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‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ on Bravo: Even The Boat Is Bringing The Drama To This New Series

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Two Below Deck franchises isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? THREE Below Deck franchises. And so today we welcome Below Deck Sailing Yacht to the Bravo lineup, and if you’re a fan of the other boat shows, you’ll definitely want to watch this one as well.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht , which premieres tonight at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo, follows Parsifal III, a sailing vessel that, with the right breeze, causes just as much drama as the crew and charter guests aboard the ship. Led by Captain Glenn Shephard, a laid-back Canadian with two decades of experience at sea, including 10 years as this very ship’s Captain, this series boasts a new element of guaranteed excitement: the actual boat. While we’re used to watching superyachts cruise around, we now get to see a new side to the smaller vessels that require much more attention — and also wind. This brings a new element of danger and adventure and intrigue that aren’t always present in the other shows where we’re accustomed to being more worried about an outburst than a gust of wind.

Not that there aren’t outbursts here though. I know, it feels weird to have an almost entirely new crew that we don’t quite know yet but this bunch is destined for drama. The one familiar face we won’t mind staring at belongs to Chef Adam Glick, last seen on Season 3 of Below Deck Mediterranean . He’s here to tie the franchises together and also whip up delicious meals in an even smaller galley than ever, but we know he’s more than capable of both, while also bringing a sense of humor to the show, despite his claims that he’s still a “grumpy dickhead asshole.”

Another new aspect of the series is that the boat is too small for anyone to hide, so viewers will get to see Chief Engineer Byron and First Mate Paget in action. In fact, Paget is in a relationship with deckhand Ciara and if a couple working together in the same department on a small boat with cameras around doesn’t spell drama then I don’t know what does. The interior is lead by Chief Stew Jenna, who from the first episode alone appears to be much more of a Kate than a Hannah, though she does come with the required skill of being both competent at her job and able to whip up witty things to say. Her stews include Georgia and Madison, who runs on a steady diet of candy. Maryland native Parker rounds out the deck crew — he’s the guy who delivers the bonkers line about being breastfed in the trailer.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m always a smidge skeptical about new Bravo shows — we as viewers are fiercely loyal to those we know and love, and just as a Housewife has to warm up to a new cast member, we have to feel out a new franchise addition. But if you love Below Deck it’d be impossible not to be curious about the new installment. It’s clear that this group is sure to have their dust-ups and make outs throughout the season. And the first episode alone finds them faced with a shitshow of a boat — likely a frequent occurrence considering when the boat tips in the wind, so do its contents.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht promises all the same things we love about Below Deck shows from needy charter guests to…well, equally needy crew members, but it also gives viewers to chance to learn about another side of the yachting industry — while also taking in the gorgeous sights of Greece, and who doesn’t want to check that out? Below Deck Sailing Yacht is the kind of show you could watch with anyone and from the travel to the tiffs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This particular series promises lots of excitement, new adventures, and the same old drama we’ll never get enough of — so get on board now, yachties.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Monday at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo. 

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht Is The Office ‘s Unscripted Sister — Here’s Why

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When I found myself tuning in to yet another season of another franchise of Below Deck , I had to wonder: Why am I so obsessed with watching people do their jobs, and badly at that?

All roads lead to The Office .

Bravo ‘s Below Deck Sailing Yacht,  which is currently airing Season 4 on Mondays at 8 pm, is simply The Office, if it were unscripted and on speed. It contains all the pillars of the successful workplace comedy: An inappropriate leader who makes off-color jokes (sorry, Captain Glenn, but it’s true); a never-ending assortment of unbelievable HR violations (when you live and work in the same place, things get muddy, fast !); awkward people performing their jobs poorly (there’s always a stew who simply doesn’t understand the hierarchy); and, of course, a couple of token sensible people (Daisy and Glenn are the boat’s Jim and Pam, minus the romance).

With all of that, plus incredibly high stakes as real money is being made, real clients are being served, and real pots of chili are being dropped thanks to unexpected swells, it’s just another iteration of everyone’s favorite NBC comedy!

But Below Deck even goes a step further: It uses the workplace comedy genre as a blueprint, before completely transforming it. Here, the actual workplace is not only a container for comedy; the workplace is the comedy, as the space inhabited by the cast becomes a character itself.

Another layer? These employees never get to go home. Though we don’t often see The Office characters outside of Dunder Mifflin/related events, we know they are not trapped in the workplace. They theoretically have lives beyond our screens that add texture to their characters. On Below Deck , however, employees are constantly on the clock, sleeping in tight quarters and receiving wake-up calls from engine alarms or radio commands at any given moment. (Imagine getting a season-long slumber party between Michael and Dwight. What kind of storylines could have been invented if the two were forced to sleep on top of the printers after each day’s end? Whatever you’re picturing, know that’s what Below Deck promises and delivers season after season.)

So, if you liked The Office , it’s time to give its unofficial unscripted sister a watch.

How do you think Below Deck compares to your favorite workplace comedy? Let us know in the comments!

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You should send this review to the WGA. I’m sure they’ll love to hear all the hard work put forth by their writers can be equaled by reality garbage.

So far the crew are doing great considering the ship can’t sail & the first group of people had an actual Karen on board.

I have watched all seasons of every Below Deck. Season 4 Below Deck Sailing Yacht is the most uninteresting season of all. The crew has been childish and they act unprofessional. The episodes are boring. Gary and Daisy and Colin act juvenile. You just may have run your course on the Sailing Yacht if these crew members return. Every other Below Deck held my attention and was fun. This season 4 I turn off halfway through. Sorry but any cache the show has had in the past has dissolved.

Somebody needs to kick the living sh– out of Gary.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 3 Review: 'Omelette You Finish"

It's the 3rd episode of the third season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, and crew members are already butting heads...

It's the 3rd episode of the third season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, and tensions are already running high. With just 29 hours until charter, Ashley and Tom have just butted heads over Ashley's ageist comments against Tom.

While crew mates Gary and Kelsie tell the pair they just need to kiss and makeup, Ashley and Tom are still reeling from their argument and their hangovers.

Tom And Ashley Clear The Air

Tom seeks Gary's advice, hoping he'll have some insight as to how to approach the situation with Ashley. Ashley vents to Marcos who believes that their squabbles will eventually come to a head, noting a past yachting experience where he got caught sleeping with the entire female crew.

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Hoping to clear the air, Tom apologizes to Ashley, saying her ageist comments rub him the wrong way. Ashley tells Tom that her defensiveness came from wanting to stand by her opinion. While it doesn't seem the dust has settled just yet, the two hug and make up.

The Crew Prepares For Their Second Charter

With just 20 hours until charter, Glenn convenes with Gary, Daisy, and Marcos to discuss the incoming guests. As fact sheets are handed out, Daisy's head hangs low with a groan as she recognizes the familiar Erica Rose and her mother, Cindi, a duo that had proved menacing during last year's season . While Daisy is apprehensive about hosting Erica once more, she hopes that the new grouping of friends and the inclusion of Erica's husband will mellow Erica out.

