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Everything That’s Leaked About Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5

By Amy DeVore

The Below Deck franchise on Bravo has launched many successful spin-offs since it’s inception in 2013. One of these spin-offs is Below Deck Sailing Yacht , which has just finished airing Season 4 . In this series, Captain Glenn Shephard faithfully leads his crew each season onboard the Parsifal III sailing yacht. Since Season 2, Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher , First Officer Gary King , and Chief Engineer Colin MacRae have joined Captain Glenn for filming.

These three yachties have now become the faces of Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Their tightly-knit friendship and playful banter have always made for great television. However, Season 4 was rough on this faithful trio. During the Season 4 reunion, it became clear that some of these friendships were fractured beyond repair.

Here’s a quick recap to help break this down: Daisy and Gary’s long-standing flirtation came to a head. This was due to Gary’s “casual” leaking of his and Daisy’s physical encounter(s) in between Seasons 3 and 4. This news came as a shock to Colin, as he and Daisy were entering into a boatmance when this revelation struck.

During the reunion, a since broken-up Daisy and Colin threw stones at each other, each blaming a lack of trust as the cause. The two are no longer close. Gary is still friends with both of his coworkers, however.

Currently, Below Deck fans have their eyes open wide for signs of Season 5’s filming. Images of a crew alongside the Parsifal III have been taken (and shared). Other fans have undergone deep dives on social media to unearth possible new cast members. With that in mind, here is everything that’s been leaked about Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5.

The Filming Location

Spotted in Ibiza by u/Take_Me_To_Ibiza in belowdeck

Last month, a fan caught sight of the Parsifal III docked in Ibiza. Images of this infamous vessel were immediately shared over on the Below Deck subreddit . A film crew can even be seen onboard capturing footage. Shortly after this was shared, another fan on a cruise in Ibiza spotted the Parsifal III with a group of charter guests off of the coast of an Ibizan village.

With these two sightings in mind, the Balearic Islands are likely Season 5’s location.

Only Two Returning Cast Members Have Been Spotted

Spotted filming in Ibiza! by u/Successful-Will-95 in belowdeck

While we can safely assume that Captain Glenn will return for Season 5, the other cast members have held a large question mark post Season 4’s drama. That said, several days after the Parsifal III’s spotting, fans caught sight of a new cast eating dinner in an Ibizan town, Dalt Vila. Within the image, Gary and Daisy are clearly seen. Colin is noticeably absent.

If there are any Colin stans reading this, hopeful that Colin is just resting onboard and not at this dinner, I have bad news. Online, Colin is sharing videos on his YouTube Channel, Parlay Revival . These videos show that Colin is currently sailing across the Pacific Ocean on his Catamaran. As the Balearic Islands are connected to the Atlantic Ocean, Colin’s return for Season 5 is unlikely.

Regarding the other Season 4 cast mates, the images making the rounds do not feature any of their faces. However, Deckhand Alex Propson actually announced during the reunion that he will be appearing on another hit Bravo show. Alex is joining the cast of Winter House Season 3.

Based on the leaked images, it appears that Daisy and Gary will be the only returning faces from Season 4. The fans detectives within the same subreddit, however, have unearthed two of the possible new crew’s identities, alleging that one of the blondes appears to be Danni Warren . Side note, Danni’s Instagram recently followed Gary.

NO, Danni, RUN.

Danni also follows Chef Cloyce Martin , whose recent joins are people currently located in Ibiza. If Chef Cloyce is indeed appearing in Season 5, he will have big shoes to fill from the Season 4 Chef, Ileisha Dell . To note, while these 2 new crew members are not verified, their likeness does resemble those within the leaked image.

A Housewife Will Charter The Parsifal III

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Real Housewives of Dallas star Tiffany Moon has posted images of herself onboard the Parsifal III in Ibiza in recent weeks. In her many shared posts of gourmet food, beachy tablescapes, and stunning sunsets, fans are weighing in to ask if she was indeed there for filming. While Tiffany is not responding to these specific inquiries, her timeline of posting coincides with that of the current filming schedule taking place. Therefore, it stands to reason that Tiffany will likely make an appearance in Season 5.

Season 5’s Premiere Date – An Educated Guess

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Fans of this series will likely be waiting awhile for Captain Glenn’s latest adventures to broadcast. If keeping to its typical schedule, Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 will begin to air sometime around February – April of 2024.

