Voyage International Beauty (pty) Ltd

What Voyage International Beauty (pty) Ltd does

Voyage International Beauty (pty) Ltd is a Cape Town-based, privately held vocational training academy founded in 2020 that specialises in superyacht and luxury yachting spa, beauty, and wellness education. The company offers an IAMI GUEST and ITEC accredited course portfolio spanning the Ultimate Yacht Spa Therapist, Superyacht Spa Manager, and Superyacht Spa Transition programmes, alongside module-level training in massage, skincare, beauty, hairstyling, yoga instruction, spa management, theory, and online upskilling. Its curriculum is delivered through in-person practical training at a Bo-Kaap academy and online upskill components, with an application-and-approval enrolment flow conducted via direct website enquiries, contact forms, and WhatsApp.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market targeting aspiring superyacht spa professionals, existing beauty industry upskillers, and yacht crew transitioning into onboard spa roles. Revenue derives from one-time course tuition and training fees across theory, practical, and online modules, supplemented by Voyage Spa wellness services bookable through the Fresha platform. Marketing is conducted organically through Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, augmented by student testimonials and a referral network within the global yachting community. Graduates are placed as therapists and stew/masseuses on superyachts operating in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Turkey, supported by ongoing after-course mentorship.

Strategically, Voyage International Beauty's defensibility rests on its dual IAMI GUEST and ITEC accreditation and its position as the first and only IAMI GUEST-accredited academy of its kind in superyacht spa training. Operational scale remains modest, with a 1-10 employee footprint, a single South African training site, undisclosed pricing, and no external funding rounds or acquisition history, indicating an early-stage, founder-led vocational business with niche specialisation rather than broad market reach.

Name

Voyage International Beauty (pty) Ltd

Legal name

Voyage International Beauty (pty) Ltd

Website

https://voyageinternationalbeauty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Spa and Beauty Training

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Expedition Cruise Specialists (Sales & Distribution) (THAEABAJ)

Keywords

• Superyacht spa training
• Beauty therapy education
• Spa therapist certification
• Yacht wellness courses
• Vocational beauty training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition and Training Fees: Revenue generated from enrolment fees for spa therapy, superyacht spa, hairstyling, yoga instructor, and spa management courses, including theory, practical, and upskill/online modules.
2. Spa Services: Direct spa service bookings through the Voyage Spa menu for wellness treatments, providing services to clients and generating revenue alongside training operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Voyage International Beauty is an IAMI GUEST and ITEC accredited training academy that delivers superyacht-focused spa, beauty, and wellness education, including the Ultimate Yacht Spa Therapist, Superyacht Spa Manager, and Superyacht Spa Transition courses, plus supplementary modules in massage, skincare, beauty, hairstyling, yoga, and spa management. The company also operates the Voyage Spa wellness centre in Cape Town, offering bookable spa treatments alongside its training operations.

Product overview

Voyage International Beauty is an IAMI GUEST and ITEC accredited training academy offering elite Superyacht Spa Training and Spa Therapist Upskill Courses. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of courses designed for careers in the luxury yachting and wellness industry. Core offerings include the Ultimate Yacht Spa Therapist Course, Superyacht Spa Manager Course, and Superyacht Spa Transition Course. The training catalog spans specialized modules in Massage, Skincare, Beauty, Hairstyling, Yoga Instruction, Spa Management, Theory, and Upskill/Online programs. The company also operates Voyage Spa wellness services. This is an education and training services company, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultimate Yacht Spa Therapist Course A comprehensive accredited training program equipping individuals with the skills and internationally recognised qualifications required to work as spa therapists on luxury superyachts, covering massage techniques, skincare, and beauty treatments. Targeted at aspiring superyacht spa professionals and existing crew seeking formal credentials.
• Superyacht Spa Manager Course An advanced accredited course focused on managing spa operations aboard superyachts, covering business management, staff coordination, and wellness program administration. Targeted at spa therapists seeking leadership or management roles on luxury vessels.
• Superyacht Spa Transition Course A specialised accredited course designed to help beauty professionals transition into the superyacht spa industry, covering the unique aspects of delivering onboard wellness services. Targeted at licensed beauty therapists moving into the yachting sector.
• Voyage Spa Wellness Services Walk-in and bookable spa wellness services offered under the Voyage Spa brand from the academy's Cape Town location, with treatments described in a downloadable spa menu and appointments managed through the Fresha platform. Targeted at local consumers and visitors seeking professional wellness treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates placed as working spa therapists and stew/masseuses aboard superyachts operating globally (e.g., Caribbean, Turkey, Mediterranean).

