Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Virtual Yacht Assistant, V&A Waterfront Quay, West Road, Cape Town.
Helping aspiring & experienced superyacht crew succeed onboard.
- Certification & training (Steward/ess, Deckhand)
- Advanced courses (Mixology, Laundry, Silver service, Housekeeping)
- CV, Seaman’s book, visa & travel support
📍Cape Town & Online
20/08/2026
Moments like this are what yachting is really about — not just the work, but the views you never get used to. 🌊✨ Sunrise watches, open ocean horizons, and anchorages that look unreal every single time ⚓️🛥️
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Progress in yachting often looks messy before it looks successful ⚓️ Long days, hard lessons and moments where you question everything… until one day you look around and realise you’re living the life you once dreamed about.
13/08/2026
🌊A sign worth taking seriously🛥️
❗️Pop us a dm to lessen your screen time and start your yachting journey
Greenland isn’t just a destination. It’s an experience. From sailing past towering icebergs to exploring untouched coastlines, every day brings something new.
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28/07/2026
Stay compliant. Stay confident. Stay at sea. 🌊
Your STCW certification is more than just a requirement. It’s your passport to your next contract. Book your STCW Refresher Course through Virtual Yacht Assistant and keep your qualifications current.
✔ Flexible booking
✔ Trusted training providers
✔ Support every step of the way
📩 DM us to find out more.
YachtTraining
23/07/2026
Not all yachts chase the sunshine... some chase the ice. ❄️ Imagine sailing through crystal-clear Arctic waters, surrounded by glaciers and mountains that seem to touch the sky.
That’s exactly what Nelri experienced while working onboard in Greenland. Stories like hers remind us that a career in yachting can open doors to destinations most people only ever dream of visiting. Wherever your journey takes you, every voyage becomes part of your story.
Could Greenland be your next adventure?
A glimpse into the camera roll of a yacht stew. ✨
The moments guests never see:
☀️ Golden hour on deck
🌊 Endless ocean views
🍸 Perfectly polished service
🤍 Little memories between busy charters
Some photos are for Instagram.
The best ones are just for us.
Life without yachting: predictable routines and ordinary views. Life with yachting: passport stamps, salty air, unforgettable people and stories you’ll tell forever ⚓️🌊 Hard work, but a life like no other.
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Maybe in another life I’d choose a normal 9-5… but in this one, I chose early mornings, salty air, long charter days and sunsets at sea ⚓️✨ And honestly? I’d choose it all over again.
🇿🇦 Heading to or from South Africa? Don’t forget this new travel requirement!
As of 1 July 2026, all travellers entering or leaving South Africa must complete an online SARS Traveller Declaration before crossing the border.
✔️ Applies to air, land, sea & rail travel
✔️ Submit your passport, travel & contact details
✔️ Declare goods or cash over R100,000 where required
Save this post so you’re prepared before your next trip! ✈️🌍
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