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This 180-Foot Trinity Superyacht Stars in the Newest Season of ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’

The new season of the hit reality tv how dropped on april 26., rachel cormack.

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Delivered by U.S. yard Trinity Yachts in 2006, the vessel is getting a little long in the tooth but underwent a substantial refit last year. The white hull was painted sky blue, the operational systems were upgraded, and the interior was revamped. The vessel’s name was also changed to Purpose this past January.

Large enough to accommodate both guests and reality TV stars, Purpose is equipped with six generous cabins, including an owner’s suite, a VIP, three doubles, and a twin. In addition, the yacht features a sprawling main salon with a baby grand piano, a formal dining room, and an upper deck lounge. The living quarters evoke the Golden Age of yachting, with dark wood paneling contrasting light upholstery.

Heading outside, the sundeck is home to a Jacuzzi, sun loungers, and a bar perfect for cocktail hour. The crew can also set up an alfresco gym or an open-air cinema outside if you desire. As you might expect, Purpose also comes with a full arsenal of water toys and tenders, including a 32-foot Intrepid, wave runners, kayaks, paddleboards, and more. She also sports an inflatable pool, a 30-foot waterslide, and a beach club pontoon that will be particularly fun in the Med.

Click here to see all the photos of Purpose.

Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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Yes, You Can Really Charter Below Deck Med ’s New Superyacht, Home

Renting or buying Season 7’s new vessel won’t come cheap though.

When Captain Sandy Yawn and her all-new crew set sail on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7, they’ll be in uncharted territory aboard a new superyacht, Home . While cruising the pristine waters of Malta, Captain Sandy was working for the first time on the 163-foot motor yacht, which Bravo described as a “complex hybrid vessel” that the Below Deck Med vet found to be “more unpredictable to navigate.” As the show’s Season 7 trailer previewed, Home won’t make it through the charters entirely unscathed either: In one clip, Captain Sandy laments that she hit something for the first time in her career, while another scene teases a potential “crashing” incident.

Rest assured that there weren’t any serious accidents because Home is currently available for charter in the Caribbean region at a cost ranging from $245,000 to $273,000 per week , depending on the season. Meanwhile, Home — the first diesel-electric motor yacht to appear on Below Deck — is also listed for sale with an asking price of just over $30.8 million. Per the listings, the superyacht, which Dutch shipyard Heesen built in 2017, sleeps up to 12 guests in six cabins and features contemporary, “Ibiza-style” decor. Among Home ’s many amenities are a large sun deck, jacuzzi, swim platform, air-conditioned gym, and sky lounge.

Home also sleeps up to 10 crew members. In Below Deck Med Season 7 , that includes Captain Sandy, returning Season 6 deckhand Mzi “Zee” Dempers, and newcomers: chief stew Natasha Webb, chef Dave White, bosun Raygan Tyler, stews Natalya Scudder and Kyle Viljoen, and deckhands Storm Smith and Jason Gaskell. Following her involvement in Hannah Ferrier’s mid-Season 5 firing, Malia White cited a scooter accident and pending exams — not fan backlash — as her reasons for not returning for Season 7. (“It’s not that I might never come back to the show,” Malia told Showbiz Cheat Sheet in May. “I’m just not on the next season.”)

Season 7’s “new boat with new department heads” might bring Captain Sandy some challenges during her “first time ever in Malta,” but she’s naturally ready to face them all head-on. The network also told viewers to expect “outrageous costumes, wild nights out, and some major inter-departmental drama,” which “doesn’t even cover what the charter guests are going to bring in the new season.”

As always, expect plenty of romance at sea, too. As Bravo’s first look teased, “boatmances” will be a major topic of conversation this season, including flirtations between Natalya and Storm, as well as several questions about the true nature of Natasha and Dave’s relationship. There could even be a fling between a crew member and a charter guest, too. Though Bravo is premiering the series on July 11, Peacock subscribers can access new Below Deck Med Season 7 episodes a week early beginning July 4.

Fans can also experience Home for themselves off-screen — but it will cost way more than their monthly cable bills.

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Captain Sandy Yawn on All Things Yachting, Work-life Balance, and the New Season of 'Below Deck Med'

Captain Sandy Yawn shares how she keeps in touch with loved ones, her career in yachting, and more with T+L ahead of the Bravo show's season premiere.

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While Captain Sandy Yawn is at the helm of a super yacht for months at a time, she relies on an everyday, tried-and-true method for keeping in touch with loved ones on land: FaceTime

The long-time Below Deck Mediterranean captain, who recently got engaged to partner Leah Shafer, knows a thing or two about traveling for work. In fact filming can keep her away from home for two months at a time, but the couple finds a way to make it work.

“We FaceTime. Leah’s busy, she has her own job and her own career,” Yawn told Travel + Leisure during a recent interview, while chatting about the newest season of the show premiering on Monday. “This is the first time she’s ever come out to see me, which is really great. We're touring London now… It’s awesome. I love London, I feel like it's my second home.”

Of course, figuring out how to strike a work/life balance hasn’t been Yawn’s only challenge in her decades-long and storied career. The captain first started working on boats when she answered an ad for a boat washer in 1990. And as a woman, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she now stands as a role model.

