Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8 Captain Sandy Yawn navigating the Italian Riviera aboard the 180-foot superyacht, M/Y Mustique Yacht charter
, the first Black Chief Stew in the franchise's history, arrived late due to visa issues and immediately clashed with Natalya Scudder , who had been acting as Chief Stew in her absence. Kyle Viljoen Below Deck Mediterranean - Season 8
For the first time in franchise history, Below Deck Med ditched its usual haunts of Greece, Spain, and Italy for the ancient walled city of . The shift in locale was a welcome change for viewers tired of the same ports. The crystal-clear waters and medieval architecture provided a stunning contrast to the modern chaos unfolding on deck. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8 Captain Sandy Yawn