Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 is still airing. But the boat’s already back in the water for Season 12, with cameras rolling on a brand new charter season. Regarding what’s ahead, Bravo already teased a fun crossover twist, giving fans just enough to start digging. And dig they did, turning up cast sightings, filming locations, and even the new-to-Bravo superyacht headlining next season.
Below Deck Med Season 11 has seen its fair share of drama, and the headlines continued even after filming wrapped, following the arrest of one of Below Deck Med’s longstanding crew members. As for his fate, alongside that of his Season 11 crewmates, we’ve got those rumored details below. And if our details hold up, fans can also expect to see a returning yachtie from Season 6. But her arrival might mean something happens to Aesha Scott at some point next season.
Curious? Let’s dive into every known spoiler for Below Deck Med Season 12.
The Below Deck Med Season 12 cast may have been revealed
Cast-wise, Aesha and Captain Sandy made the cut. But thanks to leaked images making the rounds on Reddit, we know even more about the Season 12 yachties returning at their sides. In the first image, we can clearly see Joy Lefaucheur. Consider this writer thrilled, because Chef Joy is one of the greatest things about Below Deck Med Season 11.
Standing next to Joy in the first image, his face partially obstructed, is a man who looks exactly like Joe Bradley. He resurfaces in the third image, this time noted as Season 12’s alleged bosun. Looks like he got his Season 11 wish, if this report rings true.
In the second image, a man who resembles Cooper Dawson appears, walking down the gangplank behind Joy. From here, things get interesting. In a second Reddit post, fans confirm Cooper is a returnee. But in this post, we can also spot a clue that something might happen to Aesha next season.
In one image, we can clearly see Katie Flood, the Season 6 chief stew. She is standing on the pier in Aesha’s position, and Aesha is nowhere in sight. Since Bravo already released an image of Aesha (more on that below), we know she is coming back. So, this leaves us with several questions about what might happen to our bubbly Kiwi during Below Deck Med Season 12.
As for Nathan Gallagher, reports suggest he won’t be returning following his arrest last December on domestic violence charges in Australia.
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 12 includes an exciting Bravo crossover
Our next Below Deck Med Season 12 spoiler actually came from Bravo. On Instagram, the network posted a picture of the Summer House Season 11 cast standing on a yacht. Aesha and Captain Sandy Yawn were also in the frame, giving fans two spoilers for the price of one post. Captain Sandy’s return was a safe bet, but Aesha’s presence confirms she’s back for Season 12 too.
“Yachting should be fun. #SummerHouse x #BelowDeckMed crossover? FUN! Coming 2027,” the caption reads. Regarding the tagged Summer House stars, the Season 11 cast members joining this crossover journey include Jesse Solomon, Mia Calabrese, Lindsay Hubbard, Ciara Miller, Carl Radke, Kyle Cooke, and Bailey Taylor.
To note, KJ Dillard is also returning for Summer House Season 11, says Bravo. He just wasn’t in the crossover photo. Neither were Amanda Batula and West Wilson. But that’s on purpose, since reports suggest these two aren’t returning for Summer House Season 1
On that report, most of their Summer House co-stars are unfazed. In the Bravo universe, one cast member’s exit is another’s chance to enter and make waves anyway.
The Below Deck Med Season 12 location has been confirmed
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 filmed in Dubrovnik, Croatia, aboard the Motor yacht Akira One. The Akira One is a 52-meter (170-foot) luxury superyacht. It accommodates up to 12 guests across 6 cabins, with space down below for every crew member featured this season.
As for Season 12, another spoiler recently emerged on Reddit, suggesting the crew is currently sailing around the Ionian Islands in western Greece, specifically Corfu. Therefore, nearby filming locations might include the stunning Lefkada, Paxos and Antipaxos islands, all known for their crystal-clear waters. Or perhaps even Vathi on Ithaca, the legendary home of Odysseus.
Regarding the Season 12 yacht, the crew appears to be filming aboard the motor yacht Zaliv III, which, according to Yacht Charter Fleet, is slightly smaller than the Season 11 vessel. The Zaliv III is approximately 49.4 meters (162 to 164 feet) long. That said, like the yacht featured this season, it also sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. And naturally, the same number of crew members down below, all of whom we’ll meet in due time.
Below Deck Mediterranean continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo, and streams on Peacock.
