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
clients and crew

Discreet, considered placements focused on long-term fit.

“Surge have a keen eye and a good sense for what will make a complimentary addition to a crew. Sorting through candidates to produce a handful of selected CVs that feel tailored exclusively to the vessel’s program and needs.
Surge will not bombard you with candidates, every CV put forward feels justified. 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

“Great communication and received high end CVs that fitted exactly what we were looking for.”

— Courtney Wills, Chief Stewardess

“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

“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’s experience and skills at a glance, while the comprehensive recruitment folder - including verified certificates, written and verbal references, CVs, and other relevant documentation - ensures a smooth and efficient hiring process.”

— Edward Noble, Captain

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.