Johannesburg, 30 July 2025: Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9 has officially docked on South African screens, airing every Sunday at 6:10 PM on E! (DStv Channel 124) until the season finale on 16 November 2025. South African viewers have added reason to tune in: the new season spotlights two homegrown stars—Cape Town’s Ian Maclean as Bosun and Gqeberha’s Sabrina “Bri” Muller, making her debut as a stewardess.

Returning to lead the luxury yacht Mustique is fan-favourite Captain Sandy Yawn. She is joined by Chief Stew Aesha Scott—a franchise staple now navigating her journey full circle in the Mediterranean, where it all began. Elena Dubaich also makes a comeback, reprising her role from Season 6’s final charter, this time as one of the two stews.

^{BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN -- Season:9 -- Pictured: Iain MacLean -- (Photo by: Fred Jagueneau/Bravo)}

Joining the crew for the first time are:

• Chef Johnathan Shillingford, a self-taught culinary talent
• Deckhands Joe Bradley, Nathan Gallager, and Gael Cameron

Set In The Greek Isles, Drama Unfolds From Day One

This season is anchored in the stunning waters of Athens, Greece—a location that provides a picturesque backdrop for a voyage riddled with turbulence, both mechanical and emotional. From demanding charter guests and mismanaged provisioning to interpersonal clashes and an unprecedented technical failure, the season wastes no time in stirring the waters.

From the interior to the deck, expectations are high. Aesha balances guest expectations while managing a tense team dynamic. Chef Jono quickly learns that delivering five-star meals at sea under pressure isn’t just about flavour, but finesse. Meanwhile, the deck team battles their own learning curve, with communication breakdowns threatening the stability of every charter.

^{BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN -- Pictured: Sabrina Muller -- (Photo by: Fred Jagueneau/Bravo)}

Boatmances & Big Surprises Rock The Yacht

No season of Below Deck would be complete without romantic turmoil. A complicated love triangle develops onboard, disrupting workflow and personal relationships alike. A budding romance is further tested when one crew member’s personal commitments collide with the realities of yacht life.

But it’s not all high-seas tension—the season ends on a poignant note as Captain Sandy surprises her partner, Leah, with an emotional moment that will leave both crew and viewers deeply moved.

Below Deck Mediterranean is produced by 51 Minds, with executive producers Nadine Rajabi, Wes Denton, Mark Cronin, Shane Maroufkhani, Tania Hamidi, Ryan Braun, Christian Sarabia and Zachary Klein.

Tune in to Below Deck Mediterranean, airing Sundays at 6:10 PM on E! (DStv 124), until the season finale on 16 November.

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