
Below Deck Down Under follows yachties as they work and play on a super-yacht sailing around Australia. The series also showcases a unique additional challenge for the crew as the guests expect not only an adventure on the water but also underwater with scuba diving and other activities as some of the main attractions of the region.
As Capt. Jason reunites with his all-star heads of department, Chef Ben, Daisy and Joao for a high-pressure opening charter with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, a sudden crew emergency rattles the boat before guests even board.
As housewives drama continues to boil over, Captain Jason keeps his distance while mounting pressure in the galley puts Chef Ben and Alesia at odds; When mechanical failures, a last-minute service change and an over-the-top guest request push the crew to their limits, Alesia is left questioning whether she has what it takes to stay in the kitchen.
Captain Jason introduces anonymous guest feedback cards and the crew celebrates a record-breaking tip; during a crew night out, personal tensions bubble to the surface when Alesia's romantic rejection sparks fallout and a game turns explosive between her and Chef Ben.
Reeling from harsh guest feedback, Chef Ben overcompensates in the galley and clashes with Daisy over radio miscommunication. New crushes form on board and jealousy ignites when a scandalous text is sent among crew members.
As Alesia scrambles to bury a regrettable text, gossip spreads faster than she can contain it; Chef Ben finds his footing in the galley until a broken oven threatens to derail the charter and push him back into crisis mode.Content expanded.
A broken oven forces Chef Ben to attempt a seven-course dinner under extreme pressure; cracks spread across the boat as Mike goes missing when he's needed most.
A high-stakes four-day charter with a vow renewal gets off to a rocky start when Jenna's cabin mistake puts the interior team under scrutiny; as pressure mounts in the galley, a sharp comment from Chef Ben pushes Ellie past her limits.
Galley tensions boil over and guest complaints rattle Chef Ben's confidence; Capt. Jason demands professionalism when Chef Ben and Ellie clash through a tense dinner service; mounting interior mistakes force Daisy to draw a hard line with her team.
Peace in the galley comes at a price when ChefBen introduces a pet-name penalty to keep tensions in check. Ellie makes a bold move on Joao. Alesia stirs the pot by pulling Eddy away from Jenna.
Capt. Jason embarks across the dazzling waters of the Seychelles with almost an entirely new crew on the larger-than-life motor yacht Katina. The enormity of the boat puts new Chief Stew Lara and her interior team to the test. Chef Tzarina and Lara are reunited after a previous working relationship and tensions quickly surface as their clashing styles ignite old frustrations. Tzarina faces an infestation of weevils in the galley while she tries to find her stride with her new sous chef, Anthony.
Chef Tzarina is feeling the heat as her new sous chef, Anthony, begins to chafe under her direction. A near collision while docking tests Capt. Jason's patience with his new Bosun, Wihan. Lara continues to adjust to the sprawling layout of Katina while Deck Stew Adair challenges her high standards. Harry finds himself in a familiar love triangle.
Harry makes his move with Brianna, but just as sparks begin to fly, he suffers an injury. Wihan ignites tension within the ranks when he oversteps Lara's department. Things heat up in the galley as Anthony contemplates leaving his position.
Anthony puts Tzarina in a bind causing her to crack under pressure. Harry's fate on Katina is determined as we learn the extent of his injury. Marina asks Wihan on a date, sparking tension between her and Tzarina.
Wihan's attention shifts to a new flame while Lara gets frustrated with his carefree attitude. An overlooked hazard causes Johnny and a charter guest to flip a jet ski in dangerously shallow waters.
After the jet ski incident, the deck team tries to make up for it by entertaining guests in the exclusive Captain's Lounge. A new yachtie arrives and stirs things up on the crew night out, Bri starts to question if her spark with Harry has fizzled out.
Lovestruck Wihan writes a love letter. Harry tries to reignite a spark with Bri. Wihan grows annoyed at Lara's criticisms of his team and a pair of silver hot pants become the final straw.
The crew puts together "Fear Factor"-inspired games for the charter guests. Tzarina and Lara confront Wihan after a messy beach excursion. The deck crew starts to question Wihan's leadership and Jason gets involved.
Adrenaline-junkie guests are quick to test the boundaries on Katina. Lara and Wihan's working relationship comes to a head when Capt. Jason intervenes. A disgruntled stew lets their attitude get the better of them when they get sassy with the captain.
Tensions boil over when a crew member stirs chaos among the team; their behavior tests loyalties and patience.
The aftermath of an intense evening results in a drastic crew dynamic shift; Tzarina and Lara disagree over plating, causing them to clash.
A deckhand is forced to own up to their mistake. Jason pushes Lara out of her managerial comfort zone. Tzarina struggles to find resolve with Lara. Alesia gets frustrated with Tzarina. The crew goes out and a new love connection is formed while a friendship starts to fall apart.
Harry struggles with his new responsibilities on deck; the interior tries to keep it together in housekeeping; Tzarina attempts to take control of her department; a sudden lightning storm threatens Circus Night for the guests.
Tensions arise behind the curtain of Circus Night; in the galley, a disagreement over breakfast spirals into a heated argument, forcing Capt. Jason to get involved.
