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Bespoke wine training for superyacht crew

Practical, engaging onboard training designed around your guest wine list, service standards and crew confidence. Delivered worldwide onboard, in shipyards during refit, or at a private training venue.

When guests ask about wine, crew need more than a script

Great service depends on confidence. Crew need to understand what is on the wine list, how to describe it naturally, how to recommend food pairings, and how to serve each bottle with care. Our superyacht wine training is built around the real wines, guest preferences and service expectations onboard.

Example wine list tasting similar styles of wines to the guest list to build confidence around guest recommendations.

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Bespoke Wine List Day

Taste key wines from your list, understand style, structure, region, pronunciation and guest-friendly descriptions to give crew confidence and elevate your guest service.

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From £1,500 GBP per day + travel/wines*

2

WSET Level 1 Wines

Build confidence in wine by learning the main grape varieties, key wine styles, food pairing principles, and the essentials of professional wine service.

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​Price dependent on crew size + travel/wines*

3

WSET Level 2 Wines

Give crew a deeper understanding of the world's major wine regions, grape varieties, fine wine styles, taste like a professional, and confidently select, describe, and recommend wines to guests.

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​Price dependent on crew size + travel/wines*

*We will confirm a tailored quote after a short discovery call.

What will yacht crew learn about wine?

  • How wine is made

  • Where grapes grow

  • Styles of wine

  • Tannins and how to taste them

  • Understanding sparkling wines

  • Dessert wines

  • How to taste wineOak influence

  • White grape varieties

  • Opening and serving wine

  • Tasting white wines

  • Black grape varieties

  • Decanting

  • Tasting red wines

  • Common examples of wines

  • Storage and service

  • Food pairing

  • Reading labels

  • Old World vs New World wines

Where can superyacht crew train?

Training can be delivered onboard during season, alongside a refit period in a shipyard, at a villa, hotel or private training venue, or virtually for theory-led sessions and pre-season refreshers.

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Programmes can be tailored for interior teams, galley teams, and anyone involved in guest service.

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Yacht Training FAQs

Q: Can you train using our actual wine list?

A: Yes. That is the preferred approach because it gives crew language they can use immediately with guests. If not, I'll supply wines in similar styles to match your guest wine list.

 

Q: Can you travel to the yacht?

A: Yes. Training can be delivered worldwide onboard, in shipyards or at private venues.

 

Q: Can you include cocktails?

A: Yes. Cocktail confidence can be added as a half-day or full-day workshop.

 

Q: Do you provide WSET wine training to yacht crew?

A: Yes, WSET Level 1 and 2 in Wines can be delivered alongside or independently of a bespoke wine training day.

Upskill your crew before the next trip or season

Share your yacht location, crew size, ideal dates and training goals, and we will recommend the best format.

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