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Below Deck Mediterranean: Inside The Wellington superyacht now for sale

The Wellesley , star of charter TV show Below Deck Mediterranean , has now been listed for sale by TWW with an asking price of €14,500,000. We take a look inside the 56.2 metre superyacht that starred in season five. 

The yacht, which was renamed The Wellington for the hit yacht-based US reality show, is owned by the property magnate and hotelier behind London's luxury art deco London hotel The Wellesley.

Built by  Oceanco  in 1993,  The Wellesley is a modern charter yacht that features extended deck spaces and  Donald Starkey -penned interiors that replicate the grandeur of the eponymous Knightsbridge hotel.

Every detail on board is connected with the hotel, from the 1920s styling and linen in the six guest cabins to the Arabescato Corchia marble and Hermès amenities in the bathrooms.

The owner's passion for cigars is also evident on board thanks to a bespoke humidor housing a selection of fine cigars, which guests can enjoy in the club lounge or on the connecting outdoor smoking deck.

Designed by  Gerhard Gilgenast ,  The Wellelsey  underwent a complete refit in 2016 and accommodates a total of 12 guests in five cabins.

Read BOAT International's full interview with the owner.

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The Season 5 Cast of Below Deck Med Is Doing Great After Filming

What happened to Hannah, Malia, and the rest of the Wellington crew?

Did Hannah ever go back to yachting? Are Malia and Tom still together? Did Alex and Bugsy end up hooking up onshore? And most importantly—where is Kiko? Here's what we know about where they are now:

Hannah Ferrier

Well, season 5 definitely didn't work in Hannah's favor. From the revolving door of second stews to being fired over not informing the captain about having prescription drugs on board, Hannah's sarcasm mixed with her no-nonsense attitude made fans come back to see how she'd react to the latest meltdown every week.

Sadly for fans, Hannah decided to quit yachting after being let go from the series. But she's not feeling sad for herself, as she just started her own yachting company. Oh, and she's due to give birth to a baby girl very soon. Not exactly a bad way to leave the show.

Related: Here's Why Hannah Got Fired from Chief Stew on 'Below Deck Med'

Bugsy Drake

When Bugsy came aboard the Wellington as the first replacement second stew (more on that later), no one expected her to have to step up to the plate and become chief stew so quickly. In between taking care of guests, she also caught the eye of deckhand Alex Radcliffe, putting the concept of "will they or won't they" to the ultimate test.

While it's still unclear if she ended up dating Alex (despite the makeout session during a crew night out), given the latest posts on her IG account, she's not leaving yachting anytime soon.

Related: We Want a Bugsy and Alex Boat Romance, and We Want It Now

Jessica More

As the only member of the interior who managed to make it through the entire charter season, Jessica had to deal with a broken hand and a revolving door of chief stews, all while trying to spark—and then salvage—a rocky boat romance with deckhand Robert.

While fans all know the couple never made it past the charter season, Jessica seems to be doing just fine for herself, enjoying life and taking selfies in exotic locations.

Related: Here's Where Jessica More and Robert Westergaard's Relationship Stands After 'Below Deck Med'

Aesha Scott

Fans were not expecting Aesha to show up as the new second stew of the Wellington after Hannah's departure, but her zen-like personality and affinity for sex jokes brought a renewed energy to the season. Although she sometimes finds herself on the receiving end of Tom's rages (#cucumbergate) she can still hold her own, which is surprisingly refreshing for this hormonal crew.

After the season ended, Aesha hasn't stopped traveling the world. This time, though, she has a new man to trek with and bring her some happiness after her failed Below Deck relationship with Jack.

Related: What Happened to Aesha Scott and Jack Stirrup's Relationship From 'Below Deck Med'?

Lara Flumiani

Was Lara the second stew that broke Hannah's back or just a misunderstood woman blasted on TV? Although fans weren't particularly upset when she decided to skip out on the majority of the charter season, Pete clearly had some thoughts—and tears—about it.

