The Boats Of Below Deck Mediterranean: Exploring The Yachts

The boats featured on Below Deck Mediterranean are superyachts, measuring over 150 feet in length and boasting opulent features, staterooms, and amenities. The yachts are available for charter and cost around €145,000-€231,000 per week, with additional expenses for fuel, dockage fees, and taxes. The first season of Below Deck Mediterranean featured the Ionian Princess, a 151-foot yacht built in 2005 with a sleek, streamlined design and accommodations for up to 12 guests. The second season showcased the Sirocco, a Dutch-built yacht with a unique two-tone exterior and an African-chic interior. The third season featured the largest yacht in the show's history, the 178-foot Talisman Maiton, with a sundeck spa pool, a state-of-the-art gym, and an observation deck.

Ionian Princess (Season 1)

The Ionian Princess is a 151-foot (46-metre) superyacht built by Christensen in the United States at their Savannah shipyard. It was delivered to its owner in October 2005 and has retained the same name and owner since. The yacht's interior was designed by Pavlik Design Team and its exterior by Setzer Design Group. It features a high-gloss mahogany finish throughout, a grand sun deck with a large jacuzzi, a gym, WiFi, and air conditioning. The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites, including one VIP cabin, and a full-beam master suite with its own study. It also has a crew of nine. The Ionian Princess was featured in the first season of Below Deck Mediterranean, which was filmed in Greece and aired in 2016. The yacht is available for charter at €145,000 per week (approximately $175,500).

Sirocco (Season 2)

The 154-foot (47-metre) superyacht Sirocco was the second Below Deck Mediterranean megayacht. Built by Dutch shipyard Heesen in 2006, it appeared on the show in 2017, cruising the beautiful and popular Croatian charter grounds. The yacht has a natural, contemporary Indonesian-inspired design, with geometric shapes, gentle curves, and large proportions. The interior uses Makassar wood and leather to create a unique look and feel.

Sirocco has three decks, with outdoor communal spaces including a lounging space on the main deck, an alfresco dining arrangement on the upper deck, and a Jacuzzi on the sundeck. The swim platform extending off the aft allows for easy access to the water and tenders. The yacht has a full-beam master cabin on the upper deck, a multi-media TV room amidships, and a generously proportioned main salon on the deck below. Sirocco can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 large en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 2 double cabins, and 2 twin cabins.

The yacht has a top speed of 26 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots, thanks to its MTU 3,700 HP engines. It is available for charter, with rates starting at €180,000 per week, and is also available for sale for €17 million.

Talisman Maiton (Season 3)

The third season of Below Deck Mediterranean features the 177-foot (54-metre) or 178-foot (54.2-metre) superyacht Talisman Maiton. It is the largest superyacht to ever feature in the Below Deck franchise at the time of filming in 2018.

Talisman Maiton was built in 2006 by the Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts and can accommodate 12 guests and 13 crew members. The yacht features a sundeck spa pool, a gym, an observation deck with 360-degree views, and a range of water toys, including a Flyboard, a Seadoo GTX 215 Waverunner, and kayaks. The interior, designed by English designer H2 Yacht Design, features Art Deco detailing and a classic style, with a main salon and skylounge for guests to socialise and relax.

The yacht's range of 3,500 nautical miles is powered by twin Caterpillar engines, allowing it to cruise comfortably at 12 knots and reach a maximum speed of 16 knots. Talisman Maiton is available for charter, starting at €231,000 per week.

The Wellington (Season 5)

The Wellington, also known as The Wellesley, is a 184-foot-long superyacht that was featured in Season 5 of Below Deck Mediterranean. It is the largest yacht to ever be featured on the show. The yacht was built by Dutch shipyard OceanCo between 1993 and 2016 and is decked out in magnificent leathers, rich woods, and warm tones.

The yacht includes a cigar room with a glass case for cigars and a collection of whiskeys and scotches. It also has a master suite with mahogany and inlaid leather, Italian sheets, and a massive closet and dressing area. There is also a "VIP bedroom" that used to be an observation lounge and includes panoramic windows.

The indoor dining area has a massive round, rich dark wood table, and the yacht is equipped with a variety of water toys, including a huge water slide and a jet surfer. The Wellington also has a bridge filled with dark leather seating and state-of-the-art equipment.

The crew of The Wellington for Season 5 included Captain Sandy Yawn, Chef Hindrigo "Kiko" Lorran, Chief Stewardess Hannah Ferrier, 2nd Stewardess Lara Flumiani, 3rd Stewardess Jessica More, Bosun Malia White, and Deckhand Peter Hunziker, among others.

Lady Michelle (Season 6)

Lady Michelle, the yacht from Season 6 of Below Deck Mediterranean, is a 55-metre (180-foot) superyacht built by Italian shipyard Benetti and delivered in 2003. It is the second-largest yacht to star on the show, after The Wellington, which was used to film Season 5.

Lady Michelle can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, with a crew of 14. The exterior of the yacht is defined by classic lines, a raked bow, and a navy blue hull. It is powered by twin 1,850hp Caterpillar engines and can reach a top speed of 16 knots.

The interiors of Lady Michelle feature traditional styling with glossy wood finishes and a nautical blue and white colour scheme for the soft furnishings. The yacht's highlights include a split-level owner's suite with separate bathrooms and a panoramic observation lounge, a gym, a saloon, and a dedicated dining space.

The sun deck includes a swimming pool, a drinks bar, sun loungers, and an al fresco dining area. The yacht also has a toy garage stocked with two tenders, jet skis, fishing gear, watersports equipment, kayaks, paddleboards, seabobs, and a waterslide.

Lady Michelle typically sails in the Caribbean and the Bahamas, but for Season 6, Captain Sandy Yawn led the yacht and its crew along the Croatian coastline.

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