Life on a billionaire's yacht is not a fairytale.

Those working on yachts are not allowed to refuse any request from the owner, even if it means plucking the moon and stars from the sky. But in return, they receive huge sums of money deposited into their accounts.

"No" is the first word that newcomers wanting to work on superyachts catering to billionaires must remove from their vocabulary. "That's a word you're never allowed to say to your VIP clients, anywhere and under any circumstances. Because then, money is no longer an issue," said someone who used to work in this profession.

"Billionaires not only demand exceptional service, but they also need staff who are nothing short of superheroes, ready to fulfill any request they have, even if it means getting the moon out of the sky," CNN reported.

The ship's staff are tasked with fulfilling every request of wealthy guests, no matter how expensive or costly. Photo: CNN.

Some of the daily tasks that a "superhero" faces include being ready to swim in jellyfish-infested waters, sleeping only four hours a day, and accepting all the insults and criticism from their employer without batting an eyelid. When you're hired as a manager on a yacht, you'll immediately have to become an expert at serving tycoons their meals, music, or even their bathroom needs. If the boss doesn't like your voice or your new haircut, you could be fired at any time.

But in return for all that hard work, you'll receive a salary ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 per week, depending on the job position.

"We're talking about the ultra-rich: Russian and Arab tycoons. Yachts are where they go for entertainment and to show off their status. So everything has to be perfect," said Sara Vestin Rahmani, founder of Bespoke Bureau, a company specializing in recruiting high-level staff.

The question many people ask is: "Is it worth the trade-offs for this job?" Four girls being trained to become stewardesses on the superyacht at St Katherine's Docks Academy (London, England) think it is. Each participant in the five-day course pays $2,500. They are trained on a 30-meter vessel called Absolute Pleasure.

If you own a yacht worth $30-$100 million, you have the right to make any request to the staff, no matter how bizarre.

At 8 a.m., a sleepy-looking female cadet in a white shirt and black tie was preparing breakfast. It was a massive breakfast, with silverware and so many plates and bowls that it could "sink an entire battleship."

Several other trainees were standing around the cabin on the luxurious carpeted ship. All were wearing socks and watching every move of the butler Robert, the head flight attendant on the yacht Titta, and the head flight attendant on the private jet Annika. Annika herself had over a decade of experience serving on private jets. This trio was indispensable on any billionaire's yacht.

Silence is also a requirement when you work as a ship's steward. Secrecy is crucial. Butler Robert has served many members of royalty around the world, but he has never revealed any names. "We are paid not only to do our job well, but also to keep secrets. Once a secret is revealed, you lose your job," Robert said.

The way meals are served to guests must also follow certain standards: water should be served from the right, bread from the left, and clearing or arranging food should be done clockwise.

"I once served a Russian boss. He had breakfast at 12 noon, lunch at 6 pm, dinner at 1 am, and never went to bed before 4 am. And I was forced to live according to this client's schedule," Titta said.

Many celebrities choose to vacation on luxury cruise ships. The job of those working there is to keep all information about their clients confidential. (Illustrative image: Robbreport)

Carly Noades, 30, from Cornwall, England, who works on a 38-meter-long ship, said: "People have a misconception about this job, that you get a high salary and get to see the world. But in reality, you have to work very hard and only see everything through a window."

In return, during their entire service period on the ship (usually lasting 6 months), employees will not spend a single penny on their travel or accommodation expenses. "You will keep your entire salary in your account."

Sara Vestin Rahmani argues that we shouldn't have the impression that billionaires are extravagant spenders. In a way, they create wealth for society, employ workers, and pay them well. "They are making a positive difference," Rahmani says.

According to VNE