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Chefs at Sea! A Look Back at Every 'Below Deck' Yacht Cook from the Bravo Franchise

Every chef ever to appear on Below Deck , Below Deck Mediterranean , Below Deck Sailing Yacht , and  Below Deck Down Under 

Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. He has been working at the brand since 2016, and is the author of the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book, Not All Diamonds and Rosé: The Inside Story of the Real Housewives from the People Who Lived It.

Ben Robinson

Below Deck (Seasons 1-4)

Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 1, 4)

Robinson was the O.G. chef on Below Deck, his boastful attitude, killer food, and hot temper setting the template for all of the franchise's chefs to come. During his time on the series, Robinson famously clashed with Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain, the duo's love-hate relationship fueling much of the drama on Below Deck 's early seasons. He left Below Deck after season 2, only to return to the Caribbean in season 3 after chef Leon Walker's exit. He then helped Bravo kick off Below Deck Mediterranean , the second installment into the franchise. Robinson wound up heading back to Below Deck for season 4, and then exiting amid a romance with second stew Emily Warburton-Adams (though the two later split). He last worked in the kitchen on Below Deck Mediterranean season 4, where he came in as a replacement for chef Mila Kolomeitseva. Robinson now makes regular appearances on Below Deck Galley Talk.

Leon Walker

Below Deck (Season 3)

Walker didn't make it through a complete season of Below Deck , exiting with only a few charters left to go. His departure came after a fire started in the galley — though he blamed it on his rival Chastain, Captain Lee Rosbach ultimately pinned it on him. And while Leon may not have lasted until the end, his love of beef cheeks (and his inability to seemingly make anything else but them) lives on as one of Below Deck 's most memorable punchlines.

Below Deck Mediterranean (Seasons 2-3)

Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Season 1)

Glick's talent in the kitchen was never a problem, the California surfer churned out some of the most praised food in the history of the franchise (that is, when he stuck to the preference sheet, as #OnionGate proved). Where Glick struggled? His relationships. In his first season on Below Deck Mediterranean , Glick was involved in a love triangle with Lead Deckhand Malia White — whom he met before the show began, but kept from producers — and Bosun Wesley Walton. She eventually chose Walton, much to Glick's anger (he actually wound up hitting Walton during an intense night out). He mostly stayed out of trouble for his second Med season, but found himself in another crew-mance in Below Deck Sailing Yacht , when he and chief stew Jenna MacGillivray began hooking up. Their relationship didn't last, Glick saying that it was "very, very difficult for him." Viewers, meanwhile, criticized him for his bad attitude and inflated sense of self-worth. After 12 years living and working on the open ocean, Glick declared he was "f---ing over it," telling Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live that he was "ready to live his life on land."

Below Deck (Season 5)

Burns' culinary skills kept the guests happy on season 5 of Below Deck . But outside of the galley, the chef wasn't as successful. First, he struck out in love with stew Brianna Adekeye in a disastrous beach date. Then he tried to rekindle his romance with his ex-girlfriend, whom he had broken up before the start of the charter season, but she rejected his advances. At least the charter guests always liked his food?

Adrian Martin

Below Deck (Season 6)

Martin was a breath of fresh air compared to previous chefs, the yoga-loving, meditating, Saint Marten native stayed centered during his days in the galley. But his free-flowing nature had a downside, when sexually charged comments he made towards Laura Betancourt crossed the line. Martin left the show at the end of season after taking a gig in New York City as a private chef.

Mila Kolomeitseva

Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 4)

Perhaps the most controversial chef in Below Deck history, Kolomeitseva was fired by Captian Sandy Yawn during the season's third charter. Kolomeitseva shocked viewers from the beginning of her time on the charter yacht, when she licked raw steak and wanted to serve guests nachos made with jarred salsa and canned corn. She struggled to make pancakes from a box and served canned seafood on the second charter, which led Captain Sandy to take the guests out for their final lunch and put third stewardess Anastasia Surmava — an inexperienced chef — on lead for dinner service. And while it had nothing to do with her firing, Kolomeitseva also made homophobic comments during a night out, leading to no love lost from her crew in her departure. As she left, she said she won't give up cooking. "Of course it makes me feel awful," Kolomeitseva said on the show. "People like me who have big egos sometimes have to be put down to earth a little bit. But it makes me feel like I want to work even harder."

Kevin Dobson

Below Deck (Season 7)

Dobson hit rough seas during his time on Below Deck , thanks to ongoing tensions with Chastain. The two could not seem to get along all season, frustrations between them spilling over when Chastain had Dobson present a birthday cake to guests well after the primary charter guests (and birthday girl) had gone to bed. By the finale party, things took a turn for the worse. The New Zealand native told Chastain he didn't like her and kicked sand in her face. He apologized at the reunion, but didn't return for another season.

Hindrigo "Kiko" Lorran

Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 5)

Lorran made it halfway through season 5 of Below Deck Mediterranean before Captain Sandy made the call to can him. Things started to go downhill for Lorran when he was criticized for his plating and organizational skills. He tried his best to step it up, but fumbled when guests asked for a dinner built around Las Vegas, a place he'd never been and was not familiar with. Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier suggested truffle fries and nachos, which Loran paired with fried chicken and shrimp cocktail. Ultimately, the fried food was a fumble, and Captian Sandy fired him. He did get redemption, though, staying until the end of the charter and impressing the guests with a fabulous dinner. "I made the guests happy in the end," he told BravoTV.com's Daily Dish, after his exit. "I felt great."

Tom Checketts

Checketts was brought in to replace Lorran for the second half of Below Deck Mediterranean 's fifth season. He came in with a connection to the cast, dating White, the show's bosun. Their romance was surely put to the test by Checketts' arrival. From the jump, he was frustrated and flustered, snapping at stewardesses and stressing about provisions. When White could calm him and give him some support in the galley, Checketts' food was mostly always praised by guests. But sadly, her involvement came at her own detriment, leading to conflict between White and Captian Sandy. All in all, Checketts help saved The Wellington crew from disaster, but his relationship with White didn't last much longer. After the season wrapped, the two announced they had gone their separate ways.

