Stewardess Marina Marcondes de Barros is making waves on Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Her work ethic is strong. However, her jokes and service-related requests have not always landed well with her superiors.

Working underneath Lara Rigby, Marina desires to vacate her housekeeping duties in favor of service details. Captain Jason Chambers agrees with her requests on this matter. Nevertheless, Lara remains on the fence. If things are working, Lara prefers to keep them as they are.

Curious about many things, Reality Tea got Marina on the line. We wanted to know where she and Lara now stand, alongside what we can expect to see during the second half of Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Here is everything Marina sweetly spilled.

Marina Marcondes de Barros walks us through a typical day, parked in housekeeping on Below Deck Down Under

Trying to understand how hectic a day in the life of an understaffed BDDU stew is, we asked Marina to explain what her typical schedule entailed. “When you work on a yacht of 60 meters specifically, normally you have four girls, and we only had three. Which means that somebody’s gonna get extra jobs. Unfortunately, that person was me,” Marina explained.

“As soon as the guests wake up, they have breakfast with the service crew.” After they leave their cabins, Marina enters, preparing their beds and rooms “like they just arrived on the boat.” To do this, Marina must ensure that their “clothes are folded, hung perfectly, and color-coordinated.” Then, “You need to make sure the whole bathroom gets wiped and all the towels are facing the right way,” Marina added.

“But at the same time, the guests have left the room. So there are clothes on the floor and dirty towels. There are so many things that you need to rush to the laundry and start the machines because they take time. So you need to start the machines, put a timer on, and then run back to flip the things, or [the laundry] will build up,” Marina notes to our exhausted faces.  

Once this is complete, Marina must “rush down to the crew mess to set the table for a crew lunch. When that time comes, it’s guest lunch. So you return to their cabins to complete a sweep, making everything neat. So, this is the whole day until night when we do the turndown, where we take all the decorative pillows away.”

As Marina stated in Below Deck Down Under Season 3, which we co-sign, she is “too cute and charismatic to be in the dungeon.”

Lara Rigby trusted Marina Marcondes de Barros, but their friendship post-BDDU is hard to define

Recently, Captain Jason gave Marina a shot at service during an excursion. When Marina returned to the yacht, Lara was pleased by her efforts. Not pleased, however, are the fans of Below Deck Down Under. In her DM’s, Marina quickly began receiving messages stating she was being “unfairly treated,” she admits.

“In the beginning, I tried to defend the situation. But then, I did start questioning if I was being taken advantage of because now, it’s not just me,” Marina sighed.

“A lot of other Latina women, or women in general, have been sharing similar stories, that they’ve been taken advantage of just because people imagined they could take the load,” Marina clocked. However, she does not think this narrative “was the situation here. Lara trusted my hard work, but she lacked any motivation to give me a shot, to give me an opportunity.” Nevertheless, Marina is “a good sport” who “took it on the chin and did my best.”

When asked where she and Lara stand now, Marina admitted, “It’s hard to say. We left in a good place as friends, having a great time. She’s an amazing woman. She’s somebody that I look up to.”

But after filming, Lara spoke about the subject on TV, “brushing it off as if it was nothing. I wish she could appreciate more of my efforts instead of just brushing them off.”

Marina Marcondes de Barros appreciated Captain Jason Chambers’ support during Below Deck Down Under

Marina is all of us, speaking fluent sarcasm whenever her patience plummets. But, after making a cheeky swipe at Captain Jason, Marina quickly found herself in the hot seat. They “hit a low point with that little snarky comment,” Marina admitted. But in large part, she and Captain Jason were (and still are) great.

“We always were messing around with each other, joking, and he knew that I worked my ass off. He called me the tornado when I joined the boat. He said I just went around flipping, saying I could run the boat solo at a certain point. So it was fun. I loved being around him,” Marina remarked.

But what Marina appreciated the most was when Captain Jason took her “side with Lara, demanding that I get my space in the sun. It was moving to me. I appreciated it.” She teased: “Our friendship just gets stronger and stronger towards the end of the season. I cannot wait for you guys to see it.”

