Below Deck Sailing Yacht

From the makers of mega-hit reality series, Below Deck, and Below Deck Mediterranean, Bravo bounced onto our screens in 2020 with another high-seas adventure, Below Deck Sailing Yacht. This beautifully filmed, meticulously detailed series thrusts viewers into the unique, exciting, and often unpredictable world of a luxury sailing yacht. This fascinating window into elite, high-end vacationing certainly doesn't shy away from delivering gripping drama, tense relationships, posh parties, gourmet meals, and breath-taking exotic locations.

In Below Deck Sailing Yacht, the audience sets sail on the high-end luxury sailing yacht, Parsifal III, a new vessel equipped with state-of-the-art technology, extravagant accommodations, and a focus on environmentally friendly sailing. The Parsifal III is a 180-foot sailing yacht capable of reaching wind speeds that traditional motor yachts could not even dream of achieving. This transition from more common motor yachts to a sailing yacht provides a fascinating, more challenging, and unpredictable environment for the crew and guests alike, introducing a fresh and exhilarating dynamic wrapped up in sailing authenticity.

The heart of Below Deck Sailing Yacht can be found in its crew, a diverse batch of professionals who run the ship and cater to the every need of high-paying, often high-maintenance, charter guests. These crew members, who range from the captain to deckhands, stewardesses to chefs, are the lens through which viewers navigate the wild seas of the mega-rich lifestyle. Like its predecessors, Below Deck Sailing Yacht details the working lives of these demanding roles, exploring their personal challenges, crew dynamics, romantic entanglements, and more often than not, turbulent interactions. The powder keg environment, fueled by long working hours, tight living quarters and the pressure of maintaining a five-star charter experience, makes each episode a truly captivating watch.

The series begins with Captain Glenn Shephard at the helm, who brings years of yachting experience and calm, steady leadership to the rotating crew. Throughout the season, viewers are introduced to a compelling range of new faces, including experienced sailor Paget Berry and his girlfriend, deckhand Ciara Duggan. In addition, there is a new head chef, Adam Glick, a favorite from Below Deck Mediterranean. Madison Stalker, Byron Hissey, Parker McCown, and Georgia Grobler round out the assembled crew. As they navigate their professional duties, personal dramas unfurl, love triangles evolve, egos clash, and friendships are tested, which all make for compelling viewing.

A trademark of the Below Deck franchise is the exciting parade of charter guests. Below Deck Sailing Yacht delivers here as well. Each week, a new group of wealthy, vibrant, and sometimes eccentric guests board Parsifal III for a sailing experience of a lifetime. Their lavish, extravagant, and sometimes outrageous requests and expectations provide a contrasting backdrop to the more grounded realities of those responsible for their care. As in its sister series’, sometimes the guests' outrageous demands or behavior can lead to tension - and at times, full-blown conflict - between them and the crew who are left scrambling to fulfill their wishes.

Shifting from the Mediterranean, this spin-off series sails through the gorgeous crystal blue waters of Corfu, Greece. The scenic beauty and rich culture of the Ionian Islands enhance every frame of the show, making for a visually rich treat. From beach-side excursions to on-board parties accompanied by breathtaking sunsets, the series captures an extraordinary feel of the idyllic locale, weaving it perfectly into the narrative.

A perceptible thread throughout Below Deck Sailing Yacht is the crew’s incessant strive to deliver excellence. Whether it's creating gourmet meals that would rival five-star restaurants, orchestrating over-the-top themed parties, or ensuring a smooth and safe trip, the crew is under constant pressure to perform. The desire to exceed expectations and the fear of a dismal tip, keep the stakes high.

From setting the sails, navigating stormy waters, managing dramatic boat-flipping changes to managing difficult guests and tumultuous relationships, Below Deck Sailing Yacht is a captivating mix of luxury travel, workplace reality, human dynamics, and high-seas adventure. As viewers, we're left eager to hop aboard for the spectacular voyage, and keeps us anchored for each new episode. Bravo’s Below Deck Sailing Yacht offers a resplendent, refreshing perspective on sailing and promises to keep you entertained from start to finish.