Rachel Hargrove

Below Deck (Season 8-Present)

Hargrove's food has earned rave reviews from every charter guest. Even Captain Lee praised her as one of the best yacht chefs he's ever worked with! Originally from Tampa, Florida, Hargrove is predominantly self-taught, though has honed her craft through the years studying and cooking in restaurants all around the world. In the kitchen, she takes no prisoners. And below deck, she's the same way — her outspoken personality and no-nonsense attitude lead to clashes with everyone from First Officer Eddie Lucas to Captain Lee himself, whom she famously cursed at before quitting before a charter in season 8 (she came back the next day, after cooling down).

Natasha De Bourg

Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Season 2)

De Bourg's time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht may be best remembered for #PitaGate, a name hilariously given to the controversy that erupted after she seemingly exaggerated the number of pita bread slices she made for one meal. It caused tension between her and Chief Stewardess Daisy Kelliher, one of the many kitchen-related culinary conflicts the two encountered throughout the season. In the end, they were able to leave the show friends. And Kelliner had the last laugh, starting a podcast called Pita Party with fellow stews Alli Dore and Dani Soares.

Mathew Shea

Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 6)

Shea made a splash from the second he walked into season 6 of Below Deck Mediterranean, the Rhode Island native backing out on the first meal due to a health condition that he later admitted was fueled by anxiety. Drama followed him all season long, though not in the galley, where he consistently produced incredible food (even after burning half his fingers off). Instead, he often butted heads with Chief Stew Katie Flood and feuded with his crew mates — including stew Lexi Wilson, who wound up leaving the show after she told him during an intense argument that his parents "should've aborted you." Since the season wrapped, Shea's continued to have conflict with his costars, calling Captain Sandy at the reunion "one of the worst captains I've ever worked with in my 15 years on boats."

Marcos Spaziani

Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Season 3)

Before stepping on the Parsifal III, Spaziani had been working as a chef for 10 years, after attending culinary school in Venezuela. Cooking a combination of gourmet Venezuelan, Italian, Korean, and American food, Spaziani's culinary creations were mostly well received by charter guests — even if his portions needed to be a little bit bigger. But the thing that set him apart from others? His incredible endurance and dedication to his job, on display when he kept cooking after accidentally knocking his head and scrapping off a layer of his scalp (eww).

Ryan McKeown

Below Deck Down Under (Season 1)

McKeown has all the makings of a classic Below Deck chef; super talented, super hard-working, and super arrogant. The Philadelphia native didn't waste any time clashing with Chief Stewardess Aesha Scott over time maintenance, and quickly let guests know he wouldn't be letting them dictate his menus. "My style of cooking is take the ingredients and let them shine," he said in the premiere episode.

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‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’: Who Is Chef Ileisha Dell?

Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans met Chef Ileisha Dell on the Season 4 premiere . The show returned on Monday, April 10. It showed the return of fan favorites and plenty of fresh faces. There’s also a new chef on the sailing yacht. For the first time in BDSY’s history, there’s a female chef on board. Fans will get to know her in the new season. Keep reading to learn more.

Who is Chef Ileisha Dell?

Season 4 introduced fans to new crew members. One of those new faces aboard the Parsifal III is Chef Ileisha Dell. She has experience in the culinary industry. In the Season 4 trailer for Below Deck Sailing Yacht , Ileisha shares that she’s a “perfectionist when it comes to cooking.” She might be a little hard on herself when it comes to pulling out a five-star cuisine for the charter guests.

While she’s cooked for years, this is her first time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht . Ileisha hails from Byron Bay, Australia. She knows her way around the galley and has cooked her way around the world. According to her BravoTV bio , Ileisha’s lengthy resume shows off her 17 years of culinary experience. She prides herself as being “Sydney’s most prestigious kitchens as a pastry chef.”

Ileisha also cooked with chef Matt Moran on his television series. She also moved to Los Angeles, where she currently resides. In 2014, she decided to become a yacht chef. From there, Bravo approached her with an opportunity to appear on Below Deck Sailing Yacht . When she’s not working on yachts, Ileisha loves to spend time near the ocean.

Debut on Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4

Ileisha’s Instagram feed documents her travels from across the globe. She loves to “stay in tune with her creativity.” Some of her interests include “photography, film, interior design, yoga, and scouting for vintage glassware.” Ileisha is working in the perfect industry where she can hook up with anyone she wants. Most fans already know the hookups that take place thanks to first officer Gary King .

She’s not in a relationship at this time. Ileisha spends most of her time with her friends or family members. It’s unclear whether she hooks up with one of the crew members this season. Plenty of hooking up will take place on Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4.

New episodes of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 air on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. You can watch new episodes the following day on Peacock.

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ileisha , the chef, is naturally incredibly beautiful, poised, a great chef, and I hope she hangs out with Below Deck for more episodes. somebody did a wonderful job casting her. An old soul, wise and beautiful !

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‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Chef Marcos Spaziani: All About His Restaurant Marlou

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On Below Deck Sailing Yacht , chef Marcos Spaziani has impressed diners aboard the Parsifal III with his culinary skills, but you won’t need to charter a boat if you want to try his food in real life.

The Venezuelan-born Spaziani and fellow chef Louis Huh have opened a restaurant inside the O Hotel in downtown Los Angeles called Marlou, which offers a brunch and dinner menu seven days a week. Marlou, which is a combination of the two chefs’ names, is not the pair’s first food venture together, they started out running a food truck called ML Eats , later opening Marlou in March, 2022.

