A Day in the Life of a Globetrotting Superyacht Chief Stewardess

A Day in the Life of a Globetrotting Superyacht Chief Stewardess

The Points Guy talks to Motor Yacht Loon Chief Stewardess Maxine Robert about her life at sea.

Sailing around the world in a yacht is a bucket list adventure — but what if you’re the crew and not the guest? Are The Exumas still just as gorgeous?

For starters, don’t believe everything you see on “Below Deck” — the life of a yacht’s chief stew (short for chief steward/ess) is nonstop. Up at the crack of dawn and the last to call it a night only once the boat is spotless, these crewmembers work tirelessly to meet every request of their guests.

That’s why we’re profiling this unsung hero of the travel industry to find out what it takes to pull chief stew status on the open waters.

6 June 2021