What does Marina Marcondes de Barros now think about Wihan du Toit and her newest crush, Nicolas Cattelan?

Wihan du Toit strung several women along before his firing, including Marina. After filming, Marina shared that “the whole crew did a South African trip. We all went there, and [Wihan is] from there, so we got connected.”

However, Wihan and Harry van Vliet sadly remain at odds. So, their time together was brief, she admitted. Marina also revealed that Wihan is “dating now, working on boats, but it’s a big world, so we will likely never see each other again.”

Turning raw, Marina confessed that it is “hard not to feel hurt when a guy kisses you and immediately after says on live TV that he likes somebody else. But I just got rid of a bad thing, so I’m not complaining. Thank you, universe,” Marina quipped.

Once Wihan departed, two new deckhands arrived. One of them, Nicolas Cattelan, caught her eye in Episode 12. On Nic, Marina gushed, “Nic is so cute. He’s a nerd, which I have always had a crush on. So, of course, he tickles my heart, but I have had a bad experience before, and I’m here to work, so my focus is definitely on that.”

However, Marina is “a human. I’m a woman. So, let’s see. To be continued,” she joked.

Speaking of upcoming storylines, Marina reiterated that “Tensions are getting quite high. But, there are still some subjects that were never properly addressed at the beginning of the season. They’re just ready to explode. So yeah, you guys are in for a treat. Get a popcorn and enjoy!”

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Another week has come and gone, making it time for our Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 12 recap. “Across Frenemy Lines” brings us back to the super yacht Katina, where, starting last week, two new men are turning the tide for the exterior team. In contrast, relations between the interior team and the galley are sinking. Lara has clear visions for how things must run, so last-minute change-ups and requests are not her bag, even though this narrative is starting to frustrate Marina, Tzarina, and Captain Jason. Here is a breakdown of everything that transpired on Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 12.

What happened in Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 12?

Nicolas has already messed up royally, drinking with the guests during his first charter. But, unlike those who came before, Nicolas owns his mistakes. Now, Captain Jason has appreciative eyes trained on his newest deckhand, who remains safe (for now). Meanwhile, trouble is also brewing in the galley. Frustrations, pride, and misunderstood narratives are mounting, resulting in a conflict-filled episode of BDDU.

Captain Jason wants Marina in service, but Lara remains unsure

The crew awakens for another day, but Alesia remains tired. Tzarina notices.

Internally, Nicolas is struggling. He knows he messed up and that ignoring his actions might fly, yet Nicolas is not that kind of guy. As soon as he can, Nicolas plans on reporting his drunken shot to the captain.

The guests planned an excursion to a rum tasting and distillery tour, followed by a picnic lunch. A storm blows in, but this will not cancel their plans. In contrast, Captain Jason has a new plan to throw at Lara, asking her to place Marina on service during this outing. But Lara disagrees, telling her boss that Marina cannot “do service on her own.”

The camera pans to show Marina excelling solo with the guests as they eat breakfast on the sundeck. Back in the galley, Lara tells Captain Jason that Marina has never done service alone, so he asks her to give Marina a chance. In his interview, he notes that Lara needs to step outside her comfort zone.

The guests and first round of crew members (including Marina) depart, escorted away by a covered tender to help avoid the storm.

Lara and Tzarina butt heads as Nicolas comes clean with Captain Jason

Lara heads to the galley, telling Tzarina to attend the picnic lunch. Tzarina, however, notes that the dishes for this excursion only need to be unwrapped and served, so the crew members in attendance do not need her nearby. Even still, Lara is adamant that Tzarina must attend. Tzarina relents and accepts, noting that she must be back on board early to prep dinner.

Lara suggests Alesia also attend to “help build” her confidence. Heading up to the sundeck, Lara next encounters Harry. She tells Harry that something is off with Tzarina.