“To be a beacon for others is really cool,” Yawn said. “But I never led with that: I didn't lead with who I was sleeping with, I never did. I didn't lead with my gender — although I didn't get hired for a job because of my gender…. For some reason they didn't think I could be a captain of their boat. I don't really understand that mentality.”

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Where in the world do you prefer to sail the most?

I love, honestly, the Mediterranean.

What is your key to getting rid of motion sickness?

Ginger root. Just slice the ginger and eat it.

Is there an item that you never travel without?

Berocca [it's a] UK brand, actually. It’s like Emergen-C, but better, and it gives you energy.

Is there a dream trip that you have in mind?

Alaska. I've never been, I want to go. I want to see those animals. I love animals, I love nature, [and] I love the wildlife. So yeah, Alaska, on a cruise. I would love that.

What's your favorite travel memory?

There are so many. London, I guess. Coming here, honestly, is my favorite travel memory because there's so much to offer. And I'm a kid at heart, I love going to the dungeons of London, the Tower of London, and doing all those crazy things like the history walking tours. I love that, it's incredible.

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Over the years, Yawn said she has seen a shift in the industry, especially following the debut of the Below Deck franchise (which also includes Below Deck Down Under, Below Deck Adventure, and Below Deck Sailing Yacht ).

“Back in the day, people hated the show. They didn't like it [because] it highlighted, they felt, the worst of the worst,” she said. “I said ‘no, it highlights exactly what captains go through and what we have to deal with.’ Let the owners watch these shows, let them see so we get a raise.” 

And she also feels it has had a positive impact on the destinations they visit.

Not only has it had a positive impact on the industry, it also gives a toursm boost to the destinations that they visit.

"Every time we highlight an area, wherever we visit on a boat, they get more tourism, that's a fact," she said," mentioning that she's met people traveling who are going to Croatia for the first time thanks to the show.

"I guarantee if you go back to Malta, they'll say their tourism increased. Probably by 50 percent," she added.

On what will be season eight of Below Deck Mediterranean , Bravo viewers will watch Yawn and her crew navigate the Italian Riviera on the 180-foot M/Y Mustique. The new season promises “unprecedented staffing changes” as well as the return of some Below Deck alums like stews Natalya Scudder and Kyle Viljoen as well as Tumi Mhlongo and Luka Brunton, who both first appeared on Below Deck Down Under . 

“[The] Italian Riviera is absolutely spectacular,” she said. “I also love the food there, the vibe, and I think the viewers are really going to enjoy the crew this year.”

And while viewers are pretty much guaranteed to see some crazy antics, Yawn said she’s not privy to them.

“I don't know what happens below deck until I watch the show because I don't live downstairs, I live on the bridge deck,” she said. “They've learned not to come around me with that behavior. Also, I think when you're at work and it's your boss, you're not going to be acting like that in front of the person you work for.”

And as for crazy guest requests? Yawn said there’s no such thing.

“There are no crazy requests. We’re in the superyacht industry — where there is money, we grant their request. It's like we're the little genie in the bottle,” she said. “People want truffles flown in for their dinner and it's morning time from Paris, fresh… Honestly, we're used to it. So to us, it's not crazy or outlandish, it is part of our industry.” 

But chartering a boat doesn’t just have to be for the rich and famous. Yawn said “there’s boats for every budget from small to larger.” And when travelers are on a yacht, they should take advantage of every option available to them.

“Use the boat, use the water toys, and stay on board and utilize everything that we have to offer because it only lasts for the time you're on board and then you're gone,” she said.

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How To Book The 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Yacht, Because Everyone Needs A Luxury Vacation

If you aren't yet familiar with Below Deck Mediterranean or its predecessor, Below Deck , then you probably have close to no idea how glamorous yacht life is. But if you have been a fan of the Bravo series, and caught the Below Deck Mediterranean series premiere, then you're probably wondering, can you book a trip on Below Deck Mediterranean ? If you've got a couple hundred thousand dollars sitting around, then yes, you can absolutely book a trip on the Ionian Princess of Below Deck Mediterranean .

Much like the series before it, Below Deck Mediterranean will feature the sort of drama fans have come to love and expect from not only Bravo but Below Deck itself. Some of the only differences this time around are the location, which will find us enjoying the insane sights of Greece and since it's in European waters, we can also expect to have the sort of cast and crew made up of all sorts of cultures, ethnicities, and accents. A melting pot at the sea, if you will.

The trailer for the first season of the new series features all sorts of dramatics already, from the crew getting in fights (surprising) to passenger/steward relations (also super surprising. Only, you know, not). Naturally, though, the experience on Below Deck Mediterranean looks like a nonstop party and who doesn't want to be a part of that? So, how do you charter the yacht from Below Deck and what does it even entail? Should you find yourself wanting to be in thick of all of that drama, then here we go.

How Much Does It Cost?

As to be expected, in order to charter the Ionian Princess for a week at a time, it costs a pretty penny . If you are looking to have it for a week in the winter, it's going to run you around $140,087, and should you prefer to take a trip for a week in the summer, costs start at $163,501. For one week.

