Andrea Engelbrecht

joined the new build team of a private boat cruising the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean, accommodating 50 guests and 65 crew, in Bremen, Germany. Once operational, I became part of the 7-person housekeeping team. My duties included turn-ups and turn-downs, managing wardrobes, laundry, and maintaining guest and crew areas. I also managed inventory for cleaning supplies, toiletries, uniforms, and guest laundry, ensuring timely delivery to the correct cabins. My attention to detail and perfectionist nature meant I was tasked with training new housekeepers, especially those inexperienced in the role.

On a private boat primarily docked in a marina in Athens, hosting 20 guests and 44 crew members, I initially served as a service stewardess and was quickly promoted to Owner’s Stewardess within three weeks. As part of a 13-member interior team, my responsibilities included general housekeeping of the Master cabin, owner’s cabin, and sun deck. I managed meal orders, served breakfast, beverages, and snacks, and assisted with caregiver duties, such as bathroom trips and wardrobe organization. Additionally, I worked closely with the owner’s PA and butler, accompanying the owner on trips to the United States to oversee housekeeping in hotels and manage laundry tasks.

On a private boat cruising the Caribbean and Mediterranean, accommodating 14 guests and 30 crew members, I served as a service stewardess for a Russian and Arabic family as part of a 10-member interior team. My duties guest-on included food, drink, and room service for the guests, with a focus mainly on breakfast and assisting with dinner as needed. Buffet-style meals were preferred, with casual table settings. The family's preference for a healthy lifestyle meant separate mealtimes for the nanny and baby, featuring freshly prepared juices. I also coordinated beach outings, ensuring the guest tender was well-equipped and maintained. During off-duty rotations, I managed housekeeping for senior crew and guest areas, polished silverware, and assisted with provision shopping and inventory and I performed watchkeeping duties.