It doesn't seem like leaving the show particularly hurt Lara, as she's still living her best life working on other motor yachts.

Tom Checketts

When Tom came onboard for a short visit to girlfriend Malia before jetting off to England, he—and fans alike—didn't expect for him to put on the chef's coat for the rest of the season. While he seems to have a temper when it comes to perfecting his dishes (and let's be honest—what chef doesn't have a meltdown once in a while?), it's clear he loves Malia, enough to let her be his sous-chef for most meals.

Is Tom still working on boats, and more importantly—is he still with Malia? Given his most recent IG posts, it looks like he's still pining for his sailing love, but Malia might not feel the same way towards him (more on that later).

Related: Tom Checketts Is More Than Just the Hot New Chef on 'Below Deck Med'

Hindrigo "Kiko" Lorran

Fans can't deny how Kiko was the nicest chef the franchise ever saw, but the guests needed a little more than his famous moqueca dish to keep him on the Wellington. After a disastrous night where he attempted to cook a Vegas-style meal, Kiko sadly chose to leave the boat and let go of all the pressure he felt to cook the perfect dinner.

If fans think he's still tearing up over his hasty departure, they're sadly mistaken. He's gladly enjoying his life cooking and spending time with his girlfriend.

Malia White

As the first female bosun featured in the entire franchise, Malia had some making up to do after creating some relationship drama on season 2 of Med . With (somewhat) disrespectful deckhands, a chef for a boyfriend onboard (Tom) and potentially throwing Hannah under the bus, fans aren't so sure if she's the bosun they hoped she'd be.

If you wondered whether Malia quit yachting after her sophomore season on the show, do not fear—she's still working on major yachts in the Med. As for her relationship with Tom, it looks like she's jumped ship from their long-term relationship. She recently scrubbed him clean from her IG account and replaced them with a rather cryptic photo singing the praises of singledom.

Related: Here's What Happened to Malia White and Tom Checketts' Relationship From 'Below Deck Med'

Alex Radcliffe

As the lead deckhand, Alex never ceased putting in a good day's work. When he wasn't working on deck, he was busy displaying his affection for chief stew Bugsy, to the point where he made out with her during a night out with the crew.

Although it's still unclear whether he and Bugsy actually ended up together, he's clearly reminiscing his days on the Wellington with all the throwback selfies.

Robert Westergaard

The handsome South African not only did a good job on deck—he managed to snag a girlfriend in third stew Jess early on in the season. Although he couldn't necessarily hold back his emotions (good or bad) while on charter, at least he didn't call his boss "sweetie."

He and Jess' relationship never made it past the boat—that much fans know. But if his IG posts give an insight into his life post-filming, he's all about gaining more skills on the boat.

Peter Hunziker

When Pete first boarded the Wellington, he immediately got on the wrong foot by calling Malia “sweetie,” despite her ranking higher than him on deck. While he might’ve had a few meltdowns early on the season, unfortunately for fans eager for drama, his screen time is very limited.

He was fired for a racist social media post around the time of the show’s premiere; Bravo minimized his appearance on the show from there.It's hard to say what Pete is up to post-filming—his social media pages are currently non-existent and he hasn't been featured in any press from the network.

Related: Here's Why You Almost Never See Pete on 'Below Deck Med'

Captain Sandy Yawn

On her fourth season of Med , Captain Sandy certainly doesn't need to prove her status as a captain. But this season does give her the chance to flex her skills, whether it be moving the vessel into a tight spot or having to use her authority to fire Hannah from the boat.

While she's not leaving yachting any time soon, she's currently spending some time with long-time love Leah Schafer.

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Below Deck Mediterranean: Season 5, Spain Edition premieres tonight

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By Katia Damborsky   1 June 2020

Back for a fiery fifth season around the sunny shores of Spain , Below Deck Mediterranean will be hitting our screens tonight at 9/8c on Bravo TV. Ahead of the premiere, take a look inside the superyacht starring in season 5 of the show:  the Wellington (aka the Wellesley).