That’s a long time to wait for answers, but wait we will.

TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THESE LEAKED ITEMS, AND WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR SEASON 5?

Amy is a former teacher who used reality television as a form of escapism during her decade spent in the classroom. In addition to education, she also studied improvisation and sketch writing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC. Being able to combine reality tv and writing is chefs kiss. Therefore, you can find her here often, writing on all things Bravo.

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Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Complete Guide: Updates, Cast, Seasons

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When Below Deck sailed onto Bravo in 2013, it was a hit with fans. It quickly spawned several spin offs. Below Deck Mediterranean debuted in 2013. In February 2020, Below Deck Sailing Yacht premiered.

It followed the lives of “yachties” working on a 177-foot sailing yacht called Parsifal III. This luxurious vessel cruised the Ionian Sea. If you are a newbie, or just brushing up on this franchise, this Below Deck Sailing Yacht guide has everything you need.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Cast Members

Captain Glenn Shephard has been at the helm since the series debuted . He is relaxed until pushed to the limit. During Season 2, Captain Glenn assembled a core team that returned for multiple seasons.

During Season 2, Gary King served as chief officer, and Colin MacRae was the chief engineer. Chief stew Daisy Kelliher also joined the crew. Chef Natasha De Bourg , who had a Michelin-star rating, left after the second season. The guests may have loved her food, but Daisy was critical of her skills.

Chef Ileisha Dell took over the galley during Season 4. She prepared an elaborate, and time-consuming, 10-course meal. Chef’s kiss!

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There have been plenty of fireworks on this franchise. And we have it all in this handy Below Deck Sailing Yacht guide. During Season 1, Chef Adam Glick and chief stew Jenna MacGillivray hit it off. Their PDA-filled “boatmance” turned off their fellow crew members.

There was baby drama after Season 2 when second stew Dani Soares announced that she was pregnant with Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux’s child. Jean-Luc requested a DNA test , which confirmed he was the father of Dani’s daughter.

And Gary participated in too many romances. During Season 2, he romanced both deckhand Sydney Zaruba and stew Alli Dore .

Then Daisy and Gary had sex between Seasons 3 and 4. During Season 4, Daisy also hooked up with Gary’s buddy, Colin. Yet Gary continued to flirt with Daisy. Season 4 became awkward in a hurry!

Gary was also involved in another romantic entanglement with stew Mads Herrera . But she locked lips with deckhand Alex Propson , too. Season 4 absolutely delivered!

Add in some nautical accidents, too. Captain Glenn hit the dock twice during Season 2. And during Season 3, a hazardous overnight squall put everyone in danger.

All in all, there was plenty of excitement aboard Parsifal III.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht Seasons

This franchise has been on for four seasons . Besides watching the “yachties,” viewers were treated to some spectacular locations.

During Season 1, the guests sailed around Greece. Season 2 was filmed near Croatia, and Season 3 featured Spain. Sardinia, Italy was the locale for Season 4.

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So far, this series has provided viewers with 56 episodes. Seasons 1, 2, and 3 each featured 18 episodes. Season 4 is airing in 2023.

This Below Deck franchise stays booked between drama among the cast and trying to please their charter guests. If you are ready to take the plunge, this Below Deck Sailing Yacht guide has you covered.

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Below deck sailing yacht season 5 clues reveal filming location (spoilers).

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 is currently airing on Bravo, but fans have spotted the Parsifal III in a possible filming location for season 5.

WARNING!! SPOILERS FOR BELOW DECK SAILING YACHT SEASON 5 AHEAD Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 is currently airing with the Parsifal III making its way around Sardinia, Italy, but fans have discovered the filming location for the next season. Captain Glenn Shepherd is at the helm of the current season, with returning cast members Daisy Kelliher and Gary King, along with six new crew members. With a ton of drama surrounding the series, Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 is more anticipated than ever.

In a Reddit thread, one user, Take_Me_To_Ibiza , revealed the location where Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 is currently being filmed. " Spotted the Parsifal III in Ibiza this week. Looked like they may have been anchored overnight in Cala Tarida? Was curious- are they still filming the current season? " the fan wrote.

The post showed the infamous Parsifal III docked on the water, which has been the main vessel used since Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 1. Fans were surprised to see the same yacht being used again, especially since it had its fair share of technical issues on the show.

