Description
Professional Deckhand - Catamaran Day Cruises (Crete, Greece) | Guest-Focused, Safety-Minded & Hands-On
Renata is a motivated and guest-oriented deckhand with recent, practical experience working on catamaran day-cruise operations in Crete, Greece. She has supported daily departures on popular cruising catamarans including Lagoon 52F, Lagoon 450F, and Bali 4.1, gaining solid familiarity with the rhythm, standards, and physical demands of high-turnover hospitality charters. Her background suits operators who run frequent trips, manage mixed guest groups, and need a deckhand who can stay organized, calm, and helpful throughout the entire guest journey - from pre-departure prep to post-cruise turnaround.
Across the season, Renata worked on typical charter formats such as a morning cruise (approximately 6.5 hours) and a sunset cruise (approximately 3.5 hours), supporting both the crew and guests across all phases of the operation. Onboard, she assisted with guest activities and equipment handling, including stand-up paddleboards and snorkeling gear, helping guests feel confident and safe while keeping the deck tidy and the equipment managed.
Deckhand Experience & Key Responsibilities:
Renataâs experience reflects the practical duties yacht owners and charter operators expect from a reliable deckhand on day cruises and short charters. Her responsibilities have included boat preparation before cruises, assisting with provisioning/market runs, guest collection from meeting points, welcoming and briefing guests, supporting the skipper during departure and arrival procedures, assisting with anchoring operations, helping the hostess during service, staying attentive to guest needs during the cruise, supporting smooth disembarkation, and completing exterior cleaning and turnaround tasks after trips. She is also familiar with basic payment handling in a charter setting, including cash collection and POS payments, which can be valuable for operators running high-volume excursions.
Guest Service Mindset - Hospitality Standards Onboard:
Renata describes herself as easy-going, positive, polite, and active - a personality combination that fits well in guest-facing roles where energy and composure matter. She has experience assisting guests directly throughout the trip, helping create a friendly onboard atmosphere while keeping safety and service standards in focus. She also notes that she has operated under captains with high standards, which helped her develop disciplined habits around cleanliness, order, and professional conduct on board.
Safety Awareness & Professional Growth:
Renata has experience dealing with emergency situations on a boat and understands the importance of staying calm, following procedures, and supporting the captain and crew. She is candid about wanting to keep learning through captain-led experience and hands-on work, which is exactly the attitude that helps deckhands progress quickly into stronger operational roles across seasons.
Languages & Work Profile:
Renata speaks fluent English and also speaks Russian, with additional ability in French and Italian. She mentions she was recently able to communicate with guests comfortably in Italian, which can be a real advantage for mixed-nationality charter clients. She holds a Russian passport and has had previous work visa travel history including Maldives and Greece.
Availability:
Renata is open to discussing opportunities for both the current and next season, and is available to join charter operations where a professional deckhand is needed - especially day-cruise catamarans, island-hopping excursions, and hospitality-focused charter programs that require strong guest handling, turnarounds, and teamwork.
References & Additional Notes:
Renata can share a positive hospitality recommendation letter from a 5-star hotel upon request. She also notes she has industry contacts she can consult when needed, which can be useful for quick operational advice and situational support.
Interested in hiring Renata? Contact KaterBlue and we will connect you directly, share supporting documents (references where available), and coordinate availability for interviews or trial days.