New destination, new crew, new yacht. There's a lot of change in store for Below Deck Med Season 5, but no doubt we can expect the same authentic glimpse inside life on board luxury charter yachts .

Season 5 has been filmed around  Mallorca , a pretty little island close to Ibiza off the eastern coast of Spain. The homeport during the show is Port Adriano.

Alongside returning favorites including Captain Sandy Yawn and Chief Stewardess Hannah Ferrier, the show will feature an almost entirely new crew; check out our article for a sneak peak at the new crew of Below Deck Med Season 5.  

Adding further excitement, Season 5 has also been filmed on board the biggest superyacht in Below Deck Med history: the Wellington . 

In real life, this yacht goes by the name 'The Wellesley'. Many yachts on Below Deck and Below Deck Med go by aliases on the show- you can read our article, Below Deck Yacht Names and Cost to Rent Revealed .

What's the name of the yacht from Below Deck Med Season 5?

Below Deck Season 5 yacht is called the Wellesley, but it was renamed the 'Wellington' for the show.

The Wellesley, or the Wellington, is a highly popular charter yacht with a wide range of amenities and facilities. 

She has a large jacuzzi with a spillpool feature and a great range of alfresco lounging areas across her 3 decks.

Her interiors have been finished in an elegant 1920's theme, with a refined black and cream color palette and solid marble surfaces in the en suites.

She was built by prestigious Dutch shipyard Oceanco, and she offers accommodation for a total of 12 guests.

You can check out our Virtual Tour Inside Below Deck Yacht 'The Wellington'  for a closer look.

How much does it cost to charter 'The Wellington' from Below Deck Med?

The cost to charter the Wellington (or the Wellesley) is from €220,000 (approximately $243,000) per week.

This price does not include expenses such as all on-board food and beverages, fuel, docking fees, crew tip and local tax (VAT). 

She is available for Mediterranean yacht charters in the summer months.

An all-female lead crew

Season 5 of Below Deck is unique in that it will be the first to feature an all-female lead crew, with Captain Sandy at the helm, Hannah Ferrier leading the interior and bosun Malia White managing her deck team. 

Ahead of the new season, YachtCharterFleet had the chance to sit down with Captain Sandy Yawn to hear her thoughts on Below Deck Mediterranean and the world of  crewed yacht charters .

One thing Sandy touched on was how difficult it is to be a female captain, saying;  "I have been turned down for jobs because I am a woman. It's so shocking to me that there are few woman on deck today.

"If it wasn't for Below Deck I believe we would have even fewer women in yachting. I love that the show always has a female on deck."

For the full transcript, you can read our exclusive interview with Captain Sandy Yawn .

In the midst of the Coronavirus , privately chartering a superyacht represents one of the safest ways to enjoy a Social Distancing Vacation .

If you'd like to find out more about booking a superyacht charter vacation, please get in touch with a yacht charter broker .

You can also view ALL the yachts that ever appeared on Below Deck, Below Deck Med, and Below Deck Sailing Yacht .

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10 below deck charter guests who will never return to the franchise.

While the charter guests who appear on Below Deck have a great time while filming the show, many aren't invited back for a number of reasons.

• Some charter guests on Below Deck have caused unnecessary drama and won't likely return due to bad behavior.
• Captain Glenn Shephard from Below Deck Sailing Yacht faced backlash from Barrie, who called him two-faced.
• Former guest Dr. Francis Martinis will not return to Below Deck after he was arrested for faking prescriptions.

The Below Deck franchise has featured many charter guests since 2013, many of whom will never return . The Bravo series focuses on expensive charters with wealthy guests who have attitude problems and over-the-top demands. That includes Charter guest Alexis Bellino, who boarded Captain Lee Rosbach’s yacht with her boyfriend at the time, Andy Bohn. She was disrespectful and made everyone uncomfortable with her and Andy's PDA. She even insulted crew members after featuring on the show.

