Meet the Below Deck Down Under Crew Joining Captain Jason in Season 2

Pack your bags, we're heading to Australia. Get ready to ride the waves of drama when Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under premieres this July. Captain Jason Chambers and Chief Stew Aesha Scott are back and will be joined by a new crew aboard the M/Y Northern Sun.

Read on to learn more about the new season as well as the yachties joining Captain Jason and Aesha on the charter this season.

When does Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under premiere? 

Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under premieres on Monday, July 17 at 8/7c on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock. Beginning Monday, July 24, two new episodes will air back-to-back each week.    

Here's everything you need to know about Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under.

Meet the Cast of Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under

Find out who is joining returning cast Captain Jason and Aesha on the new season of Below Deck Down Under.

Returning Below Deck Down Under Cast

Captain Jason Chambers 

Hometown: Gosford, Australia  

Birthdate: November 10

Zodiac sign: Libra   

Years of experience in yachting: 23 

Favorite off-boat activities: "Freediving and exploring"   

What Bravo shows do you watch? Vanderpump Rules

Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? "My daughter"

Favorite place you’ve been on charter/place you traveled? Papua New Guinea 

Sum up this season in three words: "Dramatic, wet, emotional"

Chief Stew Aesha Scott

Hometown: Tauranga, New Zealand  

Birthdate: November 27

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius   

Years of experience in yachting: 8

Favorite off-boat activities: "I love hiking, yoga, and reading. Sipping a cocktail in the sun while reading a book is probably my favorite activity."

What is the best place on the boat to find privacy? "Privacy doesn’t really exist on a boat. Cleaning a guest bathroom is probably the most privacy I’ll get and I often enjoy quiet time in there. Otherwise, when I’m in the shower."

What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? "Stews don’t spend much time outside. When you finish a season people are always shocked that we aren’t tan. 'But you work on a boat!?' We work inside and don’t see much sun and definitely don’t swim until the season is over."

Sum up this season in three words: "Unexpected emotional rollercoaster."

Meet the New Below Deck Down Under Cast 

Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph

Hometown: Bristol, England

Birthdate: April 13   

Zodiac sign: Aries

Years of experience in yachting: 4

Favorite off-boat activities: "Meeting new people and obviously a good night out."

What do you do in your off time in your room on the boat? "Sleep, watch movies, and sneak snacks into my cabin (unless someone wants to come in for a gossip)."  

Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? "I try not to miss anyone, but depends on who I’m dating at the time. So could be anyone!"

What was your first impression of the Northern Sun? “Is this the Antiques Roadshow on water?”  

Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? "It will always be Antigua, but many more places to see."

Bosun Luke Jones

Hometown: Gold Coast, Australia  

Birthdate: June 19

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Years of experience in Yachting: 7

Favorite off-boat activities: "Networking with good people, skydiving, and anything water-based."

Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? "I don’t miss home anymore because I’ve been away so long and have had so many other homes. I honestly feel like the world is my home. Family is key and I’m lucky enough that they love to travel like me."

Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? "I was so lucky to be based in the Seychelles for four years. That place is heaven on Earth."

What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? "Isolation from friends and family. It’s about understanding that while working on boats, you’re opening up your mind and life to an abundance of new people and experiences. You’re going with the wind letting yourself be free with the travels."  

Deckhand Adam Kodra

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Birthdate: December 31

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Years of experience in the yachting industry: 1

Favorite off-boat activities: 'Rugby and skateboarding."

Special skills: "Navigating boats by way of the stars."

Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? "My family."

Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? Fitzroy Island, Australia

What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? "I get seasick."

Deckhand Harry Van Vliet

Hometown: Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia

Birthdate: April 1

Zodiac sign: Aries   

Years of experience in yachting: 3  

Favorite off-boat activities: "Scuba diving, surfing, wakeboarding, camping … anything outdoors."

Special skills: "I’m able to be friends with everyone. It comes in handy."  

Who do you miss most from home when you’re traveling for work? "My mates and good pub feed (dinner)."

What was your first impression of the Northern Sun? "I loved it. It’s an adventure boat. The guests were here to see the Great Barrier Reef and Australia. That’s an adventure!"

Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? Puerto Escondido, Mexico  

Stew Laura Bileskalne

Hometown: Riga, Latvia   

Birthdate: May 15

Zodiac sign: Taurus   

Years of experience in yachting: 3  

Favorite off-boat activities: "Dancing, playing pool, concerts, and hiking."

Special skills: Talking and texting

What Bravo shows do you watch? "All of them."

Favorite place you’ve been on charter/ place you traveled? Key West, Florida 

What’s one thing about working and living on a boat that would surprise people? "We don’t have much time in the water. We don’t have a luxury life like our guests, even though others think we do."

Stew Margot Sisson

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Birthdate: August 28

Zodiac sign: Virgo  

Years of experience in yachting: 2   

Favorite off-boat activities: "Exploring a new city and finding every bakery I possibly can."

What other Below Deck franchise yachties do you know? "I worked on a boat with Natasha DeBourg (chef from Below Deck Sailing Yacht)."

What do you do in your off time in your room on the boat? "Watch Bravo." 

What is your wildest charter guest story from your career? "I had a guest ask if I would pop a huge zit on his back once, but it was a boil and told him he needed to go to a doctor."

If you could trade spots with anyone else in the Below Deck universe, who would it be and why? "Courtney Skippon. She seems to surround herself with scenic views, self-care, nature, good food, and the people she loves most (which is exactly how I am)."

More on Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under

According to a press release, "Captain Jason and Chief Stew Aesha reunite for an unforgettable, full-throttle charter season with a lively new crew and wild guests in the stunning waters of Cairns, Australia – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

Jason is at the helm of the vintage M/Y Northern Sun, where he navigates tumultuous crew dynamics and unprecedented shake-ups throughout the season. Each charter includes nonstop adventure and breathtaking underwater sight-sea-ing, but unruly guests break Jason’s rules, putting their holiday in jeopardy. Now a more seasoned leader, Aesha takes on some of the biggest obstacles of her career while looking out for the crew’s well-being. Mouth-watering menus and flavorful spreads delight the guests, but frustrations simmer between Chef Tzarina and Jason when he assists in the galley.  

Initially understaffed, the deckhands make costly errors as they struggle to find their stride on the unpredictable, aging vessel. The interior experiences smooth sailing until a clash of work styles creates a rift between the stews. Unexpected newcomers rock the boat throughout the season, including a shocking franchise crossover with the arrival of a polarizing familiar face."

There are also plenty of other ups and downs the crew will face!