Superyacht worker reveals what the crew does if their boat is targeted by PIRATES – as she lifts the lid on what it’s REALLY like to travel the world with billionaire clients
A woman who works on a superyacht catering to billionaires has shared industry secrets, including what they should do if pirates try to board.
Gisele Azueta, 39, previously made headlines by revealing some of the requests she receives from people staying on the yacht, including cooking steaks for her dog and filling bathtubs with bottled water.
Now she’s spilled the beans on other aspects of the industry, including some of the exclusive perks she can enjoy, as well as the dangers she needs to be prepared for.
When it comes to pirate attacks, Gisele revealed the strict rules she must follow to avoid ransom.
Gisele Azueta, 39, has previously made headlines by revealing some of the requests she receives from people staying on the yacht, including the need to cook steaks for their dogs.
Now she’s spilled the beans about other aspects of the industry, including some of the exclusive perks she can enjoy as well as the dangers she’ll have to prepare for.
When it comes to pirate attacks, Gisele revealed the strict rules she must follow to avoid ransom demands.
“The first thing in protocol is to keep (pirates) off the boat—that’s the most important thing,” she admitted.
“There are boats that have water cannons around them that put pressure on them when they want to climb on them and prevent them from climbing up.
“There are others that have a little fence or something like that.
“But if they climb up, you have to find cover and pray they don’t find anything.
“They want to steal goods. But there were also cases when things were thrown onto ships in order to kidnap the crew or guests.
“If you come to work on a yacht, the first thing you do when you get on it is look for your shelter.”
Despite the potentially stressful situations, Gisele loves her unique job.
“The first thing in protocol is to keep (pirates) off the boat—that’s the most important thing,” she admitted.
“They want to steal goods. But there have also been cases where things were placed on ships to kidnap crew or guests,” she said.
Having started her career on a chartered yacht, the 39-year-old woman rose through the ranks to the position of chief stewardess.
She says that in order to travel the world and serve billionaires, you need to be fluent in English and take a ship survival course.
“It’s like you have a VIP pass all the time. You go to the best events and end up in places you can’t even pronounce.
“Visiting exotic places, looking at the views—those daily sunsets.
An on-board flight attendant’s responsibilities include planning events and dinners, as well as ensuring that the dining experience is varied and exciting.
“I buy provisions and bring them to the ship, no matter what it involves, (and) help the cook when he needs it.
An on-board flight attendant’s responsibilities include planning events and dinners, as well as ensuring that the dining experience is varied and exciting.
Giselle also provides guests and crew with everything they need, keeps the yacht tidy and presentable, and plans excursions for guests.
“You go to the best events and end up in places you can’t even pronounce. Visiting exotic places, viewing views – real daily sunsets. It’s like you have a VIP pass all the time,” she said.
“(I also) manage and plan dinner times, allergies and specials with the chef.”
Giselle also provides guests and crew with everything they need, keeps the yacht tidy and presentable, and plans excursions for guests.
“I organize and clean every corner of the yacht and make sure the crew cleans up after themselves.
“I (also) make sure that nothing is forgotten on the yacht, because if that happened, it (would be) my fault.”