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Though the filming location of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 being in Ibiza, Spain was initially outed by fans, it seems like the cast members have confirmed this information as well. Another Reddit user posted a screenshot of an interview from The Wrap with Captain Glenn. When asked about future seasons of the show, the Captain said, " I just got off Parsifal about three weeks ago in Spain. And we’ve just done a complete major rebuild of that engine. " Below Deck viewers have also kept an eye on the cast members' social media activity. " Gary has definitely recently posted that he’s in Ibiza on Instagram!!" one fan noticed.

Even though Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 is airing now, Bravo fans are always eager to find as much information as possible about upcoming seasons. In the past, the show has filmed in beautiful locations in the Mediterranean such as Split, Croatia, Corfu, Greece, Menorca, Spain, and Sardinia, Italy. Taking the show to Ibiza, Spain would be a new territory for the crew members and charter guests to introduce to viewers on the show.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is one of the most beloved Bravo spinoffs, and has proven to bring endless drama, exotic locations, and entertaining cast members to the franchise. It's obvious that viewers continue to be hooked to the show, and will stop at nothing to search for clues about future seasons. As Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 wraps up, hopefully more details will be revealed soon to get fans even more excited.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht: Official date, cast members and destination revealed

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By Editorial Team   20 December 2019

After exclusively breaking the news about the brand new 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' series earlier this year, YachtCharterFleet can now unveil more details about Bravo's latest addition to the Below Deck franchise. 

Set to hit our screens on February 3, 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' will follow a new crew of yachties as they set sail around the coastlines of Greece .

This is the first series in Below Deck history which features a luxury sailing yacht, with the 180ft sailing yacht Parsifal III playing the starring role.

The new series joins the original Below Deck, which premiered in 2013, and Below Deck Mediterranean, which premiered in 2016.

Promising even more action on the high seas, a new trailer gives us an insight into what we can expect from the show's first ever season. 

Get ready for a new Below Deck yacht with a new crew on board (and Chef Adam)! ⛵🌬️ The SERIES PREMIERE of #BelowDeckSailing sets sail February 3! https://bravo.ly/BDSYFB Publiée par Bravo sur  Mercredi 18 décembre 2019

What's different about the new series?

This is the first ever time Below Deck has branched away from motor yachts, and the sailing vessel component of the new series is expected to inject even more drama to the show. 

This is partly due to the fact that the design of luxury sailing yachts leads to far more confined crew areas than we are used to seeing on the original Below Deck.

Although the 180ft Parsfill III is the 59th largest sailing yacht ever build, her interior volumes are much smaller than a motor yacht of the equivalent length. Motor yachts are typically wider, and have more decks- Parsifal III has just three slim decks.

Sailing yachts also heel (lean) from side to side while under sail, creating plenty of problems for the interior team as you can see in the trailer above.

Sailing yachts generally feature smaller galleys, tiny stew stations and cramped crew quarters which are in closer proximity to the guests’ living areas, making it more challenging for the crew to deliver their signature silver service.

Sailing yachts also heel (lean) from side to side while under sail, creating plenty of problems for the interior team, as you can see in the trailer above.

In addition, we can expect to see the deck crew placed in a far more demanding role, with sailing yachts requiring accuracy and skills to manoeuvre safely.

Furthermore, plenty of deck duties take place in the midst of guest areas, so the pressure will be on as the sailors struggle to keep their cool in front of their charter guests.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Cast: New crew and a familiar face

The crew is helmed by the yacht's full-time captain Glenn Shepherd, a keen sailor with 10 years of experience on board Parsifal III. This is unusual for Below Deck, as the full-time crew are usually replaced with a temporary cast during filming. 

Long-time Below Deck fans will spot a familar face in the crew; chef Adam Gliick, who made his debut appearance in Below Deck Mediterranean season 2 and is returning for the first season of the new Sailing Yacht series.

There is also a couple onboard, which is common in yachting, but has never been seen before on Below Deck. Ciara Duggan and Paget Berry also work full-time on Parsifal III, but the pair has never worked in the same department before. Berry works as the yacht's first mate, while Duggan will be stepping in as deckhand. 

The interior crew is headed up by chief stewardess Jenna MacGillivray. She will need to have a firm hold on her crew and an even firmer hold on her interior, as unsecured items will wreak havoc when the yacht catches wind and heels (leans). She is joined by second stewardess Madison Stalker and third stew Georgia Grobler.