How Can You Book The Yacht?

Believe it or not, in order to rent a yacht, there is a lot more to it than calling the owner and giving them your credit card info. A vacation rental in Myrtle Beach this is not. Instead, you're looking at speaking to a yacht broker in order to have a middle man of sorts to speak to the owner and crew of the yacht you're looking to charter. Think of them as a travel agent , but kind of on a higher level.

How To Ensure A Spot On The Actual Show

What's that? You want to take a 3-4 day trip on a luxury yacht around the Mediterranean Sea and also appear on a hit Bravo reality show? Yeah, I know. But you don't need to be a millionaire to get to take a trip on the Ionian Princess in this instance. Bravo actually casts for guests specifically , so it has nothing to do with paying to charter the yacht yourself. For a chance to be on Below Deck Mediterranean and get a spot on the Ionian Princess, all you need to do is send your name, phone number, location, picture, and some reasons why you want to go on the yacht to [email protected]. So yeah, you have to somehow come up with why you want to take an awesome luxury yacht trip.

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Below Deck has shared the beauty and splendor of working on a luxury yacht. At times, it's the perfect life, but it's not always the easiest job. Especially working on deck. Some individuals excel. Others have crashed and burned. Lying on your resume is not going to get you far in the yachting industry. Below Deck had some wild deckhands who just couldn’t do the job. Sometimes, even putting the boat at risk. These are the deckies who are considered the worst of the worst.

With five series within the Below Deck franchise, Below Deck has been one of Bravo's biggest properties since 2013. Showcasing the fun balanced with work life on board the world's most incredible yachts, Below Deck has kept viewers glued to their screens season after season.

10 Danny Zureikat

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Some individuals go above and beyond their job description. And that is fine. When it's warranted. For Below Deck Mediterranean 's Danny Zureikat , it was just too much. Everyone on the crew knew Danny was a good kid, he just wasn't meant to work on a megayacht.

Danny was the kind of person who wanted everybody to like him, even an attractive charter guest who miraculously and suddenly fell in love with. When he got a little too close, posing in photos with her and writing her a love note, he was reprimanded. He was warned about boundaries, but he defied those orders from Captain Mark Howard . He had his phone taken away while on charter, and made enemies with his fellow deckhands and Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier . Danny was ultimately let go in quite a tearful goodbye. As much as he meant well, he simply was not cut out for this life.

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9 James Hough

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James Hough was the flirt of Below Deck Season 8. As one of the attractive men aboard My Seanna, he was able to catch the eye of second stew Elizabeth Frankini . The two engaged in a bit of a flirtmance that ultimately distracted her to the point that Captain Lee Rosbach allowed Chief Stew Francesca Rubi to fire her.

Elizabeth blamed almost everyone else, but she might have been right that had it not been for James, she might have lasted until the season ended. James wasn't the most beloved by his fellow deckhands, causing him to think about leaving the season early. James was fine at his job, he just became a problem for everybody else.

8 Dane Jackson

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Dane Jackson used to hold the title of the shortest tenure of a deckhand, but that honor was recently taken from him. Dane was one of the more controversial deckhands on Below Deck . Dane seemed to forget that his job was to remain professional while off the ship, and no matter what, they were still employees and represented the yacht.

Despite being a replacement deckhand, his job security was still at risk. He was a disruption to the crew through his drunken antics in the crew mess. During a crew excursion on an island, Dane continued his drunken antics and became unsafe to be around. Boson Eddie Lucas had to step in to reprimand Dane, which led to Captain Rosbach firing him the next day. Dane was there for a good time, not a long time.

7 Shane Coopersmith

When you earn the nickname Sunshine, normally it wouldn't be a bad thing. For Shane Coopersmith , it was used derogatory due to his positive demeanor. Being outgoing and positive didn't translate to his work onboard My Seanna. The Below Deck deckhand had a nonchalant aura, often found relaxing while the other deckhands were working hard.

While Shane always thrived at implementing the criticism to do better, it just didn't pan out. After sleeping past his alarm, Sunshine was let go by Captain Rosbach and Boson Lucas. They felt it was better to find someone else to take his spot. Shane was a really great person, but he just didn't gel with the rest of the crew.

6 Rhylee Gerber

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With a fiery persona, Rhylee Gerber tried her best to get along with the boys. Unfortunately, that didn't necessarily happen. Some Below Deck fans might consider Rhylee misunderstood, but if you ask her coworkers, she was just a nuisance. Having prior experience as a captain on a fishing boat in Alaska, she was willing to get herself dirty with boys, but the yachting industry unfortunately became much more challenging.

During Season 6, she clashed with the first Boson of the season, Chandler Brooks . She was constantly at odds with Ashton Pienaar . This proved problematic when she was asked back as a replacement deckhand in the middle of the season under the guidance of Boson Ashton Pienaar. Ashton warned his crew about Rhylee, which caused immediate tension and strife. Rhylee may have had a strong work ethic, but her temper always got the best of her.

