AWATEA Yacht Charter Catamaran

Captain | Fraser Cameron

With an insatiable appetite for adventure, Fraser is a captain that is well suited to guests looking to get off the beaten track to search for adventure and adrenaline. After a lifetime on and in the ocean, it's hard to know whether Fraser is more comfortable on or under the water as in both places he makes it look effortless. Learning to sail in the challenging yachting conditions of the South Pacific and navigating the hazardous passes of coral atolls has left him unflappable even in stressful situations. He is a natural captain, a qualified marine engineer and has a Bachelor of Science in Marine and Coastal Ecology. He is also an avid water sportsman, so whether you are new to water sports or want to improve your skills, Fraser has a knack for identifying the correct tips to pass on to those wanting to learn. After a lifetime of tinkering and time spent engineering in the tug and barge industry there is little that Fraser cannot fix, so rest easy knowing your long-awaited vacation will not be ruined due to unforeseen breakdowns!

Fraser has a curious mind and thoroughly enjoys connecting with guests and learning about their field of expertise. He has a typical laid back New Zealand attitude and prefers to take the charters day by day, taking the lead from guests by seeing what they are in the mood for all while getting off the beaten track and showing guests some of the lesser known but often more beautiful locations of the BVI.

As a young child in Auckland, New Zealand, Fraser started out dingy sailing, and then coastal cruising on small sail boats and power boats. After a childhood of recreational and commercial experience he headed offshore to work in the superyacht industry. With five years' experience in the private luxury yacht charter scene, he is well seasoned in what it takes to provide a high quality, luxury charter.

Following his superyacht years, he returned to NZ to pursue a bachelor's degree in marine and coastal ecology, which is where he met his wife, Chef Olivia. After graduating, the two went on to live a life of adventure. Starting out renovating their home and living a self-sufficient life on 10 acres in the remote bush of West Coast, NZ. They spent 3 years renovating their property and learning to grow enough food to feed their new family. Their first child, Ivy was born there followed by another, Angus. By the time the third was due the pair had had their fill of the wild country and were ready to return to the pristine beaches and ideal boating grounds of the winterless North (of NZ that is). They had their third child there and spent the next couple years enjoying all that Northland had to offer. Fraser got a job as engineer on a coastal tug and barge then was handpicked by the company owner to run their oyster farm operation. However Fraser soon began to get itchy feet and felt as though he was starting to dry out so he began to search for catamarans.

A year later Fraser found himself in French Polynesia where a 2001 Outremer 45 catamaran called Capella awaited him to sail back to NZ. 4 months later, after a breakage a day and many stories filed away, Fraser and three friends spent 22 days sailing Capella back to NZ.
Another year of repairs and many sailing holidays in NZ later the family packed up their home and left NZ waters bound for Fiji where they spent the next 6 months, spearfishing, surfing and exploring.

Not ones to sit back and let life past them by, they soon began dreaming up the next adventure which is how a month after their Fiji trip they found themselves on a 63ft Balance Catamaran in America. After a six-month set up in Florida the family departed for the Bahamas where they spent the next six months exploring and running marine science research charters, hosting scientists from the Perry Institue of Marine Science and assisting with their coral disease research.

Fast forward to October 2025 and the family has established themselves comfortably in the BVI, found an apartment to rent while Fraser and Olivia run charters, adopted a dog, bought a true island car and made many wonderful new friends. A wildly successful first season will soon be followed by a second season that is looking to be increasingly busy.


—Yachting Experience—
South Pacific (New Zealand, Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia)
Mediterranean Sea (Greece, Turkey, Straits of Gibraltar, Spain)
Bahamas, BVI, St Martin, Panama Canal, Costa Rica,
USA Eastern Seaboard

—Previous Boats Worked On—
SailNZ ex Americans Cup racing charter yacht (deckhand)
95ft expedition motor yacht Maverick (deckhand)
82ft Choy Lee (first mate)
170ft private motor yacht (deckhand/dive/fishing guide)
120ft alloy yachts private motor yacht (mate/fishing/diving guide)
180ft private motor yacht (deckhand)
82ft Oyster Sailing Vessel (mate)
50m tuna longline (deckhand)
24m tug and barge (engineer)
Cable patrol vessels and large fishing trawlers (relief engineer)

—Yachting Qualifications—
Yacht Master Offshore
Inshore Launch Master
Marine Engineer Class 5

—Water Safety + Scuba Diving—
NZ certified Lifeguard
Dive Master | PADI

—Education—
Bachelor of Marine Science -Majoring in marine and Coastal Ecology | University of Auckland

—Wellness—
Interests: Surfing, Spearfishing, Fishing, Hunting, Board Sports

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Chef | Olivia Cameron

Olivia started cooking at a young age, taking inspiration from the influential cooks around her and learning quickly to focus on flavour above all else. Years of working in the hospitality industry taught her to work well under pressure, to take notice of the details and the importance of providing an unforgettable experience for guests.

A gap year in Spain not only meant Olivia became fluent in Spanish but it also introduced her to the flavours of Europe. That and further overseas travel is reflected in her culinary style which infuses global influences. Guests frequently comment on the variety of cuisine as well as the abundance of meal components that are made from scratch. After her years living on the ocean, she understands what people crave after a full day in the sun.

Olivia has two degrees: a Bachelor of Biological Science specializing in Marine Science and a Bachelor of Arts, with a double major in Spanish and Geography. She is a keen water woman who enjoys surfing and spearfishing. When not on charter, her days are full, running the charter business as well as homeschooling their three children and completing the many daily tasks she is responsible for with a life at sea.