Welcome back, one final time, nautical companions. It is time to say goodbye to Below Deck Down Under via our Season 3 Episode 17 recap, “Never Can Sey Goodbye.” Last week, Lara and Tzarina found peace. In contrast, the deck team is not as calm, nor is Captain Jason, thanks to their oversight that resulted in a beached tender. Now, their guests are growing weary back on the yacht, so Harry, Nate, Nic, Adair, and Captain Jason have to think fast. But did their efforts pay off? Here is a breakdown of everything that transpired on Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 17.
What happened in Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 17?
Captain Jason is not thrilled with the deck team for beaching their tender, but thankfully, help arrives from an unexpected place. However, Harry and Bri are also nearing uncharted waters, as their future once off this yacht remains in question. As this crew prepares to say their final goodbyes, relationships and messy interpersonal dynamics further shift, sending this cast home with a bang and an unexpected kiss.
The deck team races to pull their beached tender out of the sand
Picking up where we last left off, we see the deck team struggling to dig their tender out of the sand. As Captain Jason radios, asking for their ETA, Harry has no choice but to admit what happened. Using a different tender, a ticked Captain Jason shuttles their guests to their beach. On the way, the guests spot the beached tender and laugh, unbothered by the chaos the deck team now faces.
Nate takes full accountability for this matter. Nevertheless, their tender will remain stuck for four more hours. The deck team shifts into pirate mode, leading the charter guests on a treasure hunt across the beach. Alesia finds pirate Nate hot.
As the guests return to the yacht, Nate must stay behind, waiting to drive the tender back once the tide releases it. He is embarrassed, to say the very least.
Tensions threaten to brew once more between Lara and Tzarina
Tzarina starts to prepare a 7-course meal, but Lara does not fancy this idea, as the boat does not have enough dishes. She asks Tzarina to talk to their guests about this request. Tzarina heads to the deck to do so, but she chickens out, sticking to her guns so that their guests will receive what they asked for. In her confessional, Lara calls Tzarina unhinged.
Locales arrive at the beach, helping Nate and Captain Jason free their tender. In the wheelhouse, Captain Jason and Nate chat. All is well.
The guests sit for their lengthy dinner. Everything goes smoothly, and the guests are thrilled. As is Tzarina, who hugs and praises Alesia for a great season. In the corner, Lara tells Bri that she is still upset with Tzarina for her late-to-work lie that never resulted in an apology.
The last charter brings a shift to many boatmances on board
With the sunrise, we have reached the last morning on charter. In the galley, Alesia reveals she is moving ahead with culinary school. Tzarina is thrilled. Bri, however, admits she does not know where she and Harry will land once this season ends.
The guests depart, leaving behind a solid tip of $25,500 for the crew. Captain Jason gives the helmet to Tzarina because she has been asking for it all season. Sure enough, Tzarina is thrilled.
Nate and Alesia giggle over his cutesy word choices, which still give Alesia the ick. In contrast, Harry and Bri are finally on the same page (for now). That night, Captain Jason takes his team out for a final dinner, where Tzarina covers Lara in compliments. Lara, however, finds her words fake.
In their final bathroom chat, Nate admits he feels bummed about Alesia, who does not wish to entertain anything serious with him. Captain Jason leaves as the skies part, sending rain everywhere. The soaked crew continues partying. On the dance floor, everyone gasps while Nate sighs, realizing Tzarina and Alesia are making out.
Across the floor, Marina puts her heart on the line with Nic. She wants her man to join her on a trip to South Africa. Smiling, Nic agrees.
But Bri is no longer smiling. Alesia is backing her tail into Harry on the dance floor, and Harry is complying with her moves. Lara gives Harry a heads-up to speak to Bri. Harry does as told, and Bri feels better, announcing that Harry is her boyfriend on the cab ride back to the yacht.
The crew of BDDU Season 3 says goodbye
In the morning, Nic and Marina leave the yacht, walking the plank hand-in-hand. Still on board, Lara attempts one final chat with Tzarina. Tzarina is shocked, thinking they were already in a good place. Their conversation ends with no resolution.
Nate leaves the yacht, joking that he is still looking for the love of his life. Alesia and Adair also leave separately, revealing their plans to further their careers. Lara heads to the wheelhouse, where Captain Jason praises her efforts this season. Lara thanks Captain Jason for this opportunity.
Tzarina enters the wheelhouse next, hugging Captain Jason goodbye. Harry and Bri follow. In their last shared confessional, Harry jokes with Captain Hottie, teasing that he is available should his boss need any advice about dating models. Laughing, Captain Jason says he is good as Harry departs the yacht with Bri, signaling the end of BDDU Season 3.
Below Deck Down Under is streaming on Peacock. BDDU also streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.
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