5 Peter Hunziker

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As a deckhand, Peter Hunziker was fine. However, Peter was known for making inappropriate comments towards his female coworkers. Boson Malia White was forced to endure him calling her "sweetheart" constantly. He was told to stop, but he didn't comprehend why it was a problem.

He was uncomfortably flirting with Chief Stew Bugsy Drake . But for Peter Hunziker, his Below Deck Mediterranean experience was shortened not by action on board, but by a social media post during the season. While Season 5 was in the middle of airing, a racist and misogynistic post resurfaced that caused Bravo and the show's production company to immediately fire him. He was edited out of the show, though he could occasionally be seen in the background of some shots.

4 Tom Pearson

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Tom Pearson was really sweet. He wanted to prove his work while on Below Deck Sailing Yacht . Unfortunately, one crucial mistake cost him his job . With a resume that was perfect for the position, Parsifal III was his first time working on a ship of this magnitude.

After partying a bit too hard, Tom didn't have the best first impression. He tried to redeem himself, but after allowing the anchor to drag during an overnight watch, Captain Glenn Shephard had no other choice but to fire him. Tom understood his error and understood why he was let go. Tom may be one of the few individuals on this list that might actually deserve a second chance.

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Trevor Walker was too big for his britches. The former Paul Mitchell hair model came to Below Deck with an ego and an attitude, putting off all of his coworkers. When he first arrived on the motoryacht Valour, he was hired as the senior deckhand and second engineer. By the end of episode two, Trevor was demoted.

His inability to connect with the rest of the crew made him quite problematic as a worker. The dynamic was turbulent. Following a night out that led to excessive drinking and horrible behavior, the demoted deckhand was let go by Captain Rosbach. With his dismissal, the energy onboard quickly changed for the better.

2 Kyle Dickard

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For whatever reason, Below Deck Adventure never took off compared to the other spin-offs. The series, which was located in the stunning locales of Norway, took the formula of the flagship series but with an entirely new crew. One of whom was hot-headed deckhand Kyle Dickard . Like many others before him, Kyle was focused more on the fun rather than the work .

Having spent much of his time trying to have a fling with stew Kasie Faddah in front of charter guests. During crew nights out, Kyle's disruptive and aggressive behavior irked everyone. With living quarters so tight, Kyle also happened to be a terrible cabinmate. Deckhand Nathan Morley attempted to address the problems, but Kyle threatened to physically attack him. This was the final straw for Captain Kerry Titheridge , who fired Kyle immediately.

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Andrew Sturby set a president on Below Deck : don't lie on your resume! Not everyone heeded that advice, but Andrew was the first example of how dangerous being a deckhand can be if you don't know what you're doing. Andrew was a bit of a goofy guy. He wasn't always the most professional, but he seemed like a fun person to be around. That's all well and good, but when you're not performing up the standard of the boat, your integrity as an employee will be called into question.

For Andrew, his poor performance caused Captain Rosbach to have to take a peek at his resume. What was discovered was that his resume had been largely embellished. Captain Lee is a professional but also wants to help individuals learn and grow. He gave Andrew a second chance to redeem himself. He just failed, putting the boat at risk. And thus, he was given the infamous plane ticket home. It's one thing to come in green and learn, but for Andrew, it would essentially be having to learn it all in the big leagues. It became a liability. This was not the place to learn everything.

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EXCLUSIVE: Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7 in Malta onboard superyacht HOME

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By Editorial Team   28 October 2021

Bravo's much-beloved maritime hit has been seen filming in Malta for season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean, with crew members spotted aboard superyacht HOME  and our exclusive superyacht data tracking her whereabouts confirms that she will be the new superyacht for this upcoming season.

Fans of the extremely popular reality TV show, which chronicles the lives of crew members working aboard a superyacht, will be extremely happy to hear the long-standing Captain will be back at the helm in the eagerly awaited new season.

Photos appear to confirm that fan favorite Captain Sandy will be returning to our screens as will Courtney Veale and Mzi "Zee" Dempers. It's expected season 7 will be aired in May 2022, but no official announcement has yet been made regarding its release nor the yacht and crew members.

Superyacht HOME in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7

This marks the first time superyacht HOME appears in the show, following the appearance of elegant charter yacht LADY MICHELLE in season 6. The 180-foot Benetti cruised Croatia's sunkissed coastline and myriad islands while the show's many antics took place on her decks.

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49m (160ft) superyacht HOME is a multi-award-winning vessel that can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across 6 palatial staterooms. First launched in 2017, she features beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts a whole raft of charter-focused amenities that will enthrall guests. 

Our tracking data shows charter yacht HOME has primarily been docked in the stunning sun-dappled Valletta harbour overlooking the majestic Fort St.Angelo, but has dropped anchor in the serene Golden Bay, Mellieha Bay and Xemxija Bay too.

From her convivial sundeck setup replete with Jacuzzi and glowing cocktail bar, to her panoramic sky lounge and state-of-the-art water toys, she certainly has the wow factor required for Below Deck Mediterranean.

Yacht rentals in Malta

A  yacht rental in Malta beckons with balmy temperatures, tranquil landscapes and its sun-drenched, UNESCO- recognised centre steeped in history. Combined with eye-poppingly beautiful island hopping to nearby sister isles of Gozo and Comino, guests will adore this diminutive destination for a sunny escape.