The menu at Marlou features brunch classics like avocado toast and eggs Benedict, as well as more refined fare like ceviche tostadas and vongole pasta, and the dinner menu includes everything from a shareable rib-eye steak to gnocchi with bone marrow.

You can follow Marcos ( @chefmarcospaziani and his restaurant Marlou ( @Marlou.la ) on Instagram to see what else is cooking when he’s not busy on the boat.

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10 Below Deck Chef's Who've Made The Best Food

• Chef Anthony Iracane joins Below Deck season 11 with culinary skills and drama, making his mark on the show.
• Chef Ben Robinson stands out as a fan favorite with his humor and exceptional cooking on Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean.
• Marcos Spaziani impresses guests with his diverse culinary knowledge and passion on Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3.

With Bravo's Below Deck season 11 in full swing, it's the perfect time to take a look back at the franchise's 10 best chefs. This season of the long-running Bravo series introduces a whole new crew of returning and fresh faces, led by Captain Kerry Titheradge, aboard the mega yacht St. David. Captain Kerry replaced Captain Lee Rosbach, who used to helm this vessel and is joined by returning cast members Chief Stew Fraser Olender and Deckhand turned Bosun Ben Willoughby.

One of the Below Deck season 11 cast 's new faces is Chef Anthony Iracane, who made his series debut during the premiere episode of season 11. Chef Anthony's culinary skills will undoubtedly add flavor to the new season , but aside from his work in the kitchen, Chef Anthony will certainly be involved in some of the season's dramatic moments. As Chef Anthony will be looking to make his mark on the show, it's time to take a look back at the array of talented chefs who have appeared on Below Deck in the past.

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Leon walker, below deck season 3.

Chef Leon Walker cooked for charter guests for ten episodes of Below Deck season 3. While aboard the ship, Eros, Leon was a great chef, but he was very argumentative. Despite guests loving his food, his abrasive personality got in his way, and many didn't want to see Leon back for future charters. Leon and chief stew Kate Chastain battled throughout the season, and he didn't always honor requests from the charter guests. Leon was fired following a fire in the kitchen, which started because his oven was dirty . After Leon was fired, Chef Ben Robinson swooped in to save the day.

Natasha De Bourg

Below deck sailing yacht season 2.

Natasha De Bourg came aboard as the executive chef during Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2. Natasha came with an impressive resume, including Michelin-star experience , so it was assumed that her success was a sure thing. Charter guests loved Natasha's food, but fans on Reddit were quick to say how unimpressive the food looked.

One Reddit user wrote, " Not only is her food unimpressive and poorly executed but she has a terrible, “holier than thou” attitude ."

Regardless of how her food looked, guests loved how her food tasted.

Ben Robinson

Below deck seasons 1-4, below deck mediterranean seasons 1 & 4.

The wild-haired Chef Ben Robinson was not only funny and outgoing, he was one of the best chefs to ever appear in the series. His snarky one-liners made Ben an instant Below Deck fan favorite. Robinson was on Below Deck seasons 1-4, and he then appeared in seasons 1 and 4 of Below Deck Mediterranean . Thanks to his fun personality, Ben was one of the most well-liked chefs in the series . In addition to always getting along with his fellow yachties, charter guests raved about Ben's cooking.

David White

Below deck mediterranean season 7.

Chef David White from Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 got high scores from guests and crew alike. Even Captain Sandy, who was hard to please, was a big fan of Dave. Though he had a messy romantic drama with Chief Stew Natasha Webb , Dave was always professional with the guests and served fantastic food. He was creative, had fun with different cuisines and the presentations were fantastic.

Because of his skill, creativity, passion, and professionalism, Dave is one of the best chefs from the Below Deck franchise .

Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 2 & 3, Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 1

Chef Adam Glick worked in the kitchen for Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 2 and 3, as well as Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 1. Aside from his impressive cooking, Adam was most remembered for a love triangle during Below Deck Mediterranean season 2. He met Malia before boarding Sirocco in Croatia and the two were romantically involved.

The relationship began to crumble after Malia started to develop feelings for her bosun, Wes Walton.

In the end, Malia chose Wes over Adam. Adam didn't take the rejection well, and lost his cool, and even got into a physical altercation with Wes at one point. Despite that, he would be invited to return for season 3. He had intended not to get into another romantic entanglement, but he went against his plan and pursued another showmance, this time with stew Jenna Macgillivray. Despite all of his personal drama, Adam was a great chef who was passionate about cooking and who consistently satisfied charter guests with his cuisine.

Adrian Martin

Below deck season 6.

Below Deck season 6's Adrian Martin is one of the show's best chefs. In addition to his impressive skills in the kitchen, Adrian brought a much-needed sense of calm to the crew and even practiced yoga every morning. That being said, he wasn't always the most respectful crew member and sometimes had an abrasive personality . Adrian was criticized for making inappropriate comments towards third stew Laura Betancourt, which made her uncomfortable, and which some characterized as misogynistic. He would often make tasteless, and often sexually charged comments, which Laura really did not appreciate.

Jessica Condy

Below deck adventure season 1.

Chef Jessica Condy from Below Deck Adventure season 1 was always praised for her fantastic cooking skills but was often an emotional mess in the kitchen (via Bravo .) She started cooking when she was only 12 years old and never stopped, so it was only natural that she would make it her career. Though she was a confident and passionate chef, she often felt overwhelmed and would easily get overly upset in the kitchen.

There were even a few times when she completely lost her cool and went off on Chief Stew Faye Clarke. They were thankfully able to work it out, like most chefs and chief stews do. Overall, Chef Jessica was a good mix of skilled chef and a highly entertaining Below Deck cast member.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph

Below deck down under season 2.

