Your Crew
CAPTAIN Ivan Ras & MATE/CHEF Marisia Van Niekerk
Captain - Ivan Ras
Chef/Mate - Marisia Van Niekerk
Our Story
Our partnership commenced in South Africa, where Marisia was pursuing hairdressing studies and Ivan was concluding a maritime assignment as a deckhand/dive master aboard a 130-foot motor yacht. A shared passion for the ocean quickly fostered a strong bond between us, leading us to relocate to Cape Town and find a way to pursue a career that encompassed our shared love of the water!
Ivan subsequently resumed seafaring duties as first mate/engineer/relief captain on a Nordhaven motor yacht based in Fort Lauderdale. Marisia concurrently pursued maritime law and culinary arts studies, diligently acquiring comprehensive knowledge of onboard life, ultimately preparing her for her and Ivan’s collaborative charter endeavors.
For four consecutive charter seasons in the BVI, we have provided our guests with exceptional services aboard our vessels, consistently exceeding expectations through our teamwork, friendly personalities and meticulous attention to detail. We love welcoming both couples and families aboard, and showing them all our favorite spots in the BVI! Whether it’s your first charter or your 10th, we look forward to making sure it’s a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience with us onboard Krazy Kat!
A truly memorable trip!
Peter, Linda and I just wanted to express how awesome Ivan, Marisia, and the whole krazy kat experience is. You couldn't find a more personable, knowledgeable, and hospitable crew. we will recommend them to any of our friends that ask but just wanted to make sure you heard it directly from us. A truly memorable trip for all the right reasons!
It was one of those experiences that exceeded our expectations
Our week on the Krazy Kat and with Marissia and Ivan was amazing. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Marissia and Ivan were welcoming, professional, knowledgeable and so genuinely passionate about what they do. Their attention to detail was top notch. They made the experience feel relaxed, fun and extra special. It was very clear that they truly care about their guests and the time they spend on the water. The boat was beautiful, well-run and full of great moments we will be talking about for a long time. It was one of those experiences that exceeded our expectations. And the food was out of this world! Marissia is very talented at creating unbelievable meals that are beautifully presented. We feel very lucky to have had Marisia and Ivan as our crew and to have experienced the BVIs on the Krazy Kat!