After offering a checklist of tasks to Ashley, Gabriela is dismayed to find that Ashley has yet to complete her chores, leaving Gabriela to pick up the slack. She finds Ashley in the mess with Daisy and confronts her about having shirked her duties . A frustrated Daisy tells the girls she doesn't want to hear it, and hopes they'll reconcile their differences.

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Gabriela pulls Gary aside and explains the situation. He tells her that when there's tension between two people on the yacht, it's felt throughout the crew, and that she should apologize. So, Gabriela pulls Ashley for a chat, explaining that she didn't want Ashley's poor performance - or lack thereof - to bode poorly on her. Concerned only with herself, Ashley half-heartedly accepts the apology, saying Gabriela's reaction was uncalled for, and diminishing the titles of second and third stew, dubbing them "obsolete."

Over with the deckhands, Tom struggles to adhere to the rules set by Glenn, Colin, and Gary, misleading an eager Kelsie in her cleaning duties. He then proceeds to scratch the paint of the transom door, once again disobeying Colin's orders that he take the pins out prior to opening the door. Taking note of Tom's attitude, Colin opens up a dialogue with Tom, and the two agree that Tom will have to make some adjustments moving forward in order to ensure complete success.

The Second Charter Guests Arrive

It's 6 hours to charter, and Glenn pulls Daisy aside, revealing he's just received a text that guests Erica, her husband Charles (Chuck), and her mother Cindi were removed from their flight due to a discrepancy with the flight crew. As such, Cindi missed her connecting flight and will be arriving later than anticipated. Unphased as she anticipated this type of behavior, Daisy welcomes the guests, anxious for what's to come.

After providing a tour of the yacht and settling the guests into their rooms, Daisy lays out Marcos' intended dinner menu to the guests. Clearly ecstatic for what Marcos has in store, especially the suggested watermelon gazpacho, Chuck says, "sounds like we're just eating a bunch of crap." Daisy returns the feedback to Marcos who is then bombarded by Erica and her friends who want to make sure their dinner will consist only of foods they've selected. Settling on salad, vegetables, and steak, Erica tells Marcos she doesn't like any pink in her steak.

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The Guests Start To Get Picky

At dinner, the guests are extremely pleased, save for late arrival, Cindi, who says her steak wasn't good. Noticing her steak is less than well done, Erica sends her steak back to Marcos who vows never to disobey a guest's food orders again. Leaving the table satisfied and smiling, Chuck remarks that the meal was in the "top 5" of his life. Prior to the guests heading to bed, Daisy confirms with Erica that brunch will be the following day at 11 AM, and that neither breakfast nor lunch need to be served.

The following morning, a cranky and hungover Chuck asks why he's not being greeted with a breakfast . Though Marcos had not prepared breakfast per Erica's instructions, he makes a bacon, onion, and cheese omelette to satiate Chuck. Examining the omelette, Chuck is upset to find tomatoes in his omelette, requesting that Daisy ask Marcos to make another omelette per his specifications. Without complaint, Marcos makes Chuck his desired omelette which Chuck and Cindi decide is "disgusting" and "putrid." "I've gotten better food at the ballpark," Chuck says.

Episode Verdict

It's almost comical that Ashley and Tom are at each other's throats the most, tiffing about their respective maturities. In reality, it seems the two have more than enough growing up to do, pouting upon receiving instructions and showing visible agitation toward their superiors.

Speaking of growing up, charter guests Chuck and Cindi have a thing or two to learn about manners. Surely a world-famous chef such as Marcos knows how to make an omelette - in his defense, we think it looked delectable. Maybe you should stick to ballpark food, Chuck. Suffice it to say, the crew of this season's yacht have their work cut out for them.

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Why below deck: sailing yacht is the best show you're not watching.

The Below Deck franchise is about to celebrate its 10th birthday on Bravo.

When the series sailed onto our screens in 2013, the idea that I'd still be invested a decade later didn't float.

The year is 2023, and any quasi-successful series has countless spinoffs, but it's rare for a spinoff to outshine the original.

Enter Below Deck: Sailing Yacht , the dark horse of the franchise.

When the show kicked off in 2020, it was an utter disaster, with many believing it wouldn't survive into a second season.

Thanks to more people at home due to COVID-19, the show garnered decent ratings.

Thankfully, Bravo understood that finding the right cast is the key to delivering drama worthy of the high seas.

Producers thought we were interested in watching a cast built around Below Deck: Mediterranean's Adam Glick, and it was hands down one of the worst seasons in franchise history -- even worse than Below Deck: Adventure's sole, disastrous season.

Something tells me the latter will NOT see a second season, which is a shame because Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Season 2 rose like a phoenix from the ashes of its messy freshman season.

Below Deck: Sailing Yacht got a second shot at life, albeit with some big changes, and it's blossomed into the best show in the franchise and one of the best shows on TV.

The fun didn't really begin until Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Season 2, which revealed Glenn Shephard was the lone returning star from the freshman season as the captain of the Parsifal III.

We were introduced to Chief Stewardess Daisy Kelliher, Chief Engineer Colin Macrae, and First Officer Gary King, among others.

The trio remains on the series two seasons later for one reason:

Fans have connected with them.

On the current Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Season 4 , fans have been given a front-row seat into what can only be described as a love triangle, complete with some twists and turns you'd expect to be reserved for primetime soap operas.

It's hard to take the love triangle seriously, but when you have Gary telling Daisy it's always been her after she moved on with Colin, it makes for great TV.

You do have to suspend your disbelief at some moments, including Daisy wrongly calling Colin Gary and the apparent fact that Colin didn't know about Daisy and Gary's past.

He clearly hasn't been watching Below Deck: Sailing Yacht online!

We kid, mostly.

There have been questionable moments throughout this latest plot, but thanks to the nature of the show filming constantly, we're seeing all the nuances of how the trio and their inner circle are reacting.

Had this happened any other season, it would have probably been covered more extensively, but thanks to Scandoval , anything not named Vanderpump Rules is getting little coverage.

It's no secret that Daisy is off her game this season.

She was excellent at her job in her first two seasons, but she's starting to resemble Hannah from Below Deck Mediterranean in her final seasons, albeit far more approachable.

The final episodes of the season will be critical to the show's future prospects, but it seems like the show is already filming another season of drama in Ibiza.

The question will be whether Daisy, Gary, and Colin will return after all the hoo-ha from on-board drama.

Glenn has been mostly unimpressed with the performance of Daisy and stewardesses Lucy Edmunds and Mads Herrera.

While the shows typically focus on the complicated dynamics between departments, there is quite a bit of unity between them this season.

Yes, there have been some blow-ups, but for the most part, the editing is taking us on a journey to show how far Daisy can push Glen, and I'm here for it.