Below Deck Down Under season 2's Tzarina Mace-Ralph is one of the franchise's most entertaining chefs . The world-class chef showcased her culinary skills for Captain Jason Chambers and the demanding charter guests on the motor yacht Northern Sun (via Bravo .) Tzarina served impressive meals and unfiltered opinions while trying to live her best life and earn a big paycheck during the Australian yachting charter season. When the Bristol, UK, native wasn't cooking up a storm in the galley, she was entangled in several dramatic romantic entanglements with fellow crew members that added to her entertainment value.

Tzarina was first involved with deckhand Culver Bradbury, but he ended up dumping her for stewardess Jaimie Neale. Tzarina took the rejection really hard and got emotional when she opened up about her past and her insecurities. However, she was able to rebound with returning bosun, João Franco .

The dynamic pair's chemistry was palpable, and their budding relationship was entertaining to watch, but it went down in flames after Tzarina attacked João's character repeatedly.

Rachel Hargrove

Below deck seasons 8-10.

Chef Rachel Hargrove appeared in Below Deck seasons 8-10 and is considered one of the most consistent chefs in the series. She never got negative reviews from the charter guests, was dryly outspoken, and perfected a 10-course dinner that impressed diners. Crew members Eddie Lucas and Francesca Rubi were so impressed with her French toast that they said it was the best they'd ever had.

Rachel first appeared in season 8 of the show and was quite a polarizing character at first. She was confrontational, brutally honest, and criticized for her drinking. Despite the rocky start, Rachel would stay on the show for another two seasons, during which time, she really grew on fans and became a fan favorite.

Marcos Spaziani

Below deck sailing yacht season 3.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3's Marcos Spaziani worked as a chef for ten years before joining the cast of the show, working everywhere from Miami to Los Angeles. While living in LA., he worked as a chef at the well-known Hollywood restaurant Taste, then started his gourmet food truck business. Hailing from Venezuela, Marcos had an expansive knowledge of different kinds of cuisines, which really impressed the guests.

There were rarely any complaints about the meals he served, and both the guests and the crew could taste the passion in his food. In addition to being a stellar chef, Marcos was hardly ever involved in any drama with his fellow crew members. Perhaps his lack of drama contributed to the fact that Marcos is one of the most often forgotten Below Deck cast members.

Below Deck season 11 airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo. Episodes are available for streaming on Tuesdays on Peacock.

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Created by Rebecca Taylor Henning, Doug Henning, Mark Cronin

First TV Show Below Deck

Cast Sandy Yawn, Marcos Spaziani, Jason Chambers, Lexi Wilson, Aesha Scott, Mads Herrera, Kate Chastain, Daisy Kelliher, Colin Macrae, Gary King, Glenn Shephard

TV Show(s) Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck

What happened to chef Natasha De Bourg from Below Deck Sailing Yacht?

The new season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht kicks off soon, which has some fans wondering what happened to chef Natasha De Bourg.

Chef Natasha from Below Deck Sailing Yacht was introduced during Season 2. The Trinidad native clashed with Daisy Kelliher when the chief stew would give her constructive criticism. Natasha even had some issues with guests, but the chef learned from her mistakes in the end.

After watching the show, Natasha realized that she needed to work on herself. At the end of Season 2, the chef expressed her gratitude for the experience and acknowledged what she didn’t like about herself.

It’s been a minute since Below Deck Sailing Yacht viewers saw Natasha on screen. So what has the chef been up to since leaving Parsifal III?

Let’s take a look.

Natasha isn’t part of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3, and there’s a good reason why. The chef’s simply too busy with other projects in her life.

According to her Instagram feed, Natasha has been working on herself, mentally and physically. Natasha recently shared she’s back on her workout journey after being sidelined for weeks due to COVID-19 and pneumonia.

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The chef has spent a lot of time traveling too. Natasha just wrapped up a fun-filled trip to the Dominican Republic.

Natasha kicked off 2022 by launching a new brand and website, The Classy Chief. She plans to share her travel experiences and cooking skills with the world. Each week Natasha will blog about one of the 50 countries she’s lived in. A new recipe will be featured on the website too.

In a recent Instagram post, Natasha revealed she had just quit her job to embark on a new journey. While she didn’t give details, the chef was excited about what’s coming next for her.

Natasha’s Instagram bio has blogger listed in her bio and an email address for those looking to collaborate on various projects. No, she hasn’t given up cooking. Natasha simply has other things she wants to focus on, especially projects involving women’s empowerment and humanitarian work.

Where is Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s chef Natasha now?

Since Below Deck Season 2 ended, Natasha has kept a relatively low profile. She doesn’t divulge a slew of information about what she’s doing these days, even on social media. The chef has a way of sharing her life without giving out too many details.

Chef Natasha De Bourg loves to travel, and it appears she’s been doing that a lot since she was on the hit Bravo show.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo.

Whatever Happened To Adam Glick From Below Deck?

Chef Adam Glick had quite the stint on Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean," coming full circle from being one of the most hated cast members to a fan favorite. Glick joined the cast in Season 2 after Ben Robinson departed the series after Season 1 and ran the galley by his rules. He definitely didn't abide by the primary's preference sheet, which was often an issue with the guests — onions, anyone? He went toe-to-toe with Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier at first, but the two eventually became friendly in Season 3. Perhaps his biggest rival was Bosun Wes Walton, due to their love triangle mess with deckhand Malia White. 

After leaving the "Below Deck Mediterranean" family after Season 3, it looked like we might not see the chef again, but he surprised everyone by appearing on a spin-off. "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" debuted in 2020 with Glick back in the galley, and he found himself in yet another reality television relationship with Chief Stew Jenna MacGillivray. Unfortunately, that pairing didn't work out either, and Glick has yet to appear on Bravo again. The chef appears to be happier than ever and has been doing well back on land since he left the network.