Like Alexis, Delores Flora from Below Deck season 8 was a terrible guest. Not only did she misbehave, but she also got drunk and s wam while intoxicated, which is not only not allowed, it frightened the crew members. Delores got kicked out of the yacht the next day. These guests created unnecessary drama on the boat and will likely never return like a few others from the franchise.

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8 barrie & tony, below deck sailing yacht.

Barrie and Tony Drewitt Barlow had a decent time in the Below Deck Sailing Yacht seasons 2 and 3. Despite that, they left with a bitter taste because of Captain Glenn Shephard. In 2021, Barrie participated in a podcast, Pita Party: The Podcast , where he claimed that Captain Glenn bothered him while using his phone .

Barrie said, “he (Captain Glenn) was a two-face b*stard,” adding that he just didn’t like his presence.

7 Frank Fay

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In Below Deck Mediterranean season 7, Charter guest Frank Fay had a thing for second stew Kyle Viljoen. He pursued him on the yacht, but unfortunately, their relationship didn’t last. Frank will likely never return to the series as long as Captain Sandy Yawn allows Kyle to work for her. Even if Kyle quits, Frank wouldn’t want to be in an environment that would remind him of his failed relationship.

6 Erica Rose

Erica Rose appeared on Below Deck Sailing Yacht two seasons in a row. Erica was highly offensive toward the crew member, as well as her husband, Charles Sanders, and to make things worse, she left the crew with a measly tip , leading fans to slam her on social media. Ultimately, Erica had to apologize for her bad attitude but never returned to give the crew the tip they deserved. Nobody on Below Deck Sailing Yacht would ever want to return.

5 Justin Guarini

Justin Guarini’s time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht was not dramatic at all; however, he’ll probably never return to the series. Justin wouldn’t return because he wasn't the primary guest. He joined his friend, Kim, who wanted to enjoy a luxury yacht trip. It was more of a one-and-done deal. Secondly, nobody recognized him at all. Viewers later realized who he was and how he was the runner-up on American Idol season 1. Justin is a theatre artist and has made a name for himself. However, it was embarrassing that so many fans had no clue who he was .

Below Deck: 8 Charter Guests With The Worst Attitudes

4 johnny damon.

Johnny Damon’s time at Below Deck Med was full of explosive moments. Once, he sent the food back, citing that the experience wasn’t “five stars.” On another occasion, his wife, Michelle, created drama by yelling at the owner of another yacht . Overall, the experience was simply terrible on both sides. Crew members didn’t love Johnny and his wife, and the couple didn’t respect the crew members. It is unlikely that Captain Sandy would want to host the couple again as long as she’s in charge.

3 Krystal Murphy

Former charter guest Krystal Murphy boarded Captain Lee’s yacht with her friends. She immediately began showing red flags, drinking, and just being a menace. Krystal fought with her friend, Chelsea, creating unnecessary drama. She even passed out and punched a friend in the face. Former Chief Stew Kate Chastain disliked serving Krystal and called her a “spoiled brat;” she wanted to throw her off the yacht. Nowadays, Krystal has seemingly become a more private person. It doesn’t seem like Krystal would want to be on TV again.

2 Steve Bradley

Below Deck fans should remember Steve Bradley as he made many appearances on the show. In Below Deck season 3, he wanted a foam party and demanded the crew to figure it out and follow his commands, acting like a king. In Below Deck season 6, Steve made more outrageous requests. Apart from being a wild guest, Steve was entitled and acted inappropriately at times . No Below Deck captain would want to host him again as he didn't come off as very likable.

1 Dr. Francis Martinis

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Dr. Francis Martinis from Below Deck Med and Below Deck Sailing Yacht has a zero chance of returning. While the former charter guest didn’t have too many issues on the show, his personal life issues will stop him from appearing on Bravo again. According to TMZ , Dr. Francis and his wife, Jessica, were arrested for filling out fake prescriptions in December 2023 . The couple used the names of Below Deck stars and got caught red-handed. The Below Deck franchise would never want to welcome felons, especially when their mugshots are all over the internet.

