Zane grew up on the coastline of Perth, Western Australia, where an early life around boats and the ocean set the foundation for his maritime career.

His passion for the sea led him into professional yachting, where he has now spent over a decade working on both private and charter motor yachts worldwide. Zane’s career has taken him across four of the world’s five oceans aboard yachts ranging from 50 to 91 metres. He obtained his Masters licence in 2022 and has since served as Captain of M/Y Avalon (46m) and M/Y Soundwave (63m), developing broad charter experience across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and high-latitude cruising regions, before joining M/Y OKTO. Zane takes great pride in delivering a safe, seamless, and memorable onboard experience, with a strong focus on professionalism, crew leadership, and attention to detail.

He enjoys sharing his knowledge of cruising areas and marine life. Outside of yachting, Zane is an avid waterman and dive instructor, with a passion for diving, kitesurfing, foiling, and surfing. He looks forward to welcoming guests on board OKTO and creating unforgettable experiences.

With a proud heritage rooted in both Italy and South Africa, Captain Pete is now based in Cape Town, where he lives with his wife, their dog, and newborn twins.

Pete began his career in the yachting industry in 2013 and has since grown into a highly experienced and respected leader. Over the years, he has logged thousands of nautical miles, sailing on vessels across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the Bahamas. Known for his calm leadership, operational expertise, and passion for the sea, Pete brings a wealth of cruising knowledge and a deep commitment to safety and guest experience onboard OKTO

His love for exploration and the ocean is matched by his drive in personal pursuits. A dedicated endurance athlete, Pete has completed several ultra-distance trail running events in remote and rugged terrains, including New Zealand and Nepal. When not at sea or on the trails, he enjoys time at home, playing golf, or competing on the Padel court.

Sam was born in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, but now spends most of his time in Mallorca. At the age of 13 his parents began home educating him and his sister so they could travel around every country in Western Europe in a Campervan. This was where he found his love for the sea and eventually the yachting industry, which he has been in since 2014. Prior to yachting Sam played American Football in the UK for 8 years, for 2 of these years he was the starting Quarterback for Great Britain, playing in tournaments in the Netherlands and Serbia.

In his free time, he enjoys writing, and has been working on several different screenplays which he hopes to one day make into a movie.

Stuart comes from a small town just outside of Durban. With 9 years in the industry, and a wide range of cruising experience he is excited to bring his knowledge to the guests of OKTO.

Stuart has a keen thrill for all things adventurous and spends all of his off time in the bush, cruising through campsites around South Africa, paddling rivers or riding a horse. Stuart is close to achieving his Masters ticket and is working hard to get there.

Meet Jessica, born and raised in North Yorkshire, an adventurous spirit who thrives in the great outdoors. Whether hiking, skiing or horse riding, she finds joy in every natural setting. This love for adventure is complemented by a competitive edge, driving her to embrace challenges in outdoor sports and creative pursuits. With a keen eye for detail, Jessica transforms gatherings into memorable experiences. As a kind and caring natural host, Jessica takes pride in curating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether it’s a walking trip or a cozy dinner party, Jessica brings enthusiasm and joy to every moment, welcoming guests onboard MY OKTO and providing a seamless, luxurious experience.

Meet Alice, born and raised on the coast of Melbourne, Australia. Alice comes from a background of being on the water with a family of sailors. Through this it was how Alice discovered the yachting industry and landed her first position in yachting cruising South East Asia and the Pacific for first three years of her career. Alice thrives on leading the Interior team and is excited to bring her wealth of knowledge to MY OKTO, guiding her department to deliver seam- less, luxury service in true OKTO style. In her free time, you can find Alice staying active and outdoors, travelling to off the beaten track countries, often below sea level, scuba diving.

William joins MY OKTO having perfected his trade over the past 12 years. Will has worked in 1, 2 and 3 Michelin star restaurants, with his proudest position being Head Chef at a 1 Michelin star restaurant in Birmingham. He loves all types of cuisine and is continuously discovering and experimenting with new ones! His favorite type of food is street food. In his spare time William enjoys playing football, skiing, hiking and challenging crew members on the Padel court.

Owen started his career in Africa where he worked in 2 restaurants ranked 22nd and 56th best in the world. During this time Owen grew into his own personal style of intuitive and creative cooking as he worked closely with farmers, fishmongers and foraging around Cape Town. In his free time Owen enjoys creating digital content, sand-boarding, snowboarding and keeps fit by mastering the skill of Calisthenics.

Ben joined OKTO as 2nd Engineer in 2023. With 11 years of experience under his belt he was the natural choice for the promotion to Chief Engineer when it became available. He has passion for everything related to marine engineering and is dedicated to ensuring that the yacht’s mechanical systems are functioning at their best. Outside of work, Ben enjoys mountain biking, cars, and spending time with his family, especially his growing young son who at the age of 2 keeps him on his toes. Ben is an adventurous person who enjoys seeking out new locations and pushing himself to the limit!

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.