Glenn has a reputation to keep up, and the most recent charter guests on the Bravo hit were less than impressed with the lack of service.

It's doubtful Glen would fire Daisy with the season beginning to wind down, but it's hard not to wonder how Daisy would fare if she was under the purview of Captain Sandy.

Sandy has a much different managing style than Glen, and something tells me she would have plenty to say about the current formation of the Parsifal III.

The beauty of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht has also been the charter guests.

For some reason, the producers find more vocal guests than the other shows in the franchise.

My best guess is that the smaller nature of the Parsifal III in relation to the other shows is that it's a more confined space, leading to -- you guessed it -- more conflict.

On Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Season 4 kicked off with the boat being broken for the first charter, meaning the interior staff had to bend over backward to deliver the seven-star service.

In the charters since, we've had near-misses, guests talking to Glenn while he's trying to dock the boat, and a less than stellar service from the interior.

All these ingredients combined have allowed the season to keep Sailing Yacht as the finest show in the franchise.

With a handful of episodes remaining, it's hard to imagine things changing, but we're sure there's plenty of drama set to hit the seas.

What are your thoughts on the series?

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Below Deck yacht names revealed - and how much it costs to rent the celebrity superyachts

By Editorial Team |   Last Updated 10 October 2023

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Since 2013, Below Deck has been captivating TV audiences across the globe by offering a voyeuristic peek into life on board multi-million dollar luxury charter yachts . Taking readers behind the scenes, YachtCharterFleet identifies the yachts featured on the show, as well as those which have appeared on the celebrated spin-off series Below Deck: Mediterranean , Below Deck: Sailing , Below Deck: Down Under and the latest iteration, Below Deck: Adventure .

Bravo’s hit reality TV series Below Deck chronicles the lives of crew members who work and reside aboard a luxury yacht during the charter season.

Each season features a different crew configuration, and the episodes show how the crew members interact and deal with personal issues alongside their working lives. The seasons are filmed over six weeks, with every episode featuring a new group of charter guests.

Getting even closer to these Below Deck superstars, we take a look at each of the stand-out features of every yacht that has appeared on the show.

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Many crew members are recurring on the show;  the longest-standing is Captain Lee Rosbach, who been on the show since 2013. A fan favourite, he has been at the helm of every yacht on Below Deck and seen a number of different crew formations.

The latest Below Deck season 10 is rumoured to be his final swan song, although his legacy on the show is such that whoever replaces him will have very big shoes to fill.

Among the crew members, Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain was an integral member of the team from season two to season seven. Alongside her, Chef Ben Robinson was a permanent fixture of the crew from season one to season four, before stepping out for season five.

Throughout the course of the show, the yachts have played an important role. 

Hiring a Below Deck yacht will cost from €140,000 per week - and that price doesn't include expenses such as fuel. While some of the yachts were given an alias over the course of filming, their real names can now be revealed below; as well as the exact cost to rent them. 

The largest yacht in the show's history, the 10th and 11th seasons of Below Deck  are set around the Caribbean islands of St Lucia  and Grenada onboard the luxurious 60m (197ft) superyacht ST DAVID . Delivered in 2008 by Italian shipyard Benetti, the yacht has an impressive sleek, supercar-inspired profile that instantly turns heads. 

Onboard highlights include her well-appointed sundeck with sunloungers and sunpads where guests can kick back and relax, a spa pool and her al fresco cinema screen set up for unforgettable movie nights.

One of the yacht's most distinctive features is her sophisticated spiral staircase that leads through all three decks and is lit by a skylight in the spa pool of the sun deck. The yacht is very versatile for a variety of charter party configurations, with room for 12 guests across six elegantly appointed cabins. 

STARSHIP (aka MY SEANNA)

Making an appearance on seasons 9, 8 and 6 of Below Deck , the majestic motor yacht STARSHIP (known on the show as MY SEANNA) is a yacht charter favorite.

The yacht has traveled far and wide for the show cruising to the jaw-droppingly beautiful St Kitts and Nevis in season 9, the sun-kissed Caribbean in season 8 and the  South Pacific  islands of  Tahiti in season 6.

Known for being among one of the most opulent yachts on the charter market due to her ornate interiors and glossy fittings that have been brushed in 22-carat gold, it is safe to say that this yacht is one of the most opulently styled and extensively equipped yachts on the water. Refitted in 2021, the Delta Marine yacht can accommodate 12 guests across 6 cabins and is extremely versatile for a variety of yacht charter party configurations. 

VALOR (aka BG)

Appearing three times on the hit show, the 47m (153ft) charter yacht BG (known on the show as VALOR) featured in seasons 7, 5 and 4 of Below Deck , taking charter guests to a variety of sun-kissed and beautiful locations. The yacht's real name is BG, and she was built in 1990 by the world's most revered shipbuilder Feadship . Since then, she has undergone many interiors refreshes to keep her in tip-top condition. 

The yacht traveled around Thailand in Season 7  where the crew and viewers were treated to a truly memorable South East Asian experience. From the iconic Phi Phi Islands to the beautiful beaches of Ko Yao Yai, there were plenty of fascinating landmarks to see on the way. Season 5 took viewers to the tranquil cruising grounds of  Saint Martin whilst season 4 saw M/Y BG in the glistening waters of the  Virgin Islands .

Accomodating 12 guests across 6 cabins, she is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

EROS (aka STAY SALTY)

Season 3 of Below Deck was announced after a hugely successful second-season finale, which was the highest-rated episode of the series. The new season saw the crew head to the Bahamas onboard  superyacht STAY SALTY  known on the show as EROS. 

She is equipped with an array of luxurious amenities including an eight-person sundeck Jacuzzi, barbecue and yacht-wide sound system. She also boasts timeless interior styling with intricate wood panelling and a neutral colour palette which helps create an inviting atmosphere for those on board.

The yacht was sold in November 2013 - just before filming for season 3 began - for an asking price of $17.9 million.

OHANA (aka STAR DIAMOND)

Premiering in August 2014, season 2 of Below Deck returned with 13 episodes documenting life on board the slightly smaller superyacht STAR DIAMOND in the British Virgin Islands . Among many other features, the yacht is equipped with a large sundeck, outdoor bar and luxury accommodation for 10 guests.

After filming the series, M/Y STAR DIAMOND was sold for an asking price of $10.9 million and is now on the charter market with a charter rate of $160,000/week. Extensively refit in 2022, the work on the superyacht has included a complete interior refresh, the yacht now features light, modern styling - an engine rebuild and a cabin conversion.

HONOR (aka BARENTS )

The first season of Below Deck premiered on 1 July 2013 after being announced in April 2012. Chartering around the Caribbean , the starring superyacht was named HONOR for the show but chartered under the name CUOR DI LEONE which translates to ‘Lion Heart’ in Italian. She now goes by the name BARENTS . 