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

Sources: Pita Party: The Podcast , Krystal Murphy /Instagram

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’ Sails Into a New Era

With a different captain at the helm and new production elements, the reality show about charter yachts is switching up its style.

By Shivani Gonzalez

Starting a new season of “ Below Deck ” can be similar to returning to summer camp as a kid — you know it’s going to be fun and that you’ll be in the same environment, but some of the people will be different and you’re not quite sure what the vibes will be.

This time around, in particular, feels that way because for the first time in the show’s 11-season run, Captain Lee Rosbach is no longer at the helm. It’s a pivotal moment for a franchise that has become one of the most popular entities in the sprawling universe of reality TV since premiering on Bravo in 2013 . The show’s appeal was built on endless romances between various crew members (“boatmances,” as they came to be known), horrible charter guests and some sort of passive-aggressive fight about how many shackles of the anchor chain should be in the water. And there was always Rosbach presiding over the drama as he trudged around the boat, reeling off one liners like “I’m madder than a pissed-on chicken” and “we screwed the pooch so many times we should have a litter of puppies running around.”

At the center of the show now is Kerry Titheradge (the stern yet goofy captain of “Below Deck Adventure” fame), who is managing the Motor Yacht Saint David with the cheeky chief stew Fraser Olender by his side.

With that change in captain, the energy on the boat — both onscreen and off — is different, according to Olender.

“Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” Olender said in an interview. “With Kerry, he taught me a lot and sort of forced to me confront issues directly with my team, work them out, as opposed to making executive decisions too soon.”

This shift in management style changes the central conflict — whereas the drama once focused on the captain swiftly kicking out any unpleasant crew member (as we might have seen with Rosbach), the drama now focuses on the whole crew trying to get along (since Titheradge gives people those second chances).

Additionally, Olender noted that the captain’s relationship with the crew can also affect the drama on board.

“Captains absolutely do get involved, whether they know it or not,” Olender said, adding that for the crew, everything is about “trying to impress your captain.”

This phenomenon plays out early in the new season when the lead deckhand, Ben Willoughby, called out a fellow crew member over the radios about not wearing a life vest — something he easily could have done in private. The drama that followed became an interpersonal conflict between the two of them, both with the ultimate goal of impressing Titheradge. (Of course, the two deckhands had kissed on the previous crew night out, which is more in line with the “Below Deck” drama viewers are used to.)

For “Below Deck” showrunners, the changeovers in the cast allowed them to rethink what the show would look like.

From the season premiere, it was immediately apparent that Rosbach’s absence wasn’t the only change this season: The filming is sleeker, the daily, multicourse meals prepared by the chef are given their own glamour shots and the cameras sometimes cut to the perspectives of yachties running around on deck and through the galley.

“Our showrunner, Lauren Simms, is an avid consumer of all different kinds of media,” Noah Samton, a senior vice president of unscripted current production for NBCUniversal, said in an interview. “She pitches us different ideas on how to stylistically evoke different feelings and change the mood a little bit of ‘Below Deck’ without removing what really works.”

Moving through the rest of the season, and potentially through seasons to come, Olender is aiming to bring a cutthroat management style while also bringing affection for his stews, all with his signature British humor.

On Bravo’s side, there are changes in the works for the other “Below Deck” spinoffs — including “Sailing Yacht,” “Mediterranean” and “Down Under” — which collectively, have 26 seasons. Specifically, Samton said that “Down Under” is currently filming and that even though fans should be ready to see new things, the show will stay true to its original concept.

“These are real yachties doing a real job so you have to stay within those confines because the audience isn’t going to want anything that is too produced or fake,” Samton said. “So we have to find ways to reinvent while staying true to the original concept of the show.”

And as Olender said: “I’m sure that every year if I were to work with this franchise again, that I’ll be thrown a collection of total chaotic and disastrous stews — that’s what makes it watchable.”

