OKTO

British

With close to a decade of experience in the yachting industry, Josh brings strong leadership and a calm, capable presence to M/Y OKTO. As Chief Officer, he manages all deck operations, safety procedures, and navigational support with precision and professionalism. His background in sailing and watersports, combined with a hands-on approach, ensures every charter runs smoothly and safely. Off duty, Josh enjoys life on a small farm with his fiancée, their dog, and a few beloved animals. A passionate surfer who enjoys teaching watersports, he loves getting guests out on the water for paddleboarding, snorkeling, or beach days. Friendly, approachable, and detail-oriented, Josh is dedicated to making each guest’s experience aboard OKTO unforgettable.

English

George comes from a quiet village outside of London and already has his foot in the yachting industry with a few years of experience under his belt. One of George’s favourite things about being onboard MY OKTO is teaching water sports and seeing the pure enjoyment on guest’s faces when they get it right. George enjoys nothing more than a sunrise paddle board, he describes himself as adventurous and enjoys exploring new places.

South African

Jean grew up in Durban South Africa coming from a very sporty family. He is an avid fisherman and loves spending time in and around the water. Sailing all over the world has been a thrilling experience for him as he has cruised the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas and hopes one day to add the Indian Ocean to the list. As a deckhand onboard OKTO Jean is looking forward to giving you an experience you will never forget through their wide range of water toys and days filled of adventures.

Swedish

Axel grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, surrounded by the beautiful archipelago that sparked his early love for the sea. With a positive attitude, good sense of humor, and ambition, he brings great energy to every occasion. Axel has passion for photography, videography, and all things active, whether on land or in the water. He’s always up for an adventure and loves capturing moments along the way. What he values most about working on MY OKTO is the guest interaction. Axel takes pride in creating memorable experiences and making everybody feel welcome on board

South African

Meet Tate, she is a city girl who then moved to the beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. She studied at a culinary school in the wineries of Stellenbosch and became a qualified pastry chef. Soon after Tate realised yachting was her next step and she dived into it with an open mind and soon fell in love with it. Her creative side from "cheffing" has allowed her to take on being a stewardess with all the detailed orientated and creative aspects that come with the job.

British

Meet Sophie, our dedicated stewardess born in England, who quickly found a love for adventure and meeting new people while volunteering and studying abroad in China, Madagascar, and Canada. Sophie’s enthusiasm goes perfectly in hand with her passion for guest interaction and delivering exceptional service, discovered while working in hospitality alongside her studies at The University of Edinburgh. Since then, she has built the foundations of a long lasting career in yachting, refining her skills and showcasing her creativity all throughout the Mediterranean. Sophie brings her passion and dedication to OKTO, ready to welcome guests and create memorable experiences.

South African

Meet Monique, she is a dedicated individual wanting to grow in her yachting career, she found her passion for service and guest interactions quickly whilst cruising the Middle East and Mediterranean. Monique has a creative flare with a degree in nail design which she hopes to eventually incorporate into yachting, she also has a love for animals and volunteers at her local animal shelter. With her many interests and passions Monique is determined to keep growing and succeed in anything she puts her mind to.

Finnish

Meet Milla from the Finnish archipelago. Surrounded by the sea from a young age, she naturally found a passion for yachting and life on the water. After spending several exciting years working as cabin crew, she brought her passion for exceptional, detail-oriented service to the world of yachting. She holds a Master’s degree in Business with a focus on Philanthropic Entrepreneurship. Milla also has a keen interest in interior design and enjoys creating beautiful, welcoming spaces for guests. She looks forward to making your time on board truly unforgettable!

New Zealander

Ben grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. He comes from a keen boating family who can often be found fishing and cruising out on the Hauraki Gulf during the summer months. Ben aims to deploy his engineering experience in a manner that offers OKTO guests seamless enjoyment of all her technical capabilities. When at home, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors with his kids and indulging his passion for motorsports competing in sprint car racing.

Romanian

Vasi has spent the last 5 years in the large yacht sector and prior to his yachting career he lived in Australia for 12 years, working in the mobile telecommunications industry. Since joining yachting he has specialized in working with various high-tech technical systems. Engineering runs in the family with his sister also working in the superyacht sector as a Chief Engineer. In his free time, Vasi enjoys cycling, diving, snowboarding, and travelling.

South African

Ethan began his career on deck before discovering his true passion for engineering, which has since guided his professional journey. With almost four years of experience, His love for the sea and its vast opportunities has shaped his work ethic and drive, and he continues to grow within the industry, focusing on combining his maritime expertise with engineering innovation. Outside of his career, Ethan is an avid sports enthusiast, enjoying a variety of athletic activities and adventurous pursuits. Whether it's playing sports or exploring the great outdoors, he is always eager to challenge himself physically and mentally.