Built by Italian shipyard Benetti in 1999 and refit in 2021, the famous vessel has undergone a complete makeover, bringing her up to modern standards. She can accommodate up to 12 charter guests and features luxury amenities for guests to enjoy including state-of-the-art TVs and a sundeck Jacuzzi.

Following the show, superyacht BARENTS was sold for around $15 million and her new owner commissioned a major refit. A great deal of money was spent on updating her interior with a classic-modern style of design as well as on brand-new exterior furniture and entertainment systems.

Below Deck: Mediterranean

Following on from the success of Below Deck , the spin-off  Below Deck: Mediterranean premiered in May 2016. While the original series takes place during the winter charter season when the Caribbean is at its peak, Below Deck: Mediterranean is filmed during the summer charter season.

Season one of Below Deck: Mediterranean saw Captain Mark Howard at the helm, but the baton was passed to Captain Sandy Yawn from two onwards. Chief Stewardess Hannah Ferrier was another permanent fixture on the show from season one to five, before leaving the show in season six.

As its name suggests, the show is based in the Mediterranean , the world’s most popular yachting hub from May to October. Despite the change in location, the same format and accompanying on-water antics from the crew and guests alike can be expected. Below, all the names of the superyachts which have appeared on the show, and the cost to rent them.

Season 8 of Below Deck: Mediterranean was aired in September 2023 and brought back yet more antics that included some tense franchise firsts. Set in the Ligurian Riviera, the hit Bravo series returns to Italy for the first time since season 3. The series followed the crew from mid-August until mid-September of 2022 onboard the 180-feet superyacht MUSTIQUE .

Holding up to 12 guests across 6 classically decorated cabins, this yacht is the epitome of elegance with its glossy mahogany paneling and cream upholstery. She is replete with water toys, including kayaks, a seabob, waterskis, and Zapata Flyboards, and has expansive deck areas– offering plenty of scope for both crew and guest antics which make Below Deck: Mediterranean so entertaining.

Season 7 of Below Deck: Mediterranean returned to the screens in July 2022 and brought back more drama and wealthy clientele, creating endless entertainment for viewers at home. Set in Malta , a destination never seen before on the show, the series followed the crew over an eight-week charter season onboard the 49m (160ft) superyacht HOME .

Accommodating up to 12 guests across 6 beautifully decorated staterooms, this yacht is described as a home away from home, the perfect platform for guests to soak up the sunshine, kick back and relax. From her convivial sundeck setup replete with a Jacuzzi and glowing cocktail bar to her panoramic sky lounge and state-of-the-art water toys, this yacht certainly had the wow factor that was required for Below Deck: Mediterranean .

LADY MICHELLE (renamed NEXT CHAPTER)

Season 6 of Below Deck: Mediterranean premiered in June 2021 and saw a new vessel,  motor yacht LADY MICHELLE , since re-named NEXT CHAPTER, take center stage. It also saw the return of Captain Sandy and Bosun Malia, plus a brand new crew. 

A floating paradise that turns heads on the water, this heavenly Benetti vessel comfortably accommodates 12 guests across 6 sumptuous staterooms, with additional capacity for up to 12 crew members. She also boasts an open-air cinema, a split-level owner's suite and an impressive array of water toys.

This season takes the crew to one of the most idyllic cruising grounds in the East Mediterranean : Croatia . Abounding with serene golden beaches, crystalline waters and gorgeous coves to explore, it's one of the most popular yacht charter destinations.

THE WELLINGTON (aka THE WELLESLEY)

Season 5 of Below Deck: Mediterranean premiered in the summer of 2020. The show was shot on board the motor yacht THE WELLESLEY , and the superyacht was given the alias THE WELLINGTON over the course of filming. 

The yacht has an elegant 1920's theme, with a chic club lounge complete with a bespoke humidor. She features plenty of marble accents and ample alfresco deck areas, as well as a jacuzzi with innovative spill pool features.

The yachties set course for Spain for this season, cruising around the azure waters of the Balearic Islands . The homeport was Port Adriano on the island of Mallorca .

Featuring in both Season 4 and Season 2 of Below Deck: Mediterranean ,  superyacht SIROCCO  is a yacht charter sensation. An elegant and sophisticated Heesen -built motor yacht, she features plenty of alfresco sunning areas and an 8-person jacuzzi pool; the perfect spot for the charter guests to unwind after a long day exploring.

Season 4 took the crew to one of the most iconic destinations in the Mediterranean ; the South of France . Between the luxury yachting hub of Monaco to the beautiful beaches in St Tropez , this season promises lashings of glitz and glamour. During Season 2 of Below Deck: Mediterranean , M/Y SIROCCO cruised the picturesque waters of  Croatia .

TALISMAN MAITON

Premiering in 2018, season 3 of  Below Deck: Mediterranean saw familiar and new faces head to the sublime cruising grounds of Italy. This time, the crew treated their discerning guests to a world of luxury on board the 54m/178ft motor yacht TALISMAN MAITON .

Built in 2006 and refit to an exacting standard in 2016, the yacht boasts a range of exciting features that make her particularly appropriate for the waters of the Amalfi Coast . Indeed, her entertainment options range from a stunning selection of water toys to a sundeck Jacuzzi and a refreshingly modern interior.

IONIAN PRINCESS

Premiering on 3 May 2016, the very first season of Below Deck: Mediterranean , a spin-off of the increasingly popular franchise, took to viewers' screens. This time the ‘yachties’ took care of their guests onboard the motor yacht IONIAN PRINCESS  in the Mediterranean  destination of Greece . 

The starring yacht IONIAN PRINCESS was delivered from Christensen in 2005 and was later refit in 2016 and again in 2021. Truly opulent, she bears interiors that are sleekly finished with a range of warmly toned woods and plenty of comfortable furnishings. She also boasts one of the largest sundecks for a yacht of her size.

Below Deck: Mediterranean Season 1 yacht IONIAN PRINCESS is not currently available for private yacht charter vacations.

Below Deck: Sailing Yacht

This is the first time the Below Deck franchise branched away from gleaming motor yachts, with the various weather issues that sailing yachts have to contend with adding even more drama and excitement.

The design of luxury sailing yachts  also creates far more confined crew areas than we are used to seeing on the original Below Deck . In general, sailing yachts tend to feature smaller galleys, compact stew stations and cramped crew quarters which are in closer proximity to the guests’ living areas, putting crew under increased pressure to deliver their signature silver service.

In addition, deck crew are placed in a far more demanding role, with sailing yachts requiring increased accuracy and precision to safely maneuver and plenty of deck duties taking place in the midst of guest areas.

PARSIFAL III

An iconic and suitable yacht for the much-loved series Below Deck: Sailing , the 54m (177ft) sailing yacht PARSIFAL III has blessed our screens for all four series of the hit maritime show.

Season 1 saw the sailing yacht cruising around the beautiful islands of Greece , an  East Mediterranean destination that is peppered with an incredible variety of islands. Season 2 was set around the glistening waters of Croatia and in  Season 3 of Below Deck Sailing , M/Y PARSIFAL III came back to where she traditionally charters in the beautiful Balearic island of Menorca . For the latest Below Deck: Sailing Yacht season she ventured around the glittering coastline of Sardinia .