Where was Below Deck Sailing Yacht filmed?

Filming for the new series took place around the Greek island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea. The yacht's homeport for the series was Corfu Yacht Harbour; this is where we can expect to catch our first glimpse of the charter guests as they embark and disembark the yacht. 

When will Below Deck Sailing Yacht premiere?

The new Sailing Yacht series premieres Monday, February 3rd at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo TV.

How much does it cost to rent the Below Deck Sailing Yacht?

Parsifal III charters from $195,000 per week plus expenses. This does not include the price of food, drinks, the cost to dock, or fuel costs associated with water toys.

If you are interested in chartering S/Y PARSIFAL III for yourself, please get in touch with your preferred yacht charter broker .

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5: Everything we know so far about the Bravo series

Below Deck Sailing Yacht may put an end to audience anticipation and return for its fifth season sometime in early 2024. Below Deck Sailing Yacht on Bravo is a spin-off based on the hit Below Deck franchise that first aired in 2020. The show has been successfully running ever since and has completed four seasons. The fifth installment is expected to change the composition of the cast and be filmed near Spain's Balearic Islands.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht chronicles the journeys of the crew members who live and work inside their 177-foot sailing yacht, which they fondly refer to as the Parsifal III. The challenge lies in carrying out their day-to-day duties and resolving emerging conflicts arising from relationships among staff members while simultaneously providing quality services to the yacht's elite clientele.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 concluded with a dramatic fallout of the love triangle between Daisy, Gary, and Colin, and the upcoming season is expected to carry on where it previously left off.

Is there a release date for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5?

Although Bravo is yet to announce the official release date for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5, fans can expect the upcoming installment to air sometime in early 2024, according to ScreenRant. The reason behind this surmise is that the show's previous seasons have followed a similarly recognizable pattern.

The first season of the show premiered in February 2020. The next three seasons followed suit and were released in keeping with this time frame. Consequently, it seems likely that Bravo will stick to the February-March slot for releasing the upcoming installment. The location, this time, is expected to be in the vicinity of last season's set.

The cast hasn't been confirmed yet. However, Captain Glenn is expected to reprise his role as the life and blood of the show. First Officer Gary is expected to return to the show as well.

Another familiar face expected to join the ranks of the pleasure yacht's crew is Chief Engineer Colin McRae , as his long years of maritime experience have often proved invaluable in keeping the yacht on course. Additionally, fan-favorite Lucy Edmunds is also expected to be on board.

According to ScreenRant, Chief Steward Daisy Kelliher might not make it to the upcoming season due to her upcoming events in London.

Where is Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 filmed?

In the absence of any official announcement from Bravo regarding the fifth season's shooting location, fans have taken recourse to guesswork and come up with a potential place - the Balearic Islands near Spain.

Fans of the show had been religiously following Gary King's social media profiles. They learned he had been roaming around the Balearic Islands, including places like Mallorca and Ibiza. However, this wasn't substantial proof. Things took a turn for the definite as fans spotted pre-production filming in process at Ibiza.

In a Reddit thread titled 'Spotted In Ibiza,' one fan posted a picture of the anchored Parsifal III. This gave rise to speculation among fans. One user stated:

"This is pre-production for season 5. It takes them a few days to set up all the cameras and equipment. The crew should be on board any day. I've noticed Gary, Daisy and Colin's social media has gone quiet only reposts for the last couple days."

Another user remarked:

"I think they prob are filming. Daisy's IG stories have just been reposts last few days I think and just checked, Colin and Gary don't have any up atm. Just throwing a bit more fuel on the fire!!

All episodes of Below Deck Sailing Yacht can be viewed by tuning in to Bravo.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Cast & Charter Guests

Leaks of the ongoing production of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 continue to surface online. In the middle of June, a fan spotted superyacht Parsifal III and the BDSY season 5 crew filming in Ibiza, Spain . A day later, fans spotted the Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 cast eating dinner at a restaurant in Ibiza’s old town, Dalt Vila. And on July 10, another BDSY fan on a cruise in Ibiza spotted the sailboat with a group of charter guests off the coast of Ibizan village Es Cubells .

