Below Deck Mediterranean is set to return to Bravo in the coming weeks with the network releasing an explosive new trailer for Season 8 alongside official cast photos and bios.
Returning for Season 8 alongside Captain Sandy Yawn are Season 7 stews Natalya Scudder and Kyle Viljoen, as well as Below Deck Down Under Season 1 breakout Tumi Mhlongo in the newly-minted role of Chief Stew.
Luka Brunton, who just made his Below Deck Down Under debut on the show’s recent August 28th episode, is also set to join the Below Deck Med Season 8 cast, according to a write up from E! News.
The veterans will be joined by newbies Chef Jack Luby, Bosun Ruan Irving, Deckhands Haleigh Gorman and Lara Du Preez, and Stew Jessika Asai.
Check out the Below Deck Mediterranean season 8 trailer, below.
WATCH! Below Deck Mediterranean season 8 trailer
Bravo has also released an official description for the new season, teasing lots of drama to come:
Set amidst the mesmerizing Italian Riviera and the historic façade of Genoa, Italy, it’s all hands on deck this season for Capt. Sandy and her team. From outrageous guests to after-hours antics, the boat gets rocked throughout each charter as the crew navigates complicated dynamics and unexpected rifts. In a franchise first, unprecedented staffing changes dominate the season, which tests each department as they struggle to find their sea legs through unforeseen turnover.
Sandy levels up this season with the 180-foot M/Y Mustique, which challenges her deck crew as they attempt to navigate the busy industrial port with utmost precision. Before they even leave the dock, visa issues tie up two crew members while a department head mismanages important paperwork. Sandy leans on temporary help for the first charter and an unexpected shake-up results in a change of hierarchy. On deck, the crew is overwhelmed by their workload on the oversized vessel as the interior deals with a clash of personalities. Chef Jack wows the guests with his impressive take on local Italian fare, but things start to sour when communication goes south.
Between “friends with benefits” and open relationships, there’s no shortage of boat-mances and boat break-ups. When disagreements impact productivity and former friendships start to implode, Sandy is faced with a wave of difficult decisions.
Below Deck Mediterranean season 8 cast photos
Captain Sandy Yawn
Chief Stew Tumi Mhlongo
Stew Kyle Viljoen
Stew Natalya Scudder
Deckhand Luka Brunton
Chef Jack Luby
Deckhand Lara Du Preez
Stew Jessika Asai
Bosun Ruan Irving
Deckhand Haleigh Gorman
Season 8 of Below Deck Med premieres Monday, September 25 at 9|8c with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock.
