Since 2013, Below Deck has been captivating TV audiences across the globe by offering a voyeuristic peek into life on board multi-million dollar luxury charter yachts. Taking readers behind the scenes, YachtCharterFleet identifies the yachts featured on the show, as well as those which have appeared on the celebrated spin-off series Below Deck: Mediterranean, Below Deck: Sailing, Below Deck: Down Under and the latest iteration, Below Deck: Adventure.
Bravo’s hit reality TV series Below Deck chronicles the lives of crew members who work and reside aboard a luxuryyacht during the charter season.
Each season features a different crew configuration, and the episodes show how the crew members interact anddealwith personal issues alongside their working lives. The seasons are filmed over six weeks, with every episode featuring a new group of charter guests.
Getting even closer to these Below Deck superstars, we take a look at each of the stand-out features of every yacht that has appeared onthe show.
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Many crew members are recurring on the show; the longest-standing is Captain Lee Rosbach, whobeen on the show since 2013.A fan favourite, he has been at the helm of every yacht on Below Deck and seen a number of different crew formations.
The latest Below Deck season 10is rumoured to be his final swan song, although hislegacy on the showis such that whoever replaces him will have very big shoes to fill.
Among the crew members, Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain was an integral member of the team from season two to season seven. Alongside her, Chef Ben Robinson was a permanent fixture of the crew from season one to season four, before stepping out for season five.
Throughout the course of the show, the yachts have played an important role.
Hiring a Below Deck yacht will cost from€140,000per week- and that price doesn't include expenses such as fuel.While some of the yachts were given an alias over the course of filming, their real names can now be revealed below; as well as the exact cost to rent them.
| Show | Yacht | Real Name | Length | Charter Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 11 | ST DAVID | ST DAVID | 197' | From€325,000/week |
| Season 10 | ST DAVID | ST DAVID | 197' | From€325,000/week |
| Season 9 | MY SEANNA | STARSHIP | 185' | From $260,000/week |
| Season 8 | MY SEANNA | STARSHIP | 185' | From $260,000/week |
| Season 7 | VALOR | BG | 153' | From €140,000/week |
| Season 6 | MY SEANNA | STARSHIP | 185' | From $260,000/week |
| Season 5 | VALOR | BG | 153' | From €140,000/week |
| Season 4 | VALOR | BG | 153' | From €140,000/week |
| Season 3 | EROS | STAY SALTY | 161' | From $160,000/week |
| Season 2 | OHANA | STAR DIAMOND | 154' | From $160,000/week |
| Season 1 | HONOR | BARENTS | 164' | From€155,000/week |
ST DAVID
The largest yacht in the show's history, the 10th and 11th seasonsof Below Deckareset around the Caribbean islands of St Luciaand Grenada onboard the luxurious 60m (197ft) superyacht ST DAVID. Delivered in 2008 by Italian shipyard Benetti, the yacht has an impressive sleek, supercar-inspired profile that instantly turns heads.
Onboard highlights include her well-appointed sundeck with sunloungers and sunpads where guests can kick back and relax, a spa pool and her al fresco cinema screen set up for unforgettable movie nights.
One of the yacht's most distinctive features is her sophisticated spiral staircase that leadsthrough all three decks and is lit by a skylight in the spa pool of the sun deck. The yacht is very versatile for a variety of charter party configurations, with room for 12 guests across six elegantly appointed cabins.
St David from$325,000 per week + expenses
STARSHIP (aka MY SEANNA)
Making an appearance on seasons 9, 8 and 6 of Below Deck, the majestic motor yacht STARSHIP (known on the show asMY SEANNA) is a yacht charter favorite.
The yacht has traveled far and wide for the show cruising to the jaw-droppingly beautiful St Kitts and Nevis in season 9, the sun-kissed Caribbean in season 8 andtheSouth Pacificislands ofTahiti in season 6.
