When Below Deck Mediterranean launched its eighth season in the fall of 2023, fans expected the usual recipe: a stunning yacht, a crew of young, attractive stews and deckhands, and a charismatic captain trying to hold it all together. What viewers got, however, was a season that redefined the term "yachtie meltdown."
Season Highlights and Lowlights
The vessel's scale and the industrial nature of Genoa’s port challenged even the most experienced deckhands. For those interested in the lifestyle, the Mustique can be chartered for approximately $244,000 per week plus expenses. The Crew: New Faces and Franchise Crossovers Below Deck Mediterranean - Season 8
Key Events and Challenges