Spotted in Ibiza by u/Take_Me_To_Ibiza in belowdeck

Although Bravo hasn’t yet announced Captain Glenn Shephard ‘s BDSY season 5 crew, Show Star News did some sleuthing and found out some of the returning cast members, some of the possible new crew, as well as charter guests sailing in Ibiza for BDSY season 5’s charter season.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Cast: Returning & New Crew

Daisy and Gary at BravoCon 2022 in New York City (Instagram).

Captain Glenn recently did interviews where he stated he’d be back working on Parsifal III in June. It’s no big surprise the kind and gregarious Canadian captain is back for another BDSY season. Glenn’s very popular with the fanbase.

A little more surprising, however, are pictures confirming both Chief Stewardess Daisy Kelliher and First Officer Gary King are back for another charter season. The two left a bad taste in fans’ mouths while on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 . Fans found King behaving like a creepy older uncle by chasing after much younger stews like Mads Herrera grotesque. Viewers also found it terrible he went for Kelliher while his good mate MacRae started a boatmance with her. Daisy’s relentless flirtations and denial of any responsibility in the tardiness of service or essentially two-timing MacRae didn’t sit well with fans, either.

Perhaps King and Kelliher will redeem themselves on the latest season. The two-part BDSY season 4 reunion revealed both of them were in Spain. Fans suspect they both recorded the reunion in the same Ibiza hotel room, sparking rumors Daisy and Gary are dating on BDSY season 5 .

Unfortunately, Chief Engineer Colin MacRae parted ways with Bravo after his rocky relationship with Daisy on season 4. He’s currently sharing videos on his YouTube Channel Parlay Revival of him sailing across the Pacific Ocean on his Catamaran, spending time in the French Polynesia with his girlfriend Brittany Amodeo .

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Gary, Daisy and a bunch of new crew while filming Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 in Ibiza, Spain, which started the charter season in the middle of June (Reddit).

Possible BDSY season 5 Chef Cloyce Martin based on his recent social media activity (Instagram).

The rest of the BDSY season 4 crew didn’t return at the start of the BDSY season 5, according to pictures on a crew night out in Ibiza and the locations of the BDSY season 4 cast during the virtual reunion. However, South Carolinian deckhand Chase Lemacks returning midway through season 5 looks likely after he stopped posting his daily content on Instagram and is following suspected new crew members.

Some fans thought the one blonde on the BDSY season 5 crew night out pictures was Daisy’s sister Bonnie . However, the woman looks very similar to yachtie Danni Warren, who’s Instagram recently was followed by both Gary and BDSY season 5 charter guests. She’s also follows and is followed by Charter Yacht Chef Cloyce Martin . Chef Cloyce’s recent follows are all people currently located in Ibiza, so there’s a good chance he’s BDSY season 5’s chef, too. Chase recently followed them both, too.

Suspected BDSY season 5 yacht stewardess Danni Warren (Instagram).

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Charter Guests: Real Housewives Star Sails Spain

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 charter guest Tiffany Moon and her friends and their husbands on Parsifal III very recently (Instagram).

Real Housewives of Dallas star Tiffany Moon and her group of guests chartering Parsifal III in Ibiza, Spain, first revealed through social media posts they’re on BDSY season 5. Alongside Moon were her two girl friends, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Mrs. Texas International 2019 Joyce Morrison and world traveler, Tourette syndrome advocate and medical clinic entrepreneur Madelaine Lam . They vacationed on the sailing superyacht alongside their husbands.

The ladies enjoyed a 24 carat caviar and champagne theme party on their first night aboard the superyacht.

Drag performer and event planner Lola LeCroix enjoying a superyacht vacation in Ibiza, Spain, as a charter guest on BDSY season 5 (Instagram).

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Detox also chartered on Parsifal III as a guest for BDSY season 5. Joining Detox were Shidokan MMA Instructor and entrepreneur Jason Chan , drag entertainer and event producer Lola LeCroix , attorney Heather Blaise , as well as friends  Matt Flinn and Sara Frisch .

Charter guests Jason and Heather getting ready to dine while on Parsifal III (Instagram).

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Detox and fellow charter guest Matt in Ibiza, Spain (Instagram).

Group of charter guests including drag performers Lola LeCroix and Detox getting ready for their charter tip on BDSY season 5 (Instagram).

Show Star News will update this article with the latest on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 cast and charter guest news. In the meantime, check out the latest news on Below Deck season 11 details .

