Updated (Feb 2, 2026): New filming locations added for Below Deck Season 12 (Sint Maarten + island-hopping to Anguilla and St. Barths), Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 (Barcelona), and Below Deck Down Under Season 4 (Canouan).
This article provides a detailed list of the ports and sites where ‘Below Deck' was shot. We’ll also guide you on whether and how to reach these places by ferry.
The globally celebrated series, ‘Below Deck' takes viewers to amazing places around the world. Ever wondered which of these spots you can visit by ferry?
While the mega yachts in the show navigate to stunning locations such as the Caribbean, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Norway, Thailand, Australia and the Seychelles, you don’t need a hefty bank balance to plan a similar trip, especially in ferry-friendly regions such as the Mediterranean and Scandinavia.
In this guide, we’ll unveil the best-known ‘Below Deck' filming locations and highlight which places are accessible by ferry, or by local island ferries once you arrive, so you can capture some of the series’ magic without breaking the bank.
We’ll dive into season-specific locations later to provide a clear roadmap. But first, let’s spotlight a few standout destinations that are easiest to plan around regular ferry networks.
The flagship ‘Below Deck' series has hopped around the Caribbean and beyond. Recent seasons were filmed across the Caribbean, and Season 12 is based around Sint Maarten, with stops in Anguilla and St. Barths for a true island-hopping feel.
Its Mediterranean counterpart, ‘Below Deck Mediterranean', continues to showcase Mediterranean favourites such as Greece, Croatia, Italy, France, Malta and Spain. Season 10 is set in Spain, with the yacht sailing out of Barcelona.
Meanwhile, ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht' heads to Ibiza for Season 5. In a Nordic twist, ‘Below Deck Adventure' unveiled the fjords of Norway, while ‘Below Deck Down Under' expanded beyond Australia: Season 3 was filmed around the Seychelles, and Season 4 moves to Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Quick navigation
- Below Deck (Original)
- Below Deck Mediterranean
- Below Deck Sailing Yacht
- Below Deck Down Under
- Below Deck Adventure
Filming vs. on-screen stops: Below Deck seasons usually have one main home base marina or port where the yacht docks and production is centred. Episodes may also feature nearby anchorages and day trips, but the home base is usually the most reliable reference for where a season was filmed.
At-a-glance: latest seasons & main bases
| Franchise | Season | Main base (port/marina) | Country/region | Ferry-friendly? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below Deck (Original) | S12 | Sint Maarten (home base) | Caribbean | ⚠️ Mixed (island ferries vary) |
| Below Deck (Original) | S11 | St. George’s (home base) | Grenada (Caribbean) | ⚠️ Limited (mostly fly-in) |
| Below Deck Mediterranean | S10 | Barcelona (home base) | Spain (Mediterranean) | ✅ Yes (strong ferry network) |
| Below Deck Mediterranean | S9 | Athens / Piraeus (home base) | Greece | ✅ Yes (excellent island ferries) |
| Below Deck Sailing Yacht | S5 | Ibiza (home base) | Spain (Balearics) | ✅ Yes (Balearics ferries) |
| Below Deck Down Under | S3 | Mahé (home base) | Seychelles | ⚠️ Yes locally (fly in first) |
| Below Deck Down Under | S4 | Canouan (home base) | St. Vincent & the Grenadines | ⚠️ Limited (some inter-island boats) |
| Below Deck Adventure | S1 | Ålesund (main hub) | Norway | ✅ Yes (lots of ferries) |
Key takeaways
- Most ferry-friendly: the Mediterranean (Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain) and Norway.
- Caribbean and Seychelles: usually easiest if you fly in first, then use local ferries or inter-island boats where available.
- Best planning approach: start from a major ferry hub such as Athens/Piraeus, Split, Naples or Barcelona and hop outwards.
How to use the map
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Visit this interactive map showcasing Below Deck filming locations. Use your mouse to zoom in and out, or, if you're on a touchscreen, pinch with two fingers. Click on the markers to discover more about each destination.
Let’s list the BD filming locations by country
Below Deck Mediterranean
- Ferry reality check: The Mediterranean is one of the best regions in the world for island-hopping by ferry.
- There are multiple operators, frequent sailings and plenty of port options.