An earlier version of this article misquoted Fraser Olender, the chief stew of “Below Deck.” He said, “I also feel like Kerry this season. ... Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” not “I feel like Kerry this season, as opposed to Lee, has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him.”

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5: When does it premiere?

Below Deck Season 11 has yet to hit Bravo airwaves, but that hasn’t stopped fans from asking about Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5.

Captain Glenn Shepard and his Parsifal III crew have been fan favorites since the show was revamped for Season 2.

Fans wait to have Below Deck Sailing Yacht back on Bravo airwaves each year.

This year is no exception, especially after fans were less than thrilled with Below Deck Med Season 8.

Let’s look at when the sailing show will be back on the small screen.

When will Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 premiere?

Unfortunately, the wait for Captain Glenn to return with some new and returning crew members will be awhile. There is an entire season of the OG show to air before we get to see the sailing show.

Below Deck Season 11 premieres on Monday, February 5 at 9/8c. If Bravo follows past seasons, there will be anywhere from 15 to 17 episodes of Below Deck featuring Captain Kerry Titheradge.

Based on that timeline, Below Deck would air the Season 11 finale in mid to late May, with a possible reunion show to follow. That means Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 will kick off at the beginning of June.

Even if the Below Deck Season 11 finale ends in mid-May, the Memorial Day holiday will push back Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Bravo won’t start a new season on a holiday, that’s for sure.

This points to four more months until the Parsifal III guys return to Bravo airwaves.

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What else do we know about Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5?

We know the upcoming Below Deck Sailing Yacht season was filmed last summer. Photos of Daisy and Gary filming on Parsifal III were leaked well ahead of Bravo’s confirmation of the show’s renewal at BravoCon.

Colin wasn’t in any pictures, and his travel adventures at the time have fans believing he won’t be on the next season.

Meanwhile, Gary’s future on the show remains up in the air amid sexual assault allegations made against him by a production team member.

As Monsters and Critics previously reported, the scandal broke right after filming, and Gary was soon removed from the BravoCon list of attendees.

So far, Bravo and 51 Minds has been tight-lipped on what that means for his presence on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Gary has played a key role on the show since Season 2. Editing him out or reducing his role will drastically alter the season.

Keep checking back for more updates, as details on the next sailing season will be here before we know it.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is currently on hiatus on Bravo. Below Deck Season 11 premieres on Monday, February 5, at 9/8c on Bravo.

Gary needs to be gone. Don’t diminish what the victim said! He’s a drunk, aggressive, horrible person with no boundaries. What gives him the right to act in this way?

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Below Deck Recap: The Purge

Jared is not unlike a Gremlin. Feed him alcohol after midnight, and you’re in for a very, very bad time. He continues to berate Kyle, ostensibly for spilling tobacco on the deck. It’s definitely not because he’s jealous of the time he’s spending with Jared’s possible one true love, Barbie; why would you think that? How dare you? He even manages to wake up the captain, not once but twice ,  which, considering the unforgiving schedules these people keep, is basically an act of violence.

Barbie and Kyle (his job is boat) finally get to watch their movie, snuggled up together in her bunk. “You’re a beautiful girl; love your work,” he tells her when he leaves in the morning, which is all I ever want to hear from anyone in any context. Meanwhile, Ben and Sunny have sex in the shower, or so some moan-y, frankly none-of-my-business audio over a shot of the closed bathroom door wants us to believe.

The next morning, our bosun appears to be even more of a mess than usual. Jared is like Pig-Pen, except instead of dust he’s followed by a constant cloud of frustration and confusion. Captain Kerry, P.I., tries to piece together the events of the previous night through separate conversations with Kyle and Barbie, edited together like a little baby  Rashomon.  Cinéma!

