'Below Deck Down Under': Inside the M/Y Thalassa and the cost to charter the luxury yacht

With the crew getting ready to take on Australian waters, M/Y Thalassa offers guests a getaway like no other
PUBLISHED MAR 17, 2022
M/Y Thalassa is a luxury yacht built in 2001 (Peacock/YouTube)
M/Y Thalassa is a luxury yacht built in 2001 (Peacock/YouTube)

If you're ready to experience what the high life is like on the open seas, then it's time to tune in to 'Below Deck Down Under'. With the series taking on the beautiful waters of Australia, the young and energetic crew is all set to embark on the M/Y Thalassa, making sure that their guests have the vacation of a lifetime. And, if you're in the mood to splurge and we mean splurge big, then here's how you can have your very own custom 'Below Deck Down Under' adventure!

If you're interested in other shows across the franchise, consider checking out 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht', 'Below Deck Mediterranean', and 'Below Deck'.

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What is the cost to charter the M/Y Thalassa?

Formerly known as the 'Keri Lee III', the M/Y Thalassa is a luxury yacht built in 2001. The yacht's length is 181' / 55.17m, with a cruising speed of 12.5 Knots. It can accommodate up to 12 guests in its 6 cabins, including one master suite, one VIP cabin, and four double cabins. With interior design by Claudette Bonville, the yacht's features include a beauty salon, movie theatre, and gym. It also has a deck jacuzzi, two Yamaha WaveRunners, as well as scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, and kayaks. For those looking to live out the ultimate 'Below Deck Down Under' experience, the yacht can be chartered for $223,000+ expenses for a week.



 

 

What can fans expect from 'Below Deck Down Under'?

It looks like fans can expect a whole lot of action on this season of 'Below Deck Down Under'. As per the synopsis of the series, "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. This season, Captain Jason Chambers is joined by a familiar face, fan-favorite Aesha Scott as Chief Stew, along with newcomers Chef Ryan McKeown and Bosun Jamie Sayed."

"Stews Tumi Mhlongo and Magda Ziomek are also on board with deckhands Culver Bradbury, Brittini Burton, and Ben Crawley. Setting the tone for the entire crew, the youthful, charming new captain has a hands-on leadership approach and will do whatever it takes to make sure the guests have an unforgettable vacation, including mesmerizing under-water excursions like scuba diving, snorkeling, and some close encounters with marine life. Though the dynamics on board are initially smooth sailing, a boatload of problems bubble up when the Chef immediately falls out of sync with the Chief Stew. The deck team also hits rocky waters when the Bosun's firm management style is called into question by a free-spirited team member with an aversion to rules. Meanwhile on the interior, Chief Stew Aesha learns the hard way that not everyone on her team will be motivated by her friend-first work mentality. Between charters, the yachties blow off steam by taking full advantage of Australia's world-renowned nightlife, where drama, surprising flirtations, and wild adventures heat up their well-deserved nights off," the synopsis further reads.

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

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