Known for being among one of the most opulent yachts on the charter market due to her ornate interiors and glossy fittings that have beenbrushed in 22-carat gold, it is safe to say that this yacht is one of the most opulently styled and extensively equipped yachts on the water.Refitted in 2021, the Delta Marine yacht can accommodate 12 guests across 6 cabins and is extremely versatile for a variety of yacht charter party configurations.
Starship from$275,000 per week + expenses
VALOR (aka BG)
Appearing three times on the hit show, the 47m (153ft)charter yacht BG (known on the show as VALOR) featured in seasons 7, 5 and 4 of Below Deck, taking charter guests to a variety of sun-kissed and beautiful locations. The yacht's real name is BG, and she was built in 1990 by the world's most revered shipbuilder Feadship. Since then, she has undergone many interiors refreshes to keep her in tip-top condition.
The yacht traveled around Thailand in Season 7 where the crew and viewers were treated to a truly memorable South East Asian experience. From the iconic Phi Phi Islands to the beautiful beaches of Ko Yao Yai, there were plenty of fascinating landmarks to see on the way. Season 5 took viewers to the tranquilcruising grounds ofSaint Martin whilst season 4 saw M/Y BG in the glistening waters oftheVirgin Islands.
Accomodating 12 guests across 6 cabins, she is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
EROS (aka STAY SALTY)
Season 3 of Below Deck was announced after a hugely successful second-season finale, which was the highest-rated episode of the series. The new season saw the crew head to the Bahamas onboardsuperyacht STAY SALTYknown on the show as EROS.
Sheis equipped with an array of luxurious amenities including an eight-person sundeck Jacuzzi, barbecue and yacht-wide sound system. She also boasts timeless interior styling with intricate wood panelling and a neutral colour palette which helps create an inviting atmosphere for those on board.
The yacht was sold in November 2013 - just before filming for season 3 began - for an asking price of $17.9 million.
Stay Salty from$145,000 per week + expenses
OHANA (akaSTAR DIAMOND)
Premiering in August 2014, season 2 of Below Deck returned with 13 episodes documenting lifeon board the slightly smaller superyacht STAR DIAMOND in the British Virgin Islands. Among many otherfeatures, the yacht is equipped with a large sundeck, outdoor bar and luxury accommodation for 10 guests.
After filming the series, M/Y STAR DIAMOND was soldfor an asking price of $10.9 million and is nowon the charter market with a charter rate of $160,000/week. Extensively refitin 2022, thework on the superyacht has included a complete interior refresh, the yacht now features light, modern styling - an engine rebuild and a cabin conversion.
HONOR (aka BARENTS )
The first season of Below Deck premiered on 1 July 2013 after being announced in April 2012.Chartering around the Caribbean, the starring superyacht was namedHONOR for the show but chartered under the name CUOR DI LEONEwhich translates to‘Lion Heart’ in Italian.She now goes by the name BARENTS.
Built by Italian shipyard Benetti in 1999 and refit in 2021, the famous vessel has undergone a complete makeover, bringing her up to modern standards. She can accommodate up to 12 charter guests and features luxury amenities for guests to enjoy including state-of-the-art TVs and a sundeck Jacuzzi.
Following the show, superyacht BARENTSwas sold for around $15 million and her new owner commissioned a major refit. A great deal of money was spent on updating her interior with a classic-modern style of design as well as on brand-new exterior furniture and entertainment systems.
Barents from€155,000 per week + expenses
Below Deck: Mediterranean
Following on from the success of Below Deck, thespin-offBelow Deck: Mediterranean premiered in May 2016. While the original series takes place during the winter charter season when the Caribbean is at its peak, Below Deck: Mediterranean is filmed during the summer charter season.
Season one of Below Deck: Mediterranean saw Captain Mark Howard at the helm, but the baton was passed to Captain Sandy Yawn from two onwards. Chief Stewardess Hannah Ferrier wasanother permanent fixture on the show from season one to five, before leaving the show in season six.
