Television network Bravo will begin airing season four of Below Deck Down Under on 2 February 2026, a Below Deck spin-off that follows a yacht crew over an eight-week charter season.
Following on from his appearance in season three, Captain Jason Chambers will be at the helm of the 60-metre Brodosplit yacht Katina.
The charter yacht will this year cruise to a never-before-done destination in any Below Deck franchise: the island of Canouan, part of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charter route. This is similar to last year's departure from the show's namesake waters of Australia, where series three was instead set in the Seychelles in East Africa. There was also the notable absence of chief stew Aesha Scott and a celebrity charter guest.
BOAT takes a look inside the yacht for charter and what's in store for the newest instalment...
What can we expect in Below Deck Down Under S4?
Season four of Below Deck Down Under will see an epic crossover with reality TV programme The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC). Viewers of season six of the RHOSLC may have already seen the stars board the yacht, but season four of Below Deck Down Under will allow watchers to see the charter from the reverse perspective. Look out for the RHOSLC's Angie Katsanevas and Mary Cosby.
Captain Jason Chambers will be joined by familiar faces on BDDU season four, including chief stew Daisy Kelliher and chef Ben Robinson. Below Deck Mediterranean alum and BDDU season two bosun João will be returning to the crew as second officer, as well as BDDU season three sous chef Alesia Harris. The crew will also be joined by new members, including Jenna Woudberg as stew, deckhand and stew hybrid Mike Durant and deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici.
When was Katina built?
Katina was launched and delivered in 2015 from Croatian shipyard Brodosplit. Little details are known about her build, with construction beginning in summer 2013, but with naval architecture by Croatian designer Boris Zanko and interiors by designer Ali Gez, she has become instantly recognisable with her four elongated decks and powerful silhouette.
At 60 metres, she marks the largest Croatian-built yacht intended for year-round commercial charter, and has proven a popular charter yacht since her debut at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show. She is also the largest yacht in Below Deck history, rivalled only by St. David, a 60-metre Benetti that featured in seasons 10 and 11 of the original Below Deck series.
What are her luxury features?
With large volumes and extensive deck space, Katina is home to a huge array of luxury amenities and features. A spa centre, gym with state-of-the-art equipment, sauna and massage room, to name a few – and that's just her lower deck. Two bars, a sundeck Jacuzzi, outdoor cinema and a clubhouse-style whiskey and cigar room with separate ventilation hit the note for the "something for everyone" saying.
And she really is for everyone. Katina can host up to 150 people when anchored, and with an impressive surround-sound system and light show, she is perfect for big celebrations and partying the night away. For daytime excursions, Katina is also an RYA-approved watersports centre and comes equipped with Zapata Racing Flyboards, WaveRunners and Jet Skis, as well as an inflatable playground with a waterslide.
What about accommodation?
Up to 12 guests can be accommodated on board Katina, each one able to retreat to six spacious cabins, all located on the upper deck. There are two king-sized master cabins with en suite bathrooms and a shared forward-facing balcony, and four en suite queen-sized VIP suites, each with its very own private balcony too. Her interiors have been designed for indulgence and comfort, decorated with dark walnut and oak woods and soft neutral fabrics.
Katina can also accommodate a dedicated, highly-skilled crew of 15 on board – soon to be showcased by the Below Deck cameras.
What is Katina's performance like?
Equipped with twin 1,350hp Cummins diesel engines, she has a top speed of 14.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. As a frequent charterer in the Indian Ocean – apt for where the next edition of Below Deck Down Under is filmed – her 4,000 nautical mile range (at 10 knots) makes her the perfect island hopper.
Which were the previous Below Deck Down Under yachts?
With the fourth edition of the popular reality show soon to hit screens, Katina follows on from her role in season three of Below Deck Down Under, when she had a lot to live up to from her previous star predecessors. Season one of Below Deck Down Under went behind the scenes of Thalassa – or so she was named for the show – otherwise known as the 54-metre motor yacht Keri Lee III. Built by American shipyard Trinity Yachts in 2001, her amenities include a gym, Jacuzzi and six cabins to accommodate 12 guests.
The star of season two was the 50.8-metre motor yacht Northern Sun. Delivered in 1976 by Narasaki Shipbuilding, she was originally built as an ice-class research vessel, transformed into a superyacht in 2006 as the result of a two-year refit. Accommodating 12 guests in six cabins, she was perfectly suited to exploring the coasts of Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands in the show.
Katina is listed for charter with TWW Yachts with a weekly charter rate starting from $245,000.
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