The superyacht industry thrives on connection, between captains and crew, professionals and partners, innovation and tradition. At ACREW, we’ve made it our mission to bring this community together through events that inspire, educate, and celebrate the people who make yachting exceptional. From buzzing Crew Lounges to the prestigious ACREW Crew Awards, every event we host is designed to strengthen bonds and elevate professional growth across the industry.
Whether you’re stepping into one of our lounges, attending a business networking session, or joining a FamTrip to discover new destinations, ACREW events are more than just fun gatherings — they’re the heartbeat of the superyacht community.
Celebrating Excellence: The ACREW Crew Awards
The ACREW Crew Awards is the flagship celebration of recognition within the superyacht industry, a night that shines a spotlight on the dedication, professionalism, and excellence of captains and crew worldwide.
This year’s Crew Awards 2025 once again brought together hundreds of industry professionals to celebrate the achievements of those who go above and beyond onboard and ashore. But beyond the trophies and applause, the Crew Awards represent something deeper: a shared commitment to raising standards and recognizing the human heart behind every yacht’s success.
For nominees and winners alike, it’s not just an award, it’s validation from their peers and a symbol of belonging to a global network that values integrity, skill, and teamwork.
Building Connections: ACREW Business Lounges
At key industry shows like the Monaco Yacht Show, ACREW’s Business Lounge creates the perfect environment for productive networking in a relaxed atmosphere. Designed for ACREW Business Members and lounge sponsors, these spaces offer a calm retreat amid the show’s buzz: a place to recharge, connect, and build lasting relationships.
Crew can take a break in the lounge, while sponsors enjoy access to exclusive terraces ideal for one-on-one meetings over lunch or coffee. Every conversation in the lounge has the potential to spark a collaboration or open a new opportunity, because business relationships in yachting are built on trust, shared values, and personal connection.
Learning & Growing: Crew Lounges
Our Crew Lounges, such as the one hosted during the Palma International Boat Show, are designed with crew at the center. These multi-day experiences blend professional development with fun and team spirit.
From hands-on workshops led by industry experts to live DJ sets and happy hours, the Crew Lounge offers the ideal balance between career growth and community. Crew can enhance their skills, expand their networks, and unwind with friends old and new, all in one vibrant space.
It’s this blend of learning and leisure that makes ACREW’s Crew Lounges so special: they empower crew to take charge of their careers while feeling part of something bigger.
Culinary Creativity: The ACREW Chef Competition
Yacht chefs are among the most talented culinary professionals in the world, and ACREW’s Chef Competition gives them a stage to prove it.
This event brings together top yacht chefs to showcase their creativity and expertise in a friendly yet intense contest. The competition isn’t just about who plates the perfect dish; it’s about celebrating the artistry, precision, and passion that defines the galley on every superyacht.The annual Chef Competition is a feast for the senses and a reminder that the spirit of excellence extends far beyond the deck.
Unwinding & Connecting: Crew Events
From dock parties to relaxed meet-ups during key moments in the yachting calendar, such as the Antigua Charter Yacht Show, ACREW’s Crew Events bring the fun side of the superyacht community to life.
These gatherings offer crew members a chance to socialize, recharge, and connect after busy show days. Because at the end of the day, great teamwork starts with great relationships. And whether you’re dancing on the dock or chatting over a drink, every moment spent together reinforces the bond that makes this community thrive.
Discovering the World: FamTrips
Through ACREW FamTrips, we partner with leading destinations, marinas, shipyards, and refit yards to create immersive familiarization experiences for captains, brokers, and senior crew.
These curated trips allow participants to explore world-class facilities, hidden gems, and local highlights first-hand, building a deeper understanding of destinations they’ll one day recommend or revisit with guests.
More than just travel, FamTrips are about building meaningful connections, between professionals and destinations, between learning and experience, and between people who share a passion for excellence in yachting.
Bringing It All Together
From celebrating excellence to fostering education and creating spaces for connection, ACREW events play a key role in bringing the superyacht community closer.
Each format serves a unique purpose: recognition through the Crew Awards, connection in the Business Lounge, growth at the Crew Lounge, creativity in the Chef Competition, fun in Crew Events, and exploration through FamTrips.
Together, they create a network that supports crew development, encourages business relationships, and strengthens the sense of belonging that defines the global yachting community.
Because at ACREW, it’s not just about events — it’s about people. And every gathering we host brings us one step closer to a stronger, more connected superyacht industry.
