Former Superyacht Worker Shares What Life At Sea With Billionaires Is Really Like: 'Men Think Rules Don't Apply'

Huge wealth and open ocean can sometimes lead to unexpected situations. According to one former yacht crew member, life on luxury vessels can reveal a side of wealthy guests that people rarely see.

A former superyacht stewardess who later became a model has spoken openly about the behavior she witnessed while working on high-end yachts.

Raissa Bellini, now 37, spent five years working as a stewardess aboard luxury vessels. During that time she traveled across the Mediterranean, visiting well-known destinations such as Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Ibiza while serving extremely wealthy guests.

According to Bellini, many of the people she encountered were powerful business figures and high-profile clients who enjoyed both the luxury and freedom that came with time at sea.

"At sea, some men think the rules don't apply," said Bellini, who explained that her work season usually ran from April through October each year. "It's like they leave their real life on shore. The wedding ring suddenly becomes a decoration," she said, according to Jam Press.

She also explained that the environment on luxury yachts could bring out different behavior from guests, particularly those who were married.

According to Bellini, some individuals who appeared disciplined and reserved on land acted very differently once they were far away from everyday life.

The yacht worker-turned-model said she was warned on her first day what it would be like. Jam Press/@itsraissabellini

"In public, they're serious and polished. They're family men," Bellini explained. "But out there, some tried their luck," despite their wives relaxing somewhere nearby. "Suddenly, they'd appear downstairs where I was working. They'd compliment me. They'd stand too close. They'd test boundaries."

Bellini said the atmosphere on yachts sometimes encourages people to behave differently. As the saying goes, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do", and she believes that being surrounded by extreme luxury and isolation from normal life "gives certain men confidence they don't have on land."

"And when reality feels far away, people reveal their real personalities," she added.

Bellini spent five years working on the luxury vessel, sailing around Europe with the megarich. AFP via Getty Images

Although this type of behavior might sound surprising to outsiders, Bellini said many experienced crew members already expect it.

When she first began working in the industry, other crew members warned her about how some guests might act once they were away from shore.

"You're told from Day 1 – what happens on the yacht stays on the yacht. You keep your mouth shut. You don't create problems."

Even with those warnings, she said the situations could still feel uncomfortable at times.

"There were times I hoped another crew member would walk in. You smile. You stay professional. You count the minutes," she recalled.

While the luxury yacht lifestyle often appears glamorous from the outside, Bellini said the reality can be far more complicated for the crew.

Spending long stretches living and working in confined spaces on the ocean can make the job isolating and intense.

Living and working in tight quarters in the middle of the ocean, "there's nowhere to go," the Miami native explained. "You can't just leave. You're on their boat. That changes the dynamic."

Today, Bellini has stepped away from the yachting world and is focusing on building her personal brand online.

She has developed a strong presence on social media and has attracted a large audience, including more than 600,000 followers on Instagram.

Reflecting on her experience, she said it gave her a clearer understanding of power and human behavior.

"I learned how power really works. And I learned that money doesn't change a man. It just removes the filter."