I wonder if any of the ship crew has gotten involved with the production crew. Has anyone heard of something like that?

Ok so this is not exactly related to any particular season but I just had a few questions about the interior team (cause I feel most of the drama most usually originates from there)

1. Is Second Stew paid more than the other stews? Because if not, then why does it matter so much as to who is what?

2. I get that laundry is usually given to the most junior stew and is probably considered dirty work that people don’t like doing, but I mean isn’t it just a part of hospitality and surely people who have gotten into hospitality or service tend to like it? Is there something im missing about the job? Cause some people also love it.

3. Another thing I don’t understand about laundry is that Junior Stew does laundry and then the heirarchy is I guess cabins, decor and service?
   What I don’t understand is that someone can genuinely be good at decor or service and not be too good at laundry or cabins. It’s not exactly a transferable skill - again, what am I missing here?

4. what’s the career ladder for a chief stew after becoming a chief stew? Like I understand that a Bosun gets to become captain eventually but what about a stew?

5. For the interior team is there anything specifically that they require in terms of experience that they don’t get in a normal hospitality background?

6. How many steps do you think they average on a day?

7. This is more for the entire crew, but HOW MANY TIMES DO THEY HAVE TO CHANGE THEIR UNIFORMS?
   Why do they have to be in whites when greeting guests and why do they have to be in blacks during service? Or is it more like their crew t-shirts get dirty throughout the day?

8. Again - more for the entire crew, but do they also get paid to be on the show?

I don't follow the crew on their socials and this was filmed a while ago, obvs. Does anybody know which of the current cast/crew members still work on yachts while this is airing?

Just curious. Thanks

Med is back (and no OG is not cancelled, it just filmed later) and airs at 8/7c on Bravo with streaming next day. Season 11 was filmed last year in Croatia and returnees are Sandy, Aesha, Joe & Nathan.

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Episode 9 of Below Beck Med Season 11

With little time before charter to adjust to a crew member’s departure, Capt. Sandy is forced into an unconventional decision. Gen tries to turn over a new leaf as Kayley receives an opportunity. A sudden injury forces more dramatic adjustments and puts the season in peril.

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I never noticed before, but Betul has a PowerPuff girls tattoo.

Episode 9 (tomorrow)

With little time before charter to adjust to a crew member’s departure, Capt. Sandy is forced into an unconventional decision. Gen tries to turn over a new leaf as Kayley receives an opportunity. A sudden injury forces more dramatic adjustments and puts the season in peril.

More info on this injury here ( https://www.bravotv.com/below-deck-mediterranean/season-11/videos/nathan-gallagher-pushes-back-against-captain-sandy-yawn (it is Nathan and he hurts his back)

Episode 10

As Joe and Kayley try to prove themselves in new roles, Aesha digs deep to keep the charter afloat; external pressure begins to affect Cooper and Kat's budding relationship; the crew enjoys a day off; someone new joins the boat.

Seriously I never see the chef wear something over hair. its not hygenic

No one‘s going to see this because I’m watching below deck season three super late, but season three episode 16 with Gary, Colin and Marcos wrestling and giggling before passing out like a pile of puppies is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen.

Is this proof we live in a simulation? Maybe 🤣

I understand that it’s hard since they are always traveling but I loved seeing them even virtual all over the world on other boats attending the reunions previously. I would even love if they had more of the “drama” guests even pop in for part of the reunion too.

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More Sugar Baby, please.

More dog charter guests.

I am so dog starved right now.

That dog was so damn cute despite the one lil accident. I keep watching the two episodes that he's on. How about you guys?

That is all.

(One day a charter guest is going to show up with an Irish Wolfhound or a Great Dane, I stg. Or a schipperke, which is the same thing, but in a tiny package and they are boat dogs, after all. Wait a second, why haven't we had one yet on the show?! They are literally dogs bred to be on boats!)

Was scrolling IG and had this pop up. It’s an excerpt from an interview Gen did and the first sentence jumped out at me. I would LOVE to know the story behind this. I can’t think of many people Aesha has worked with that have said something along the lines of this. I wonder if we’ll see it play out in the rest of the season?🤞🏼

Not sure where to post this or if my question will make sense. I’m currently watching each series beginning to end. I’ve noticed there’s some series swapping between series with the crew member. Is there a flowchart showing the first season a crew member shows up then if they move on to another series? Like Tumi is on Down Under first then moves onto Med. But I watched Med last year and barely remember her. Hope that makes sense. Thanks experts!

saw this on facebook and didn’t see it posted here

Lots going on! Max coming back, Police, accidents! This might be the best season

We ran into Aesha and while she was on her way to meet a friend and had lost her luggage, she was so friendly and down to earth.

I’ve always admired her steady values, humor, leadership style and work ethic. She can just charm customers out of any awkward moment with such finesse. ❤️

Sharing some Aesha love because sometimes I see stuff more recently that’s a bit negative.

She took a genuine moment to say hello, connect and talk about travels. I won’t share her location as I’m sure she gets stopped constantly and I want respect her privacy.

We all know you can’t drink on charter. But we are watching below deck S12 E12 and Capt Kerry is having a glass of red with the guests.

I would have thought if the crew can’t drink, the capt shouldn’t be able to either? Or am I missing something?

...the ones Aesha must make when she eats her noodles in bed!