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Here’s What the Cast of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Is Currently Up to Now

Are Jenna and Adam still together?

From a spontaneous proposal failing spectacularly to a joke about being breastfed as an adult, Sailing Yacht was as much a dramatic success as the other franchises. It also left fans wondering about what's happening to the crew since the show wrapped. Did chief stew Jenna and chef Adam stay together? What's going on with Georgia's music? And most important—is Captain Glenn really as cool as we think he is?

Here's what the cast of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht is up to now:

Jenna MacGillivray

When the Canadian stepped onto the Parsifal III, fans got exactly what they hoped for in a chief stew—a no-nonsense leader who also had a romantic spot in her heart for the chef in the galley. Though her relationship with Adam Glick proved to be tumultuous, the two dated for some time after the season wrapped, even taking some time to road-trip together.

These days, Jenna is enjoying some time off from yachting, but given her recent IG pics, she's excited to come back to another charter season.

Madison Stalker

Wherever Madison went, drama always seemed to follow the second stew during season one of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht . In between epic meltdowns (including a major one between her and Jenna over her lack of enthusiasm for her job), she left the boat a better person and leaving fans ready to see more from their new favorite cast member.

Judging by her Instagram account, she's taken a break from yachting (perhaps until next season of the show).

Georgia Grobler

As good of a third stew Georgia was on deck, fans were more invested in her budding music career and growing feelings for a very taken Paget. She proved she was great at her job and could make a career out of yachting.

While it's unclear whether she stayed in the yachting industry post- Sailing Yacht , Georgia's working on music, premiering new music videos on IGTV during the quarantine.

Below Deck Med fans were so excited when Adam joined the crew as the chef for Sailing Yacht . While he abided by the preference sheets this time around, he also began a rocky romance with chief stew Jenna, making most of the crew members wonder if he was there for his job or the girl.

Since the show wrapped, Adam's busy onshore, cooking, and traveling with his adorable puppy. Oh, and Adam has a web series, Stoked , where he travels across the country to meet with local chefs and learn about their regions... all while over a campfire.

Paget Berry and Ciara Duggan

If there was any couple to root for from the entire Below Deck franchise, it's Paget and Ciara. The duo made a great team on deck, and mostly kept their relationship to a minimum on cameras—a first for Bravo! As they were the most familiar with the Parsifal III, the couple was the most reliable, and fans loved seeing their relationship continue blossoming post-filming.

These days, the couple has a lot to be excited about—they're now engaged. While they're soaking up their romantic bliss, they're also still working in yachting, although it's sadly on separate boats.

Byron Hissey

As the chief engineer of Parsifal III, Byron was clearly there to just do his job. But, given how he was the only cast member to have a wife and child back home, he also became the dad of the group, taking care of the other crew members.

Since filming wrapped, it looks like Byron is back on a boat doing exactly what he does best—fixing and making sure the engines run smoothly.

Parker McCown

Relatively new to the yachting industry, fans are more likely to remember the deckhand for his enraged rant about being breastfed by his mother. While he didn't necessarily have all the skills to make it as a deckhand, he definitely had a soft spot for his ex-girlfriend Kaiti, whom he eventually left Parsifal III to go back to at home.

It looks like the decision to leave the show worked out for Parker, as he's now engaged to Kaiti and writing some tunes while onshore.

Chris Miller

As Parker's replacement for the latter half of the season, Chris proved a great deckhand and an asset to the team, all while battling an injury.

These days, Chris seems to be taking some time off from yachting to travel across Europe.

Captain Glenn Sheppard

Captain Glenn was tough, fair, and not afraid to have a good time, which both crew and guests very much appreciated.

Thankfully, his reality TV experience hasn't turned him off yachting forever. Glenn is still the captain for Parsifal III and traveling through the Mediterranean.

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The Parsifal III crew members shared their highs and lows from the charter season during the finale.

After an intense season featuring two dramatic love triangles , several engine issues , and many unique charter guests, Season 4 of  Below Deck Sailing Yacht  concluded with Episode 17 on July 10. 

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

Find out how Parsifal III crew members Captain Glenn Shephard , Daisy Kelliher , Gary King , Colin MacRae , Mads Herrera , Ileisha Dell , Alex Propson , and Chase Lemacks ended the charter season by scrolling below. 

Where do Daisy Kelliher and Colin MacRae stand?