Adam Glick is still living the chef life off Below Deck

Since leaving Bravo, Adam Glick has his hands full with an array of different adventures. Fans of the chef can follow him on Instagram , where he posts adventures from his travels with his dog, which has made for quite the aesthetically pleasing timeline. According to his website , Glick hosts a cooking show on OutsideTV titled "Stoked," which features athletes and famous outdoorsmen/women. He also has two series in production, based around his Adventure Chef brand — a nickname he has given himself. The chef also partnered with Messermeister and released a six-piece knife kit which is available for a pretty penny.

Additionally, Glick has joined the world of charity and works with A Walk on Water, which provides surf therapy to children. "My first day helping to teach these kids how to surf in Malibu, CA, I was hooked, inspired, and relieved," Glick noted. "I'm starting to think the surf therapy is actually for the adults and surf instructors. The smile on these kids faces is priceless and makes you feel amazing inside." He also frequently offers private dining sessions at auction and donates the proceeds to different charities.

You Won't Believe How Much a 'Below Deck' Charter Chef Makes

PUBLISHED Nov. 16 2020, 3:45 p.m. ET

The life of a yachtie seems like a dream job. Working onboard a state-of-the-art vessel, being surrounded by the bluest ocean, and getting to explore exotic locations are just some of the perks of working onboard a luxury mega-yacht. 

But as any seasoned fan of Below Deck can tell you, it’s not all stunning locations and water slides.

Pulling at least 16-hour shifts while attending to every whim of charter guests and being filmed around the clock is just another day in the life of a Below Deck yachtie. But while the team indulges every ridiculous request from their ultra-rich clientele, they are well paid for their hard work — especially the chefs, who have to meet all kinds of demands even when the weather is too rough for the exterior crew. 

So, what is a Below Deck chef salary like, as the sole person cooking onboard?

What is the Chef’s salary on 'Below Deck?'

Captain Lee is back helming My Seanna for another season of Below Deck set in the Caribbean. With the departure of his long-time right-hand woman, Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain, he’s got a whole new crew to whip into shape. 

But one person who already seems to have everything under control is the yacht’s new chef: Rachel Hargrove.

This predominantly self-taught chef has quickly made a mark with her unflappable attitude and calm demeanor even in the face of the most demanding guests. Rachel keeps her galley in order and is experienced in a lot of different cuisines from around the world, which hopefully means she won’t get thrown by a request for vegan food… Ahem, Kiko.

But just how much does a talented chef like Rachel make? Charter companies pay each crew member a base salary, which depends on the size of the boat, the number of charter guests, and the professional role of the yachtie. 

On top of this base pay, cast members in the Bravo show also get additional tips and a small appearance fee from the network. 

According to the average salary rates for super-yacht chefs, they are estimated to make a base salary of anywhere between $85,000 and $100,000 for a standard charter season. The chef's specific rate would be determined by their professional qualifications, the ship’s itinerary, and the number of charter guests on-board — but they get to keep all the money they make since crews earn a tax-free income. 

'Below Deck' star Chef Ben Robinson.

In addition to the generous salary, the Below Deck chef would also benefit from the tips that guests leave at the end of each charter. On Below Deck , the crew customarily receive a tip that’s around 5 to 30 percent of the charter base fee, depending on the level of service and pampering that the guests receive. 

All told, Captain Lee's chef could potentially walk away from the season with over $100,000 for about six weeks of work. 

And since the Below Deck crew doesn’t work an entire yachting season, which is usually between four and five months, it’s entirely possible for the chef to finish out the season on another yacht and make even more money.

Sounds like we’re all about to quit our day jobs for the life of a yachtie!

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7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Yacht Chefs

On a mega-yacht, 100-hour work weeks are the norm.

Jeremy Glass is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in Maine. He covers arts and entertainment, lifestyle, food, drinks, and travel, among other topics.

Below Deck sailed onto the scene in 2013, leaving in its wake a sea change across reality television as a genre. Audiences tuned in to the show—and its many offspring—to get a first-hand account of the $175,000-per-week charter trips of such exalted guests as Roy Orbison Jr. and the Queen of Versailles.

What separates shows like Below Deck from other reality programming is the amount of unrestricted access into the lives of people making a living mixing drinks and cooking five-star dinners for the exorbitantly wealthy. So, just how real is this account of luxury on the open ocean? "Poor management, poor behavior, bad seamanship," says David Skolnick, an accomplished yacht chef. "I've never seen the sorts of shenanigans they show in real life."

I spoke to real-life yacht chefs to find out what it's really like cooking at sea.

Restaurant experience is not required

Rachel Cunningham grew up in New Zealand, but spend the better part of her life exploring the world. "Yachting allows me to travel and get paid for it," says the 32-year-old chef. "The world is my home, and super yachts are just part of my commute." Cunningham dabbled in a lot of industries before settling into the yacht life—travel agent, tech journalist, website developer—but never thought about pursuing a culinary degree before becoming a yacht chef.

"I always had an interest in cooking, but never really considered going to culinary school," says Cunningham. "Nothing about that appealed to me. The high cost of the education followed by low wages and an unsociable career afterward? No thanks. I kept cooking as a passion. While I traveled, I would stop in small villages and watch locals preparing food."

She "knuckled down" after her first yachting job, spending weeks meticulously studying cookbooks and researching recipes online.

"I worked late as often as I could trying new techniques and learning more about high-end ingredients," she says. "I was so hungry for information and wanted to be better. The great thing about yachting is that once you have your foot in the door, and you persevere and work hard, you can continue upwards easily."

Skolnick is self-taught, as well. "Initially, I learned from public television: Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Martin Yan, Frugal Gourmet, and others," he says.

The hours are brutal

"I've worked on busy yachts where it was not uncommon to work 16 hour days 7 days a week while on charter," says Cunningham. "It's easier to do when you are younger, but it's not sustainable and many yacht crew burn out working like that."

She adds, "A more realistic yacht experience would entail a yacht chef working 12 hour days, 7 days a week while looking out of the porthole at a gorgeous white sand beach but never going ashore."

... but the tips are ridiculous.