Finally, it’s time for Jared to get acquainted with the consequences of his actions. There is no front on which Jared has not fucked up at work: basic logistics, safety, inappropriate interpersonal conflict. This kind of behavior from someone in a leadership role is unacceptable, Kerry tells him. “Okay,” Jared responds. “Um.” Not that there was anything he could have said to vindicate himself by this point, anyway: He’s fired. I think Kerry, who’s been both patient and abundantly clear about his expectations with Jared, handled this as best he could. To keep Jared on the boat would be a “disservice” to him. Everyone gathers to wish Jared a friendly farewell — Barbie hugs him good-bye and tells him to go meet his daughter.

White smoke emerges from the bridge, in accordance with ancient tradition: A new bosun is chosen. Ben, formerly lead deckhand, has evolved into his final form, and he seems awfully happy about it.

The interior isn’t without its own personnel problems. Cat can’t properly fluff a   pillow; her surfaces are unwiped; her sheets are half-heartedly ironed. She is the Amelia Bedelia of the high seas, without ever producing an all-redeeming lemon meringue pie to save the day. On the one hand, she does a bad job, but on the other, she also does it very slowly.

A friend of Cat’s calls her, crying and freaking out, and Cat takes the phone into the bathroom to continue the conversation privately. She doesn’t share anything about the situation, but it’s obvious that this has significantly worsened her already tenuous emotional state. Miscellaneous family revelations: Barbie’s mom is a sex therapist whose job sounds like it involves more sex dolls than I necessarily would have expected. Fraser’s sister is currently flashing her “huge knockers” at Mardi Gras, as is her right. Fraser sweetly sings Anthony’s praises in French to his mother on a video call.

To Captain Kerry’s credit, he’s pitching in to help bridge the gaps while they’re understaffed, busting his ass carrying chairs around like a man of the people when their new charter begins. Loading up their provisions takes even longer than usual — Ben points out that, as always, there are so, so many eggs. Why  are  there so many eggs? Is  Below   Deck  a convenient international waters cover for a money-laundering scheme or illegal chicken-breeding operation?

Primary guest Lesley is beautiful, make no mistake, but I would be failing you if I did not mention her hairstyle: sunburned fourth grader on a Caribbean vacation braids at the temples with a Drybar Southern Comfort-style blowout taking up the rear. (Business in the back, party on the sides?) A mortgage professional, she is so enthusiastic about what a great time it is to buy a house  right   now  that I am prepared for her to start staring into the camera to pitch us viewers directly.

Ben’s reign is off to a good start. Even though the exterior is down a member, undocking   somehow manages to go much more smoothly in Jared’s absence. Sunny, who has apparently already dated a boss of hers in the past, is just happy she gets to drive the tender around. Kyle blows up an inflatable that sounds like a screaming fart. The guests ride Jet Skis while, back on board, Cat drops various things onto the floor.

For their first dinner, the guests request surf and turf — no French food, please. (“Oh. Okay,” Anthony says.) Barbie obliges their request for a Mardi Gras theme by climbing onto the table to scatter some masks, beads, and a few meekly flashing lights around. She hates it. The guests, however, love it. (So far, the worst thing about them might be that some of them call Fraser “Fletcher” or, possibly annoying him even more, “Frazier,” with an extra vowel sound jammed in there.)

The next morning, Cat fully loses her composure when Xandi (gently) confronts her about misplacing the cleaning caddy and failing to answer her radio. “I’m fucking done, dude,” she tearfully tells Barbie, otherwise occupied with eating an apple. “I’m over this shit.” Does she want to talk about it? No? Well, okay. Barbie resumes snacking.   Cat flees to her cabin. She sobs behind the closed door of her bathroom for the third time in this episode of a liminal place of secrets and intense emotion. I repeat: Cinéma!

Fraser comes to see her and suggests it’s time to put her mental health first. Weeping in his arms, she agrees. And so her tenure on the St. David ends not with a bang but a (literal) whimper. In many ways I am very sympathetic, as someone whose own brain occasionally requires me to disconnect and reconnect the battery a few times until the mysterious Check Engine light switches off. I’m also glad, for all our sakes, that she decided to leave. She cries in her post-mortem confessional. She cries as she steps off the boat. She cries as she boards the water taxi. Sometimes, on a clear night, they say you can still hear her sniffles carried on the ocean breeze.