To discover more about chartering one of the yachts featured in Below Deck Mediterranean, get in touch with your chosen yacht rental broker .

Featured charter yachts in Below Deck Mediterranean:

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54m Turquoise Yachts 2006 / 2016

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Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 may just be wrapping up, but the cast is hard at work filming the next season of the series and dropping hints about what’s to come in Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 . While the rotating crew aspect of the series means that Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 may not feature quite the same cast as its successor, viewers are always hopeful that there will be familiar faces in the next season of the series. Although there have always been returning yachties from season to season, things could change for the next season of the series.

As Captain Sandy Yawn and the rest of the Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 crew finish out the charter season, there are some changes that viewers will be looking for in the next season of the series. With many fed up with Stew Ellie Dubaich, along with the love triangle she’s been part of with Lead Deckhand Joe Bradley and Stew Bri Muller, viewers are hoping that the drama in the upcoming season is a bit less stale. For some, the issues that Chef Johnathan Shillingford has been facing are tiring, while others are interested in the drama sticking around .

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Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 News

The crew is working aboard a new superyacht.

While there’s been no real confirmation about Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 , there has been some news released about the upcoming season of the popular series. While the last few seasons of Below Deck Med have taken place aboard the superyacht Mustique, the upcoming season is being filmed on a new superyacht. A smaller vessel, it appears that Captain Sandy and her crew will be taking guests out on charters through Spain on the Bravado Valletta . Apparently, the new superyacht is about 10 meters shorter than Mustique and sleeps fewer crew members in its cabins, but is in working order.

Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 Potential Cast

There appear to be some exciting returns.

Some information has been released about the cast that will join Captain Sandy aboard Bravado Valletta, with some of the exterior team members having been spotted aboard while filming for Below Deck Med. Current Deckhand Nathan Gallagher is likely joining Below Deck Mediterranean season 10, as he’s been spotted aboard the deck. Another familiar face is likely returning to Below Deck Med with Nathan on the exterior team in Max Salvador , who hasn’t been on the show since Below Deck Mediterranean season 8 . Though Max left to pursue a career in another industry entirely, he’s been spotted aboard Bravado Valletta.

Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 Potential Release Date

The season will likely have a similar timeline to the last.

Although Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 hasn’t formally been picked up yet, the series is returning for another season that’s already filming on the coast of Spain. With crew members already reporting for duty and confirmation of filming’s start from Captain Sandy , it’s likely that viewers will get the chance to see the next installment of Below Deck Med in the summer of 2025. Unfortunately, the season likely won’t be out any time before then. Below Deck Mediterranean viewers will have to wait for the show to come back in the next calendar year, and rely on spoilers for now.

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

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Want to know how much it would cost to charter one of the luxury superyachts featured on US hit TV series Below Deck ? We take a look inside Below Deck ’s famous superyachts that you can charter for yourself, and find out what they have to offer charter guests on board.

Northern Sun

The star yacht of Below Deck Down Under season two, the 50.8-metre Northern Sun (originally delivered as Hokko Maru ) has lived a full and fascinating life. She was the largest yacht built by Narasaki Shipbuilding at the time and worked as an ice-class research vessel, analysing marine life and ocean currents in the North Japan Sea. As a result, she has the hardy constitution of an explorer, transformed from ship to superyacht under the stewardship of her new owners.

Northern Sun’s main deck is now dedicated entirely to entertainment, from the al fresco dining area to the main saloon with its piano and games table. Other leisure highlights include gym equipment, a dedicated library on the lower deck and an outdoor Jacuzzi, surrounded by sun pads and lounge beds. The owners’ addition of a forward seating area during her refit allows for versatile recreation, whether the mood calls for cocktail parties or quiet, waterside contemplation. 

Accommodation is for up to 12 guests across six cabins, with rich, warm interiors that feature natural materials such as narra and makore wood (commonly known as cherry mahogany). The ex-explorer also – naturally – has impressive stowing capacity. She's able to carry two Laser sailboats, scuba-diving equipment, a waterski and a two-deck-high inflatable water slide, with the broker describing her as a "family-orientated" vessel. 

Charter cost: Northern Sun is managed for charter by Ocean Independence with a weekly charter rate starting from $161,700.

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60 metre Benetti motor yacht St David is the star of the tenth season of Below Deck, returning to the Caribbean with beloved Captain Lee. A finalist at the 2009 World Superyacht Awards , St David is a full-custom yacht with both interior and exterior design by British studio Winch Design .

She has made appearances at a number of high-profile events such as the Cannes Film Festival and has been spotted at various locations around the world including the Seychelles, Red Sea and Abu Dhabi. Accommodation is for 12 guests in six cabins, with a split-level master suite that lets in plenty of light.

A palatial theme characterises St David ’s social spaces, with features including a generous skylounge and a spiral staircase that leads through all three decks and is lit by a skylight in the spa pool of the sun deck. Elsewhere, St David has expansive water toy facilities and storage, including scuba dive gear, a new 7.2m tender, new Waverunners, and an electric foiling surfboard.