As its name suggests, the show is based in the Mediterranean, the world’s most popular yachting hub from May to October. Despite the change in location, the same format and accompanying on-water antics from the crew and guests alike can be expected. Below, all the names of the superyachts which have appeared on the show, and the cost to rent them.
| Show | Yacht | Real Name | Length | Charter Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 8 | MUSTIQUE | MUSTIQUE | 180' | From$244,000/week |
| Season 7 | HOME | HOME | 160' | From$245,000/week |
| Season 6 | LADY MICHELLE | NEXT CHAPTER | 180' | From $275,000/week |
| Season 5 | THE WELLINGTON | THE WELLESLEY | 184' | From €230,000/week |
| Season 4 | SIROCCO | SIROCCO | 154' | From€180,000/week |
| Season 3 | TALISMAN MAITON | TALISMAN MAITON | 177.1' | From€231,000/week |
| Season 2 | SIROCCO | SIROCCO | 154' | From€180,000/week |
| Season 1 | IONIAN PRINCESS | IONIAN PRINCESS | 150' | Not Available |
MUSTIQUE
Below Deck Mediterranean's featured yacht, MUSTIQUE
Season 8 of Below Deck: Mediterranean was aired in September 2023 and brought back yet more antics that included some tense franchise firsts. Set in the Ligurian Riviera, the hit Bravo series returns to Italy for the first time since season 3. The series followed the crew from mid-August until mid-September of 2022 onboard the 180-feet superyacht MUSTIQUE.
Holding up to 12 guests across 6 classically decorated cabins, this yacht is the epitome of elegance with its glossy mahogany paneling and cream upholstery. She is replete with water toys, including kayaks, a seabob, waterskis, and Zapata Flyboards, and has expansive deck areas– offering plenty of scope for both crew and guest antics which make Below Deck: Mediterranean so entertaining.
Purpose from€270,000 per week + expenses
HOME
Season 7 of Below Deck: Mediterranean returned to the screens in July 2022 and brought back more drama and wealthy clientele, creating endless entertainment for viewers at home. Set in Malta, a destination never seen before on the show,the series followed the crew over an eight-week charter season onboard the 49m (160ft) superyacht HOME.
Accommodating up to 12 guests across 6 beautifully decorated staterooms, this yacht is described as a home away from home, the perfect platform for guests to soak up the sunshine, kick back and relax. From her convivial sundeck setup replete with a Jacuzzi and glowing co*cktail bar to her panoramic sky lounge and state-of-the-art water toys, this yacht certainly had the wow factor that was required for Below Deck: Mediterranean.
Home from$245,000 per week + expenses
LADY MICHELLE (renamed NEXT CHAPTER)
Jacuzzi View
Season 6of Below Deck: Mediterranean premiered in June 2021 and saw a new vessel,motor yacht LADY MICHELLE, since re-named NEXT CHAPTER, take center stage. It also saw the return of Captain Sandy and Bosun Malia, plus a brand new crew.
A floating paradise that turns heads on the water, this heavenly Benetti vessel comfortably accommodates 12 guests across 6 sumptuous staterooms, with additionalcapacity for up to 12 crew members. She also boasts an open-air cinema, a split-level owner's suite and an impressive array of water toys.
This season takesthe crew to one of the most idyllic cruising grounds in the East Mediterranean: Croatia.Abounding with serene golden beaches, crystalline waters and gorgeous coves to explore, it's one of the most popular yacht charter destinations.
Next Chapter from$325,000 per week + expenses
THE WELLINGTON (aka THE WELLESLEY)
Season 5 of Below Deck: Mediterranean premiered in the summer of 2020. The show was shot on board the motor yacht THEWELLESLEY, and the superyacht was given the alias THE WELLINGTON over the course of filming.
The yacht has an elegant 1920's theme, with a chic club lounge complete with a bespoke humidor. She features plenty of marble accents and ample alfresco deck areas, as well as a jacuzzi with innovative spill pool features.