Oh, Cat, we hardly knew ye. I wish you well and I hope you’re doing better. “That’s the way it goes,” says Ben in what passes for a professional eulogy. “That’s yachting, mate.” Forget it, Jake. It’s  Below Deck .

Hopefully the staffing service is running a BOGO special this week. With two crew members gone, the St. David is operating on double hard mode. But at least for now, the guests are happy, mainlining approximately three dozen eggs each —  plus  they got to witness and gossip extensively about a crew member mysteriously departing the vessel, which would be the highlight of my vacation.

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Below Deck Med, Below Deck Sailing Yacht & Below Deck Down Under ALL Renewed for New Seasons

At BravoCon 2023, several Below Deck franchises got the green light to set sail for new seasons along with several other Bravo shows.

Get ready to pack your bags and set sail all over again. On Nov. 3 during  BravoCon 2023 , it was confirmed that there will be upcoming new seasons of  Below Deck Mediterranean  (for Season 9),  Below Deck Down Under  ( for Season 3), and  Below Deck Sailing Yacht  ( for Season 6).

More Info on the Below Deck franchises and various series

How to watch.

Watch Below Deck Sailing Yacht on Peacock and the Bravo app . 

But, if you want a Below Deck fix now (and who can blame you!), Season 8 of Below Deck Med is currently airing Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo and the next day of Peacock.

The current crew is led by  Captain Sandy Yawn  and features  Jack Luby ,  Tumi Mhlongo ,  Kyle Viljoen ,  Natalya Scudder ,  Jessika Asai ,  Ruan Irving ,  Luke Brunton ,  Lara Du Preez ,  Haleigh Gorman , and  Max Salvador .

Earlier this year Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under aired with  Captain Jason Chambers  leading the charge and Season 5 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht aired featuring  Captain Glenn Shephard  heading up the group of yachties. ICYMI, earlier this year, Season 11 of  Below Deck  was previously confirmed.

You can check out previous seasons of all the Below Deck franchises on Peacock and the Bravo app.

Other Returning Bravo Shows

It was also confirmed on Nov. 3 that there will be a new season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey , as well as new seasons of  Summer House  and Vanderpump Rules.

Looking for more Braov show news? On Friday, fans also learned that a new 'Wife is joining the cast for Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Dubai . When the new season premieres, they will get to meet Taleen Marie .  Chanel Ayan , Caroline Brooks , Sara Al Madani , Lesa Milan , and Caroline Stanbury , are all returning for Season 2.

Stay tuned all BravoCon 2023 weekend long for more news!

Watch BravoCon 2023 panel highlights, exclusive interviews, and more on Peacock and BravoTV.com.    

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A peek into the luxury super yacht scene and the daily lives of the crew who work and live on them returns this February in Season 11 of "Below Deck."

Following Captain Lee Rosbach's departure from the show after 10 seasons, a new captain is running the yacht: Captain Kerry Titheradge , who viewers may have seen before on "Below Deck Adventure." This season, the crew is working on the M/Y St. David, a luxury yacht in the Caribbean island nation of Grenada.

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Here's a look at the main cast working on the for Season 11 of "Below Deck," which premieres Monday, Feb. 5 on Bravo.

Capt. Kerry Titheradge

• Title: Captain
• Seen on: "Below Deck Adventure"

Fraser Olender

• Title: Chief Stew
• Seen on: "Below Deck" Seasons 9 and 10

Ben Willoughby

• Title: Lead deckhand
• Seen on: "Below Deck" Seasons 10 and 11

Anthony Iracane

• Title: Chef
• New to "Below Deck"

Jared Woodin

• Title: Bosun

Sunny Marquis

• Title: Deckhand

Kyle Stillie

• Title: Stew

Xandi Olivier

Barbie pascual.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Below Deck' cast: Meet the full Season 11 crew after Capt. Lee Rosbach's departure