The yacht can comfortably charter up to 12 guests across 5 luxurious cabins with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins.

Below Deck: Down Under

Venturing to the mesmerizing Whitsunday islands in Australia , the much-beloved maritime show released another spin-off of the hit show in April 2022, Below Deck: Down Under . Recorded on Queensland's shores, viewers can see for themselves the impeccable Australian islands and all their beauty as the superyachts, their crew and charter guests travel to some of the most sought-after destinations in the world.  

NORTHERN SUN

Below Deck: Down Under  returns to our screens for its second outing, this time on board the 51m (167ft) explorer yacht NORTHERN SUN , with the coastal paradise of Cairns in Australia’s northern Queensland providing the glittering backdrop.

Headed up once more by the handsome Captain Jason Chambers, he is joined by returning chief stewardess, Aesha Scott, along with a brand new crew, including Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, Bosun Luke Jones and stews Laura Bileskaine and Margot Sisson.

Promising another round of crew antics and high drama, the bulk of the action takes place on board the classic explorer yacht, primed for adventure and boasting a wealth of luxurious amenities and an eye-catching exterior, charter guests will be in for a treat.

KERI LEE III (AKA THALASSA)

The perfect yacht for season 1 of Below Deck: Down Under , the 55m (181ft) yacht KERI LEE is the prime candidate for anyone looking for a taste of the superyacht lifestyle. Described as being like Downton Abbey on a boat, the yacht is home to an expansive beauty salon, massage room, gym, jacuzzi and movie theater, so there is definitely enough to keep all charter guests entertained.

In the first season of Below Deck: Down Under , this yacht traveled to some pretty spectacular destinations from the Great Barrier Reef , including the Whitsunday's , Hook Island, Block Reef and Henning Island, giving charter guests the opportunity to witness the outstanding beauty and clear waters of the Pacific .

Below Deck: Adventure

Airing its inaugral season at the end of 2022, Below Deck: Adventure brings more drama than ever before as the show takes viewers beyond the deck and off the yacht as thrill-seeking charter guests embark on a range of extreme and unforgettable experiences around the Norwegian Fjords. Some of the activities include paragliding, exploring unique caves and taking extreme helicopter rides, Below Deck: Adventure provides endless entertainment as well as giving viewers a glimpse of the astonishingly beautiful landscapes in and around  Norway . 

In  Below Deck: Adventure season 1, Capt. Kerry Titheradge leads the crew with Jessica Condy as Chef and Faye Clarke as Chief Stew.

As seen in season 1 of Below Deck Adventure , the 49m (164ft) motor yacht MERCURY is a high-quality and highly reliable Dutch-built luxury charter yacht. Delivered by Amels in 2001, the yacht is to the highest standard and pedigree and boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for relaxing, unwinding and socializing onboard. 

Home to an impressive array of amenities, standout highlights include an expansive Jacuzzi, a large swim platform for easy access to the water and a gym. An advanced stabilization system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

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Capt. Glenn realizes that his laid-back leadership style has allowed his crew to become too comfortable and starts taking charge of quality control in the interior department, much to Daisy's dismay. In the galley, Chef Ilesha's cooking impresses the guests, but her indecisiveness and co-dependency lead to time-management issues between courses, which causes her to self-destruct. On deck, strong personalities collide, and a power struggle results in a near mutiny, as Gary clashes with his new overconfident deckhand, Chase. 

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BELOW DECK is a reality series featuring the crew of the Honor, a 164 ft. luxury Caribbean charter mega yacht. Cameras follow Captain Lee Rosbach and his crew, first officer Aleks Taldykin, chief stewardess Adrienne Gang, marine engineer C.J. Lebeau, deck hands Eddie Lucas and David Bradberry, and yacht stewardesses Kat Held and Samantha Orme, as they make sure everything is ship shape for the wealthy guests who charter the boat to the tune of $200,000-300,000 a weekend. Also joining them is Chef Ben Robinson, who has an unlimited budget for cooking up gourmet meals with the finest of ingredients. When clients are on board the crew is busy serving signature cocktails, cleaning decks, and making sure that their clients are completely satisfied. But after they disembark, these yachties get the chance to enjoy life on a yacht in the Caribbean while living in very close quarters.

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Which Below Deck Series Is the Best and Which Is the Worst?

With various iterations of the Below Deck franchise, it’s only natural to rank them from best to worst.

The first iteration of “ Below Deck ” began airing on Bravo in the summer of 2013. A brief 11 episodes revealed a reality show different from the usual “Real Housewives” fare. In this case, the wealthy people vacationing aboard a luxury yacht were not the show’s stars, but instead served as rotating groups of charter guests. The real stars of the series were the hardworking crew of the boat, the peasants who at night rest their heads in bunkbeds located — you guessed it — below deck.

The peasants, sometimes called sea rats, have to actually work — and in very unflattering outfits. Again, not your typical Bravo aesthetic. The drama stems not only from their interactions with each other (boat-mances are inevitable), but also their interactions with the often demanding charter guests.

Since the inaugural season, four other versions of “Below Deck” have joined the franchise, and there are now only three weeks a year that pass without a new, original episode from one “Below Deck” series or another. I didn’t stumble upon the brilliance of “Below Deck” until early in the pandemic, but since then I have watched every season of every iteration at least twice. (Embarrassingly, I’ve seen one certain season at least a dozen times.)

Hop on board to see which spinoffs in the franchise have — and have not — earned their stripes. Ranking them was more difficult than anticipated, at least for the middle three on my list. I’ve also highlighted each franchise’s best and most necessary seasons, in case you’d like to watch (or rewatch) with potential bingeing shortcuts in mind. Let’s set sail!

The choice to place the flagship “Below Deck” series first in my rankings may seem like an easy out, but I’ll give you three specific reasons the original will forever reign supreme.

Kate Chastain, Chief Stew for seasons 2 to 7, is the epitome of cool. 

Kate Chastain’s ability to remain unbothered is #lifegoals. She’s the show’s raison d’être. Don’t get me wrong: Captain Lee Rosbach , who steered the ship in seasons 1 to 10, is iconic and noteworthy. But he wouldn’t be the Captain Lee we know and love, the curmudgeonly Stud of the Sea, without Chastain providing some levity and humanity.

Despite Chastain being significantly younger than Captain Lee, they’re the dream team, as close as family. Their friendship hasn’t shown signs of sinking even after both left the show — in real life and on television in the form of recap shows, most recently “Couch Talk With Captain Lee and Kate.”

Season 3 of the original “Below Deck” is among the top five most memorable seasons of reality TV. 

