BLACKSHEEP Yacht Description
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Aquabanas inflatable slide:
Instant fun from the boat deck, especially popular with kids and families. -
2 x SeaBobs (2023):
Seabob is the premium seascooter brand for fast snorkeling and underwater exploring. -
Starlink (Marine Grade) internet:
Stay connected for calls and work while still enjoying remote Caribbean anchorages.
Big deck, small group. BLACKSHEEP is a 123-foot Palmer Johnson motor yacht (built 2009, refit 2023) that sleeps 8 guests in 4 cabins, so you get proper volume without needing a guest list the size of a wedding.
Jacuzzi wins the day. The sundeck leads with a large jacuzzi with optional shade, plus a new hard top from the refit to keep the top-deck hangout usable when the sun is doing the most.
Watersports, actually covered. Slide straight off the boat on the Aquabanas inflatable slide, then rotate through 2 SeaBobs (2023) and 2 Yamaha jet skis (3-seat). Plus the full Aquabanas raft with party soaker for the people who think “floating” should count as a sport. Short version: you will get wet.
Refit that matters. 2023 updates include all-new teak, upgraded AV/audio, refreshed interior soft goods, and Starlink internet, so downtime feels current and staying connected is your choice, not a struggle.
How it sleeps. A main deck master with a king bed and his-and-hers en suite, plus three guest cabins on the lower deck with en-suite bathrooms, including a cabin that converts between a king and two twins.
Accommodation
Stateroom 1Master King Stateroom located on main deck with His & Hers en suite.
Stateroom 2
VIP located below deck with a double bed and shower room en suite.
Stateroom 3
Twin stateroom located below deck that can be converted to a King bed and shower room en suite.
Stateroom 4
Twin stateroom located below deck that can be converted to a King bed and shower room en suite.
What is the cabin arrangement of BLACKSHEEP?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Master Stateroom (Main Deck) | King bed | His & hers en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Guest Double Cabin (Lower Deck) | King bed | En-suite shower room | Full |
| Guest Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) | 2 x twin beds | En-suite shower room | Full |
| Convertible Cabin (Lower Deck) | King bed (convertible to 2 x twins) | En-suite shower room | Full |
BLACKSHEEP
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Weekly price: $85,000 - $95,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 123'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 6
- Builder: Palmer Johnson
- Consumption: 70 US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 15
- Max. Speed: 21
- Built Year: 2009
- Refit: 2023
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Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a motor yacht like BLACKSHEEP, the expected APA is 25% to 40% of the charter price ($21,250 - $34,000), making the charter cost $106,250 to $119,000. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
BLACKSHEEP Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 170,000USD to 190,000USD | 34,000USD to 57,000USD | 204,000USD to 247,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 85,000USD to 95,000USD | 17,000USD to 28,500USD | 102,000USD to 123,500USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 42,500USD to 47,500USD | 8,500USD to 14,250USD | 51,000USD to 61,750USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 85,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 42,500USD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: USD85,000
High season rate: USD95,000
Cruising Areas: The Caribbean Leewards
Winter Low $85,000/ week + expenses
Winter High $95,000/ week + expenses
Delivery to Anguilla/St. Bart one-way $3,000. RT $6,000Cruising Areas: The Caribbean Leewards
Winter Low $85,000/ week + expenses
Winter High $95,000/ week + expenses
Delivery to Anguilla/St. Bart one-way $3,000. RT $6,000
BLACKSHEEP Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| SeaBobs | 2 SeaBobs for surface riding and underwater cruising. |
| Jet Skis | 2 Yamaha Jet Skis (3 person). |
| Inflatable slide | Inflatable slide. |
| Tube - towable | Tube towable. |
| Inflatable hot dog | Inflatable hot dog towable. |
| Paddleboards | 2 inflatable stand up paddle boards. |
| Kayaks | 2 glass bottom kayaks. |
| Aquabanas raft | Full Aquabanas raft with party soaker. |
| Floating island | Inflatable floating island. |
| Snorkeling gear | 14 sets of snorkelling gear. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing gear. |
| Spearfishing gear | Spearfishing gear. |
Other Entertainment
Gym equipment:
Free weights
Yoga mats
Massage table
Fold up treadmill
Crew
Chef
Chief Stewardess
Second Stewardess
Mate
Deckhand
Captain: Adrian Miller
Leads with a safety-first focus and structured passage planning, supported by a 500T Captains License. His background teaching sailing helps keep instructions clear during arrivals, departures, and busy water-toy days.
- American nationality
- Languages: English
- 500T Captains License
- Represented the USA at the 2010 United States Rowing World Championships (Prague)
Serves Bahamian-driven menus with international influences, and adjusts heat and flavors to guest preference. His Bahamas hotel background supports consistent timing and delivery across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Bahamian nationality
- Languages: English
- Graduated from Bahamas Hotel Training College
- Worked in Bahamas hotels including Atlantis and the British Colonial Hilton (Sous Chef)
Keeps family charters running smoothly, with a background in education and experience teaching Maths and Science in Dubai. Her silver-service and event experience supports well-paced meals and organized days on board.
