Yacht Description
“A 123ft Palmer Johnson from 2009.”
BLACKSHEEP yacht is a 123 ft long motor yacht monohull and spends the summer in leeward, caribbean, windward, islands (us, bvi. It was built by Palmer Johnson in 2009. A refit was done in 2023. The yacht layout features 4 cabins and accommodates 8 guests. The cabin arrangement is following: 1 king cabin, 1 double cabin, 2 twin cabins.
The motor yacht features Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V4000M90) engines engines and a generator.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 123ft / 37.49 m
- Beam
- 7.01m
- Draft
- 1.83m
- Builder
- Palmer Johnson
- Year built
- 2009
- Refit
- 2023
- Type
- Motor Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 15 knots
- Top speed
- 21 knots
- Engines
- Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V4000M90) engines
- Generator
- No
- Consumption
- 70 US Gall/Hr
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 6
Charter Price
From $85,000 to $95,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
Shorter stays: weekly rate ÷ 7 × nights. All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity is at the charterer’s discretion.
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.
Summer Season
Winter Season
- Total guests
- 8
- Total cabins
- 4
- King cabins
- 1
- Double cabins
- 1
- Twin cabins
- 2
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- No
- Jacuzzi
- Yes
4 staterooms for 8 guests.
Stateroom 1
Master 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.
- Captain
- Connor Kelly
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Crew size
- 6
Connor Kelly
Captain
Education/Certifications: USCG 200/500 ton master, Radar unlimited, Advanced Fire, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Fast Rescue Boat, Crowd Control, Medical Care Provider, STCW
Connor grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, close to the beach. From a young age, he spent much of his time on the water, cruising the Florida Keys and Bahamas for weeks at a time aboard his grandparent’s 60’ SYMBOL. He credits those early experiences for inspiring both him and his brother to become captains. He began his yachting career as a dayworker during high school and joined his first charter yacht in 2014. Out of his 12 year career he has spent 4 years on charter yachts.
Connor has cruised extensively throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Europe, Mexico, Central America, and both coasts of the US. His experience includes a transatlantic crossing and a delivery from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco via the Panama Canal. His favorite charter destinations are the BVIs and Bahamas, while Arenal, Costa Rica, holds a special place as his favorite place on earth.
He’s worked on vessels such as M/Y KISMET, M/Y HELIOS, M/Y GRAND MARIANA, M/Y DREAMS, M/Y PATRIOT, M/Y MOKSHA, M/Y LIQUID THERAPY, M/Y ROMANÉE and is currently a Captain on board M/Y BLACKSHEEP.
His greatest asset besides his operating and navigational skills would be his approachable personality and teamwork-oriented leadership methods. Connor wants his guests to feel like they’re on an adventure and that every day should feel like a new experience. He wants them to get exactly what they are looking for out of their trip while hopefully sharing some of his skills and knowledge with them to enhance their charter as much as possible.
Connor wants to continue gaining experience as Captain of charter yachts and gaining as much navigational experience as he can in as many places as possible. Outside of yachting he wants to become a successful photographer focusing on marine life/ marine oriented subjects. In his free time he also enjoys fishing, guitar, working out, hiking, paddle boarding, road trips, traveling, and freediving.
Quentin Scott
Chef
Chef Quentin breathes cuisine. We sheep are the luckiest lambs to have this master cook for guests each day. Growing up in the heart of Freeport this young buck started experimenting with food at 6 years old. His uncle taught him well and encouraged his deep passion and love for creating tasty sensational food for his family.
He graduated at the esteemed Bahamas Hotel Training College, where he immersed himself into learning the tricks of his trade. His ability and potential caught the eye of industry pros and the race to the to secure him as chef began.
This Bahamian legend has dedicated his life to feeding guests fresh, wholesome, Bahamian meals but spicing it up with international cooking, fusing delicious flavours of the island with international cooking classics. Never afraid of bringing the heat, jalapeno style, chef will always custom make dishes to your tasting preference.
There is no one more connected in the Bahamas than our Chef. He is a foodie superhero too. When we need gold leaf, exotic unattainable edible flowers, rare bottles of wine, this man just makes one call, and bam this ram delivers in the flick of a hoof.
Deeply dedicated to his family, he is now a dad to two gorgeous kids, following him working their way up the hospitality ladder. Quentin is the papa bear of the crew, wise and fun always with a smile and a joke to light up each day. You will recognise him anywhere with his long hair and broad smile.
Guests not only love his food, but they also love his introductions and explanations for each element he presents. You will leave the Black Sheep, with a tighter belt and a lingering taste on magic on your pallet. with a remarkable property portfolio,
Quentin’s goal is to retire at 50 and concentrate on sitting back and enjoying life to the fullest.
His life motto is: “If food was a religion, we would be a fully fledged member of this church!”
Kala Pretorius
Chief Stewardess
This ray of sunshine hails from the Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch, South Africa. With sweet, kind eyes and a calm, gentle temperament, she may seem unassuming, but she's a creative wolf in sheep’s clothing, waiting to unleash her prowess at every opportunity.