The Season 3 crew is the perfect mix, but there’s one cast member who stands out as more memorable than all the rest: Raquel “Rocky” Dakota . Rocky’s most hysterical antic? Taking off her clothes and diving overboard in just her underwear in an attempt to escape the boat. This was her only season on the show, and it was glorious.

The near-fatal man-overboard incident in Season 6 put the “real” in “reality TV.” 

The infamous “fourth wall” between the boat’s crew and the show’s crew disappeared instantly during Season 6, when an errant line pulled deckhand Ashton Pienaar overboard. A cameraman had the foresight to release the line. If he had not, Ashton was within seconds of dying. Just writing about the incident made me tear up all over again.

There are many other people and events that put the original “Below Deck” a notch above the rest, but these three standouts cement it as the best show in the franchise.

Bingeing Shortcut: Chastain’s six-season run is impressive and shows a full character arc. Watching seasons 2 to 7 will give you more than enough of an introduction to the Below Deck franchise, while providing something that resembles a long-term storyline via her personal growth — not to mention her loving relationship with Captain Lee.

“Below Deck Sailing Yacht” was an exciting third installment when it joined the franchise in 2020, since the first two series take place on motor yachts and this one introduced a sailing yacht. Four seasons in, the core cast of Captain Glenn Shephard , Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher , Engineer Colin Macrae, and Chief Officer Gary King is solid.

Kelliher is considered the second-best Chief Stew of all the shows (second to Queen Kate Chastain), and her friendship-turned-love-triangle with King and Macrae is gut-wrenching television. Plus, Season 2 results in a baby for two cast members!

Bingeing Shortcut: Not only can you skip the first season, but you should skip the first season. It was dreadful, and the only person who stuck around for the following seasons was the affable Captain Glenn. Seasons 2 to 4 are must-see TV, but I don’t want the first season to throw you off!

I wrestled with the placement of “Below Deck Mediterranean” — the first spinoff in the franchise — the most. It premiered in 2016, just three years after the original, and recently finished airing its eighth season. For now, “Below Deck Mediterranean” gets a third-place ranking that could drop in future years. I don’t see it rising. Captain Sandy Yawn is an inconsistent micromanager, and there’s too much turnover among the crew.

The primary reason to watch “Below Deck Mediterranean” is the dynamic between Captain Sandy (who started in Season 2) and the seasons 1 to 5 Chief Stew, Hannah Ferrier . Whereas Chastain and Captain Lee will give you the warm fuzzies, Ferrier and Captain Sandy can barely contain their disgust for each other and are more likely to inspire frustration. Neither is particularly likable, but their power struggle is fascinating and ends with a midseason bang when (spoiler alert!) drugs come into play.

Bingeing Shortcut: The heart of the show lies with the Captain/Chief Stew struggle, so seasons 2 to 5 are your best bet.

“Below Deck Down Under” has been on for only two seasons, and I suspect future seasons will push the spinoff up my ranks. Since its 2022 debut, “Down Under” has shown promise for two reasons, both of which involve boating rock star and Chief Stew Aesha Scott , who we earlier met as a stew on “Below Deck Mediterranean.” Good-natured and clever, this New Zealander brings out the best in everyone and has a sweet relationship with Captain Jason Chambers that rivals the camaraderie of Chastain and Captain Lee.

Besides Scott’s ability to get along famously with most of her crew, she facilitated an aftermath of nurturing following a traumatic evening captured on camera during the second season: Two cast members, a male deckhand and a female stew, were the targets of sexual assault by other crew members. In another life-changing moment, the show’s behind-the-scenes crew didn’t hesitate to break the fourth wall and intervene immediately.

Producers made the choice to air the intervention and the raw aftermath. Captain Jason also fired the offending crew members. Meanwhile, Scott’s calm, caring nature amid the chaos gives me hope that we may soon see some needed reality reckoning in the Bravo-verse, which has come under fire in recent years for behavior gone way too far.

Also, Captain Jason is solid eye candy.

Bingeing Shortcut: You can skip the first season. It’s uneventful.

I was tempted to write “Bingeing Shortcut: Skip it” and nothing else, if that tells you anything.

It’s not that the one season of “Below Deck Adventure,” which aired in 2022 and 2023, was awful. It’s that the lack of necessity automatically renders it less interesting. That the promised outdoor adventures were few and far between didn’t help. Its single season’s noteworthy players are Captain Kerry Titheradge , who’s now steering the original “Below Deck” series, and charter guest Heather Gay of “ The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.”

It seems unlikely we’ll get a second season, and I’m OK with that. I have the rest of the franchise to keep me from walking the plank.

Bingeing Shortcut: Skip it.

Season 11 of the original “Below Deck” airs on Mondays on Bravo, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock . You can stream the other iterations on Peacock too.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Captain Glenn Shepard uses ‘Bosun’ throwback for Season 5 tease

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Captain Glenn Shephard has given fans a few things to discuss.

Captain Glenn quickly became a fan favorite when the hit sailing show was revamped for Season 2.

However, today, the captain has become one of the most beloved members of the Below Deck family.

Recently, Captain Glenn had Instagram buzzing after he shared a throwback photo from him as a bosun, where he was looking very serious with his sunglasses on and posed.

“Back in my Bosun days. Had a bit more hair back then 😂 No idea why I was so serious for this one 😎,” he captioned the picture.

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It didn’t take long for the comments section of the IG post to become flooded with replies gushing over Captain Glenn.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Captain Glenn teases Season 5

In the comments section, Captain Glenn replied to several comments, one of which was asking about the next season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

“not til late spring early summer.” Captain Glenn replied.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 won’t hit Bravo airwaves until Below Deck Season 11 wraps up. The season has only just begun, with plenty more drama to play out before we get to the hit sailing show.

Captain Glenn also had fun when one fan asked why all the Below Deck captains are so hot.

“Smoke and mirrors?” he wrote.

Aside from those comments, several Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans happily gushed over a young Captain Glenn. The consensus was that he looked hot and yummy.

“Love this, Bosun Glenn!” declared one Captain Glenn fan.

Here’s what else we know about Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5

While fans are anxiously waiting for Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5, there are a few things we know. For one, Daisy Kelliher and Gary King are back for another stint following their Season 4 rift.

How Gary will be portrayed or how involved he is in the season remains up in the air following allegations of sexual assault against him that came out after filming wrapped last summer.

Sadly, Colin MacRae won’t return for another season amid his falling out with Daisy. It’s unclear if it’s because of things that unfolded between him, Gary, and Daisy or if he simply wanted to sail his newly restored catamaran.

In other Below Deck Sailing Yacht news, Daisy has built a friendship with Hollywood A-lister Christina Appelgate .

Are you ready for Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5?

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is currently on hiatus on Bravo. Seasons 1-4 are streaming on Peacock.

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Below deck: 12 crew members who should have been fired but weren't.

Despite being incompetent and a major nuisance on the yacht, some stars have enjoyed their status as Below Deck crew members on different spin-offs.