Cunningham has a friend who made a charter tip of "just under $40k per crew member … with more than 30 crew working." That's about a million dollars in tips total.

The day-to-day isn't that much different from a hotel

Cunningham's day usually starts at 6 a.m., where she heads from her room to the galley to prep breakfast and get organized. She values mornings as the only part of the day where she can make coffee and gather her thoughts.

Pastries go in the oven, guest are made fruit platters and charcuterie boards, which are sent out with the stewardesses. In the event kids are on board, Cunningham will pull out pancake and waffle batter—because what kind of kid doesn't want pancakes and waffles? Unlike Below Deck , Cunningham's been fortunate enough to work with a sous chef; they come in around 8 a.m. to work on crew lunch and dinners. From there, breakfast is made, the galley is cleaned, lunch and dinner get prepped, and so on until the guest is full.

"Depending on the guests, we can close the galley down as early as 8 p.m. or as late as 1 a.m. when we have party guests on," she says. "I've worked on yachts where it's normal to get a phone call at 2 a.m. for wagyu burgers or chocolate brownies because the guests have the munchies. It can be quite demanding."

You can't just pop out for sugar on the sea

One of the most difficult aspects of being a yacht chef is knowing that you can't just pop out over to the corner shop when you run out of an ingredient. "In general I start with Google," says Skolnick. "Online shopping and curbside pickup is the silver lining of COVID. In particularly limited places, or where the language problem is significant, I'll use a yacht agent. The key is flexibility in the face of substitutions."

"I once bartered sheets of gold leaf with micro herbs with another yacht while in Antigua," says Cunningham. "You have to get creative and really think outside the box."

Skolnick notes that the yacht kitchens are exceptionally small, so creativity is paramount: "Limited tools. Limited power. Limited space. Limited storage. Limited shopping," he says. But you make it work. "One of my mentors, chef Bernie Meehan, told me 'a good cook can make anything, anywhere, with anything.'"

The meals are as good as they look

"We source ingredients from all of the world for our guests," says Cunningham. "I use a variety of provisioners to do this, some of them specialize in high-end products from Japan and parts of Europe. None of it is cheap! I just did an order for some wagyu strip loins for $100 a piece. We get the best caviar, sometimes spending tens of thousands of dollars on it, especially when we have Russian guests. Truffles are pretty much standard. It is pure decadence. Of course, if we get really stuck and need things delivered ASAP, there are always the boss's helicopter on the aft deck to use."

Charter guests aren't all that bad

Below Deck is one of those shows that puts the … rampant insanity of the rich and famous on display for the rest of the world. Obviously, not every guest is a Doris—in fact, some of them can be pretty darn cool.

On one of Cunningham's favorite charters, the guests "were so friendly with the crew," she says. "The kids would run into the galley every morning to watch us cook, and the adults always had a glass of red wine in their hands. One night the men came into the galley to ask why they chefs were not drinking (we do not drink at sea, or on the job, as a rule). They thrust a $1500 bottle of red wine at us and demanded we share a drink with them. It was a lovely gesture, and I was all too happy to oblige. After all, the guest gets what the guest wants, and who am I to turn down a beautiful bottle of full bodied red wine at 11 p.m. after working 14 hours straight?"

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Below Deck Season 1: Where Are The Cast Members Now?

Sailing through the oceanic blues, Bravo’s ‘Below Deck’ chronicles the lives of crew members aboard a mega yacht as they reside and work on the vessel during the charter season. The reality television show was launched in 2013 and has juxtaposed the thrill of sailing with the drama of its crew. As the Chief Stew, Captain, Deckhands, and Chef try to navigate the interpersonal conflicts of their workplace, several chaotic themes follow. Years since the debut season came on air, fans have been curious to find out the whereabouts of the original cast members. So, if you also want to know the whereabouts of the reality stars, look no further because we’ve got all the answers right here!

Lee Rosbach is Navigating Life Beyond Reality TV

At 73, Captain Lee Rosbach has led his crew on sails for more than three decades. The television personality was once a Wendy’s manager. His first encounter with the ocean came in his mid-30s when he and his wife, Mary Anne, moved to Turks & Caicos to run a restaurant. At 35, Lee obtained his Captain’s license and has since never looked back. Commonly referred to as the “Stud of the Sea,” he has been in the business for more than four decades. However, after leading his crew for ten seasons, Captain Lee bid his final farewell to the Bravo reality show.

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During season 10 of ‘Below Deck,’ fans witnessed Lee’s worsening health conditions, leading to him temporarily sitting out. The reality TV star has been facing mobility issues that have led to high pain levels. Ultimately, the network didn’t invite the boat captain back for season 11. Many have speculated that Lee’s exit from the show came after he conflicted with Captain Sandy Yawn in season 10. Yet, these rumors stand unconfirmed. Nevertheless, Lee Rosbach has now teamed up with Kate Chastain, hosting Bravo’s new series, ‘Couch Talk with Captain Lee and Kate.’

The revered Captain and former chief stew break down the biggest Bravo TV moments of the week on their new show. On the personal front, Lee continues to enjoy life with his family and loved ones. After losing his son , Joshua, at 42, to an opioid addiction in 2019, he has become extensively vocal about rehabilitation for people struggling with addiction. Despite sustaining such an incredible loss, the family continues to honor Joshua’s memory through donations and giving testimony in front of Congress.

Aleks Taldykin is Leading in Yacht Management

Originally picked up by the production house to enact the role of Captain on the yacht, Aleks was ultimately replaced by Captain Lee Rosbach after the yacht owner expressed his discomfort with him taking over the reins. Eventually, he became the Captain’s next-in-command but didn’t return to the series after season 1.

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Since his exit from the show, Aleks has maintained his love for the ocean and is currently the CEO of Elite Yacht Management, a company servicing yachts from the Pacific to the Atlantic. He is also a Yacht Broker specializing in selling large motor yachts in California. In 2016, Aleks had also appeared on ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ At 33, the television personality enjoys life with his wife and family.