The yachties set course for Spain for this season, cruising around the azure waters of the Balearic Islands. The homeport was Port Adriano on the island of Mallorca.
The Wellesley from€230,000 per week + expenses
SIROCCO
Featuring in both Season 4 and Season 2 of Below Deck: Mediterranean,superyacht SIROCCOis a yacht charter sensation. An elegant and sophisticated Heesen-built motor yacht, she features plenty of alfresco sunning areas and an 8-person jacuzzi pool; the perfect spot for the charter guests to unwind after a long day exploring.
Season 4 took the crew to one of the most iconic destinations in the Mediterranean; the South of France. Between the luxury yachting hub of Monaco to the beautiful beaches in St Tropez, this season promises lashings of glitz and glamour. During Season 2 of Below Deck: Mediterranean, M/Y SIROCCO cruisedthe picturesque waters ofCroatia.
Sirocco from€180,000 per week + expenses
TALISMAN MAITON
Premiering in 2018, season 3 ofBelow Deck: Mediterranean saw familiar and new faces head to the sublime cruising grounds of Italy. This time, the crew treated their discerning guests to a world of luxury on board the 54m/178ft motor yacht TALISMAN MAITON.
Built in 2006 and refit to an exacting standard in 2016, the yacht boasts a range of exciting features that make her particularly appropriate for the waters of the Amalfi Coast. Indeed, her entertainment options range from a stunning selection of water toys to a sundeck Jacuzzi and a refreshingly modern interior.
Talisman Maiton from€231,000 per week + expenses
IONIAN PRINCESS
Premiering on 3 May 2016, the very first season of Below Deck: Mediterranean,a spin-off of the increasingly popular franchise,took to viewers' screens. This time the ‘yachties’ took care of their guests onboard the motor yacht IONIANPRINCESSin the Mediterraneandestination of Greece.
The starring yacht IONIAN PRINCESSwas delivered from Christensen in 2005 and was later refit in 2016 and again in 2021. Truly opulent, she bears interiors that are sleekly finished with a range of warmly toned woods and plenty of comfortable furnishings. She also boasts one of the largest sundecks for a yacht of her size.
Below Deck: Mediterranean Season 1yacht IONIAN PRINCESS is not currently available for private yacht charter vacations.
Below Deck: Sailing Yacht
This is the first time the Below Deck franchise branched away from gleaming motor yachts, with the various weather issues that sailing yachts have to contend with adding even more drama and excitement.
The design of luxury sailing yachtsalso creates far more confined crew areas than we are used to seeing on the original Below Deck. In general, sailing yachts tend to featuresmaller galleys, compact stew stations and cramped crew quarters which are in closer proximity to the guests’ living areas,putting crewunder increased pressure to deliver their signature silver service.
In addition, deck crew are placed in a far more demanding role, with sailing yachts requiring increased accuracy and precision to safely maneuver and plenty of deck duties taking place in the midst of guest areas.
| Show | Yacht | Real Name | Length | Charter Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 4 | PARSIFAL III | PARSIFAL III | 177' | From€195,000/week |
| Season 3 | PARSIFAL III | PARSIFAL III | 177' | From€195,000/week |
| Season 2 | PARSIFAL III | PARSIFAL III | 177' | From€195,000/week |
| Season 1 | PARSIFAL III | PARSIFAL III | 177' | From€195,000/week |
PARSIFAL III
Sailing
Exterior
An iconic and suitable yacht for the much-loved series Below Deck: Sailing,the54m (177ft) sailing yacht PARSIFAL III has blessed our screens for all four series of the hit maritime show.
Season 1 saw the sailing yacht cruisingaround the beautiful islands of Greece, anEast Mediterranean destination that is peppered with an incredible variety of islands. Season 2 was set around the glistening waters of Croatia and inSeason 3 of Below Deck Sailing, M/Y PARSIFAL IIIcame back to where she traditionally charters in the beautiful Balearic island of Menorca. For the latest Below Deck: Sailing Yacht season she ventured around theglittering coastline of Sardinia.