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IAMI GUESTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAMI GUEST is the accrediting body for superyacht hospitality training. Voyage International Beauty holds the first and only IAMI GUEST accreditation of its kind in superyacht spa training, providing graduates with an exclusive and recognised qualification in the yachting wellness sector.
• ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITEC is an international examining body for beauty, spa, and holistic therapy qualifications. Voyage International Beauty is an ITEC-accredited academy, enabling graduates to obtain globally recognised certifications in spa therapy and beauty treatments.
• SAASPH (South African Association of Spa Professionals)minorOthersSAASPH is shown as a partner logo on the website, representing membership or affiliation with the South African Spa Professionals association.
• STC InternationalminorOthersSTC International is displayed as a partner logo on the website.
• DynamikosminorOthersDisplayed as a partner logo on the website footer alongside other spa and yachting industry brands.
• Amy ElleminorOthersBrand partner logo displayed on the website footer.
• YachtStewminorOthersYacht crew and stew-focused brand partner logo displayed on the website footer.
• Virtual Yacht AssistantminorOthersYachting industry brand partner displayed as a logo on the website.
• SyncminorOthersBrand partner logo displayed on the website footer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Yacht Training (IYT): Leading global superyacht crew training and certification organization offering accredited courses for aspiring yacht professionals across multiple disciplines. Directly comparable to Voyage as both target the same audience of aspiring superyacht professionals seeking accredited qualifications and globally recognized credentials.
• Bluewater Yachting: International superyacht crew recruitment and training company serving captains, crew, and yacht management companies across the global fleet. Comparable to Voyage through shared focus on superyacht career enablement, though Bluewater has broader crew placement services alongside training.
• The Crew Academy: UK-based superyacht crew training academy offering in-person and online courses for aspiring and existing yacht crew across multiple specialties. Directly comparable to Voyage through a similar training academy delivery model and shared target audience of superyacht career aspirants.
• I.C.E. Training: UK-based training provider for superyacht interior crew and steward/ess roles including wellness and hospitality modules. Comparable to Voyage through adjacent curriculum covering onboard wellness service delivery on superyachts and similar training delivery format.

Regional players

• Maritime Professional Training (MPT): US-based maritime training facility serving seafarers and superyacht crew with certified in-person courses across multiple disciplines. Comparable to Voyage through similar in-person training academy delivery model, though operating predominantly in a different (US-flag) geographic market.

Others

• CIDESCO: International beauty therapy certification body setting global standards for aesthetics and spa therapy qualifications. Adjacent to Voyage through shared accreditation ecosystem — CIDESCO-certified therapists are a comparable qualification pool competing in the same beauty and wellness employment market.
• Viking Recruitment: Specialist superyacht crew recruitment agency placing steward/esses, masseuses, and beauty therapists on luxury vessels globally. Indirectly comparable to Voyage as both channels connect trained wellness professionals with superyacht employment opportunities, though Viking operates on the placement side rather than training.

Broad incumbents

• OneSpaWorld: Largest operator of cruise ship and luxury vessel spas globally, employing thousands of onboard wellness professionals and historically providing training through Steiner. Compares to Voyage as a dominant player in the onboard spa services market, addressing the same end market of luxury onboard wellness though OneSpaWorld is operational/employment-focused while Voyage is training-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VOYAGEVIBEAUTY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voyage-international-beauty
• Instagraminstagram.com/voyage_international_beauty

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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