Ben Robinson is Engaging in Culinary Ventures and Content Creation

With several credentials, including an apprenticeship at Chef Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant, The Fat Duck, Ben brought his intersectional knowledge of restaurant and catering to ‘ Below Deck .’ However, the reality TV star ultimately left the show after season 2. Ben later appeared on ‘Below Deck: Mediterranean’ and ‘Below Deck: Galley Talk.’ Surprisingly, the certified health coach was briefly speculated to be the father of Chief Stew Kate Chastain’s baby. However, both have time and again denounced trolls for such rumors.

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On the personal front, the 42-year-old is engaged to Kiara Cabral. After nearly four years of dating, the television personality went down on his knee at the Vatican to profess his love. When Ben isn’t enjoying his time with friends and family, he’s engaged in several other commitments. Furthermore, he is a TikTok and Cameo creator who sells his personal merchandise brand and offers several services through online channels.

Adrienne Gang is Expanding Her Culinary Expertise

Despite her short-lived stint on ‘Below Deck,’ Adrienne quickly became a fan-favorite for dealing with a difficult crew. The 39-year-old Chief Stew has found herself busy with other endeavors. Apart from freelancing as a stew on different boats, she has also returned to her job as a Chef. Before taking up the role in reality television, Adrienne had been a professional chef for eight years.

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The television personality is now working at the Culinary Vegetable Institute and Chef’s Garden, honing her skills and expanding her work portfolio. On the family front, Adrienne is married to Chiropractor Dr. Andrew Banks. The couple tied the knot in 2018 in a beachfront ceremony and have enjoyed marital bliss ever since. Sadly, they faced a substantial loss in 2021 after they miscarried their baby. Nevertheless, Adrienne and Andrew remain unfazed by these struggles and enjoy their life with their dog, Buddy. In addition, she hosts the ‘Gangplant Report’ podcast.

C.J. LeBeau is Actively Working in Marketing

Disembarking from the yacht just before the crew could take its final charter, C.J. Beau quickly became disinterested in the activities onboard and eventually left the boat behind. Since then, he has not reappeared in the series and has maintained a profile outside the media. Shortly after the season ended, C.J. was taken into police custody in Phoenix, Arizona, for allegedly getting in a physical altercation with his then-fiance.

The television personality was reportedly charged with intentional assault and defacing property. It was also reported that C.J. allegedly broke his fiance’s cell phone during the fight. Later, he became the Sales Director for Direct Source Distributing, a marketing company based in San Diego. On the personal front, C.J. has maintained privacy and doesn’t disclose his private information.

Kat Held is Pursuing Nursing and Bartending

Despite repeatedly knocking heads with the Chief Stew, Kat quickly became a fan-favorite for her famous phrases. However, she ended up leaving the show after season 2. Since then, Kat has been pursuing different opportunities. The 39-year-old worked as a waitress before eventually returning to nursing school in 2017. Kat also worked as a Bartender in Las Vegas and currently likes to keep her personal and professional details under wraps. Moreover, the television personality attended ‘Watch What Happens Live’ with her ‘Below Deck’ costars in 2020.

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Samantha Orme is Building a New Life and Career

While Samantha’s time was full of ups and downs on the yacht, the television personality decided she wanted more in life and not just work at a mega yacht. Shortly after exiting the show, she met Bradley Ulmer, a Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot, and the two hit it off. The couple decided to tie the knot a few months into dating.

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Subsequently, the duo welcomed their daughters, Blake and Molly. On the professional front, 36-year-old Samantha has accrued equal success. The television personality was the Vice President of a Solar Energy Firm before she returned to study Industrial Engineering. She is currently working as the Enterprise Program Manager for Fidelity National Information Services.

Eddie Lucas is Commanding the Harbor

After appearing as the Deckhand in season 1, Eddie ultimately became a Bosun and the First Officer on the Bravo series. Yet, after eight seasons, he decided to leave the franchise entirely. Eddie is now the Captain of a harbor tug boat in the Baltimore Harbor. The homeowner had revealed in an interview with The New York Post that he gets paid the lowest amount compared to other shows on Bravo.

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It is also speculated that Eddie’s arguments with Rayna Lindsey over alleged homophobic comments could have been the reason for his departure from the show. Nevertheless, these speculations have not been entertained by the television personality. Instead, the 38-year-old has left behind the reality television life and now focuses on chartering to the Caribbean and experiencing the best of the ocean life with his dog named Bert, as well as friends and loved ones.

David Bradberry is Pursuing Acting Opportunities

Sailing through the season without any conflict, David’s endearing demeanor won countless viewers during the show. Regardless, the reality TV star ultimately left the series following his appearance in season 1. Since then, David has explored a path in entertainment and starred in works like, ‘Confessions,’ ‘The Last Straight Man,’ ‘Fiendish Things,’ and ‘The Men Next Door.’ On the personal front, the 37-year-old is no longer with his boyfriend featured in ‘Below Deck.’ The television personality has since kept his dating life under wraps and loves to maintain a private profile.

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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 star sunny marquis blames alter ego sabrina for cringey behavior.

The cast of Below Deck season 11, including deckhand Sunny Marquis, Chief Stew Fraser Olender, and Captain Kerry Titheradge, explain their choices.

• In a preview clip, Sunny Marquis introduces her alter ego Sabrina, causing drama in Below Deck season 11.
• Chief Stew Fraser criticizes Chef Anthony's disorganization and wants Captain Kerry Titheradge to intervene.
• Chef Anthony opens up about his dyslexia struggles and the pressure to succeed on Below Deck.

