All aboard! Season 12 of Below Deck is ready to leave the dock for a new season filled with high seas adventure and drama. The new season of Below Deck is a mix of new and returning yachties navigating choppy waters and dynamic charter guests.
Captain Kerry Titheradge returns to Motoryacht St. David alongside Chief Stew Fraser Olender and deckhand Kyle Stillie. New crew members include Chef Lawrence Snowden, Bosun Caio Poltronieri, deckhands Jess Theron and Damo Yorg and stews Barbara Kulaif, Rainbeau de Roos, and Solène Favreau.         Â
Find out where the Below Deck Season 12 cast comes from
We’re here to get you better acquainted with the crew for Season 12 of Below Deck. Below, the cast reveals where they are originally from, as well as some other details about their favorite places in the world.
Where is Captain Kerry Titheradge from?
Captain Kerry told BravoTV.com, “I have traveled most of my life, but I was born in Brisbane and went to school in Emerald, Longreach, Budreim, Capella, and Townsville.”
While Kerry has traveled the world in his career and in his personal time, he added that some of his favorite locales include “Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Turks and Caicos.”
Where is Fraser Olender from?
The returning chief stew hails from Hampstead, London. Fraser revealed that some of his favorite places that he’s traveled include “St Barths, Capri and, St Tropez.”
Where is Kyle Stillie from?
The deckhand, who returns for Season 12, comes from Selkirk and shared with BravoTV.com that he has “relocated to Cullen, Moray Coast, North East Scotland).”
Kyle’s favorite travel spot? New Zealand.
Where is Lawrence Snowden from?
The chef comes from Sheffield, UK. Lawrence further told BravoTV.com, that his favorite place he’s “travelled to on charter has to be Corsica/Sardinia – it’s so beautiful there and the waters so clean.”
Where is Caio Poltronieri from?
The bosun is from Rio de Janeiro. As for Caio’s favorite travel spot, the bosun shared with BravoTV.com, it’s Southeast Asia.
Where is Jess Theron from?Â
Jess, who holds the deckhand position this season, hails from Stellenbosch, South Africa. When not working, Jess told BravoTV.com, she enjoys “riding my motorcycle and surfing.”
Where is Damo Yorg from?
Damo, who is also a deckhand this season, comes from Perth. While it’s “too hard” for Damo to reveal his favorite place to travel, when working, he loves Greece.
Where is Barbara Kulaif from?
The stew is from Santos, Brasil. When Barbara isn’t on charter, she tells BravoTV.com that she likes to spend her free time in the “gym, Hiking, Jiujitsu, and shopping.”
Where is Rainbeau de Roos from?Â
Rainbeau, who is also a stew this season, told BravoTV.com that she comes from “the world.”
As for her favorite places she’s ever traveled, she noted, “My heart will always belong to Southeast Asia. I spent most of my childhood there, and it left an undeniable mark on me. Penang, in particular, is my favorite place in the world. It’s a perfect blend of culture, food, and unforgettable memories.”
Where is Solène Favreau from?
The stew hails from Paris, France. Solène added that of the places she’s traveled, one of her first work experiences has stuck with her: “My first boat was in Palms de Mallorca (Spain) I love this island!” she shared with BravoTV.com
Learn more about the careers of the Below Deck Season 12 crew, including how long they’ve been working in the yachting industry.