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Viking Crew Launches New Website: Redefining Maritime Crewing

Viking Crew is proud to announce a fresh look for the final quarter of 2025. Highlighting their core eight services alongside others, as an independent maritime crewing company who have been operating for over 35 years.

With direction from Group Managing Director Matthew Jaenicke and Operations Director Paul Rutterford, their vision was brought to life as a collaboration between Viking Crew’s internal marketing department (led by Senior Marketing Executive Milena De Cicco and Marketing Executive Alexandra Cayzer) and Cakeshop Media.

“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Viking Crew website. This update reflects the hard work and collaboration of our incredible team and marks a major step forward in how we connect with industry clients, crew, and candidates”, says Paul Rutterford, Operations Director at Viking Crew.

“With a fresh design and streamlined navigation, the new site brings our maritime vision to life—making it easier than ever for visitors to explore our services, access vital information, and engage with opportunities at their fingertips.

We’re proud to set sail into this new digital chapter!”

In need of a modern touch and an improved user journey, the previous website had served its purpose well. However, to continue standing out in the ever-evolving industry, a wider layout with more imagery and stronger messaging has given the website the much-needed update it required.

As a global company with a personal touch, it was essential to Matthew that the website could provide users with more information about Viking Crew’s services and products.

 “Our new website has truly exceeded expectations. It’s modern, intuitive, and delivers a much smoother user experience—while finally giving our full range of crewing services the clarity, structure, and visibility they deserve. It perfectly reflects who we are today, and I couldn’t be happier with how it represents our company.” – Matthew Jaenicke, Group Managing Director.

The website is live now, which you can view at www.vikingcrew.com

Where do yachts go in winter?  | Winter Yacht Season Explained 

Traditionally, the yacht season is imagined in the Mediterranean, calm seas and blazing sun. But what happens to yachts and their workers when the weather turns and the Med cools over?  

What To Do Between Yacht Contracts? 

One way ‘yachties’ spend their time during the winter season, is on land. Spending time with family, friends, and pursuing hobbies that were neglected during the working months.  

yacht in the sea

Docking up is also a perfect opportunity to focus on personal and professional development. Renewing STCW and other seafaring qualifications at maritime training centres like the Maritime Skills Academy or working on interests outside of the maritime industry. 

If you are planning to spend the next few months away from the water, discover insightful tips on how best to spend your time in our recent blog.

Mediterranean Winter Yacht Contracts  

Yacht season in the Mediterranean peaks from April to October. The months when the sun is at its warmest and the seas are at their steadiest. 

As unlikely as it may seem, Mediterranean contracts can extend into the winter months. It can be a common occurrence for yachts to keep their summer crew under contract while the yacht is docked and undergoing winter maintenance. Duties may change and accommodation may be rearranged but the general upkeep of the yacht will fall to the crew. 

Some yacht owners may choose to continue voyaging well into the winter months. Requiring a well equipped and prepared crew, to deal with more intense weather conditions. Typically, yachting the Med in winter is a quieter and more relaxed experience because the weather has mellowed and most yachts are turned down for the season. 

Caribbean Winter Yacht Contracts 

Once the Med has chilled over and yacht contracts have come to an end, the majority of yacht owners and crew migrate to the Caribbean for the winter months. Peak season in the Caribbean is November to April, so joining a yacht crew in that area for the winter months is an ideal way to continue working in the industry in the off-season. 

How To Get a Winter Yacht Contract  

The best way to land a contract on board during the winter months, whether that be in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, is to keep your details and documents updated, submitting thorough and high-quality applications for roles that you have relevant experience in. 

image of yachts in marina with palm trees

If you are struggling with creating an up -to- date and well written CV,  browse through our yacht CV guide, Or read suggestions from our yacht recruitment team for standing out as a yacht candidate.  

By signing up to the Viking Crew website, you will have access to all your personal details, documents and CV in one place. This is the best way to submit high -quality applications quickly.  

Winter Yacht Jobs  

Are you looking for a yacht job over the winter season? Search for our current vacancies and submit an application.  

Alternatively, contact our team to see which positions may suit you.  

What to do now that the yachting season is over?  

Now that the summer yachting season has finished and you’re on your way back home, you might be wondering what to do for the winter? You could be looking forward to a break before heading back for your next contract in the spring, but there’s plenty to do, so don’t get too comfortable! 

How long is the Yachting season?  

The yachting calendar is divided into two halves, with the summer season running from May to October, typically stationed in the Med, and the Winter season from November to April, which ventures further towards the Western Hemisphere to exotic destinations such as the Caribbean.  

If you’re fortunate enough to have a summer and winter contract to look forward to, then you won’t have much downtime. But if you’ve just finished your summer contract with a free calendar for the next five to six months, you might be stuck for what to do.  

What to do on the yacht off-season?  

Life onboard can be fast paced with little downtime as your priorities are looking after your guests and maintaining the vessel. So, suddenly slowing down can be a shock to the system.  

Image of yachts in harbour with blue sky

To keep your momentum up and get you through the colder months as you reminisce about the long summers sailing around Greek islands, we’ve detailed some helpful tips on what to do now that the yachting season is over.  

Refresh your training  

It’s a good start to begin with some admin and review your certificates. Does your STCW Training need updating before you go back to sea? Or perhaps you’d like to expand your skills in your time off, in which case you’ll need to find a training centre that can offer what you’re looking for.  

Keep old hobbies and make new ones 

To help you settle back into the routine of being on land, keep up any good habits you formed while away. This could take the form of journaling, meditation, or regular exercise. Alternatively, if you have been wanting to learn how to knit a scarf, bake a recipe you saved, or learn a new language, now’s the perfect time! 

Find a seasonal or temporary role  

The downtime might be tempting for five months, but accepting a temp role during this time will help you keep a steady income and help you stay disciplined with the routine of working.  

White luxury superyacht in the sea

What to do after yachting  

Not everyone returns to sea after their charter has ended. If you’ve decided it’s time to leave the sea and journey back to work on land, then perhaps a career in recruitment is your answer. With your knowledge and expertise of how the roles onboard work, and the desired skills by captains and chiefs of staff, you could help others find their feet in the industry by joining a recruitment agency. 

No matter what you decide to do with your new-found freedom, it’s essential that you take measures to have some well-deserved rest and relaxation before returning to work. Make sure to spend time with family and loved ones, as well as catch up with friends you won’t have seen in months.  

To find more helpful blogs and advice about working at sea, check out our other articles here.  

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