Not only is she a graduate in textile design, but she also holds a degree from fashion school. Raised by a close-knit family with strong values of hard work, patience, and service to others, you can rest assured knowing Kala is onboard. This chief stewardess has massive dreams of running her own puppy café called the "French Pug." Her love for animals, especially dogs, knows no bounds, and she is that friend who must greet every critter that crosses her path.
In addition to all of this, she's a hip-hop dancer and a devoted Justin Bieber fan, her dream charter guest. Fingers crossed. Sporty as well, she is the full package, having played field hockey and earned her South African cheerleading colours while representing her province. At 22, she is already a proud homeowner, starting to build her nest, but before she settles down and starts a family, she wants to see as much of the globe as possible.
Kala has generously volunteered her time in Swaziland (now known as Eswatini), working with children in impoverished communities. Humbled by their poverty and inspired by their resilience, she channels her love for people into her dream of creating a better world for all. I could go on and on about this little lamb, as her spirit brings this flock together. She's our trusted favourite ewe. Watch this space; this stewardess is well on her way to becoming chief one day.
Her life motto is: “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.”
Taylor “Tay Tay” Nichiporowich
Second Stewardess
Education/Certifications: High School Diploma, Special Event Planning and Tourism Diploma, STCW, Super Yacht Hospitality and Interiors Course
Taylor grew up in Chateauguay, on Montreal’s South Shore, surrounded by her best friends, whom she’s lucky to call her brothers. She spent 14 years immersed in figure skating, competing in arenas across Canada and the U.S. as part of both individual and synchronized skating teams.
Taylor’s passion for boating began during the summers she spent visiting her aunt, an avid sailor who owned multiple pleasure crafts as well as a sailboat. Taylor and her family spent their days out on the Great Lakes of Ontario, enjoying time together on the water. To this day, she loves being on the water, it’s her happy place.
Before entering yachting, Taylor spent five years working in a cigar lounge and whiskey bar, where she was the lead bartender and helped grow Little Havana Cigar Lounge. With 10 years of experience in hospitality, she has always loved hosting and bringing people together. Her favorite part of yachting is welcoming guests onboard and creating unforgettable moments and memories that last a lifetime.
Her greatest strength as a stewardess is her ability to anticipate guests’ needs, read people, and make them feel genuinely looked after without ever having to ask. She wants guests to create their best memories with the people they love, making every charter feel effortless, personal, and worth experiencing all over again. For Taylor, it’s about more than just doing her job well, she truly cares about the experiences she creates for people.
Taylor has worked aboard several vessels, including M/Y STATUS QUO, M/Y CALYPSO, and currently M/Y BLACKSHEEP. Throughout her yachting career, she has cruised South Florida, New England, North and South Carolina, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, with the British Virgin Islands being her favorite charter destination.
In her spare time, you can find Taylor teeing off at a new golf course, spending quality time with friends, or making the most of every opportunity to try something new. She’s a big believer in collecting experiences rather than things and loves making the most of every moment.
Her life motto is: “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” And a quote from her grandmother: “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.”
TBD
Mate/Engineer
Estian Schoeman
Deckhand
Estian Schoeman is an accomplished deckhand, passionate sportfishing enthusiast, and certified scuba diver with over three years of experience in the yachting industry and more than a decade dedicated to fishing. His time aboard active charter programs has honed his expertise in deck maintenance, tender operations, and fishing expeditions, making him a versatile and dependable member of any crew.
Known for his positive attitude and strong work ethic, Estian thrives in the dynamic environment of luxury yachting. His deep love for the ocean drives him to continually refine his craft, whether assisting guests with an unforgettable fishing experience, maintaining a pristine deck, or ensuring smooth tender runs.
Estian hopes to have the opportunity to purchase some property in the near future as well as upgrade his Scuba License in order to become a Dive Master.
With his professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for life at sea, Estian consistently contributes to creating exceptional charter experiences for every guest on board BLACKSHEEP.
His life motto is: “One hand always washes the other.”
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Special diets
- On inquiry
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- Gay charters
- On inquiry
- Crew smokes
- On inquiry
- Dinghy size
- 2019 32ft Edgewater with 2 x 300hp Yamaha Engines
- Jet skis
- 2
- Snorkel gear
- 14
- Paddleboard
- 2
- Seabob
- Yes
Onboard Entertainment
Gym equipment: Free weights Yoga mats Massage table Fold up treadmill
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- Bahamas
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
Charter Reviews
Broker Feedback:
Great charter on Blacksheep! I would recommend for the future.
Client feedback below:
All around great charter, great crew, and chef.
Loved the boat and itinerary.
Crew was fantastic.
Chef Quentin was great and served perfect amount of food.
Broker Feedback:
The client loved the charter and I found the crew very pleasant to work with!
Happy to give them a reference if you need.