- South African nationality
- Languages: English
- Bachelors Degree in Education
- Taught Maths and Science at a private school in Dubai
Supports a calm onboard flow for families, with experience volunteering with children in Eswatini. Helps keep the interior organized so guests can stay on schedule between meals, swimming, and shore time.
- South African nationality
- Languages: English
- Graduate in textile design and holds a degree from fashion school
- Volunteered in Eswatini (Swaziland) working with children in impoverished communities
Helps run active water days, drawing on a background built around wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. Also captures guest moments using his videography and photography experience.
- South African nationality
- Languages: English
- Watersports background including wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, and snorkeling
- Videography and photography background
Supports safe navigation as second at the helm and helps organize fishing sessions so the catch can go straight to the chef. His travel experience across 30+ countries helps with local awareness and guest logistics ashore.
- South African nationality
- Languages: English
- Traveled to over 30 countries
- Family background in maritime roles (father chief engineer; uncle captain)
Reviews
Broker Feedback:
The experience that you had working with the Captain prior and during the Charter. Captain Shelton du Preez is quite new to the yacht (1-2 months) but seems to have settled in very well. We found him to be very professional both in advance (helping to finalize our itinerary) and during the charter (setting each day's activities, deciding when to change location, etc.).
Your experience with the crew. Emma Pittard is a very experienced Chief Steward and was very attentive to our needs. She helped arrange all of our land-based dining and transportation which all went quite well. Kala was also very good in supporting Emma and making sure we were comfortable. Marcel and Estian were good and were particularly helpful in arranging the water activities and making sure everyone was safe
Favorite thing about the yacht. The overall atmosphere of the yacht was quite fun and upbeat. The decor and the Blacksheep merch added a nice touch and made it feel like we were part of a community. The fact that all but one of the crew were South African made it feel like they were a unified Blacksheep team.
Chef & cuisine. Chef Quentin did a great job. He was able to accommodate all of B's food sensitivities without excluding her or making entirely separate dishes for her. So most of the time it felt like we were all eating the same thing. The range in his cooking was quite broad so he was able to keep the meals interesting and not repetitive. His portion sizing was excellent and with each meal we left feeling satisfied but not overstuffed. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day special menus worked out well.
Any highlights or “wow” moments from the charter. Saint Barth was a new experience for us and we're really glad we experienced it from a yacht, since the landside can be quite crowded and chaotic. It was great to be able to relax on Blacksheep and go onto the island when we felt like it. When we were in Crocus Bay, Anguilla we quite enjoyed our excursion to "Sandy Island". It's just a remote sandbar but swimming up to it and going to the beach bar was quite enjoyable.
Whether you’d recommend BLACKSHEEP for future charter. We would definitely recommend BlackSheep to others. The yacht had everything we needed and the crew made it function really smoothly. An unusual aspect of BlackSheep that really worked for us was that it only has 4 rooms and a capacity of 8 guests. We're a family of 5 and didn't really want to invite another family to try to fill up a 10-12 guest yacht. So with just the 5 of us we were able to use all 4 rooms and during meals and activities the yacht felt "just right" in terms of its size for us.
All the best for the busy holiday.
My clients thoroughly enjoyed their time aboard BLACKSHEEP and had a wonderful experience overall.
Captain Shelton was excellent to work with - professional, communicative, and accommodating. He ensured everything ran smoothly and tailored the charter to my clients’ preferences, which they greatly appreciated.
The crew was fantastic, with Emma, the chef/stew, especially standing out. She went above and beyond to ensure the yacht was well prepared for a last-minute charter, including having a baby seat for the car, a high chair, a crib, diapers, and other essential items. The team was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, creating a relaxed atmosphere throughout the charter. My clients felt very well cared for from start to finish.
They found BLACKSHEEP to be well maintained, comfortable, and well equipped with plenty of toys to enjoy, and they especially loved the jacuzzi. One of the Sea-Doos did stop working, but it did not take away from their overall enjoyment.
The only area where they felt there was room for improvement was with the chef, specifically during the birthday dinner. They felt there may have been a slight misunderstanding regarding their request, and while the food was good, it wasn’t quite what they had outlined in their preferences. They also mentioned that the chef engaged in a bit more conversation than they would have preferred during the meal. Other than that, everything was great.
Working with Rod and yourself was seamless and easy, with clear and efficient communication throughout, especially given that this was a last-minute charter.
Overall, it was a great charter, and I would absolutely recommend BLACKSHEEP for future charters. I look forward to working with Worldwide, BLACKSHEEP, and the crew again.
Thank you all so much!
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Thank you so much for having us. Can't wait til next year!
Guest Two: Thank you for the most amazing trip! the crew made it even more special!
Guest Two: Another amazing trip! We had a blast! Great food, great crew + the best time. Can't wait until the next trip!
