‘Below Deck Down Under’: 5 things you need to know about the Peacock reality series

The crew and a revolving group of demanding charter guests on a yacht in northeastern Australia have a complex, sometimes dramatic dynamic
UPDATED MAR 15, 2022
‘Below Deck Down Under’ set to premiere on March 17 (Peacock)
‘Below Deck Down Under’ set to premiere on March 17 (Peacock)

'Below Deck', a popular reality TV show, is heading to the Great Barrier Reef, and to celebrate, the makers have released a new trailer. In the next series, 'Below Deck Down Under', the luxury ship will travel to Australia, throwing "shrimp on the barbie" and expecting to spot some exotic fish. With superb casting, crazy charter guests, and night-off blow-ups, the new series will surely manage to live up to the fans' expectations. Between charters, the yachties let off steam by taking full advantage of Australia's world-famous nightlife, which is filled with drama, unexpected flirtations, and crazy escapades.

If you're interested in watching similar reality shows, you must check out these 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht', 'Below Deck Mediterranean' and 'Below Deck'.

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When does ‘Below Deck Down Under’ release and where can you watch it?

Peacock will be premiering 'Below Deck Down Under' on Thursday, March 17.



 

What is ‘Below Deck Down Under’ all about?

Since the premiere of Bravo's blockbuster hit reality series 'Below Deck' in 2013, multiple spin-off shows have been produced to provide fans with even more drama on the high seas. 'Below Deck Down Under' will be the fourth in the series. According to Peacock, the official synopsis is as follows: “Set against the stunning backdrop of the tropical Whitsunday Islands and world-famous Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia, the Peacock Original series BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER explores the complex, often explosive dynamics of the crew and a rotating group of demanding charter guests on M/Y Thalassa.” 

Who stars on ‘Below Deck Down Under’?

Captain Jason Chambers will lead this season with help from fan-favorite chief stew Aesha Scott. Chef Ryan McKeown, bosun Jamie Sayed, stews Tumi Mhlongo and Magda Ziomek, and deckhands Culver Bradbury, Brittini Burton, and Ben Crawley are among the newcomers. They'll operate under captain Chambers' hands-on style, which involves him doing all it takes to ensure that the guests have a wonderful time aboard the Australian mega-yacht.

Who are the showrunners?

Nadine Rajabi, Mark Cronin, Courtland Cox, Cristina Lopez, and Tania Hamidi, as well as Christian Sarabia and Zachary Klein from 51 Minds, are Executive Producers on 'Below Deck Down Under.'

Trailer 

Check out the ‘Below Deck Down Under’ trailer below:



 

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