OKTO Yacht Charter

Plans and executes charters with detailed local knowledge across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, plus worldwide cruising since 2008. Holds a Masters license (completed 2019) and has captained busy private and charter programs.

• English
• Yachting career started in 2008
• Masters license completed in 2019
• Cruised worldwide including Alaska, Costa Rica, and Norway; extensive Mediterranean and Caribbean experience

Runs deck operations and supports safe guest activities, backed by 10+ years working through the deck ranks. Can also lead a BBQ service on deck as the onboard braai (BBQ) lead.

• South African
• 10+ years on yachts
• Chief Mate qualification obtained August 2021

Leads deck setup for both relaxed cruising and action-focused days, with a background across sail and motor yachts. Grew up on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and joined yachting in 2010.

• South African
• Joined the yachting industry in 2010
• Experience on both sail and motor yachts

Supports safe navigation and watchkeeping, with multiple Atlantic crossings and wide-area experience from the Pacific to the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Earned her OOW ticket in 2022 and was promoted to 2nd Officer.

• English
• Several Atlantic crossings
• Cruising experience: Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean, Caribbean Sea, and East Coast
• Gained OOW ticket and promoted to 2nd Officer in 2022

Focuses on guest water-toy sessions and on-deck activity support, helping keep busy days structured and safe. Works toward officer tickets while leading deckhand duties.

• South African
• From South Africa's Garden Route

Supports deck operations and can help guests keep workouts consistent on board using his strength and conditioning background. Studied strength, conditioning, and personal training over a 5-year degree.

• English
• Degree in strength, conditioning, and personal training (5 years)

Helps run water-toy and adventure days using OKTO's range of onboard equipment. Has cruising experience across the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas.

• South African
• Cruised the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas

Runs the interior with consistent timing and clear service standards, backed by 12 years in the yachting industry. Brings a lifetime around the water and travel-focused experience to guest-facing operations.

• New Zealand nationality
• 12 years in the yachting industry
• From the Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand

Leads the interior team and keeps service structured across the day, drawing on early-career cruising in South East Asia and the Pacific. Brings hands-on experience from a sailing family background.

• Born and raised on the coast of Melbourne, Australia
• Cruised South East Asia and the Pacific for her first three years in yachting

Supports interior service and daily guest routines with a detail-focused approach informed by her fashion industry background. Holds a degree in Clothing Consumer Science.

• South African
• Degree in Clothing Consumer Science

Brings pastry training into interior presentation and service details, supporting polished table setups and desserts. Studied at a culinary school in the Stellenbosch wineries and qualified as a pastry chef.

• South African
• Qualified pastry chef

Supports interior service flow on board, bringing experience from her second year in yachting. Grew up in Durban and joined the OKTO interior team early in her career.

• South African
• From Durban, South Africa

Helps keep cabins and guest areas turned around on schedule during busy charter days. Joined MY OKTO in 2023 in her first full-time stewardess role.

• South African
• Joined MY OKTO in 2023

Delivers restaurant-level food with disciplined timing from a background in 1, 2, and 3 Michelin star kitchens. Previously served as Head Chef at a 1 Michelin star restaurant in Birmingham.

• English
• 12 years refining his trade
• Worked in 1, 2, and 3 Michelin star restaurants
• Head Chef at a 1 Michelin star restaurant in Birmingham

Supports fast-paced service and prep for multi-course meals, drawing on experience in top-ranked restaurants. Developed his style working closely with farmers, fishmongers, and foraging around Cape Town.

• Zimbabwe
• Worked in restaurants ranked 22nd and 56th best in the world

Keeps the yacht's mechanical and electrical systems stable so guests can rely on consistent onboard comfort. Has 13 years as a yacht engineer, including seven years onboard MY OKTO.

• English
• Degree in mechanical engineering
• 13 years as a yacht engineer
• Seven years onboard MY OKTO

Maintains reliable yacht systems behind the scenes to keep charter days running without interruptions. Joined OKTO as 2nd Engineer in 2023 and later moved into the Chief Engineer role.

• English
• Joined OKTO as 2nd Engineer in 2023
• 11 years of experience