Bri starts to worry about her relationship off the yacht; Alesia gets a sudden "ick" from baby talk; Marina puts her walls down, but worries feelings aren't reciprocated; Tzarina and Lara come to a stalemate with neither of them ready to apologize.
Bri and Harry try to define their relationship; the crew picks up their last charter guests who can't keep their food down during a swelly charter; during the last beach excursion, the deck team commits their biggest error of the season.
Capt. Jason reprimands the deck crew for their mistake; the final night of the charter season sparks an unlikely hook up and argument between crew members.
A new charter season gets underway in Cairns, Australia's gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The interior and exterior departments start man-down as the crew scrambles to cater to party-hearty guests.
The charter guests continue to be on edge with each other; a new stew comes aboard, giving the interior relief while captivating the deck team. One crew member overcommits to the cancan, and a surprise kiss threatens to ruin the party.
A complicated love triangle threatens to make things awkward on deck. The CEO is back for another round of fun. The guests have an icy request, and when a deck crew member overlooks his duties, one of the guests gets a cutting surprise.
Heavy wind and rain threaten to drown a difficult beach picnic. A stew takes liberties with her break time. The guests experience a dinner fit for a god. On a night out, romantic entanglements get knotty when a surprising new hookup happens.
A love pentagon takes shape as crew romances heat up in multiple directions, and a personality conflict on the interior intensifies. One of the deckhands falls behind, and a dinner service for the guests goes awry when their preferences are overlooked.
Chef Tzarina struggles to rebound after a dinner gone wrong. A stew tries to convince Aesha to switch shifts, and the crew pulls off a touching memorial celebration for the guests. A night out becomes sobering when something serious happens.
The crew reels and bands together in the wake of a serious event. Captain Jason handles not one but two difficult matters between crew members. When a person on the deck team is forced to leave the boat, the hierarchy on the exterior gets a shake-up.
The deck team gets a surprising new leader, which causes resentment to grow within the department. The interior struggles being one stew down. The chef and the chief stew get a blast from the past. Fun, sexy guests bring wild energy on board.
The deck team tries to recover after a mishap with the captain. A new stew joins the crew and instantly makes waves. The chef turns one of the guests into a work of art. During a night out, a shocking hookup ignites jealousy.
After a surprising hookup, the chef ices people out; a family comes aboard and enjoys a meal in a remote location; the tender nearly capsizes as the crew races to free it from a disappearing island; a mistake on deck causes the boat to hit the dock.
The deck team reels after a docking debacle; the Chief Stew gets a surprise visit on a day off; a deckhand unhappily gets friend-zoned; a forbidden relationship becomes too tempting to ignore; a disastrous mistake endangers the boat.
A deckhand's fate is up in the air after an egregious error; the second officer tries to escape a rocky romantic past; the captain reluctantly bares all for a budgie breakfast.
Captain Jason makes an unpopular decision to fire a deckhand. A lead deckhand joins the boat. Margot struggles with a challenge on her first attempt at service. A charter guest experiences a medical emergency.
The crew deals with a medical emergency onboard; Capt. Jason faces a tough decision when a crew member gets caught drinking on the job; a deckhand wants to take his relationship to the next level.
A relationship onboard explores new depths while another one finally breaches the surface; chaos ensues when charter guests become entangled in each other's dietary preferences; single charter guests give the deckhands a run for their money.
The guests get upset with Aesha when their bucket list Great Barrier Reef diving excursion gets denied; a familiar character returns to coach the deck team through a strip show for the guests.
The crew erupts in an argument when a deckhand meddles in the stew's drama; a date goes awry when chef Tzarina reveals her true feelings.
Capt. Jason gets involved when chef Tzarina refuses to fulfill a guest request; Luka feels like a stew might be interested in him; the final night of the charter season leads to arguing, crying and relationships in shambles.
Captain Jason and crew introduce a world of underwater adventure to charter guests in Australia.
Aesha and Ryan's opposing views are tested; Captain Jason introduces a most improved award.
The crew comes together to throw a vow renewal ceremony, but the night takes a plunge.
The crew gets in hot water for not progressing fast enough; Magda struggles in the laundry.
The crew unravels when demanding charter guests push them to their limits.
Magda surprises the guests with a show; an extra tip leaves Brittini in tears.
Aesha gives Magda a second chance; Jamie and Captain Jason disagree on issues of safety on deck.
The crew hosts a prom night for the charter guests after their adventure to the Great Barrier Reef.
Magda oversteps her boundaries with Aesha; the Thalassa crew hosts a bachelor party.
The crew enjoys a day off on a crocodile safari; Tumi defends Aesha against Ryan and Magda.
When Benny doesn't pull his weight, Jamie tells Captain Jason he wants Benny fired.
Jason's investigation of the deck team presents him with a difficult decision.
Several crew members don't take Captain Jason's demands seriously and find out he means business.
With Thalassa in turmoil, Captain Jason tries to find his footing with his new team.
The new crew finally finds its footing; Culver gets too close to a charter guest on a night out.
Captain Jason continues to notice Culver's lack of initiative; Brittini calls out a double standard.
The Thalassa crew throws a vow ceremony for the guests; Culver breaks the captain's big rule.