A woman who works on a superyacht that serves billionaires has shared secrets of the industry, including what to do if pirates try to board.
Giselle Azueta, 39, previously made headlines by revealing some of the requests she gets from people staying on the yacht, including cooking their dog's steaks and filling bathtubs with bottled water.
Now she has lifted the lid on other aspects of the industry, including some of the exclusive benefits she can enjoy, as well as the dangers she must prepare for.
When it comes to being targeted by pirates, Giselle has revealed the tough rules she must follow to avoid being ransomed.
Giselle Azueta, 39, previously made headlines by revealing some of the requests she gets from people staying on the yacht, including cooking their dog's steaks
Now she's lifted the lid on other aspects of the industry, including some of the exclusive benefits she can enjoy, as well as the dangers she should prepare for
When it comes to being targeted by pirates, Giselle has revealed the tough rules she must follow to avoid being paid a ransom
“The first thing in the protocol is that no pirates are allowed on the boat – that's the most important thing,” she admitted.
“There are boats that have water jets around them, which puts pressure on them when they want to climb on them and doesn't let them climb.
“There are others that have a fence or something.
“But if they climb up, you have to find shelter and pray they don't find anything.
“They want to steal the merchandise. But there were also times when items were placed on ships to kidnap crew members or guests.
“When you come to work on a yacht, the first thing you do when you get on board is find your shelter.”
Despite the stressful situations that can arise, Giselle loves her unique job.
“The first thing in the protocol is that no pirates are allowed on the boat – that's the most important thing,” she admitted.
“They want to steal the merchandise. But there were also times when things were put on ships to kidnap crew members or guests,” she said
After starting out on a rented yacht, the now 39-year-old rose to become chief stewardess.
She says the requirements for traveling the world and serving billionaires include knowing the English language well and taking a ship survival course.
'It's like always having a VIP pass. You go to the best events and go to places you can't even pronounce.
'Visiting exotic places, seeing the views – these daily sunsets.
The duties that the flight attendant performs on board include planning events and dinners and ensuring that dinner decorations are diverse and 'spectacular'.
“I buy provisions and take them to the ship, whatever it entails, (and) help the chief when he needs it.
The duties performed by the flight attendant on board include planning events and dinners and ensuring that the dinner decorations are diverse and 'spectacular'
Giselle also ensures that guests and crew members have everything they need, makes sure the yacht looks organized and presentable and plans excursions for the guests
'You go to the best events and go to places you can't even pronounce. Visiting exotic places, admiring the views – these daily sunsets. It's like always having a VIP pass,” she said
'(I also) manage and plan dinner times, allergies and specialties together with the chef.'
Giselle also ensures that guests and crew members have everything they need, makes sure the yacht looks organized and presentable and plans excursions for the guests.
'I organize and clean every corner of the yacht's interior and make sure the crew tidies up after themselves.
'I (also) make sure nothing is forgotten on the yacht, because if that happened it would be my fault.'