- Best approach: base yourself in a major port, then hop out to smaller islands.
Greece
‘Below Deck Med' and ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht' chose Greece as the backdrop for their inaugural seasons, predominantly focusing on the Ionian Sea. The crew’s adventures span destinations such as Corfu, Mykonos, Nidri, Lefkada, Paxos, and Syvota. In Season 9 of Below Deck Med, the crew returns to Greece to sail from the port of Athens.
For those planning similar journeys, ferry connections to places such as Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini and Paxos can be found on FerryGoGo.
How to reach it by ferry
- Main gateway: Athens / Piraeus, Greece’s biggest ferry hub for the islands.
- Ionian option: Italy to Corfu, ideal for a road-trip style route.
- More routes: See ferries in Greece.
Croatia
Croatia takes centre stage as the primary location for both the second season of ‘Below Deck Med' and ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht'. The crew visits picturesque harbors and islands, including Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula, and Vis.
‘Below Deck Med' returns to the Croatian islands and coast in its sixth season.
How to reach it by ferry
- Main gateway: Split, one of the best bases for island ferries in Croatia.
- Island hopping: Use ferries and catamarans from Split to islands such as Hvar and Korčula.
- More routes: See ferries in Croatia.
Italy
‘Below Deck Med' Season 3 transports viewers to Italy, specifically the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, showcasing places such as Naples, Capri, and Positano.
Meanwhile, ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 4 anchors its story around Sardinia, visiting scenic places such as Cagliari and Olbia.
How to reach it by ferry
- Amalfi Coast base: Naples is a major hub for ferries and hydrofoils to Capri and nearby islands.
- Sardinia: Ferries to Sardinia are classic Mediterranean road-trip routes.
- More routes: See ferries in Italy.
The season also includes a stop in Bonifacio in Corsica, one of the Mediterranean’s most scenic ferry ports.
In Below Deck Med Season 8, the crew returns to Italy, filming around the Italian Riviera, with Genoa as the main port for the season, while Portofino also features prominently.
France
The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur, features prominently in ‘Below Deck Med' Season 4, with destinations such as Monaco, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Nice.
Ferries in this region are particularly useful for combining mainland France with Corsica and neighbouring coastal ports.
How to reach it by ferry
- Riviera base: Nice, Toulon and Marseille are the main coastal gateways.
- Island option: Ferries to Corsica are a popular add-on.
- More routes: See ferries in France.
Note: locations linked in the article can be reached by ferry, or by local ferries once you arrive.
Spain
Both ‘Below Deck Med' Season 5 and ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 3 unfold in Spain’s Balearic Islands. While ‘Below Deck Med' mainly showcases Mallorca, ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht' anchors its story in Menorca. Ferry services connect places such as Palma, Ciutadella and Mahón.
Update: In Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10, the main base is Barcelona, one of the Mediterranean’s best-known ferry hubs.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 also moves to Ibiza, adding another major Balearic destination to the franchise’s map.
Malta
Season 7 sets its sails around Malta. The clear blue waters of the Maltese islands captivated countless viewers.
With the allure of cities such as Valletta, Malta is undoubtedly worth exploring. Discover the ferries to Malta we have listed.
Below Deck Adventure
Norway
When one considers chartering a private yacht, Norway might not immediately come to mind. Yet ‘Below Deck Adventure' Season 1 brings the breathtaking fjords of Norway to the forefront.
With numerous ferry routes available within and to Norway, the Hurtigruten cruise can be a great option for those wanting to experience the fjords in comfort.
The show predominantly centres around Ålesund, situated roughly 400 km north of Bergen.
Below Deck
British Virgin Islands
The very first season of Below Deck takes viewers to the British Virgin Islands. Filming locations include Jost Van Dyke, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. All the ferries to the BVI can be found on this map/page.
Bahamas
Below Deck Season 3 unfolds in the stunning Bahamas, famed for its clear waters.
Travellers can access parts of the Bahamas by ferry on specific routes, with options to destinations such as Bimini or Grand Bahama.
Caribbean
- Ferry reality check: You’ll usually fly in first; ferries and boats can work locally depending on the island.
- Schedules can be seasonal and less frequent than in Europe.
