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Superyacht worker reveals what the crew does if their boat is targeted by PIRATES - as she lifts the lid on what it's REALLY like to travel the world with billionaire clients

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  • Giselle Azueta, 39, is a head stewardess and plans events and dinners on board
  • She said that it is 'most important' to prevent pirates from getting on their ship 
  • She urges fellow superyacht employees to know their 'hiding place' just in case

By Nova M Bajamonti For Dailymail.Com

Published: 17:41 GMT, 11 December 2023 | Updated: 17:53 GMT, 11 December 2023

A woman who works on a superyacht serving billionaires has shared secrets of the industry, including what they have to do if pirates try to come onboard.

Giselle Azueta, 39, previously made headlines by revealing some of the requests she gets from people staying on the yacht, including having to cook 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 perks she gets to enjoy, as well as the dangers she has to prepare for.

When it comes to being targeted by pirates, Giselle has revealed the hard rules she must follow to avoid being held ransom.

Giselle Azueta, 39, previously made headlines revealing some of the requests she gets from people staying on the yacht, including having to cook their dog's steaks 

Now, she has lifted the lid on other aspects of the industry, including some of the exclusive perks she gets to enjoy, as well as the dangers she has to prepare for

When it comes to being targeted by pirates, Giselle has revealed the hard rules she must follow to avoid being held ransom

'The first thing in the protocol is not to let [pirates] get on the boat – that is the most important,' she confessed.

'There are some boats that have water jets around them, which gives them pressure when they want to climb them and does not let them climb.

'There are others that have a little fence or something like that.

'But if they climb up, you have to find a hiding place and pray that they don't find anything.

'They want to steal the merchandise. But there were also times when things were put on ships to kidnap crew or guests.

'If you come to work on a yacht, the first thing you do when you get on is look for your hiding place.'

Despite the high-pressure situations that could potentially arise, Giselle loves her unique line of work.

'The first thing in the protocol is not to let [pirates] get on the boat – that is the most important,' she confessed

'They want to steal the merchandise. But there were also times when things were put on ships to kidnap crew or guests,' she said

After starting out on a rented yacht, the now 39-year-old made her way up the ranks to head stewardess. 

She says that requirements for traveling the world and serve billionaires include knowing the English language well and undertaking a ship survival course.

'It's like you have a VIP pass all the time. You go to the best events and are in places you cannot even pronounce.

'Visiting exotic places, seeing the views - these daily sunsets.

Jobs the stewardess undertakes on board include planning events and dinners as well as making sure that dinner decorations are diverse and 'spectacular.'

'I buy provisions and bring them to the ship no matter what it entails, [and] help the chef when he needs it.

Jobs the stewardess undertakes on board include planning events and dinners and making sure that dinner decorations are diverse and 'spectacular'

Giselle also ensures guests and crew members are stocked up on anything they need, keeps the yacht looking organized and presentable and plans excursions for guests

'You go to the best events and are in places you cannot even pronounce. Visiting exotic places, seeing the views - these daily sunsets. It's like you have a VIP pass all the time,' she said

'[I also] manage and plan dinner times, allergies, and specialties with the chef.' 

Giselle also ensures guests and crew members are stocked up on anything they need, keeps the yacht looking organized and presentable and plans excursions for guests.

'I organize and clean every corner of the interior of the yacht and make sure the crew cleans up after themselves.

'I [also] make sure that nothing was forgotten on the yacht because if that happened, it [would be] my mistake.'

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