Charter cost: St David is managed by Morley Yachts with a weekly charter rate starting from €325,000.

The star of Below Deck Mediterranean season seven, 49.8 metre Home is the first “green” superyacht to appear on the show. Featuring a ground-breaking combination of a super-efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen Naval Architects with power provided by a hybrid propulsion system, Home boasts reduced emissions and fuel costs for the eco-conscious charter guest.

Defined by a distinctive vertical bow and large expanses of glass, Home was penned by Omega Architects and launched by Heesen in 2017. Her interiors, designed by Cristiano Gatto in a modern “Ibiza style”, can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins including a full-beam master cabin with a dedicated dressing room and a private office. There is also room for nine members of Below Deck crew on board, including Captain Sandy who has returned to the helm for the seventh season while Home is cruising the coasts of Malta .

The main socialising spot is up on the sundeck, complete with a Jacuzzi and sit-up bar, a shaded lounge and protection from the elements provided by glass screens. Closer to the water, a beach club with an air-conditioned gym is situated next to the swimming platform from which guests can launch the water toys including SeaBobs, Hoverboards, E-foils, Jet Skis and a Flyboard. Home also carries gear for scuba diving, waterskiing and wakesurfing for guests to make the most of their time on board.

Charter cost: Home is managed for charter by Burgess with a weekly charter rate starting from $245,000.

Sailing under her own name around the South Pacific islands of French Polynesia on Below Deck’s sixth series, the 56.4 metre My Seanna (now Starship ) was built by Delta Marine in 2000 and refitted in 2014. The Glade-Johnson designed superyacht reappeared again for season eight, where she was filmed cruising in Antigua. She is now starring in the latest season of the show, season nine, following her recent sale .

Key features include an open air Jacuzzi surrounded by an al fresco drinks bar, a gym, a sauna room, a helipad and a spacious beach club complete with a lounge, flatscreen TV and a small galley for preparing snacks or drinks. Her opulent interiors can accommodate up to 12 guests and 11 crew and even offer a home cinema and piano for entertaining in the main saloon. There are multiple toys carried on board as well, including gear for diving and spearfishing, Seabobs and equipment for underwater filming.

“The thing that I really love about My Seanna is the spacious cabins” says Worth Avenue retail charter broker, Shannon McCoy, who has appeared on episodes of Below Deck . She describes My Seanna as a “well-appointed yacht with a good collection of toys for the guests to enjoy,” offering an excellent layout with a variety of spaces that allows charterers “to have breakfast in a different place every morning or enjoy dinner whether it's outside under the sun or in the formal dining area.”

Charter cost: Starship is managed for charter by Worldwide Boat with a weekly charter rate starting from $275,000.

Lady Michelle

Sailing under her real name, Lady Michelle was the star of the sixth series of Below Deck Mediterranean , which was the latest series from the Med spin off. The 54.8 metre Benetti superyacht is the second biggest yacht ever to feature on the show, following just behind the 56.2 metre motor yacht The Wellington from season five. During season six Lady Michelle hosted charter guests in Ibenik, Croatia with Captain Sandy behind the helm.

First delivered in 2003, Lady Michelle features accommodation for up to 14 guests including a split-level master suite with its own panoramic observation lounge. Her Stefano Natucci interiors offer indoor and al fresco dining spaces, an expansive sundeck with a hot tub and dedicated gym. There’s also a range of toys at the guests’ disposal, from Jet Skis and Seabobs to fishing gear and a waterslide.

Charter cost: Lady Michelle is managed by Burgess with a weekly charter rate starting from $325,000.

The Wellington

Actually named The Wellesley , this 56.2 metre Oceanco superyacht is owned by property magnate and hotelier Khalid Affara and named after his luxury art deco hotel in London. Delivered in 1993, The Wellesley features extended deck spaces and Donald Starkey -penned interiors that replicate the grandeur of the eponymous Knightsbridge hotel. Highlights on board include a waterfall jacuzzi, an outdoor cinema for movies under the stars and a unique private club-style lounge complete with a Winston Churchill inspired cigar room. 

Describing why she makes an excellent charter yacht, James Graham-Cloete, director of charter management from TWW Yachts , says that The Wellesley is “ideal for entertaining family and friends, or hosting corporate events in utter privacy,” thanks to the fact that she “boasts some of the largest open deck spaces of any 56 metre on the water.” Graham-Cloete also adds that, on The Wellesley , “guests are invited to experience the same exceptional personal service, fine dining and attention to detail that has become synonymous with the hotel, on board a private superyacht,” while being looking after by her 14 crew members. “The crew have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry and one of the best charter records, along with a full-time masseuse on board- making her the ultimate charter yacht!” says Graham-Cloete.

Charter cost: The Wellesley is managed by TWW Yachts with a weekly charter rate starting from €230,000.

