Whether on land or out at sea, your core role remains the same: to help guests and crew relax and forget all their aches, pains and stresses. Space is a common issue on board superyachts, and one you may often encounter as a masseuse.
While large superyachts may have entire areas dedicated to massage therapy and relaxation, others offer limited space with enough room for a table; or you may just want to go mobile, and offer treatments to guests on demand. Another key difference between working on board a superyacht and on land at a spa is that massage therapists are often more in demand on a superyacht; for example if a masseuse has been booked on to a charter for a few days, they may find themselves busier than usual, as guests and crew may want repeat massages.
There is no waiting for bookings to be confirmed or trying to find a good therapist available at the last minute. Whilst the procedure for a masseuse is essentially the same wherever you are, you can make a point of adapting to your new surroundings and offer more personalised treatments. As described above, both guests and crew will often request massages after a long day on board and for guests, a massage is part of their experience on board and helps them to unwind.
Popular treatments for guests and crew include deep-tissue massages, and treatments designed to be anti-stress and anti-fatigue, with a focus on the back, neck and shoulders.
The length of time a massage therapist will stay on a superyacht all depends on both the company you work for and its policy. For example, Relax Massage offers permanent stays on board superyachts, whereas Blue Tree Massage offers daily and full-week bookings. For the guests it is great having a professional masseur on board who is at their service the entire day; a guest can also have several treatments during their stay.