Looking forward to the next one!
Alright crew this is our official sign-off before we disappear back into the land of normal people and grocery shopping ...
First we’d like to thank you all for the chaos, the laughs, and squeezing the last of the coffee out for us (we apologize for X’s coffee consumption)...
Emma - Absolute Rockstar of a chief stew. You had our drink orders down to a T, sorry we didn’t create more chaos for you to deal with. Our biggest cheerleader & best tour guide ashore. You are truly iconic.
Kala - The sweetest human ever. Dessert service & post dinner with you will be dearly missed along with any & any answer to all our questions.
Marcel - Thank you for being so kind & funny + willing to answer so many random questions & giving elite banter. We learned things we didn’t know we needed to know & might we add the best pack mule on off-shore excursions.
Estian - Special shoutout to E-dog :), who we all know will absolutely demolish the last of the birthday cake - no hesitation, no remorse, just crumbs, frosting & a smile. Thank you for always being down to drive the dingy full of people that have a strange obsession with the tinniest boat of the week. ❤
Chef - You’ve got talent, thank you for making every meal at the table a memorable one, fighting for the first place in our hearts & palettes. Just know whenever we go next, we will be dissapointed in the food and it will absolutely be your fault.
To the Captain - Thank you for being the most chill while simultaneously crushing our dreams of swimming with sharks after dark. Apparently “it will be fine” is not an approved safety briefing.
Thank you do very much for making X’s birthday week so special!
Love you all. Don’t get arrested, don’t sink the boat, and please - someone keep an eye on any
loose cake!
Broker Feedback:
I can say that the interaction with the crew before, during and after the trip has been great. I would recommend BLACKSHEEP for sure.
I wanted to reach back to you and thank you all for making our stay with you the absolute best family vacation we have ever had... Every Day... Every minute was just amazing... Thank you for your hospitality, and more of all your sincere warmth... You made all the difference and we are thankful and grateful to have become good friends...
Guest two:
Blacksheep Family -
Sometimes in life you are lucky enough to “find family” and enjoying the trip of a lifetime - Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!
You have made everything like a dream - we are so happy to wake up every morning to an amazing table scape - incredible food and magnificent views and warm company ❤
We can’t wait to come see you again on another adventure!! :)
Much love
Broker Feedback:
Captain and crew are wonderful to work with and BLACKSHEEP has become a go to booking boat for me. Thank you.
Growing up near water front places gave me my love for the ocean. I’ve been to a ton of beaches and islands, more than I can recall. And that’s just how it is. Some places you visit, and some places you remember. The Blacksheep is the second kind. I’ve made memories on this boat that I will never forget. Everything from the crew to the sand was perfect in every way.
Chef’s food was as flavorful as the water was blue, blowing us away with every bite. Kala and Emma made this vacation feel like another home with the kindness they brought with every interaction.
Marcel and Estian worked their asses of to entertain and retain our happiness the entire trip
(those sea bobs are amazing).
And The Captain is an Asshole (jk we loved you Captain).
Best trip ever!
Guest Two:
Thank you for the most epic trip ever! We loved every minute and appreciated all your hospitality. We will never forget our gorgeous week on the Blacksheep.
Guest Three:
Where do I even start, we had the most amazing week aboard the Blacksheep, we drank, we partied, cried from laughing too much, we used all the sea toys - go use the sea bob it’s the most fun, we ate 5 star Michellin meals, from the one and only.
We were catered to like barons by Kala, she’s amazing, makes the best grilled cheese, Emma was very helpful and would add to that sense of “oh I wouldn’t recommend it” but then we’d do it anyway, Marcel is a funny dude and definitely warms up the more you talk to him. Estian, NOT Estiban lmao, he was super cool to be around, especially when we went to go fishing.
Overall, we had the most amazing and spectacular adventures and experiences aboard and
we will be coming back, all love to the crew & tb, haha
We loved our British Virgin Islands journey on Blacksheep. The most special, magical, and joyful trip ever - Thank you Captain and Crew!
Guest Two:
The crew is the best! We loved our week aboard the Blacksheep! Thank you to Captain Shelton, Estian, Marcel, Emma and Kala for the best time!
Happy Birthday to Chef Q and thank you for feeding us. ❤
***December 28 to, 2025 to January 4, 2026***
Our experience on Blacksheep sparked many joyous water adventures, profound conversations, and shared laughing fits.
We appreciated the encouragement to try new experiences and food from the crew + chef Quentin.
It felt so lovely to have the support to customize the menu. Our favorites were the veal, lobster, potatoes, soup and burger. Chef took especially good care of X an Y.
We also loved Emma + Kala’s cheerful personalities, decorative creativity and warm support.
Captain, Estian + Marcel were non-stop FUN. And safety tips were lovely.
I am so thankful for the hike on the 5 peaks island!
Thank you for making our first yacht trio so meaningful!
Cherish for a lifetime! Much LOVE
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!
Smiles
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!
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