• There are many Below Deck franchise cast members who should have been fired but were not.
• Ryan McKeown and Hannah Ferrier faced consequences for their behavior on Below Deck, showing that not all crew members get away with it.
• Kate Chastain was an iconic Chief Stew known for her bold attitude, while Adrienne Gang and Mathew Shea faced challenges for their behavior on the show but were never fired.

Below Deck has featured dozens of awful crew members since 2013, only a few of whom have been let go for their actions. Kyle Dickard from Below Deck Adventure was among the worst Deckhands viewers have ever seen. Not only was he lousy, but he also kept fighting with the crew. Kyle’s dramatic personality made everyone so uncomfortable that Captain Kerry Titheradge had to take charge of the situation. He told him to resign to work on himself and improve his attitude. Kyle didn’t return to the reality TV series after his on-screen exit.

Ryan McKeown was another cast member who didn’t go too far on Below Deck . The former Chef wasn’t skilled enough to impress the guests, and he couldn’t improve himself, which resulted in the Captain firing him. Hannah Ferrier was probably the most shocking exit of the franchise. The Chief Stew had a great career on Below Deck Mediterranean and was a fan-favorite. However, she crossed the line by continually butting heads with her co-workers. Ultimately, Malia White exposed Hannah for possessing illegal drugs on board , which pushed Captain Sandy Yawn to fire her Chief Stew.

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12 adrienne gang wasn't up to task, below deck season 1.

Unfortunately, not all bad crew members get their release from Below Deck . Some continue to participate in the show regardless of their behavior and actions. One such example is Adrienne Gang from Below Deck . She was part of the first season. She was the Chief Stewardess but didn’t treat her juniors right . Adrienne feuded with her Stews, Kat Held and Samantha Orme, for a long time. She continued to show an over-the-top seriousness, which turned fans off. Adrienne was disliked immensely by many. However, she was pretty good at her job, which may have saved her.

11 Kate Chastain Was An Enigma

Below deck seasons 2-7.

Kate Chastain was among the most iconic Chief Stews in Below Deck ’s history. She appeared in six seasons back-to-back and got popular for her bold attitude. She became iconic and did anything she wanted without worrying about the consequences. In a Reddit thread by OP wahoowayoo , fans discussed how Kate became invincible on Below Deck . A Redditor commented, “I'm only on season 5 and have seen her do 100s of things that would have gotten her fired in the real world.” According to fans, Captain Lee Rosbach should’ve fired Kate for various harassment incidents .

10 Raquel “Rocky” Dakota Was Unhinged

Below deck season 3.

Raquel “Rocky” Dakota from Below Deck season 3 also barely escaped ultimate embarrassment. She was close to getting a plane ticket home but somehow dodged it. Raquel was terrible at her job on the yacht and butted heads with her Chief Stew. She was also careless and hooked up with the Bosun, Eddie Lucas. According to Cheat Sheet , Captain Lee took to his famous blog, revealing he had such big hopes for Rocky, and she shattered them all. He later admitted he was “so close,” to firing her because of her various issues.

9 Mathew Shea Couldn't Hang In The Kitchen

Below deck med season 6.

Chefs aren’t usually in the crosshairs. Most are experienced and often get cast on the show because of their skills. However, Mathew Shea was a different case. He was one of the whiniest crew members to appear in the series. Mathew was part of Below Deck Mediterranean season 6. He was often immature and didn’t care about anything but himself. In 2021, Malia admitted that Chef Matthew refused to cook for the staff . He also started a fire once. If only Captain Sandy had been a bit stricter, she would’ve fired him on the spot.

8 Below Deck Franchise Bosuns With The Worst Attitude

8 adam glick, below deck med seasons 2-3.

Adam Glick from Bravo ' s Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 2 and 3 and Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 1 was also on the verge of letting go. During his debut season, the popular Chef prepared three dishes against guests’ wishes. His terrible performance was enough for Captain Sandy to consider firing him, but she didn't.

She said (via Bravo ), “want to fire Adam, but I can't find a chef mid-season in Croatia.” Later, Captain Sandy appeared on Watch What Happens Live , revealing she had no idea Adam messed up more than two times . She claimed, “so the third time I would have fired Adam.”

7 Rachel Hargrove Called Out Bravo

Below deck season 8-10.

Rachel Hargrove worked three seasons on Below Deck . She debuted in season 8 and remained part of the show for two years. Unlike others on the list, Rachel picked a fight with fellow Bravo star Austen Kroll . She later complained about it and didn’t get what she wanted. As a result, she called out Below Deck and Bravo on Twitter, quitting the show before she got fired. Rachel has said some wild things about the show that garnered her fame. In 2022, she took to X and tweeted, “f**k Below Deck.” Rachel was also a bad drunk and embarrassed herself.

6 Kyle Viljoen Caused A Ton Of Drama

Below deck med seasons 7-8.

Kyle Viljoen was one of the worst Stews to appear in Below Deck Mediterranean ’s history. He was part of seasons 7 and 8 and became known for being the series’ biggest drama queen. During his debut season, Kyle did the unthinkable by being a toxic crew member alongside his friend Natalya Scudder. In the next season, he crossed the line by betraying Natalya and causing her problems with the new Chief Stew, Tumi Mhlongo . As expected, Captain Sandy was very angry at Kyle and even gave him a warning. However, she didn't fire him.

5 Peter Hunziker

Below deck med season 5.

Peter Hunziker’s appearance on Below Deck was strange. He wasn’t a good Deckhand and was pretty creepy towards the ladies. However, that wasn’t why Bravo tried to erase him from the show. Instead, it was Peter’s racist social media comments that led Bravo to cut ties with him . Unfortunately, the season was already over by the time they decided to cut him off. The production company later re-edited the show to reduce Peter’s story in Below Deck Mediterranean . Peter was one of the few individuals who did get fired but not on the show.

11 Below Deck Franchise Deckhands With The Worst Attitude

4 eddie lucas complained about bravo, below deck season 1-3, 8-10.

Eddie Lucas is a Below Deck original who appeared from seasons 1 to 3 and later returned to season 8 and 9. While he had a lengthy run on the series as a Deckhand, he still couldn’t make a decent bond with the network or the show people. A few years ago, Eddie made it clear he wouldn’t return to Below Deck . His lack of dynamic with Captain Lee and his overall demeanor was due to his issues with the show. He complained about Bravo and accused them. The network didn’t fire him, but they likely won’t cast him back.

3 Ross McHarg Did Inappropriate Things

Below deck season 10.

Ross McHarg was a self-proclaimed sex addict and showed no signs of improvement. Therefore, he was also under the firing radar during Below Deck season 10. In 2023, Captain Lee shared his disappointment in Ross for making out with Katie Glaser. He said (via Yahoo ), “seriously Ross?????” As if Ross’ tarnished image wasn’t enough, he also got into many controversies. A few months ago, RollingStone posted a story disclosing how former Bosun Ross made a female crew member uncomfortable . The article revealed, “he was just making these weird, lewd, sexual, gross comments.”

