284. Below Deck Med S11, Ep.1: What is This? A Cabin for Ants?

284. Below Deck Med S11, Ep.1: What is This? A Cabin for Ants?

From Above Deck by Hurrdat Media

June 9, 2026 · 1h 7m

About this episode

Sarah and Kelli discuss the premiere episode of Below Deck Med Season 11, covering various topics including crew dynamics and marine life.

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 1 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: new crew members, leaving doors open, the Nathan and Joe fallout, tall deckhands, Kayley’s energy, Luke’s PR photo, kids that grow up in NYC, party boats, hitting the dock, Gen Lillie not wanting to be bossed around, Bravolytics graphic of who follows who, dancers’ heart dresses and Chef Joy’s first dinner. In “Is Anyone Here a Marine Biologist?” Sarah tells us about moray eels, pufferfish, barnacles on sea turtles, remoras, trumpetfish and the incredible sand perch. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the Down Under After Show, Chef Dave on Beat Bobby Flay, a message from a listener, where OG seasons filmed, a Med After Show? and Bobby Giancola’s tour of Ionian Princess. Time to load the provisions, and a new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod Get in touch: abovedeckpod@gmail.com Get ya some Above Deck MERCH! https://hurrdatmedia.hurrdatbrandgoods.com/page/above-deck Bonus episodes on Patreon: patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Thank you to Coconut Bowls for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://coconutbowls.com and use code ABOVEDECKPOD20 for 10% off your order. Please…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah, Kelli

Topics covered

  • Below Deck Med
  • new crew members
  • marine biology
  • party boats
  • chef's dinner
  • Bravolytics
  • listener messages

Keywords

  • Below Deck Med
  • season 11
  • crew members
  • marine biology
  • party boats
  • Chef Joy
  • Bobby Giancola

Sponsors

Coconut Bowls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hurrdat Media

Books & works: Below Deck Med

Places: NYC, Ionian Princess

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