Johannesburg, 11 September 2026: Life at sea is anything but smooth sailing as Below Deck Season 7 arrives on Bravo Africa (DStv 124) on 20 September at 18:10, with new episodes every Sunday until the season finale on 17 January 2027.
Step aboard luxury superyacht M/Y Valor as Captain Lee Rosbach returns alongside Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain and newly promoted Bosun Ashton Pienaar for a charter season in the exotic waters of Thailand. Joined by a new crop of yachties, the crew must work around the clock to deliver five-star service to demanding charter guests while navigating the pressures of life at sea.
As the season unfolds, tensions rise in both the interior and on deck. High-stakes dinners, challenging charter guests, and the realities of managing a crew test relationships and loyalties, while romances begin to bloom and personalities clash. From the galley to the wheelhouse, every department faces its own set of obstacles as the crew attempts to keep the charter season on course.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Thailand, Season 7 delivers the luxury lifestyles and workplace drama that have made Below Deck a global fan favourite. Between unforgettable guests, crew rivalries, and life aboard one of the world’s most luxurious yachts, keeping the waters calm proves easier said than done.
Will the crew be able to meet the demands of an intense charter season, or will the pressure become too much to handle?
Below Deck is produced by 51 Minds, with Mark Cronin, Courtland Cox, and Lauren Simms serving as executive producers. Daniel Volpe, Cristina Lopez, and Rebecca Henning are co-executive producers.
Below Deck Season 7 premieres on Bravo Africa (DStv 124) on 20 September at 18:10, with new episodes every Sunday until the season finale on 17 January 2027.