Below Deckreturns to Bravo on Monday, June 2, for season 12, and we now know who will be returning to the long-running franchise and which new cast members audiences will meet.Rumors have been circulatingfor a while, but the officialBelow Deckcast announcement has finally been released. Bravo announced theBelow Deckseason 12 renewal in May 2024, and filming took place that summer.
Below Deckseason 12will feature a lot of drama, as viewers have come to expect.Audiences can look forward to love trianglesand tense work dynamics from the cast. Plus, the show will include drama from the guests aboard the Motoryacht St. David. Guests and crew will be going to luxurious islands like Anguilla, St. Barths, and Sint Maarten. This is the third season of the Bravo reality show that will take place in Sint Maarten. Who will be on the yacht this summer?
Kerry Titheradge
Kerry Is The Captain
Kerry Titheradge is returning toBelow Deckfor another season as the captain of the ship.Captain Kerry first came on the scene inBelow Deckseason 11, so this will be his second season on the Bravo show. AlthoughCaptain Kerry is a fairly new face on TV, he’s not new to yachting; he has over 20 years of experience in the industry.
Captain Kerry was born in Brisbane, Australia, but has spent most of his life traveling. That makes sense, given his zodiac sign. Captain Kerry is a Sagittarius, whichAlluresays is a sign born to explore and is fueled by wanderlust.
Fraser Olender
This Is Fraser’s Fourth Season
Fraser Olender is returning for his fourth seasonofBelow Deckon Bravo. Fraser is the Chief Stew, which means he reports directly to the Captain. His job involves managing all aspects of guest service and providing the highest level of hospitality possible. Fraser manages the other stews, which is a massive undertaking.
Fraser is originally from London, England. He was born on October 26, making him a Scorpio. He’s spent seven years in the yachting industry, so he’s very well-versed in the job and all the things that could go wrong at sea. Fraser speaks fluent French, which will come in handy as the yacht travels to French-speaking islands. This season,Fraser is seeking perfection, but he may not always get what he wants.
Lawrence Snowden
Lawrence Is The Chef
Chef Lawrence Snowden is a new face to the Bravo audience. Of course, that doesn’t mean he’s new to the job. Chef Lawrence has worked in the culinary industry for over 15 years. Specifically,Chef Lawrence has experience with fine dining. He also has six years of yacht experience.
Despite his lengthy resume,Below Deckseason 12 won’t be smooth sailing for the culinary expert. Viewers will watch Chef Lawrence struggle when the high-stress environment of yachting clashes with his strong faith. Will Chef Lawrence make it through the season?
Caio Poltronieri
Caio Is A New Face On Below Deck
Caio Poltronieriwill be appearing on Bravo for the first time inBelow Deckseason 12. Caio was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His birthday is October 22, making him a Libra. Caio comes to the Motoryacht St. David with 4-5 years of yachting experience, which means he’s not a total newbie, but he’s not as adept as some of the people he’ll be working with.Caio is the Bosun, meaning he’s in charge of the yacht’s exterior and managing the deck crew.
Kyle Stillie
Kyle Is A Deckhand
Kyle Stillie is the third and final returning cast member onBelow Deckseason 12. Viewers first met Kyle inBelow Deckseason 11, when he barely had any professional yachting experience.Kyle remained largely drama-free onBelow Deckseason 11, althoughhe did get involved in a boatmance. His relationship with Barbie Pascual didn’t work out, and Kyle left season 11 single.
Fans may get to see Kyle meet someone new on the new season of Below Deck.
Kyle is originally from Selkirk, Scotland. His birthday is May 7, which means he’s a Taurus. According toCosmopolitan, Tauruses are reliable and romantic but can also be stubborn and resistant to change. While many people dislike boat life, Kyle doesn’t think it’s that bad, making him an ideal yacht employee.
Jess Theron
Jess Is A New Deckhand
JessTheron is new toBelow Deck.The official cast guide fromBravolists her as a Deckhand, buther Instagram bio says she’s a Bosun.As the show was filmed a year ago, it’s possible Jess has moved up in her career since last summer. She’s originally from Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Damo Yorg
Damo Is Australian
Damo Yorg is a new Deckhand onBelow Deck, and he hails from Perth, Australia. In the trailer fromBravo, Damo says he has"Peter Pan syndrome,“adding,“I don’t ever want to grow up.“Audiences can likely expect a lot of shenanigans from Damothis season. He has two years of experience in the yachting industry, making him more experienced than some of his fellow Deckhands, but not the most experienced.
Barbara Kulaif
Barbara Is From Brazil
Barbara Kulaif joins theBelow Deckseason 12 cast as a Stew. She’s originally from Santos, Brazil, and her birthday is April 28, making her a Taurus. Sinceshe and Kyle are both Tauruses, they might both have stubborn qualities. It will be interesting to see if these twoBelow Deckcast members clash with each other or if they create a strong bond. Barbara also has three years of yachting experience under her belt.
Rainbeau de Roos
Rainbeau Is A Stew
Rainbeau de Roos brings five years of experience in the yachting industry to her role onBelow Deckseason 12 as a Stew. According to Bravo,Rainbeau lists her hometown as"the world,rather than pinpointing an exact location. Similar to Captain Kerry, Rainbeau is a Sagittarius, so being a globetrotter makes sense, given her zodiac sign.
Solène Favreau
Solène Is A Reality TV Veteran
Solène Favreau came toBelow Deckseason 12 as a Stew, but this isn’t her first time on reality TV. Previously, Solène was onLove IslandFrance, where she came in third place. Solène didn’t walk away fromLove Islandwith a lasting relationship, so she’s free to meet someone onBelow Deckif she chooses.
Before her time onBelow Deck, Solène had a total of 22 days of yachting industry experience. She’s by far the least experienced member of the crew this season. Will Solène make it in this fast-paced industry?
