What Is The ‘Below Deck’ Charter Cost?

ByCheri Gossett
Who Leaves Below Deck Sailing Yacht? [Bravo | YouTube]

Below Deck was launched in 2013. Since then it has had multiple spin-offs including Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Sailing Yacht. The show follows all the drama of the crew members and the guests. Below Deck has completed its 10th season Which began in November 2022. Currently Below Deck Med is showing its 8th Season on Bravo. One question fans want answered is how much the luxury yacht trips cost.

Below Deck Charter Price

The Below Deck yacht usually costs between $15-$20 million to purchase. The luxury yacht used in season 10 of Below Deck, Motor yacht St David, costs to rent starts at $340,000. The motor yacht My Seanna, costs a total of $300,000 per week to rent. Motor Yacht Eros costs $175,000 per week to rent.  Motor Yacht Valor costs $168,000 per week to rent. The Motor Yacht Honor costs $186,000 per week to rent, and Motor Yacht Ohana, the cheapest in the fleet, costs $140,000 per week.

Mark Cronin, a producer for Below Deck stated that participants of the show get a 50% discount for the three-day rentals. Airfare is covered by the production company. Guests are responsible for paying the tips to the crew themselves, which should be between 15-20%.

Locations Available

The different seasons go to different locations.  The original Below Deck goes to locations around the Caribbean, especially the British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, and the Bahamas. The Mediterranean spin-off visits different European hotspots, which include Italy, Spain and Croatia.

How To Work On A Luxury Motor Yacht

Below Deck features the lives of the motor yacht crew in addition to the guests. Having a career on a super yacht is a lot of hard work. Benefits include travel and amazing salaries. However, if you want to work on a motor yacht here are the steps. The first step of working on a motor Yacht is to research the position that you want. You will need to find out what skills and certificates you will need to work on a motor yacht, in the position you want.

Next, you will need to get your ENG1 Medical Certificate. This certificate proves that you are medically fit and physically capable of working on a yacht. Next, you will need to attend yacht stewardess or deckhand training. These trainings include STCW Certificates, which is a minimum requirement. In addition, you will need other certificates like the Powerboat level 2 Security training, and VHF Radio training.

Once all of your training is finished you will need to sign up for a yacht crew agency. This agency provides access to employment on a network of yachts and is a good way to get your first position on a super yacht.

Lastly, you want to head to the location where you want to work. You will need to obtain a work visa from the local authorities and pass through any required quarantine periods before being able to work on a super yacht.

To watch more Below Deck tune into Below Deck Med airing Mondays at 9/8c.

Cheri Gossett
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