Rarotonga Weddings
"They say that if you’re living in the Cook Islands but born elsewhere, there’s a story to be told as to how you came here. Chris and Akisi Musselle are no exception."
Originally from England, Chris first came to the Cook Islands on a cruise ship back in 1969, in the days when there was no airport and very little development. Captivated by the beauty and simplicity of this tiny nation, he soon returned – and by the mid-70’s was working on a pearl farm on the northern island of Manihiki.
He’s been in the Cook Islands ever since, a jack of all trades running fishing charters, building, making jewellery, and creating fabulous food. His extensive background in the restaurant business includes running Outrigger Cafe, and also a stint as owner and manager of the well-known Vaima restaurant.
Waterline is the culmination of all these experiences, a place which embodies his life’s passions: the ocean, music, food, and working with wood. Everything you see at Waterline was built, or collected by Chris, reflecting a love of the sea and of nautical memorabilia. And you’ll see his fishing boat parked right next to the restaurant, ready for the next fishing trip outside the reef.
Read some of our customer comments here.
Originally from England, Chris first came to the Cook Islands on a cruise ship back in 1969, in the days when there was no airport and very little development. Captivated by the beauty and simplicity of this tiny nation, he soon returned – and by the mid-70’s was working on a pearl farm on the northern island of Manihiki.
He’s been in the Cook Islands ever since, a jack of all trades running fishing charters, building, making jewellery, and creating fabulous food. His extensive background in the restaurant business includes running Outrigger Cafe, and also a stint as owner and manager of the well-known Vaima restaurant.
Waterline is the culmination of all these experiences, a place which embodies his life’s passions: the ocean, music, food, and working with wood. Everything you see at Waterline was built, or collected by Chris, reflecting a love of the sea and of nautical memorabilia. And you’ll see his fishing boat parked right next to the restaurant, ready for the next fishing trip outside the reef.
Read some of our customer comments here.