Below Deck sets sail for its twelfth season this Monday on Bravo—and, as usual, the waters look choppy. Fresh Meat, the Season 12 premiere, hits the dock at 9 PM ET and introduces a new batch of yachties grappling with the high-maintenance world of luxury charters. Early signs point to trouble: the new chef can’t handle the rough seas, the bosun’s stress levels are off the charts, and the first primary charter guest, armed with a black light and a long list of demands, is on the hunt for germs.
So, business as usual.
While most of the faces are new, the show’s template remains familiar: tight quarters, high-strung personalities, and the inevitable crew hookups that add fuel to the interpersonal fires. The yacht itself, of course, remains a silent character in the drama—a floating, opulent prison where conflict and claustrophobia become the norm.
For longtime viewers, Below Deck has become a reliable dose of escapist chaos, a reminder that even the most luxurious settings can’t contain the messy realities of human interaction. Tune in to the season premiere to spot the early alliances, identify the weak links, and place your bets on which yachtie cracks first under pressure.
Below Deck airs Monday, June 2 at 9:00 PM ET on Bravo.
