for this course. I feel so ready to nail my interview and land the job.
TaurusBlood
Fantastic service really went the extra mile to accommodate me with my every request. I really would recommend using them if you are interested in getting into the Superyacht industry
mohamed hamud
The training centre is amazing. I had a great learning experience.
The training is smooth. The trainers are friendly. I would recommend for anyone to get their trainings here.Vichy Ross Cummings
Very, prompt with replies and follow ups. Assistance with course were great, very professionally done. Thank you really appreciated all your help!! Keep up the great work!!
NOZIPHO Nozie
The service was great and everything at first.. I wouldn't comment much because I ended up doing the course with other faculty..
Until I've noticed that I've paid much and they said they cannot refund me.. they promised to help me till this day.. I never got any feedback.Keri Tayla Smith
I would highly recommend doing the stewardess course through Get Onboard Superyacht Academy, it was an amazing course, I learnt so much from this course in such a short time and it was such a personal experience, I felt so comfortable and at ease during the course knowing that I could ask questions at any time and be answered in a personal way. Knowing that it’s coming from previous Chief Stewardess’s that know exactly what they doing and will help you with each questions and guide you step by step through the process to make sure you understand and know exactly what you doing and how to do it. I loved this course and I would highly recommend it to every girl out there that would like to become a stewardess and pursue their yachting dreams.
Rachel Fernandes
Would absolutely recommend going with Get Onboard.
So grateful to have had the opportunity to learn new skills in a beautiful and fun environment, as well as getting to meet Meg and Guine. The best chief stews out there, really appreciate them and the knowledge they've shared with us!Ethan Holtman
I had a great experience. They were very helpful and friendly!
Nikita Koumantarakis
Very professional, well run and all communication was quick and super helpful.
Nadine De villiers
Had a great experience. Meg and Guine were so helpful. Learnt a lot about the industry. A fantastic and professional experience overall.
Danielle van Rooyen
This course equipped me for everything I need to get onboard and so much more! Meg and Guine are both amazing mentors to have by your side and guide you. The teachings like the floral arrangements, table settings and cocktail making was extremely insightful and I now live by these teachings. Everyday was packed with wisdom and fun in harmonious measures. Thank you Meg and Guine
Daniela Bartie
What an experience! I have learnt so much since joining Get Onboard. I have gained so much knowledge that I would not only use on the yachts, but also in my everyday life. Would definitely recommend joining Get Onboard if you want to be successful in the yachting industry!
Izelda de Bruin
Highly recommend!!! Best course with the best instructors. Learned so much and gained alot of knowledge and skills. Thank you for an amazing few days!!!
Adell du Plessis
Very happy with the service and communication. Would most definitely recommend Meg and the Get onboard team for choosing a career in Super yachting. Loving the course and can't wait to start on this new adventure!
Kelly Michel
I enjoyed the course and liked the fact that the location for all the modules were run from the same facility.
Sarah Vance
A fantastic and professional experience! Meg was most helpful in selecting the correct courses required, organised all aspects of the programme and checked in throughout. Highly recommended!
leish Van Den Berg
Wow! What a great company! I wish Get onboard was around when I started yachting! It is literally everything you could ask for getting yourself set for the industry. It takes the guess work and mission out of figuring out what you need to get started in the wonderfulness that is yachting and makes sure you are set up and ready to succeed in this exciting career and adventure. You are in such great hands with Meg, she has got infinite knowledge about the yachting industry, is incredibly professional and has got great contacts in the yachting world! I have no doubts whatsoever ever that you will be 100% happy with your decision to use Get onboard yachts!
shaun heslop
Packing up life and moving it across the world in search of a job in the super yacht industry can be quite daunting. Meg’s guidance, responsiveness, and connections helped point me in the right direction and made for a smooth transition. Highly recommend having Meg in your corner.
cameron smith
Amazing agency , that is your one stop shop for all your yachting needs . Meg is amazing and adds so much value to the business .
Amber Mackeurtan
Very informative and great guidance in navigating how to go about the courses and where to begin as well as assisting with contacts in the Med before I went over for my trip.
Courses
- STCW Basic Safety Training (New Entrants)
- STCW 2010 Basic Safety Training
- STCW 2010 Basic Safety Training plus CSA
- STCW incl PDSD for SUPERYACHTS
- Security
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
- Superyachts - Deck
- MCA Yacht Rating Certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Superyachts - Engine
- Approved Engine Course AEC1
- Superyachts - Other courses
- Deckhand course
- Food Health & Safety
- PWC/Jet Ski
- Stewardess Training