Talisman Maiton

Built in 2006 by Turquoise Yachts , with a refit in 2012, the 54.2 metre Talisman Maiton sailed the coasts of Italy in the third series of Below Deck Mediterranean and was also captained by Sandy Yawn. Key features include a generous open plan sun deck with a forward-facing Jacuzzi and bar, al fresco dining spaces and a gym. Inside, she features six individually styled cabins for her 12 guests – including a master suite with its own private office – complemented by a sumptuous interior inspired by a combination of Asian and Art Deco influences. Her toy box is filled with snorkelling and fishing gear, Jet Skis and more for guests to enjoy while on board.

Charter cost: Talisman Maiton is managed by Burgess with a weekly charter rate starting from €273,000.

The 47 metre Heesen -built superyacht Sirocco took centre stage in both the second and fourth series of Below Deck Mediterranean and introduced captain Sandy Yawn, who has become a returning cast member on the show. Launched in 2006 with a refit in 2013, Sirocco features a dark blue hull and was designed inside and out by Omega Architects . She accommodates up to 12 guests and nine crew and offers charterers an eight person Jacuzzi, a gym, plenty of al fresco entertainment areas and a well-stocked toy box comprising Jet Skis, a waterslide and gear for wakeboarding or waterskiing. Worth Avenue retail charter broker Shannon McCoy describes Sirocco as a “very, very popular charter yacht” and with her fleet of water toys and pedigree Heesen design, provides “an excellent platform for a great time at sea.”

Charter cost: Sirocco is managed for charter by Worth Avenue with a weekly charter rate starting from €195,000.

Ionian Princess

Appropriately named for the first season of Below Deck Mediterranean , which was set in Greece, the 45.7 metre Christensen -built yacht was captained by Mark Howard during filming. Launched in 2005 and last refitted in 2016, Ionian Princess features a luxurious Greek-style inspired interior finished with high-gloss sapelle mahogany joinery and custom in-laid stonework throughout. Ionian Princess can host up to 12 guests in six cabins, including two master cabins, and also boasts plentiful dining options and a sundeck equipped with a hot tub and sunpads. She also comes with a fleet of water toys from waterskiing and wakeboarding kit to Jet Skis and kayaks. Thanks to her shallow draft, she can also access hard-to-reach hidden gems in the Mediterranean Sea that other larger yachts aren’t able to. “ Ionian Princess is ideally suited for cruising the Mediterranean, which is the most sought-after region for summer yacht charters,” says her management team at charter brokers Northrop & Johnson.

Charter cost: Ionian Princess is managed by Northrop & Johnson with a weekly charter rate starting from $175,000.

Parsifal III

Parsifal III has been the star of the sailing yacht spin off of Below Deck , captained by Glenn Shephard during filming. The 54 metre Perini Navi was launched in 2005 and was designed by Rémi Tessier . She was most recently refitted in 2020, and offers accommodation for a total of 12 guests and nine crew. Her design has seen her scoop a number of World Superyacht Awards and provides her with excellent performance capabilities at sea; when the weather is on your side, Parsifal III can hit speeds of up to 18 knots under sail. While at anchor, there is still plenty to keep guests entertained with a variety of al fresco and indoor dining spaces, a flybridge hot tub, gym equipment, a swimming platform and a fully-stocked toybox.

Charter cost: Parsifal III is managed for charter by Camper & Nicholsons with a weekly charter rate starting from €195,000.

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Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Ellie’s Ego

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Watching Below Deck Mediterranean on Labor Day feels both right and wrong. Right: We’re celebrating the crew’s labor. Wrong: We’re feasting on the drama of workers not getting along with each other when they’d be better off allying together against their employers to win better working conditions. I’m looking specifically at you, Ellie. The second stew is taking the hiring of a new stew as a personal offense. This week, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about what makes someone not a girls’ girl — TikTok’s Halley vs. Sophia scandal, The Bachelorette ’s Kaitlyn Bristowe’s comments (allegedly) about dating Tayshia Adams’s ex — and I shudder to think which side of these feuds Ellie would take. The girl could use a friend, but this late into the charter season, the alliances — er, best friendships — have firmed up: Aesha/Gael, Nathan/Joe, and Bri/Jono are all solid pairs, leaving Ellie and Iain confidante-less. It’d be perfect if new stew Carrie slotted in as a much-needed friend to Ellie, but of course that won’t be the case.

Carrie arrives just in time for a crew night out, toting that tie-dye tote bag that shouts, “I spent too much money at Alo.” Not only is the bag deep, but so is Carrie’s experience. She’s been in yachting for eight years and has even been a chief stew, which makes her knots more experienced than Ellie and Bri. Carrie knows mixology, loves laundry, and is happy to help out wherever she can as a floater. The Scottish stew makes a good first impression, but not on Ellie — she jokes that Ellie needs a pole to go with her stripper heels, and Ellie does not like that. I don’t appreciate her implied shaming of sex work when they are, in fact, clear, sky-high heels that she struggles to walk in.

As the crew heads to dinner, Joe tells Carrie, “All you gotta know is that Nathan’s in a relationship.” If we were in court, I’d say he’s withholding evidence. Joe flirts with Carrie right away, much to Ellie and Bri’s chagrin. Carrie flirts a little back, teaching him some Scottish dancing, but she keeps things tame compared to her predecessors. Carrie’s more focused on striking up a friendship with Aesha, who likes her immediately. Aesha feels for her because she joined mid-charter herself in season five . The two bond over not-sexy dancing, something Ellie definitely does.