Below Deck is bringing the entertainment viewers have come to love about the show, and this season, with Sunny Marquis blaming her behavior on an alter ego she calls Sabrina , it appears the drama is just getting started. Below Deck is a reality TV series that shows what it is like to be an employee on a mega yacht. Below Deck season 11 follows the interior and exterior crews as well as the chef as they work to complete their everyday tasks while also trying to fulfill the outrageous requests of the charter guests they are there to serve.

"Sabrina is kind of like my protective shield, but like, get her out of here, I don't want her anymore, Tequila Sabrina, now bye."

A sneak peek video that was recently posted on Bravo 's YouTube channel shows Sunny having a moment with interior crew member Xandi Olivier. In the video, Sunny is talking with her "boatmance" partner Ben Willoughby about how upset she is with Xandi while Ben tries to tell her she needs to " trust him ."

Sunny later tries to explain her behavior by blaming it her alter ego named Sabrina. She says, " Sabrina is kind of like my protective shield, but like, get her out of here, I don't want her anymore, Tequila Sabrina, now bye. " The next morning, Sunny is seen apologizing to Xandi about the night before.

Captain Kerry Needs To Be Careful Around Chef Anthony

Captain kerry explains his experience with chefs.

The cast of Below Deck season 11 seems to be pretty well-rounded, including having a chef who needs to have a little extra TLC . Chief Stew Fraser Olender has a strong opinion about the way Chef Anthony Iracane keeps the galley, and Fraser is seen telling Captain Kerry Titheradge, " I think he's putting too much on his plate, it's starting to look like a s*** show in there. " Fraser continues to explain by saying, " Yes, Chef's organization is really starting to get to me. It's actually terrible. " Fraser even asks Captain Kerry to pop into the galley more often.

"People who are that creative, they'll break. I've got be careful on how hard I push."

However, Captain Kerry sees the situation from multiple perspectives , and he responds to Fraser, explaining, " People who are that creative, they'll break. I've got to be careful on how hard I push. " Captain Kerry explains that chefs are artists, and like many artists and creative people, they can be " quite sensitive. " Captain Kerry talks about having a friend who worked for him as a chef, and he did not take her concerns seriously, which he ended up costing him the friendship. " Anthony, he's a great chef, " Captain Kerry says, " and I don't want to push him over the edge. "

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As the preview clip continues, Chef Anthony explains that right now, it is really stressful for him, but he believes revenge is the best way to motivate himself. Anthony discusses the fact that he has been diagnosed with dyslexia and how he was treated harshly and bullied by others because of it. His dyslexia makes it difficult for him to stay focused, which can make his job more difficult than it is, so it is really important for Anthony to love the job he is doing . Anthony does want to reassure everyone, including himself, that he will not give up.

Below Deck season 11 has already had its share of boating mishaps, crew firings, ridiculous charter guests, and rocky romances . It should not come as a surprise, considering the unique and stressful situations the crewmates find themselves in. The men and women on the mega yacht work extremely hard during the charters, so when the time comes to let loose, they can really cause a scene. For those interested in the Below Deck season 11 cast, there are still plenty of episodes left to catch all the drama and see what happens next.

Below Deck season 11 airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock.

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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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The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Trailer Teases Juicy Love Triangles and Crew Mess-iness

Here's everything you need to know about Season 4 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht .

Pack your bags and leave room for the drama because we're about to set sail again. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 is back this April and the yachties are bringing a tidal wave of tensions, boatmances, and, well, just about everything in between. Check out the trailer, above, to sneak a peek.

When Does  Below Deck Sailing Yacht  Premiere?

How to watch.

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

The new season kicks off on Monday, April 10 at 8/7c and is available to stream the next day on Peacock.

Who Is the Cast in Season 4 of B elow Deck Sailing Yacht ?

Returning this season are Captain Glenn Shephard and OG department heads Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher , first mate Gary King , and engineer Colin MacRae . They will be joined by new crew members including  Chef Ileisha Dell , stews Lucy Edmunds and Mads Herrera , and deckhands Chase Lemacks and Alex Propson .   

What Boat Will be Featured in Season 4 of B elow Deck Sailing Yacht ?

Season 4 will take place on Parsifal III . As noted in the trailer, Captain Glenn has worked on Parsifal III for   over a decade, and as he put it, the vessel has "never let me down."

Where Does Season 4 Take Place?

Cue your FOMO. The returning cast, alongside the  "new, dynamic crew members" will set sail in Sardinia, Italy.

What Can Fans Expect on Season 4 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht ?

Boatmances: check. Nudity: yup. Injuries: sure. Other boat calamities like fire: you know it. Consider our interest piqued . More on all that, below.

Captain Glenn Is Back in Charge

The press release previews that "Captain Glenn  realizes that his laid-back leadership style has allowed his crew to become too comfortable and starts taking charge of quality control in the interior department, much to Daisy's dismay."

As he notes in the trailer, it's all about "the last 5 percent" when it comes to the experience they are giving to the charter guests and making sure you put your all in every single time.

Meet the New Chef

New chef, who dis? "In the galley, Chef Ileisha’s cooking impresses the guests, but her indecisiveness and co-dependency lead to time-management issues between courses, which causes her to self-destruct," the press release teases.

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The drama on deck.

As teased in the trailer and in the press release, "On deck, strong personalities collide, and a power struggle results in a near mutiny, as Gary clashes with his new overconfident deckhand, Chase."

The Hookups and Love Triangles

Love (and we mean a lot of  love) is in the the air, as you can see in the trailer above. "Two overlapping love triangles further complicate the dynamics on-board, and a shocking hookup puts Colin, Daisy, and Gary’s friendship in jeopardy," the press release also notes.

Other Boat Dramas

And there will be a tidal wave of ups and downs! According to the press release, "With a near collision, fire, crew rebellion, gruesome guest injury, and two different potentially season-ending engine failures, this is the most captivating and unpredictable season yet of Below Deck Sailing Yacht."

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

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