If you are searching for the Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 cast, the short answer is now straightforward. Bravo has officially confirmed the crew ahead of the Monday, June 8, 2026 premiere, with Captain Sandy Yawn back at the helm and returning familiar faces Aesha Scott, Nathan Gallagher and Joe Bradley joined by a batch of new yachties.
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That makes this one of the more useful reality-TV cast guides right now because viewers are not just asking who is aboard. They also want the exact start date, where the season filmed, and whether Peacock will have the episodes. As of June 3, 2026, Bravo has already answered those core questions, so there is no need to pad this out with rumor or fan fiction.
Who is in the Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 cast?
Bravo’s confirmed season 11 lineup includes 10 main crew members:
- Captain Sandy Yawn returns as captain.
- Aesha Scott returns as chief stew.
- Nathan Gallagher returns as bosun.
- Joe Bradley returns as deckhand.
- Joy Lefaucheur joins as chef.
- Gen Lillie joins as a stew.
- Kayley Smith joins as a stew.
- Kat Johnston joins as a stew.
- Cooper Dawson joins as a deckhand.
- Luke Brumer joins as a deckhand.
The shape of the cast is part of why this season already looks like a strong Bravo summer play. There is enough returning continuity for longtime viewers to feel plugged in immediately, but there are also enough new names to make the boat dynamic feel fresh rather than recycled. Aesha, Nathan and Joe are the big returning talking points, while the new interior and deck additions are where most of the unpredictable chemistry will probably come from early on.
If you want the cleanest takeaway, it is this: Bravo is selling season 11 as a mix of reliable franchise anchors and new crew chaos, not as a full reboot. That should matter to fans who want Below Deck comfort food, but still want a new reason to tune in.
When does Below Deck Med season 11 premiere and where can you watch it?
Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 premieres on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Bravo also says episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
That next-day Peacock detail matters because a lot of reality viewers now watch Bravo franchises on delay rather than live. If you are trying to plan the week, the simplest answer is live on Bravo Monday night, then streaming on Peacock after that.
Bravo’s official season 11 coverage also confirms that the new season takes place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, with Captain Sandy and the crew working aboard M/Y Akira One. That gives the season a very marketable location hook before the first full charter meltdown has even aired. Dubrovnik is already a recognizable TV-tourism setting, and Bravo is clearly using that backdrop as part of the pitch.
Which returning cast members matter most going into season 11?
The headliner is still Captain Sandy Yawn, because any Below Deck Med season rises or falls on how strong the bridge-level leadership feels. But in terms of active storyline setup, the biggest familiar faces are probably Aesha Scott, Nathan Gallagher and Joe Bradley.
Aesha is the obvious stabilizer for viewers. She is established enough in the franchise to anchor the interior while still being funny and reactive enough to keep scenes moving. Nathan and Joe, meanwhile, are already positioned by Bravo as major returning players for the new season rather than background carryovers. That is one reason the official promo push leans so hard into them.
The trailer rollout also suggests viewers should expect pressure and conflict quickly rather than a slow-build launch. That does not mean inventing plot points that have not aired yet. It just means Bravo is not marketing this as a sleepy first charter. The network’s own season 11 materials are clearly pushing tension, personality clashes and rough edges from the jump.
Why this cast guide matters right now
This is a useful search-led article because the official information is now locked in but the season has not premiered yet. That is the sweet spot for reality-TV readers. People are looking for the cast, the role breakdown, the start date and the watch info before the spoilers, memes and midseason recaps take over.
It also helps that the information is confirmed by Bravo instead of floating around in low-trust rumor posts. As of June 3, there is no need to guess about the core lineup. The network has already published the names, photos, premiere timing and the basic viewing path.
For Bizbod readers, the real value is having those details in one place without mixing in unsupported claims. If Bravo announces any midseason additions, exits or surprise shakeups later, those would be separate updates. Right now the honest answer is the pre-premiere cast Bravo has put on the record.
FAQ
When is the Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 premiere?
Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 premieres on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
Will Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 stream on Peacock?
Yes. Bravo says season 11 episodes will stream the next day on Peacock.
Where did Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 film?
Bravo says the new season is set in Dubrovnik, Croatia, aboard M/Y Akira One.
Who is returning for Below Deck Med season 11?
The main returning names confirmed by Bravo are Captain Sandy Yawn, Aesha Scott, Nathan Gallagher and Joe Bradley.
Below Deck Mediterranean season 11 cast gallery
The official Bravo cast images below cover the full confirmed lineup as of June 3, 2026, including the returning anchors and the new crew members joining them for the Dubrovnik season.
Sources
- Bravo crew bios and photos (published May 11, 2026)
- Bravo trailer, premiere-date and cast details (published May 11, 2026)
- Bravo where-to-watch guide (published May 31, 2026)











