With just one episode left in Below Deck Down Under Season 3, we’re treated to a surprisingly heartfelt, high-stakes, and occasionally hilarious episode that brings long-awaited resolution, and bubbling romance.
❤️🩹 The Apology We Didn’t See Coming
Lara and Tzarina have been the center of a storm all season. But in this episode, with a little help from Captain Jason (a true leadership king), we finally see the clouds part.
Jason pulls Lara aside for a heart-to-heart, reminding her that “every fire starts with a spark” and that it’s up to her to decide whether to let it burn or put it out. Lara steps up and offers Tzarina a genuine apology. Shockingly, Tzarina returns the gesture. I didn’t see this coming, and I host a whole show about this.
What we get is one of the most mature and genuine moments of the season. It’s real growth, and you can actually feel the tension lift from the yacht. Lara even rocks the helmet for a night out.
🖤 Boatmance Breakdown: Who’s Coupling and Who’s Crumbling
Romance, or at least some attempt at it, is in the air.
Harry decides it’s time to define things with Bri. After spotting Marina and Nate locking lips, he turns to Bri and says they need to talk. What comes next is the birth of the term “exclusive partners,” which sounds more like a tax filing status than a relationship. Still, it’s progress. Bri even lets him FaceTime her mom, although her mom didn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat.
Meanwhile, Nate’s head is in the clouds, picturing a white picket fence with Alesia. But Alesia quickly brings him back to reality, telling him she doesn’t have the mental capacity for a relationship. Oof. At least she made it to the right bunk this time?
Nic and Marina continue to be the grown-ups in the room, knowing full well yacht life is a bubble—and bubbles always pop.
🛥️ Stabilizers Are On, But the Guests Are Still Green
This week’s final charter guests arrive with high energy, and within hours, are hugging toilets.
Despite the stabilizers doing their job, the ocean swell is just too much for some guests. Tzarina serves another beautiful curry dinner, but it’s hard to enjoy a meal when you’re turning green at the table. One guest has to bolt mid-dinner to vomit. Glamorous? Not so much. Real? Absolutely.
Shoutout to Tzarina, though. She’s been so consistent this season. From breakfast to theme nights, the food is always five-star—even if it ends up in a sick bag.
🏖️ Tender Trouble: The Beach Day That Wasn’t
In an effort to treat the guests to a pirate-themed scavenger hunt, Nate, Bri, and the deck crew head to shore. But when the tide quickly recedes, as warned by Captain Jason, the tender gets stuck. Guests are ready to go, but there’s no boat. That’s a big no-no.
Now, I’ve done plenty of boating down in West Palm, and trust me—tides will humble you. If you leave a boat too long at the sandbar, it becomes a sand toy until the water comes back. That’s exactly what we’re seeing unfold here.
👀 Random Chaos and the Preview for the Finale
Let’s not forget some moments:
• Lara has a sex dream about Captain Jason. She’s shook. So are we!
• Adair, once again, drops a truth bomb by pointing out “exclusive” means you’re together. Simple and accurate.
• Bri’s FaceTime with her mom? Ice cold.
• The guys on the deck crew are rolling towels and bonding—finally giving us the camaraderie we’ve been missing since Wihan left.
• And just when we thought things were peaceful, Lara is storming around again during breakfast service. One day left, Lara. Hang in there!
The teaser for the finale looks messy, with the tender still beached and Alesia letting her YOLO flag fly one last time. I’ll be tuning in.
🎬 Final Thoughts
Episode 16 of Below Deck Down Under Season 3 hit all the marks. It gave us real emotional payoff, hilarious moments, and a boatload of classic Below Deck chaos. Honestly? It might be one of the best episodes of the franchise in a while.
Let me know your thoughts below – and join Gelsey and I on Anchor Watch every Tuesday night beginning June 3rd at 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT to recap Below Deck only on YouTube.
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3 Responses
ok! I need to start watching this show. you’re making it sound like way too much fun to miss! ⚓️
ditto ⚓️
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