Below Deck Down Under Explained

Genre:Reality
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:35
Location:Australia
Camera:Multiple
Runtime:43–54 minutes
Company:51 Minds Entertainment
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Last Aired:present
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Below Deck Down Under is an American reality television series that premiered on Peacock on March 17, 2022. The show is the third spin-off of Below Deck, following Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Announced in February 2022, the series chronicles the lives of the crew members who work and reside aboard a 150-foot-plus superyacht during a six week charter season in Australia. Aesha Scott, the series' chief stew, previously appeared on Below Deck Mediterranean. Captain Jason Chambers made Australian headlines in 2019 after an accident where he crashed a superyacht into a wharf in Queensland.[1] In May 2023, it was announced that the series would be permanently moving from Peacock to Bravo.[2] The second season of the series began airing on July 17, 2023.

Yacht

Specifications

Specifications from Yacht Charter Fleet[3] !Season!Yachts!Model!Built | Refit!Built By!Length!Cruising Speed|-|Season 1|"Thalassa" (aka Keri Lee III [ex. Katharine])|Custom|2001 | 2016|Trinity Yachts (U.S.A)|55.17 m (181 ft) |12.5 Knots[4] |-|Season 2|"Northern Sun"|Conversion|1976 | 2007|Narasaki Shipyard|50.9 m (167 ft)|10 Knots[5] |}

Cast

Season 1: Thalassa

First aired: March 17, 2022

  • Jason Chambers – Captain
  • Ryan McKeown – Chef (ep 1–14)
  • Nate Post – Chef (ep 14–17)
  • Aesha Scott – Chief Stewardess
  • Tumi Mhlongo – 2nd Stewardess
  • Magda Ziomek – 3rd Stewardess (ep 1–14)
  • Taylor Dennison – 3rd Stewardess (ep 14–17)
  • Jamie Sayed – Bosun
  • Culver Bradbury – Deckhand
  • Brittini Burton – Deckhand
  • Ben "Benny" Crawley – Deckhand

Season 2: Northern Sun

First aired: July 17, 2023

  • Jason Chambers – Captain
  • Tzarina Mace-Ralph – Chef
  • Aesha Scott – Chief Stewardess
  • Laura Bileskaline – 2nd Stewardess (ep 1–7)
  • Jaimee Neale – 2nd Stewardess (ep 9–18)
  • Margot Sisson – 3rd Stewardess (ep 2–18)
  • Luke Jones – Bosun (ep 1–7)
  • João Franco – 2nd Officer/Bosun (ep 8–18)
  • Culver Bradbury – Deckhand (ep 3–18), Interim Bosun (ep 7)
  • Luka Brunton – Lead Deckhand (ep 13–18)
  • Harry Van Vliet – Deckhand
  • Adam Kodra – Deckhand (ep 1–13)

Timeline

Cast memberSeasons
12[6]
Jason Chambers[7] colspan="2"
Ryan McKeowncolspan="1"
Nate Post colspan="1"
Aesha Scott[8] colspan="2"
Tumi Mhlongocolspan="1"
Magda Ziomekcolspan="1"
Taylor Dennisoncolspan="1"
Jamie Sayedcolspan="1"
Culver Bradburycolspan="2" [9]
Brittini Burtoncolspan="1"
Ben "Benny" Crawleycolspan="1"
Tzarina Mace-Ralphcolspan="1"
Laura Bileskalinecolspan="1" [10]
Jaimee Nealecolspan="1" [11]
Margot Sissoncolspan="1" [12]
Luke Jonescolspan="1" [13]
João Francocolspan="1" [14]
Luka Bruntoncolspan="1" [15]
Harry Van Vlietcolspan="1"
Adam Kodra

Episodes

Season 2 (2023)

Broadcast

Season 1 of Below Deck Down Under aired on Peacock in the United States and Hayu in the UK and Australia every Thursday. It began airing on March 17, 2022 on Peacock and Hayu.

Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under airs on Bravo, with episodes being available on Peacock the next day.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-02-24 . EXCLUSIVE: Hold on Tight 'Coz We Have Footage of the New Below Deck Down Under Captain CRASHING a Yacht . 2022-04-04 . So Dramatic! . en-US . August 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815002713/https://sodramaticonline.com/2022/02/25/below-deck-captain-jason-yacht-crash/ . live .
  2. Web site: May 9, 2023 . Fan-Favorite Hits, Iconic Franchises and New Original Series Set 2023-24 Season Across Bravo, E!, Syfy and USA Network, Highlighting NBCUniversal's Powerful Cable Portfolio. August 5, 2023 . TheFutonCritic.com. July 29, 2023. https://archive.today/20230729051404/http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2023/05/09/fan-favorite-hits-iconic-franchises-and-new-original-series-set-2023-24-season-across-bravo-e-syfy-and-usa-network-highlighting-nbcuniversals-powerful-cable-portfolio-548113/20230509nbc01/. live.
  3. Web site: YACHT CHARTER - all the best Luxury Superyacht Rentals Yacht Charter Fleet . 2023-01-13 . www.yachtcharterfleet.com . September 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230907053139/https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/ . live .
  4. Web site: KERI LEE III Yacht Charter Price (ex. Katharine) - Trinity Yachts Luxury Yacht Charter . 2023-01-13 . Yacht Charter Fleet . en . September 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230907053638/https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/luxury-charter-yacht-23637/keri-lee-iii.htm . live .
  5. Web site: NORTHERN SUN Yacht Charter Price - Narasaki Shipyard Luxury Yacht Charter . 2023-07-10 . YachtCharterFleet . en . September 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230907053638/https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/luxury-charter-yacht-26460/northern-sun.htm . live .
  6. Web site: 2023-06-07 . Meet the Below Deck Down Under Crew Joining Captain Jason in Season 2 . 2023-07-10 . Bravo TV Official Site . en-US . July 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710223143/https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/below-deck-down-under-season-2-who-is-the-cast . live .
  7. Web site: 2022-03-18 . Below Deck Down Under crew - Meet the cast of the latest spin-off . 2022-04-04 . Digital Spy . en-GB . April 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220422121736/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/g38811928/below-deck-down-under-cast-crew/ . live .
  8. Web site: 'Below Deck Down Under': Aesha Scott on the Challenge of Following in Hannah Ferrier's Footsteps as Chief Stew Entertainment Tonight . 2022-04-20 . www.etonline.com . 17 March 2022 . en-US . April 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220420023918/https://www.etonline.com/below-deck-down-under-aesha-scott-on-the-challenge-of-following-in-hannah-ferriers-footsteps-as . live .
  9. Bradbury returned in season 2, episode 3, as a replacement deckhand; he also serves as interim Bosun during season 2, episode 7.
  10. Bileskaline appears in episodes 1–7, before being let go for her general disregard for personal boundaries and lack of respect for her co-workers.
  11. Neale appears in episode 9 onwards, replacing Bileskaline.
  12. Sisson first appears in episode 2, having been on a different charter at the start of production of season 2.
  13. Jones appears in episodes 1–7, before being let go for sexual misconduct towards a fellow crew member.
  14. Franco, who previously appeared on Below Deck Mediterranean, appears in episode 8 onwards, replacing Jones.
  15. Luka joined the boat to help add some more experience to the deck team, replacing Kodra in episode 13. Luka already was friends with chief steward Aesha Scott before joining. He also had a previous relationship with season one stewardess Magda Ziomek.