| With the recent abundance of nautical movies including | | | | your experience, but are usually extremely cheap due |
| Pirates of the Caribbean, Master and Commander and | | | | to you pulling your weight, literally. All you will be paying |
| Blackbeard it is no wonder that an interest of | | | | for on average is food and drink to set you up for all |
| previously niche audiences has now become popular | | | | of the hard work you will be doing. |
| with the masses. Something that amateurs and | | | | These organisations are world wide, and have a large |
| experienced sailors can sink their teeth into, are the | | | | amount of choice of ships, departure docks and |
| ship and crew working holidays available worldwide. | | | | destinations. So you it is highly likely you can find |
| If you always fancied yourself as the next Captain | | | | something that is suitable for what you want to do. For |
| Jack Sparrow this could be the perfect opportunity to | | | | those who want to try this for their first sailing |
| try your hand at sailing some of the most beautiful | | | | experience, some companies are starting to create |
| ships around. From tall ships to "super yachts" you can | | | | packages where you fly out to the ship, sail for a |
| get aboard and learn the ropes (no pun intended) | | | | week or two only, and then fly back to your home |
| under supervision while at the same time doing your | | | | country afterwards. This stops people who are not |
| work load under the sun while passing through | | | | used to the sea being stuck on the ship for longer than |
| aquamarine seas. It is certainly a great way to an | | | | they are comfortable and having to pay extra to go |
| even tan! | | | | home. |
| These types of holidays are available to couples | | | | So with all of these options and opportunities popping |
| wishing for a working holiday, gap year students, semi | | | | up all over the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and if |
| trained sailors who wish to up their sea miles and get | | | | you fancy something rewarding and a bit different, you |
| some invaluable experience. The prices range on what | | | | could enjoy a very memorable and very cheap holiday |
| type of ship, how long you're staying on board and | | | | with friends and family. |