Yacht Description
Outdoor space wins. STARSHIP is a 143ft/43.6m Van Mill motor yacht that sleeps 12 in 5 cabins, and she is built around guest-friendly deck living across three exterior levels. Big group on board. Still room to spread out.
Jacuzzi, then water. Head up to the deck jacuzzi (noted as an eight-person setup) for the post-swim reset, then drop back down to the large swim platform for easy in-and-out access. Stabilizers underway and at anchor help keep things settled when you are moving or sleeping.
Toy box is serious. Five Yamaha VX 110 Deluxe WaveRunners, a waterslide, an e-foil, Seabobs, wakeboard, water skis, kayaks, windsurf gear, towables, and snorkeling equipment. Plus two tenders including a 38ft/11.6m Intrepid for getting out fast and making the most of the day.
Refit-backed comfort. Built in 1988 and refit as recently as 2017 (with continued upgrades noted into 2020), STARSHIP pairs a fully refurbished interior with a flexible cabin plan: a master, two king cabins, and a queen VIP with a pullman, plus a twin. A proper setup for families or all-adult groups who want options, not negotiations.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 143ft / 43 m
- Beam
- 26m
- Draft
- 7m
- Builder
- Van Mill
- Year built
- 1988
- Refit
- 2017
- Type
- Motor Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 10 knots
- Top speed
- 17.8 knots
- Consumption
- 105 US Gall/Hr
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 9
Charter Price
From $120,000 to $135,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
- Total guests
- 12
- Total cabins
- 5
- King cabins
- 3
- Queen cabins
- 1
- Single cabins
- 2
- Pullman cabins
- 1
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- Yes
- Jacuzzi
- Yes
5 staterooms for 12 guests.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Stateroom | California King | Private en-suite bathroom with steam shower | Full |
| Guest Cabin 1 | King | Private en-suite bathroom with shower | Full |
| Guest Cabin 2 | King | Private en-suite bathroom with shower | Full |
| VIP Cabin | Queen + Pullman + sofa bed | Private en-suite bathroom with shower | Full |
| Twin Cabin | Twin beds | Private en-suite bathroom with shower | Full |
- Captain
- Chris Wallace
- Nationality
- British
Runs navigation and daily planning with 20+ years in yachting, keeping the schedule realistic for conditions. Windsurfing background helps him stay focused on weather and water time.
- British nationality
- Languages: English
- 20+ years in yachting
- 2nd place, UK Under 19 national windsurf championships (age 17)
Leads deck operations and helps run water time with a strong diving focus. PADI instructor training supports safe, organized sessions in the water.
- South African nationality
- Languages: English
- 9 years in yachting
- PADI certified Open Water Instructor; 200 Ton Yacht Master License
Plans meals around active charter days, drawing on 10 years in yachting across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and USA. Culinary school training supports consistent service and menu execution.
- 10 years in yachting; cruising Mediterranean, Caribbean, and USA
- Culinary school completed in 2018
- Certifications: Wine and spirit certification; RYA Powerboat Level 2
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Keeps interior service moving smoothly during busy days, with a hospitality background and 5.5 years in yachting. Comfortable supporting groups and family-style trips, shaped by growing up in a large family.
- 5.5 years in yachting
- Languages: English, Thai
- Grew up between Indiana and California
Supports interior standards with structured service training, helping meals and cabin care stay on schedule. Brings formal food and beverage coursework for clean, consistent delivery.
- From Knysna, South Africa
- Languages: English, Afrikaans
- Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Management) - IMM Graduate School
- Certifications: STCW Basic + PDSD; RYA Powerboat Level II; MCA/Highfield Food Health Safety Level II
Adds pastry training to the interior team, supporting desserts and sweet service during the week. Her longer time onboard helps keep routines consistent for returning guests.
- Originally from South Africa
- Languages: English, conversational Spanish
- Studied culinary arts and advanced pastry (1000 Hills chef school, 2 years)
- On Starship since Feb 2019
Maintains reliable systems onboard after moving from cruise ships into yachting, helping guests avoid interruptions. Licensed engineering background supports steady propulsion and onboard utilities.
- Raised in Newport, South Wales
- Languages: English
- 6 years in yachting; previously worked on cruise ships
- SV 9000/3000KW Second Engineer Unlimited
Supports deck operations and documents guest activities as onboard videographer and photographer. Helps keep water days organized while he works toward his 100 ton license.
- Born and raised in Woodland Hills, California
- Languages: English
- In yachting since 2019; previously 5 years in hospitality (Mariott)
- Education: Retailing and Computer Sciences - University of Arizona; working toward 100 ton USCG license
Runs day-to-day deck organization and supports watersports time, with a focus on snorkeling and water activities. Holds multiple deck certifications that back safe operations onboard.
- Grew up between South Africa, the UK, and Zimbabwe
- Languages: English
- In yachting for almost 4 years
- Certifications: AEC1, Yachtmaster, EDH, Yacht Rating, PADI Open Water
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E-foil:
Ride the latest electric foilboard for fast, quiet sessions over flat Caribbean water. -
5 x Yamaha VX 110 Deluxe WaveRunners:
Plenty of Jet Ski time for groups, with easy swaps and quick shoreline exploring. -
Stabilizers at anchor:
Reduced roll overnight and at lunch stops, so everyone sleeps and relaxes better.
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Sat TV
- Yes
- Multimedia
- Yes
- Crew pets
- Yes
- Pet type
- Dogs
- Ice maker
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
- Special diets
- Yes
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- BBQ
- Yes
- Gay charters
- Yes
- Hairdryers
- Yes
- Crew smokes
- On inquiry
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| WaveRunners | 5 Yamaha VX 110 Deluxe WaveRunners. |
| Seabob F5S | 2 Seabob F5S underwater scooters for powered swimming. |
| E-foil | E-foil electric hydrofoil board for riding above the water. |
| Towable toys | Towable toys for being towed behind the tender. |
| Banana boat - towable | Towable banana for being towed behind the tender. |
| Tube - towable | Towable tube for being towed behind the tender. |
| Foilboard | Foilboard for hydrofoil-style riding. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard for riding behind the tender. |
| Water skis - adult | Water skis for adults. |
| Kayaks | 2 kayaks (1 inflatable and 1 hard bottom). |
| Paddleboards | 3 paddleboards. |
| Windsurfer - adult | Windsurf equipment for beginners and intermediate riders. |
| Inflatable trampoline | Inflatable trampoline for on-water bouncing. |
| Water slide | Water slide (15x25). |
| Snorkeling gear | Snorkeling gear for guests. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing gear for guests. |
Onboard Entertainment
Gym equipment: Free Weights TRX Bands Precor Treadmill Elliptical Machine
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- Marshall Islands
- Homeport
- Fort Lauderdale
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
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