Let's Go Local: Yasawa, Taveuni For Captain Cook Cruise Skipper
“Despite the struggles and obstacles with the right mindset you will achieve anything,” Mr Takele said.
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | 05:00
A sand bank in Yasawa and Captain Nathan Takele. Photo: Sosiveta Korobiau
Captain Nathan Takele hails from the beautiful province of Nadroga and shares maternal links to Yasawa. He is the Head Captain for the Spirit of the Pacific, a Captain Cook Cruise vessel.
The 48-year-old said working in the tourism industry was a life changing experience for him. Every day he gets to meet different people from all races and backgrounds and “this is a blessing”, he said.
“I have worked for the Captain Cook Cruise Fiji for more than 4 years now and it is overwhelming.”
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“Before becoming the Captain, I was working for different hotels around Fiji,” Mr Takele said.
“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to master the art of navigating and welcoming passengers onboard every day."
“It’s a job that I once dreamt about when I was young, now, I’m enjoying and reaping what I had sown."
“Despite the struggles and obstacles with the right mindset you will achieve anything,” Mr Takele said.
How Many places have been around Fiji?
I have been to Turtle Island, Yasawa and also to the Cook Islands.
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Story By: Sosiveta Korobiau
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