Catherine Ardrey

As Second Stewardess aboard a high-volume, dual-season private and charter motor yacht operating along the U.S. East Coast and the Bahamas, I primarily focused on delivering seamless guest service, including formal table settings, floral arrangements, cocktail service, and themed events. While my main role was in service, I regularly stepped into housekeeping and laundry as needed to support the interior team. I assisted with guest turnarounds, provisioning, and maintained inventories, while also supporting the Chief Stewardess with day-to-day interior management. I confidently stepped up in her absence — even during boss trips and charters — ensuring the interior ran smoothly under pressure. I also participated in training and mentoring junior stewardesses, contributing to a supportive and efficient team environment.

Extremely busy private yacht with busy charters in-between boss trips, cruising the Turkish islands. With an interior of five stewardesses, I primarily was in a service role, where we would do back to back services which consisted of family style and a minimum of a six course plated service. Additionally I would guide the junior stews through housekeeping and laundry whilst still maintaining support to my senior stewardesses.

Temporary stewardess on 66m Oceanco. Formerly known as M/Y Luna B, I boarded the vessel for a winter season cover based in the port of Monaco. My duties primarily included; laundry, crew mess and inventories. Furthermore, I was the lead stewardess for a last minute owners trip in which my duties included; housekeeping, laundry and service.

Permanent 3rd stewardess onboard busy 50m Christensen. During my time onboard I completed two full seasons cruising the Caribbean and the East Coast of America, totalling 15 weeks of guest trips. The yacht operated with three interior crew equally rotating in service, housekeeping and laundry, I am proficient in table scaping and cocktail making. During my year onboard I was present for three full yard periods where my duties involved: detailing, inventories, laundry, polishing and crew mess responsibilities.

Temporary 4th stewardess onboard a 57m Feadship. During my time aboard I spent one week prepping the boat for their departure to the Bahamas, followed by a second week acting as a stewardess for a family trip, primarily assisting in housekeeping and laundry.

Temporary junior stewardess for a 65m Codecasa. On M/Y Eternity we cruised the Exuma Islands for the boats first ever photoshoot, followed by exhibiting in the Antigua charter show where assisting the interior team.

Temporary Deck/Stew on a 56m Delta, now called Starship. I was employed for an Atlantic crossing from Genoa to Fort Lauderdale. My duties included: laundry, crew mess responsibilities, polishing, inventory (crew uniform, liquor/wine) and bridge watch. In addition, I assisted the deck team with washdowns and polishing.