2 Ashton Pienaar Acted Up A Lot

Below deck season 6-7.

Bosun Ashton Pienaar failed to build a lasting impression on his crew (via Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen .) In 2020, Distractify reported that Captain Lee would never work with the former Bosun again because of his rude behavior toward senior members like Kate Chastain and other female crew. He said he wouldn’t “give him another chance,” because he didn’t feel Ashton showed sincerity or remorse for his actions . Ashton only earned a bit of sympathy from fans after he got in an accident. Despite that, he remained pretty despicable throughout his run on Below Deck .

1 Gary King Crossed The Line Several Times

Below deck sailing yacht seasons 2-4.

Gary King from Below Deck Sailing Yacht was in a big controversy in 2023. Apart from being part of a ridiculous season and two love triangles, he became a part of a massive sexual misconduct scandal. Below Deck ’s makeup assistant accused Gary of being inappropriate while filming. However, Bravo didn’t take major action against the man, allowing him to complete the full season and continue his journey. Gary has since apologized for the past and his actions without directly referring to the incident . However, many Below Deck v iewers still want him gone and hope the network fires him soon.

Below Deck airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo.

Source: wahoowayoo /Reddit, Cheat Sheet , Bravo /YouTube, Bravo , Watch What Happens Live , Rachel Hargrove /X, Yahoo , RollingStone , Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen /YouTube , Distractify

Below Deck is a popular reality TV franchise that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxurious yachts and cater to their client's needs. After the original series proved to be a success, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.

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Below Deck Recap: Queen Drunk

Fraser and Barbie, at long last, seem to conclusively make nice. It helps that she good-naturedly cops to being a “spoiled bitch” who needs to grow up. “Who do I think I am?!” she laughs. What can I say? I love Barbie. I also continue to love Anthony, who — four days out from the anniversary of his father’s death — talks movingly about channeling emotion into his food and making his dad proud.

Barbie may have gotten a terminal case of the ick from Jared, but Sunny and Ben are back on — they start making out in the hot tub while their co-workers whoop and cheer around them. Kyle chivalrously offers up his cabin to the happy couple while he eats a burger in the crew mess and talks to his crush, Barbie, about her travels to Israel and her passionate desire to convert to Judaism. She contains multitudes!

The next morning, Jared is still upset about missing his call with his daughter, with the added benefits of now being hung-over and having run out of data (for phones, this is the closest equivalent experience to being hung-over). He calls up their on-land provisioner to source blue-and-white towels and is so annoying on the phone that this woman, who I suspect is not being paid enough for this, calmly but firmly scolds him to be “more professional.” He apologizes; Ben looks on disapprovingly. Kerry (who refers to himself in the third person as “Kez”; why are Australian nicknames the best?) is sympathetic to the emotional baggage from home that Jared’s struggling with but reminds him of his responsibility to stay focused for safety’s sake if nothing else. He promises to keep his head in the game, and they end up sourcing yellow towels. On the bright side, Ben points out, at least they won’t have to wash the stains out.

With bathroom trash liners untucked, sinks grimy, and tissues peeking out of their boxes not properly origami-ed into flowers, Xandi is growing weary of redoing all the housekeeping work that should theoretically have already been completed by Cat. At least Fraser officially names Xandi, without whom this yacht would surely have sunk to the bottom of a reef on day one, his second stew. Barbie is predictably a little annoyed not to be recognized, but whatever. In her own mind, she says,  she ’s second stew. In her own mind, I believe, the boat is named after her.

Our next primary, a luxury property manager from Iowa named Tina, is “not picky.” She is pescatarian and won’t eat eggs or tofu. She refuses to drink from glass vessels, only plastic. On the bright side, though, she is also very unpleasant and strange. And yet, she is ultimately only a supporting character in the nightmare that is this charter. (Nightmare for the crew, that is — I, for one, am having a great time.) Her business partner’s wife, Eileen, is already drunk enough not to be entirely sure what her name is by the time she sets foot on the boat. The others soon catch up. They go snorkeling, and while I wonder whether it’s medically advisable to obstruct Eileen’s airways in any way at this point, I am neither a doctor nor a deckhand.

When they return to St. David, Cat greets them with a tray of shots, which would be fun in other circumstances, but these people need to be greeted with a non-optional saline drip. One of the guests jokes about peeing in the hot tub. I am using the word “jokes” with approximately 30 percent confidence here. Later, Queen Drunk Eileen’s husband (the prince consort) somehow locks himself inside their bathroom and knocks out all the glass from the door. Kyle is unfazed, having broken “hundreds” of doors himself under the influence, to say nothing of roofs, guitars, and one leg.

Despite the guests’ half-assed flapper costumes, dinner feels less in line with their theoretical 1920s Monte Carlo theme and more so like a 1990s Vegas-inspired bar mitzvah. Nothing is giving anachronism more than Fraser’s kitschy dice vest, as it’s made of a synthetic fabric that I don’t think DuPont would have quite gotten around to inventing yet. The food looks great, though!

The Drunk Prince Consort asks Barbie if she could set his plate down “more quietly” (“Can you feed your wife more water?” she asks in a confessional), then promptly manages to smash a glass. I’m detecting a pattern. Tina “hates” her profiteroles because they taste like eggs. Both ice cream and choux pastry are sort of definitively made with eggs, so I don’t know what to tell you, lady. The other guests complain that she didn’t wait for them to start eating dessert. “I’m done,” Tina snaps, angrily getting up from the table and fleeing downstairs in tears. Only one man — whom I initially assumed to be her husband, but I’m not doing a great job telling these dudes apart — follows her to check-in. In fact, her husband is still back upstairs, shrugging off her dramatic exit: “I told her to fucking settle down.” It takes a special guy to make me feel bad for Tina, who, not for nothing, has a large tattoo of some kind of bird of prey spanning the width of her back, accompanied by the word “live.” Meanwhile, the other guests, nominally Tina’s friends, are eager to complain about her in her absence.

Eileen, in particular, proves to be a mean drunk. (On second thought, I don’t want to diminish her to a single label — I’m sure she finds time to be every kind of drunk that there is or ever could be.) “Barbara, let’s go,” she snaps at Barbie for not having anticipated her 38th drink order. When Jared somehow gets roped into helping serve dinner, she tells him, “You’re lucky you’re good-looking. That’s all you got going on.” This throwaway insult was apparently a bull’s-eye, triggering his childhood trauma about not feeling good enough. Jared’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day just got even worse.

Karma works fast. Eileen slips and falls getting out of the hot tub. She hits her head alarmingly hard — hard enough that maybe we should double-check if all the blood vessels inside her brain are, like, good — prompting Barbie to essentially carry her to bed. Barbie threatens to start watering down their drinks tomorrow. At this point, I think they’d be well within their rights to wrap Eileen head-to-toe in protective bubble wrap. Just tell her it’s a spa treatment.

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