The chief stew and the chief engineer acknowledged that they had "real" feelings for one another at the end of the Season 4 finale. However, due to distance, they decided to keep their romance more casual. "I won't see him for a couple of months..." Daisy explained in an interview. "I'm not saying there is no possibility for long-distance, but maybe it's just too unrealistic." "I want to, obviously, keep in contact," Colin said to Daisy before the two left the boat. "I want us to be open and honest with each other, whatever we're feeling. And then we can see where it goes."

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht  Cast Reflects on Season 4

• Glenn Shephard

The captain dealt with multiple problems with the engine throughout the season. In the closing seconds of the finale, Captain Glenn revealed that there's hope for the sailing vessel to get back into tip top shape.

"I need a caterpillar complete engine rebuild kit," he said during a phone call. "Do you guys have one of those in stock? Seriously? Yeah, baby!"

• Colin MacRae

Colin discussed the difficulties he faced, from the engine issues to his love triangle with Daisy and Gary .

"This season has challenged me professionally, it's challenged me personally. It's challenged some of the friendships that I've got on the boat," he said. "I feel like I need a little bit of time away from Gary. There was trust that was broken, so I've got to reconsider this whole friendship with him and what it means to me, and what I think it means to him."

• Daisy Kelliher

The chief stew had the opportunity to share both her high and her low from the season.

"Our team having such a great relationship, it just makes my job so much more pleasant," she said about the peak of her time on Season 4. Her low, she added was "Glenn on [her] back," though she later said that she felt "really lucky" to have worked with him again.

"Maybe I should be more open-minded. Maybe I should reflect on the person I am..." Daisy said. "That was very hard for me."

After his drama with Daisy and Mads, Gary left the season wanting to focus on himself.

Gary King, Daisy Kelliher, and Colin MacRae Reflect on Their "Awkward" Love Triangle

"People want what they can't have, especially me," Gary said. "Pity things didn't work out how I planned them to work out. Right now, I'm going to be single for a while. I need to reflect on myself a bit more... Let's see if that works out."

Mads Herrera 

The stew decided that she wasn't interested in pursuing a relationship with Gary. She did, however, explore her connection with Alex. After kissing in the van on the final crew night out, Mads opened up about her feelings for the deck team member. 

"Alex is flirty and fun and there was no drama between me and him," she said. "You know, he didn't make my life harder, so. I'm taking it one day at a time, and we'll see."

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Before she exited the sailing vessel, Mads also opened up about her charter season experience.

"A lot of things can go wrong living and working with people on a boat. You get to know people in a weird way. You know what their underwear looks like..." Mads added. "I don't really know what's next for me. But, if this taught me anything, it's don't screw the crew. It's just not worth it."

• Alex Propson

Alex opened up about his experience working on the boat.

"I don't really regret anything from this season," he said. "You go through what you go through. I think that all the problems with  Parsifal and the speedbumps that we had to kind of go over to get to the end here, I think we handled it really really well."

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He also revealed that he wanted to see Mads after the season.

"I do really care about Mads. I hope she knows that she deserves better. But, I don't think I'm going to miss Mads much because I'm pretty sure I'm going to be seeing her again."

Chase Lemacks 

The deckhand, who made amends with Gary on the last crew night out, had an honest reflection about the season.

"This season was a little rough. I wasn't the most tactful, I said some dumb sh-t," he said in an interview on the episode. "But, I've learned a little bit about myself, and I can see that I'm an acquired taste."

He then revealed what his plans were for the future.

"It's always weird finishing these charter seasons because none of us really know what's next. Hopefully, I'm going to hop on another boat and go make some more money."

• Lucy Edmunds

The stew shared her appreciation for fellow interior team members Daisy and Mads. She then reflected on her work ethic.

"I learnt that if I get my emotions under control, I'm actually a very good worker — and people love me," Lucy said.

• Ileisha Dell

The chef focused on her growth in the galley. 

"I definitely pushed the boundaries of how hard I even thought I could work," she said. "I'm proud of myself."

See the cast get together virtually for a reunion in the  Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen  Clubhouse. The two-part special begins on Monday, July 17 at 9:08 p.m. ET/PT.

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Bravo just released the trailer for Below Deck Mediterranean Season 5, revealing some new and old cast members. The hit Bravo yachting show is back for another thrilling, drama-filled, and entertaining season.

