Mariah Princess III
Crew profile

Captain: Kevin Gentles
Kevin holds a Royal Yacht Master Offshore and has operated primarily on motor yachts for many years, working his way up to Captain in 2017. He has sailed worldwide with a deep knowledge and respect for yacht chartering and safety. Kevin has worked as a First Officer on Large motor yachts for Royal Families and has had good experience Captaining Lagoon 77′ and Sunreef 80s.

He is eager to take guests to explore the reefs of the BVI, having just obtained his PADI Dive Master certification this season. Kevin grew up spending summers on his parents’ charter yacht in the British Virgin Islands and has a keen knowledge of the area and hidden secret spots!

Chef: Nicole Bowman
Nicole was raised in Central Florida, and she is passionate about the food she plates; Nicole enjoys bringing a touch of gourmet to fresh, local dishes. Having studied at Ashburton Chefs Academy and Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy, she’s mastered various cuisines and techniques and brought them to life in her many years working as a charter yacht Chef. Nicole loves diving, hiking, and exploring new places in her spare time.

Nicole has spent eight years chartering the Caribbean from top to bottom and the last summer season in the Mediterranean. She recently has attended courses with “Below Deck” Chefs, learning even more about plating! Nicole is also a licensed Captain in her own right and is equally adept on the deck.

First Mate: Mitchell Nesbitt
Mitchell is a skilled sailor and ambitious yachtsman from South Africa who assists the Captain in all ship operations. He loves all things water-sports and will see that guests have proper education and safety on charter days when they want to break out the E-foil and Seabob! His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to the crew. Mitchell just finished the Summer Season working in the Mediterranean. Overseeing all the water sports and setting up dive gear for the Divemaster as a rescue diver, along with his experience in children’s entertainment, will be the heart of his job on board Mariah Princess III.

Stewardess: Emma Hill 
Emma is South African and came from Stewardessing on large Motor yachts. Emma will efficiently ensure guests’ needs and has a keen eye for the fine details. She looks forward to utilizing her skills from her work experience so that every guest can relax and unwind on their yacht vacation. Emma recently completed a relaxing massage course! With a love for the outdoors, Emma can dive, hike, or be at the beach on her days off.