Below Deck Down Under will soon be returning for an explosive Season 2 with Bravo releasing the fiery trailer earlier today (June 7).
The spinoff, which originally debuted on streaming service Peacock last year, is moving to Bravo for its second season with Captain Jason Chambers and fan favourite Aesha Scott returning, as announced at BravoCon back in October 2022.
Joining them are newbies Laura Bileskaine, Adam Lukasiewicz, Tzarina Mace-Ralph, Margot Sisson, Harry Van Vliet, and Luke Jones.
Bravo’s Below Deck Down Under season 2 description
Captain Jason and Chief Stew Aesha reunite for an unforgettable, full-throttle charter season with a lively new crew and wild guests in the stunning waters of Cairns, Australia – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Jason is at the helm of the vintage M/Y Northern Sun, where he navigates tumultuous crew dynamics and unprecedented shake-ups throughout the season. Each charter includes nonstop adventure and breathtaking underwater sight-sea-ing, but unruly guests break Jason’s rules, putting their holiday in jeopardy. Now a more seasoned leader, Aesha takes on some of the biggest obstacles of her career while looking out for the crew’s well-being. Mouth-watering menus and flavorful spreads delight the guests, but frustrations simmer between Chef Tzarina and Jason when he assists in the galley.
Initially understaffed, the deckhands make costly errors as they struggle to find their stride on the unpredictable, aging vessel. The interior experiences smooth sailing until a clash of work styles creates a rift between the stews. Unexpected newcomers rock the boat throughout the season, including a shocking franchise crossover with the arrival of a polarizing familiar face. A slew of hook-ups, break-ups, and a rare “love pentagon” leaves the crew reeling as tension spills over on deck.
Below Deck Down Under Returns For Explosive Season 2 (This Time On Bravo) — Watch The Trailer!
Watch the trailer for Season 2 of Bravo’s Below Deck Down Under, below.
Bravo’s Below Deck Down Under season 2 cast
Captain Jason Chambers
• Hometown: Gosford, Australia
• Birthdate: Nov. 10
• Zodiac sign: Libra
• Years of experience in yachting: 23
• Favorite off-boat activities: Freediving and exploring
• What Bravo shows do you watch? Vanderpump Rules
• Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? My daughter
• Favorite place you’ve been on charter/place you traveled? Papua New Guinea
• Sum up this season in three words: Dramatic, wet, emotional
Aesha Scott
• Hometown: Tauranga, New Zealand
• Birthdate: Nov. 27
• Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
• Years of experience in yachting: 8
• Favorite off-boat activities: I love hiking, yoga and reading. Sipping a cocktail in the sun while reading a book is probably my favorite activity.
• What do you do in your off time in your room on the boat? I’m usually so busy going over orders or preferences for the next charter guests. I try to send a message to Scott or nap if I can. Even 10 minutes of closed eyes is a dream.
• What is the best place on the boat to find privacy? Privacy doesn’t really exist on a boat. Cleaning a guest bathroom is probably the most privacy I’ll get and I often enjoy quiet time in there. Otherwise, when I’m in the shower.
• What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? Stews don’t spend much time outside. When you finish a season people are always shocked that we aren’t tan. “But you work on a boat!?” We work inside and don’t see much sun and definitely don’t swim until the season is over.
• Sum up this season in three words: Unexpected emotional rollercoaster
Harry Van Vliet
• Hometown: Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
• Birthdate: April 1
• Zodiac sign: Aries
• Years of experience in yachting: 3
• Favorite off-boat activities: Scuba diving, surfing, wakeboarding, camping … anything outdoors
• Special skills: I’m able to be friends with everyone. It comes in handy.
• Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? My mates and good pub feed (dinner)
• What was your first impression of the Northern Sun? I loved it. It’s an adventure boat. The guests were here to see the Great Barrier Reef and Australia. That’s an adventure!
• Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Margot Sisson
• Hometown: Seattle, WA
• Birthdate: Aug. 28
• Zodiac sign: Virgo
• Years of experience in yachting: 2
• Favorite off-boat activities: Exploring a new city and finding every bakery I possibly can
• What other “Below Deck” franchise yachties do you know? I worked on a boat with Natasha DeBourg (chef from “Below Deck Sailing Yacht”).
• What do you do in your off time in your room on the boat? Watch Bravo
• What is your wildest charter guest story from your career? I had a guest ask if I would pop a huge zit on his back once, but it was a boil and told him he needed to go to a doctor.
• If you could trade spots with anyone else in the “Below Deck” universe, who would it be and why? Courtney Skippon. She seems to surround herself with scenic views, self-care, nature, good food and the people she loves most (which is exactly how I am).
Adam Lukasiewicz
• Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
• Birthdate: Dec. 31
• Zodiac sign: Capricorn
• Years of experience in the yachting industry: 1
• Favorite off-boat activities: Rugby and skateboarding
• Special skills: Navigating boats by way of the stars
• Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? My family
• Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? Fitzroy Island, Australia
• What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? I get seasick.
Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph
• Hometown: Bristol, England
• Birthdate: April 13
• Zodiac sign: Aries
• Years of experience in yachting: 4
• Favorite off-boat activities: Meeting new people and obviously a good night out
• What do you do in your off time in your room on the boat? Sleep, watch movies, and sneak snacks into my cabin (unless someone wants to come in for a gossip).
• Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? I try not to miss anyone, but depends on who I’m dating at the time. So could be anyone!
• What was your first impression of the Northern Sun? “Is this the Antiques Roadshow on water?”
• Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? It will always be Antigua, but many more places to see.
Laura Bileskaine
• Hometown: Riga, Latvia
• Birthdate: May 15
• Zodiac sign: Taurus
• Years of experience in yachting: 3
• Favorite off-boat activities: Dancing, playing pool, concerts and hiking
• Special skills: Talking and texting
• What Bravo shows do you watch? All of them
• Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? Key West, Fla.
• What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? We don’t have much time in the water. We don’t have a luxury life like our guests, even though others think we do.
Luke Jones
• Hometown: Gold Coast, Australia
• Birthdate: June 19
• Zodiac sign: Gemini
• Years of experience in Yachting: 7
• Favorite off-boat activities: Networking with good people, skydiving and anything water-based
• Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? I don’t miss home anymore because I’ve been away so long and have had so many other homes. I honestly feel like the world is my home. Family is key and I’m lucky enough that they love to travel like me.
• Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? I was so lucky to be based in the Seychelles for four years. That place is heaven on Earth.
• What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? Isolation from friends and family. It’s about understanding that while working on boats, you’re opening up your mind and life to an abundance of new people and experiences. You’re going with the wind letting yourself be free with the travels.
Below Deck Down Under Season 2 premieres Monday, July 17th at 9|8c on Bravo.
