The BEST episodes of Below Deck Sailing Yacht
Every episode of Below Deck Sailing Yacht ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Below Deck Sailing Yacht!
Capt. Glenn Shephard and his crew set sail in a luxury sailing yacht to explore the crystal-clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea. The physicality of working on a sailing yacht brings new challenges to these young, attractive and adventurous yachties who are ready to work hard and play harder.
#1 - Worst Vacation Ever
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2023
Capt. Glenn is hopeful Colin’s plan to fix the engine works; chef Ileisha has problems at dinner; the guests blame Daisy for the lack of service.
#2 - T-Bone With Stakes
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/19/2023
Capt. Glenn notices the crew is slipping on service when a guest is injured and interior doesn't hear the walkie call; after Alex and Mads confess their feelings from the start, Mads is torn between Alex and Gary.
#3 - Let Them Eat Cake
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/19/2023
Capt. Glenn notices the standards are slipping on Parsifal lll, as the crew is exhausted with the mid-season blues; distraught that Colin and Gary aren't speaking, Daisy takes initiative and forces them to hash out their problems.
#4 - Burnt Hands and Broken Hearts
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/12/2023
Caught in an uncomfortable situation, Daisy doesn't know where she stands with Colin after keeping a massive secret from him; determined to prove Colin wrong, chef Ileisha picks herself up just to be knocked back down.
#5 - Loose Lips Sink Friendships
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/12/2023
The crew has the day off, and even Capt. Glenn recharges by enjoying Parsifal III all to himself and riding the eFoil; Colin saves the day clearing the clogged toilets, but he gets jammed up when his honest opinion strikes a chord.
#6 - Love Boat
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2023
Glenn dresses up for the guests' theme night; he hopes his participation helps correct a jewelry theft hiccup and is on top of his crew to make sure the women have the best trip of their lives.
#7 - Cheers to Boobies
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2023
After Chase confides in Gary about Alex's lackluster work ethic, Chase's trust is broken when Gary tells Alex about their conversation.
#8 - Smoke On The Water
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/22/2023
Another engine issue emerges, forcing Capt. Glenn to modify the plan and keep the returning guests entertained; With all the uncertainty going on in the engine room, Capt. Glenn takes control and points out the crews' mistakes; Daisy and Colin make up after their fight as their relationship grows stronger; Daisy confronts Gary about Mads and claims he's playing his usual games; Tired of the drama, Chase plans a night of drunk Twister and hosts a surprising yoga session.
#9 - Clash & Burn
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2023
In an effort to turn the charter around, Capt. Glenn takes the guests on an epic sail. Lucy makes a grave mistake to a charter guest's garment. After Chef Ileisha continues to leave the guests waiting too long between courses, Capt. Glenn gives her honest feedback in the tip meeting that pushes Daisy's defensive buttons. Colin defends Capt. Glenn's comments as feedback and not critique, which only heightens Daisy's frustrations.
#10 - Hate Me Tender
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2023
Daisy is overwhelmed with the high-maintenance guests and struggles to ask for help, so a request from Gary sends her over the edge; when a guest injury occurs on the water toys, Capt. Glenn goes into high alert.
#11 - Lazy Daisy
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2023
Capt. Glenn insists a stew go on all excursions; Daisy is frustrated after learning she's a stew down while the deck team goofed off on the eFoils; chef Ileisha's perfectionism is thrown off when she faces her greatest fear in the galley.
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#12 - The King Is Back
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2023
Capt. Glenn finally wakes up to some good news; the entire crew is invited to join the guests for dinner and Chef Ileisha has to change her menu last minute.
#13 - Hurricane Bonnie
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/26/2023
Capt. Glenn reprimands the crew as recent slip-ups are directly affecting communication and morale; Daisy breaks down when she's proven wrong about the walkies not working; chef Ileisha is determined to prove she can complete a 10-course dinner.
#14 - ParsiFAIL
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/2023
Back on board Parsifal III in Sardinia, Italy, Capt. Glenn is poised for his smoothest sail yet … until he isn't; Daisy comes back ready to prove she knows what she's doing as a Chief Stew; Chief Engineer Colin is determined to avoid a boat romance.
#15 - Reunion
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/27/2022
The crew reunites for a reunion on Watch What Happens Live hosted by Andy Cohen.
#16 - All Roads Lead to Gaisy
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/20/2022
As the guests return from the wedding ceremony, the crew tries to cap off a great season with the perfect reception dinner. While Marcos strives to wow the guests with his best meal yet, time is running out and he still has to add the finishing touches on the wedding cake. Daisy puts Ashley in charge of the final dinner service to see if she’s finally ready for a promotion.
#17 - Parsifal’s First Wedding
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/13/2022
Reeling from the news that Parsifal III has a last-minute charter with the hardest preference sheet of the season, the crew try to enjoy their night off. A wild night leads to massive hangovers the next day as Chef Marcos struggles to create a savory but safe menu for the guests based on a complex list of dietary restrictions, plus a three-tiered gluten free wedding cake.
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#18 - Salty Seamen
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/6/2022
Chef Marcos attempts to power through another stellar dinner while dealing with some devastating news; the weather conditions intensify, forcing the deck crew to attempt to avoid another running-aground scenario.
#19 - Smashley
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/30/2022
After ending another charter on a high note, the crew are raring to go for a night on the town; Ashley swears she'll stay out of Gary's and Scarlett's boatmance.
#20 - Budding Boatmance
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/23/2022
After campaigning for a promotion, Ashley is sorely disappointed to be given the title Junior Stew, making her and Scarlett equals; Gary is back to his flirtatious ways as he distracts Scarlett to the ire of both Ashley and Daisy.
#21 - New Girl Aboard
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/16/2022
Daisy is brought to her breaking point as the demanding guests continue to challenge the Parsifal III crew with their incessant requests. The arrival of a new stew puts smiles on everyone’s faces except for Ashley’s as she’s quick to claim Gary as her territory. When sparks fly between Gary and new stew Scarlett, Ashley shifts her focus to work, determined to finally get the coveted second second stew position.
#22 - Paging Dr. Nipples
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/9/2022
Gary jumps to the rescue as an empty neighbouring boat drags into another boat nearby; Marcos shines again as he caters to the demanding guests with ease, but his crew worries that he's burning himself out.
#23 - Villa Today, Gone Tomorrow
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/25/2022
After getting vulnerable with Daisy, Gabriela wants to try to turn things around on the upcoming day off for the crew; Ashley goes full steam ahead in her pursuit for Gary; Marcos and Gabriela bump heads again.
#24 - Loose Lips Sink Trysts
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2024
Gary tries to correct course after kissing Danni; Gary tries to motivate Emma in new ways; Chef Cloyce struggles; Diana lets Keith in on a forbidden secret.
#25 - The Bitter End
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/27/2025
Chef Cloyce walks a tightrope through the guests' numerous dietary restrictions; Daisy tries to balance past and present as she considers her attraction to both Gary and Keith; after an eventful final night out, the crew says their final goodbyes.