The yacht can comfortably charter up to 12 guests across 5 luxurious cabinswith a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins.
Parsifal III from€235,000 per week + expenses
Below Deck: Down Under
Venturing to the mesmerizing Whitsunday islands in Australia, the much-beloved maritimeshowreleased another spin-off of the hit show in April 2022, Below Deck: Down Under. Recorded on Queensland's shores, viewers can see for themselves the impeccable Australian islands and all their beauty as the superyachts, their crew and charter guests travel to some of the most sought-after destinations in the world.
| Show | Yacht | Real Name | Length | Charter Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2 | NORTHERN SUN | NORTHERN SUN | 167' | From $161,700/week |
| Season 1 | THALASSA | KERI LEE III | 181' | From AUD $310,000/week |
NORTHERN SUN
Below Deck: Down Underreturns to our screens for its second outing, this time on board the 51m (167ft) explorer yacht NORTHERN SUN, with the coastal paradise of Cairns inAustralia’s northern Queensland providing theglittering backdrop.
Headed up once more by the handsome Captain Jason Chambers, he is joined by returning chief stewardess, Aesha Scott, along with a brand new crew, including Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, Bosun Luke Jones and stews Laura Bileskaine and Margot Sisson.
Promising another round of crew antics and high drama, the bulk of the action takes place on board the classic explorer yacht, primedfor adventure and boasting a wealth of luxurious amenities and an eye-catching exterior, charter guests will be in for a treat.
Northern Sun from$161,700 per week + expenses
KERI LEE III (AKA THALASSA)
The perfect yacht for season 1 of Below Deck: Down Under,the 55m (181ft) yachtKERI LEE is the prime candidate for anyone looking for a taste of the superyacht lifestyle. Described as being like Downton Abbey on a boat, the yacht is home to an expansivebeauty salon, massage room, gym, jacuzzi and movie theater, so there is definitely enough to keep all charter guests entertained.
In the first season of Below Deck: Down Under, this yacht traveledto some pretty spectacular destinations from the Great Barrier Reef, including the Whitsunday's, Hook Island, Block Reef and Henning Island,giving charter guests the opportunity to witness the outstanding beauty and clear waters of the Pacific.
Below Deck: Adventure
Airing its inaugral season at the end of 2022, Below Deck: Adventure brings more drama than ever before as the show takes viewers beyond the deck and off the yacht as thrill-seeking charter guests embark on a range of extreme and unforgettable experiences aroundthe Norwegian Fjords. Some of the activities includeparagliding, exploring unique caves andtaking extreme helicopter rides, Below Deck: Adventure provides endless entertainment as well as giving viewers a glimpse of the astonishingly beautifullandscapes in and aroundNorway.
InBelow Deck: Adventure season 1, Capt. Kerry Titheradgeleads the crew with Jessica Condy as Chef and Faye Clarke as Chief Stew.
| Show | Yacht | Real Name | Length | Charter Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | MERCURY | MERCURY | 164' | From€170,000/week |
MERCURY
Hard Top
As seen in season 1 of Below Deck Adventure, the 49m (164ft) motor yacht MERCURY is a high-quality and highly reliable Dutch-built luxury charter yacht. Delivered by Amels in 2001, the yacht is to the highest standard and pedigree andboasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for relaxing, unwinding and socializing onboard.
Home to an impressive array of amenities, standout highlights include an expansive Jacuzzi, a large swim platform for easy access to the water and a gym.An advanced stabilization system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Mercury from€170,000 per week + expenses
Interested in a Below Deck yacht rental?
For more details on chartering any of the above yachts, speak to your preferred charter broker.They can provide you with personalized information and advice concerning your vacation, creating an itinerary that perfectly caters to your individual needs.
