Our Team
Captain Bob heads our friendly crew and makes sure everything is running smoothly. Our multi talented crew includes Captain Awesome No 1 (Papa) our champion coconut tree climber from the island of Pukapuka, jack of all trades including ukulele playing, weaving, Maori medicine, and anything traditional. His sidekick Tairi is also a deft hand on the ukulele, and acts as first-mate.
Captain Cook (Teina), is our chef extraordinaire, ensuring guests are served up with the most delicious fresh fish off the bbq. And Captain Awesome No2, (Papa Tairi) also makes up the talented string-band, and is our local medicine man with a special touch. Last but not least Avera our friendly operations manager makes sure everything is running smoothly onshore.
What others say...
"The guys on the boat are extremely friendly and helpful. There were some guests in their 80s who wanted to snorkel and the boys personally escorted them around the reef. Teina did an amazing job at the bbq."
Kelli S 12 2 July 2010 (tripadvisor)
"The staff are fantastic. Captain Awesome is incredible when he climbs up the coconut tree."
Angeljo001 10 Jun 2010 (tripadvisor)
"The team were very professional in their manner and always helpful and knowledgeable. Great to be out on the water with a crew so enthusiastic and passionate about the product and service for which they delivered."
Landmass 26 May 2010 (tripadvisor)
"Captain Bob and his staff were so wonderful to us and everyone on board and it gave us a true feel for rarotonga and all that it offers. We were snorkeling off muri lagoon assisted by all the great staff who keep a watchful eye on you to make sure that you are not in any way in danger. Our young son was watched over by Capt Bob looking through the glass bottom. Entertainment was fantastic, singing, facts on the marine reserve etc, followed by the superb coconut show and awesome tree climbing champion – kids and adults loved it!"
Theritz, Oct 22, 2010 (tripadvisor)
"We would like to wish, Captain Bob, Captain Awesome, Captain Cook, Bubba and all the team the very best in their future endeavour with Koka Lagoon Cruises. For a cruise that is relatively new, the service we received was exceptional."
Scotty Corlett and Katharine Deaker 21 May 2010
"Bob and his crew were amazing. From the minute we arrived we were made to feel welcome and everything done to ensure we all felt comfortable. The marine reserve was just stunning, the crews knowledge of the area and history, the food, the coconut show and general entertainment and hospitality was exceptional."
Bobby Corbett Auckland NZ 9 June 2010
"Great to experience an enthusiastic and fresh crew (it makes all the difference)."
Niels & Fiona Hansen, Stratford NZ June 2010
"Super friendly and lovely with kids"
Lees-Baker Family, Wellington 20 July 2010
