Who are the crew on ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9? Captain Sandra Yawn to propose Leah Shafer on Mustique
ATHENS, GREECE: The lives of the crew of one of the most elite yachts in the world is back with its ninth season. 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 9 is here! This has come after a long gap between the last season. The new season sees more guests, who have weirder demands to fulfill.
The team however, is back bustling with energy to meet all the needs. The captain of this crew and yacht is someone special who has made a comeback after a few seasons. This season will not just focus on the crew and their viewpoints, but also about the psyche of a consumer.
With newer additions to the team comes more drama, fun, friendships and even fights. While someone steals someone’s boyfriend, another cries over being criticized at work. On the other hand, the captain of the yacht plans a special proposal on waters for her better half. Find out the cast of ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9.
Who is the crew of ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9?
Captain Sandra Yawn
Captain Sandra Yawn also known as Captain Sandy is a businesswoman, author and leader. She has been heading the yacht for over three decades as she has relevant international maritime experience. It is a field where women at this position is rare.
Sandy has tied the knot with her long time girlfriend Leah Shafer. The episodes of ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9 show the proposal. There are also chances a few episodes feature their wedding that happened on May 11, 2024. Sandy feels happy to marry someone she loves so dearly.
Leah Shafer (Captain Sandy’s girlfriend)
Leah Shafer is Captain Sandy’s partner and a singer. Some of her songs include 'Mama’s in Heaven', 'Testify to Love' and others. The two have been together since 2018 and tied the knot only recently in 2024. The two met on social media when Leah reached out to Sandy regarding her show.
Chief Stew Aesha Scott
Aesha Scott had been away from ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ for quite some time but Season 9 sees her back as a Chief Stew. An avid reader, the crew member recently said “yes” to her boyfriend Scott Dobbson. She has also been a second runner up in the show ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ that aired in 2023 on Channel 10.
Deckhand Gael Cameron
Gael Cameron hails from Australia. She is a water baby who loves to ride planes, chase turtles and film her journeys. She is a Padi DiveMaster who loves to play under the waves and stay below water. Gael is an ardent traveler who is presently exploring Gili T.
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Stew Bri Muller
Hailing from South Africa, Muller has been in the yachting industry for over three years now. She loves the water and prefers activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, tubing and jumping off the sun deck. She has done a course on manicures and pedicures too.
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Stew Elena Dubaich
Hailing from Slovenia, Dubaich holds an experience of eight years in the yachting industry. She loves to lift weights and get into muscle gaining after a tough yachting season. She is also a massage therapist, personal trainer and yoga instructor. Her favorite thing to teach is the guided meditation method.
Bosun Iain Maclean
Hailing from South Africa, Iain Maclean has an experience of half a decade in the yachting industry. He loves to enjoy the beach, hike, gym, kloof, surf, and hangout with kith and kin in his free time. He loves being optimistic and believes Palmarola and Ponza are two of the prettiest places he has been on a charter.
Chef Jonathan Shillingford
The main chef of the yacht for seven plus years, Jonathan loves to dance, sing and design. His adaptable accents make him loveable everywhere. Jonathan specializes in all cuisines. He always misses his mother when he is on the charter.
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Deckhand Joe Bradley
One of the newer members, Joe, has an experience of three years in the yachting industry. He loves to rock climb, go kart, ride motorbikes and watch beautiful sunsets in his free time. Joe misses his mother when he is on the yacht. The worst tip Joe got till date was a packaging company owner giving him a packet of nuts that were not even salted.
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Deckhand Nathan Gallager
Hailing from Ireland, Nathan loves to be on a boat. He is the one with the least experience of only two years. He loves to make people laugh and travel in his free time. He aspires to have his own house in Spain someday. According to Nathan, Mustique the yacht has given him the best tips of his life.
‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9 is available to stream on Bravo at 9 pm and Peacock later from June 3, 2024.