From Cruise Ships to Yoga Retreats: Laura McKnight’s Journey Beyond Yachting | Superyacht Laundry

What happens when a cruise ship therapist swaps Swedish massages for sun salutations in the rice fields of Bali? You get Laura McKnight — a former spa specialist turned superyacht crew member turned full-time yoga teacher — now creating retreats to help crew reconnect, reset, and rebuild.



In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman speaks with Laura about her transformative career journey — from working on board some of the world’s largest cruise ships, to discovering the superyacht industry, and ultimately building a soul-aligned life teaching yoga in Bali. Through moments of burnout, breakthroughs, and Bali magic, Laura shows how healing, personal development, and courage can lead to a completely new path.



💡 This episode dives into:

🌍 The leap from cruise ships to yachting — and what changed

🧘‍♀️ How yoga became a lifeline during industry burnout

🌴 Why Bali became more than just a training location

🚢 Lessons learned working across two maritime worlds

🧳 What crew actually need in a retreat — and how Laura delivers it

💬 Navigating fear, identity, and personal growth after yachting

🔥 Advice for young crew thinking about life after the industry



Because sometimes, leaving the yacht isn’t the end of the story — it’s where your real journey begins.



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🎧 Full interview with Laura McKnight available on all major podcast platforms.

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🎬 Produced by Maxine Holmes



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