Ellie may be bitter, but Nathan is having a truly terrible night. Earlier, he got a text with the news that his friend passed away from cancer, and he doesn’t tell anyone, quietly drinking his sorrows. Gael can tell he’s not okay, but in the car back to the boat, he turns mean, which prompts Aesha to climb into the back seat between Nathan and Gael. Now that is what a girls’ girl does. Gael asks again what’s wrong, and he finally tells her about his friend, crying. Gael encourages him not to be afraid to show his sensitive side. Nathan tells us his family doesn’t talk about tough stuff, and he doesn’t want to repeat their patterns. Back on the boat, Aesha tells Joe what happened and that he needs to support Nathan. Joe’s late-night pep talk isn’t the best, but it’s nice to see that their friendship can have depth to it. Early in the morning, Gael joins Nathan on his top bunk. It’s unclear if they’re doing more than cuddling, but based on how annoyed Joe looks in the bottom bunk and how he behaves later, I don’t think he’s that cool with it. As lead deckhand on a mini power trip, he calls out Gael’s squeegeeing and watches her clean like a hawk. The man doesn’t know how else to express that he’s jealous of Nathan’s thinking of joining Gael’s trip around the Greek islands after the season. Being there for someone through a loss is a big step in a relationship, but I don’t know yet if the couple can get serious without Aesha’s prodding.

Like Joe, Ellie is clinging to the hierarchy. She asks Aesha if she can learn more about being a chief stew during the last few charters because she hopes to be one on a small boat after the season. Aesha kindly shuts this down by advising Ellie to just keep getting experience. Instead of getting to shadow Aesha or learn about placing provisioning orders, Ellie is stuck showing Carrie around the boat. Aesha was totally fair here; a new member’s first day is definitely not the time to be asking for vague lessons. Ellie turns her ambitions toward an influencer career path, as the producers throw in a clip of her watching a video about branded partnerships on her break. I have to laugh at this, which is basically the same as someone on a dating show saying, “You’re not here for the right reasons.”

Can you believe there are still laundry problems? Me neither. I wish I didn’t have to write about this for the thousandth time. Alas, my job is to recap, and like Carrie, I want to uphold my reputation as a hard worker. Joe is down to one smelly polo, covering for Bri, who lost his second one. Perhaps now that he has a new romantic interest he wants to smell good for, he asks Aesha if she can track down his polo. She finds it in Iain’s room and is surprised the other crew members have been covering up for Bri. Aesha tries to stay positive when talking to Bri because she wants to finish the season with four stews and knows Bri is trying. Sandy feels similarly, priding herself on not firing entry level stews. We get a montage of past stews not knowing how to do the job. You may think you’re long past that reality TV stint years ago, and then Bravo will throw you into a montage, cruelly reminding us of when the show felt fresher. Bri suggests changing to a color-coded beads system because reading names on tags isn’t working for her. I doubt adding an additional step to keep track of will help, but I respect Bri for asking for advice in a yachtie group. She really is trying, bless her heart.

The new primaries are Murphy and Beth from Dayton, Ohio, along with three other married couples who are all celebrating their 15th anniversaries. There’s a possible shellfish allergy, and Sandy says there’s no room for error for Jono after his near-firing last charter. Except, with no replacement chef available, there’s more like a whole hotel of rooms for error. For their first lunch, Aesha holds off on service because the wind knocks over a glass, radioing the stews to stand by, but Ellie thinks they’re supposed to start running plates. Carrie follows her lead, and this puts Jono’s timing at risk. He’s worried he’ll be blamed if the food is cold, but thankfully, the guests are happy with the food.

A less happy meal occurs in the crew mess, where Gael and Nathan are eating. Joe asks if Gael can go back in the water, but she says Iain told her to change, and she doesn’t have any more “dry wets.” (I love the oxymoron of this uniform phrase). Joe will have to go in instead. He calls her a princess, and she calls him a prick in return. It’s teasing but with a real animosity underneath, and Nathan is stuck uncomfortably in the middle. I support Gael’s theory that the closer she gets to Nathan, the bitchier Joe gets with her. I almost want him to get with Carrie so he gets off our girl Gael’s back, but I still wouldn’t wish that upon Carrie.

Speaking of the new stew, the more Ellie sees how capable Carrie is, the more upset Ellie seems to get about her situation. Bri and Aesha are thrilled to have more help, but Ellie is operating from a place of fear. Aesha and Carrie hitting it off makes her feel like a third wheel, and she fears she’s about to be demoted. If there were a difference in pay, I could understand, but I’m pretty sure the second and third stews are paid the same here, making this an issue of pure ego. Ellie brings her concerns to Aesha, who says she’s not demoting Ellie but also doesn’t say she wouldn’t in the future. A hierarchy shake-up would be a delicious comeuppance after she tried to pull rank on Bri so aggressively. Aesha implies to us that Ellie’s not cut out to be a chief stew because she doesn’t understand that the guest experience is the most important thing. Hope those branded partnerships come through for her.

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