- Best approach: plan a short island-hop loop rather than long-distance ferry travel.
Season 4 unfolds across the Caribbean, showcasing destinations such as St. Barths and the British Virgin Islands. The spotlight in Season 5 is predominantly on St. Maarten / Saint Martin.
Season 8 revisits the Caribbean, with a highlight on Antigua. By Season 9, the setting moves closer to St. Kitts, and Season 10 is in and around St. Lucia. In Season 11, the show was filmed in Grenada, in and around the capital of St. George’s.
Update: Below Deck Season 12 is based in Sint Maarten again, with a strong island-hopping feel including stops in Anguilla and St. Barths.
Thailand
Season 7 takes us to a completely different part of the world: Thailand. We follow the crew as they navigate the waters around Phuket, using the Ao Po Grand Marina as their main base.
This season showcases locations such as Phang Nga Bay, Koh Poda, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Rang Yai. For travellers, ferries offer convenient access to Phuket and many other islands. A comprehensive list of Thai ferry routes can be found here.
Australia
‘Below Deck Down Under' is an Australian spin-off of the original series. Its first season was mainly filmed around the Whitsunday Islands, including Fitzroy Island, Hamilton Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
While the second season continues around the Great Barrier Reef, it predominantly features Cairns as the central hub of the series.
Seychelles
Below Deck Down Under Season 3 swaps Australia for the Seychelles. It is fairly ferry-friendly once you’re there, thanks to regular inter-island ferries between islands such as Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Below Deck Down Under Season 4 was filmed in Canouan, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is often reached by air, but there are also local inter-island connections across the Grenadines, useful if you want to recreate the show’s island-hopping feel.
Below Deck by series, spin-off, season and location
1. Below Deck
- Season 2 (2014): British Virgin Islands.
2. Below Deck Mediterranean
- Season 1 (2016): Greece (Ionian Islands).
- Season 2 (2017): Croatia (Dalmatian coast).
- Season 3 (2018): Italy (Amalfi Coast).
- Season 4 (2019): French Riviera (Côte d’Azur).
- Season 5 (2020): Spain (Mallorca / Balearic Islands).
- Season 6 (2021): Croatia.
- Season 7 (2022): Malta.
- Season 8 (2023): Italy (Italian Riviera, including Genoa and Portofino).
- Season 9 (2024): Greece (starting from Athens; Aegean Sea and nearby islands).
- Season 10 (2025): Spain (home base: Barcelona).
- Season 11 (announced/teased): Croatia (Dubrovnik).
3. Below Deck Sailing Yacht
- Season 1 (2020): Greece (Ionian Sea).
- Season 2 (2021): Croatia.
- Season 3 (2022): Menorca, Spain.
- Season 4 (2023): Sardinia, Italy, with a visit to Bonifacio in Corsica.
- Season 5 (2024/2025): Ibiza, Spain.
4. Below Deck Adventure
- Season 1 (2022): Norway (fjords; based around Ålesund).
5. Below Deck Down Under
- Season 1 (2022): Australia (Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef).
- Season 2 (2023): Australia (Cairns and Great Barrier Reef).
- Season 3 (2025): Seychelles.
- Season 4 (2026): Canouan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
FAQ: Below Deck filming locations & ferries
Where is Below Deck usually filmed?
Most seasons feature one main home-base marina or port, with nearby bays, islands and anchorages used as on-screen stops.
Which Below Deck locations are easiest to visit by ferry?
The Mediterranean, especially Greece, Croatia, Italy and Spain, plus Norway, are the most ferry-friendly regions in the franchise.
Can I visit Caribbean Below Deck locations by ferry?
Often you’ll fly in first. Inter-island ferries and boats exist on some routes, but schedules can be limited or seasonal compared with Europe.
Do the episodes always reflect where filming happened?
Not always. Production is usually based at one home port, while day trips and nearby anchorages can make it seem as though the yacht travels farther than it really does.
What’s the best way to plan a Below Deck-inspired trip without a yacht?
Pick a ferry hub such as Athens/Piraeus, Split, Naples or Barcelona, then build a route with short ferry hops, day trips and a few overnight stays.
Questions? Which locations are you missing, and where should Below Deck start filming next? Let us know in the comments.
