Below Deck Down Under season 2 is coming to Peacock soon, and the cast features some familiar faces, along with some new ones. A spin-off of the popular Bravo series Below Deck, the series borrows the original's premise and takes it down under. Below Deck Down Under follows the crew of an Australian super-yacht as they sail through their charter season. Delving into different waters, the show may have a different cast but comes up with some of the same old drama. From unruly guests to difficult charters and boatmances galore, Below Deck Down Under promises all the drama of the original while offering an interesting new cultural backdrop.
The first season of Below Deck Down Under featured Captain Jason Chambers at the helm of the ship and a familiar face as his Chief Stew. Fans of Below Deck Mediterranean recognized Aesha Scott when she ed the newest Below Deck series and were happy to see someone they already knew. With a slew of different challenges chartering a super-yacht along the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, viewers got to see how different it was to operate a boat in new and exciting waters. Though the first season had a lot of explaining to do, the series was accepted, and the new season has been highly anticipated.
Captain Jason Chambers
After having a successful charter season during Below Deck Down Under season 1, Captain Jason is returning for another turn around the Great Barrier Reef. With 23 years in the yachting industry, Captain Jason knows his way around a super-yacht; however, he also knows how to let loose and have a good time. Captain Jason is a father to one daughter, who he misses while he's away on charters. A native Australian, he shared with Bravo that when he's not working on the Northern Sun, he likes to go freediving and exploring, even describing the season as "dramatic, wet, [and] emotional."
Aesha Scott
Aesha made her reality TV debut on Below Deck Mediterranean as a third stew, but on Below Deck Down Under, Aesha moved up to the Chief Stew position. A native New Zealander, she knows her way around the southern coast and is excited to be back with Captain Jason for another charter season. Aesha shared with Bravo that the one thing she finds difficult about being aboard a super-yacht is the lack of privacy. "Privacy doesn’t really exist on a boat," Aesha shared. "Cleaning a guest bathroom is probably the most privacy I’ll get and I often enjoy quiet time in there."
Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph
The first of many new faces on Below Deck Down Under season 2, Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, is relatively new to the yachting industry, having only worked aboard yacht galleys for four years. Still, her expertise is unmatched when it comes to creating delicious dishes for the charter guests of the Northern Sun. Originally from England, Tzarina is far from home on Below Deck Down Under, but she shared that she tries not to miss anyone back home too much while she's gone. "I try not to miss anyone," she explained, "but depends on who I’m dating at the time. So could be anyone!"
Luke Jones
Aussie native Luke Jones is the bosun working on Below Deck Down Under this season, and he's bringing his local knowledge to the crew. Though Luke has seven years of yachting experience, he's still getting used to the isolation that boat crews face during the charter season. "[Yachting is] about understanding that while working on boats, you’re opening up your mind and life to an abundance of new people and experiences," Luke shared. "You’re going with the wind letting yourself be free with the travels." He also explained that having a family who understands is key and shared that he is "lucky enough that [my family] loves to travel."
Adam Kodra
Deckhand Adam Kodra is a new face to Below Deck Down Under and a newbie in the yachting industry. He's originally from New York but found himself struck by the lifestyle of yachties and decided he wanted to try it out. Adam explained that he misses his family the most while he's away on a charter season, but he loves what he does and tries to work hard so he can keep doing it. He shared that one of his special skills on display on the Northern Sun during Below Deck Down Under season 2 is that he's able to "navigate boats by way of the stars."
Harry Van Vliet
Australian deckhand Harry Van Vliet is newer to the yachting industry with only three years of experience but has found his time as a deckhand to be some of the most enjoyable work of his young life. Originally hailing from Bondi Beach in Sydney, Harry is excited to explore the Great Barrier Reef on Below Deck Down Under. He shared that he's a friendly fellow, finding it easy to make friends with just about anyone he comes across. While he misses friends and family during charter seasons, he explained that he loves being aboard the Northern Sun because "it’s an adventure boat," which is definitely his speed.
Laura Bileskaine
Stew Laura Bileskaine is the only European aboard the Northern Sun, originally hailing from Latvia. She's got just three years in the yachting industry but has enjoyed working alongside her crews in the past. Laura explained to Bravo that the yachtie lifestyle is a lot harder than people believe it to be, especially for lower-ranking positions. Stews have a ton of hard work to do, and Laura understands that. "We don’t have a luxury life like our guests," Laura shared, "even though others think we do."
Margot Sisson
With just two years in the yachting industry, Stew Margot Sisson has already made an impression on another Below Deck franchise alum. She shared that she's worked with Below Deck Sailing Yacht's Chef Natasha DeBourg in the past and enjoys being able to step off a yacht to "explore a new city and finding every bakery I possibly can." Margot explained that she's dealt with some horror stories in the past, including a guest who asked her to pop a large zit that "turned out to be a boil" on their back. Here's hoping that Below Deck Down Under season 2 presents her with different types of challenges.
Source: Bravo