Season 5 will take place on The Wellington — a 184-foot mega-yacht — which is the largest one to date featured in the Below Deck franchise. The crew will be tooling around the island of Mallorca, Spain, to make sure that guests have the best charter experience ever.

Captain Sandy Yawn

The lady at the helm of The Wellington needs no introduction. Captain Sandy Yawn is returning for her fourth season with the show. Fans know she has over three decades of yachting experience under her belt – and knowing all of her departments is a priority number one for the captain.

Captain Sandy likes to keep the mood with the crew light, often telling jokes. She is not a pushover, though. The captain is not afraid to crack down when the crew is getting out of control. This season is no exception, either, based on the trailer footage .

Hannah Ferrier

Chief stew, Hannah Ferrier, has been with Below Deck Mediterranean since Season 1. She is solely focused on running an impeccable interior. Hannah is goal-oriented with an incredible work ethic and thick skin that are necessary when dealing with demanding charter guests.

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She has a way of managing her department while still being the life of the party. Hannah is also known for finding herself in the middle of the drama. Chef Adam Glick from Below Deck Sailing Yacht is one person Hannah had issues with previously. Who will be become her nemesis this season?

Malia White

Malia White is also a Below Deck Med veteran , but she is bosun this year, leading an all-male deck crew. Viewers know Malia as part of the heartbreaking love triangle featuring, Adam and Wes Walton that went down in Season 2

She is ready to jump in and take on her new leadership role, after working hard to earn her new position. Malia is not shy about speaking her mind or standing up for herself. It will be interesting for fans to see how she deals with male subordinates who don’t respect her authority.

Hindrigo ‘Kiko’ Lorran

Hindrigo “Kiko” Lorran is new to the show but has over ten years’ experience traveling the world and honing his cooking skills. Kiko is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, which has helped him become a renowned chef and yachtie.

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He released The Surfer’s Cookbook in 2016, combining his love of surfing and being at sea with cooking. Kiko refers to himself as a “rustic chef” who loves spontaneity and variety. Will some of his creative dishes be too much for the fancy charger guests?

Lara Flumiani

Lara Flumiani is the second stew on the luxury yacht and she fell into the industry by accident. She credits her eye for detail for giving her an edge in the interior department. Laura speaks her mind – especially when other crew members are failing at their jobs.

Laura is a hot-head, and it will get her in trouble this season on the hit Bravo show. Laura is not scared of confrontation, which has helped and hurt her during her ten years in the yachting world.

Jessica More

Jessica More is one of two new stews under Hannah this season. She has had a slew of jobs over the years, including serving drinks in Las Vegas and working in music in Los Angeles. Jessica’s love of surfing and the sea helped her choose yachting.

The Florida native has a laid-back demeanor. She can handle a lot of drama unless she feels disrespected. Jessica is ready to handle any challenge that presents itself. The third stew is open to finding romance on The Wellington if the right person comes along.

Pete Hunziker

Pete Hunziker is the lead deckhand under Malia. He fell in love with yachting as a teenager, thanks to befriending a retired U.S. Navy SEAL. Pete is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard whose life took a turn at age 19 when he became a father.

Shortly after the birth of his son, Pete became sick and was in a coma for weeks. When he woke up, he was determined to be a good father and have a career in yachting. His nickname is “Party Pete,” because, on his days off, he is either at a beach party or a pool party.

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Robert Westergaard

Robert Westergaard is a former model who has worked for fashion houses all over the world. After the death of his mother, Robert turned to the sea to help him heal. His love of travel and mechanics helped him to find his way into yachting .

Although he only has a few charters behind him, he is no Parker McCown when it comes to respecting the hierarchy. Robert thinks most boat crew issues arise from lack of communication. The deckhand considers himself trustworthy, dependable, and honest.

Alex Radcliffe

Alex Radcliffe was introduced to yachting thanks to a friend who worked in the industry. He fell in love with the gorgeous destinations and adventurous lifestyle. Alex is a quick learner who hopes to one day become a captain .

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The deckhand takes pride in his work, but his stubborn ways can often cause problems. Alex plays just as hard as he works. Friends consider him the life of the party and a shameless flirt. Perhaps Alex and Jessica will embark on a flirty boatmance.

Below Deck Mediterranean returns this summer on Bravo.

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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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