Nicolas practices his shots-related speech using a Pirates of the Caribbean reference. He then explains that he got into yachting courtesy of his father, a professional windsurfer and kitesurfer who now works as a captain in the Mediterranean. His equally attractive father hates rules, but as he admits, Nicolas moves oppositely. Proving this point, Nicolas heads to the wheelhouse to turn himself in.

On the excursion, Marina busts her tail to wow their charter guests. Tzarina and Alesia arrive. As Marina serves rum, Tzarina uncovers her dishes and runs. As she explains, the boat is over an hour away, so Tzarina must head back now to ensure everything runs smoothly later.

After Tzarina bolts, Adair asks Alesia if she is okay. In response, Alesia states that she can uncover dishes. This response is what Tzarina tried to state to Lara earlier. But Alesia remains bothered, and Tzarina seems to be the one she feels annoyed by.

In the wheelhouse, Nicolas tells on himself. Thankfully, Captain Jason repays his honesty with grace. His job is safe.

Tzarina returns to the yacht following the excursion, frustrated with Lara

Back onboard, Tzarina tells Lara that this excursion was the “biggest waste” of her time. Lara asks if Tzarina went before the “food got taken out?” Confused, Tzarina answers yes. In her interview, Lara quips, “I wish Tzarina had been more passionate about serving the guests lunch than serving me this sh*tty attitude.”

The guests return. They loved their expedition. Alesia heads to the galley, where Tzarina is extra quiet. Alesia wants to help, yet the only reply she gets from Tzarina is a nod and a saying that all is well.

Nicolas tells everyone what he did and how the captain reacted. This crew likes Nicolas, so everyone feels thankful he kept his gig.

Lara enters, praising Alesia for her service during the excursion. Alesia was glad to go, yet she knew a lot needed to happen back on the yacht. Lara waves her concerns away. In her talking head, Tzarina states that Lara seems to be “grooming” Alesia to turn against her in the galley.

Several beats later, Harry asks Tzarina if she and Lara are getting along. Tzarina answers that she thinks all is well, but when she asks Harry why he questioned her about this friendship, Harry fibs, telling her no one brought this to his ear.

As the guests head to the dinner table, Alesia attempts small talk with Tzarina. Tzarina answers her questions kindly, but her words are few. Alesia somewhat snaps, telling Tzarina she cannot go an entire night like this “because it’s depressing.” Tzarina looks confused but tells Alesia that she is exhausted, nothing more or less.

Nicolas has his eyes on Marina while Harry keeps his ears attuned to the drama

In the crew galley, Marina encounters Nicolas. Nicolas finds Marina “adorable,” he admits, joking in his talking head that he never approached women while growing up. Laughing, Nicolas gives God thanks for feminism because bold women helped him out with his game.

The crew lines up to grab plates from Tzarina. Tzarina goes over what the guests are about to eat so they can parrot these words back to their guests. However, her explanation is wordy, causing Lara to roll her eyes.

Alesia retreats to her cabin for a moment of silence. Shortly after, thanks to editing, the guests also head to their rooms for bed.

Alesia heads to the galley in the morning. Tzarina gives her a task, which Alesia seeks clarification on. Alesia explains that she has “no idea” what is happening in Tzarina’s head, yet she feels like she is walking on eggshells at work now. Tzarina listens, stating she will tell Alesia more moving forward.

Lurking in the next room, hearing everything, Harry smiles, amused at their low-stakes drama. On deck, Nate teaches Adair as a capable bosun should. Speaking of capable, Tzarina is in the galley, licking water from her tumbler like a competent cat. I, too, wish to lurk inside her brain.

The guests depart. They loved their charter.

Marina finds Nicolas cute, but Adair reveals a secret that gives Marina pause

While turning the boat over, Marina tells Adair that she finds Nicolas cute. But this deck/stew has a secret. Nic has already started to “party with a guest,” Adair reveals. Shocked and disappointed, Marina listens as Adair continues, telling Marina that Nicolas already confessed everything to the captain.

Once Adair gets to the part of his actual sins, AKA drinking a shot with this guest in question, Marina looks relieved. Words matter, all. In her interview, Marina labels Nic a nerd, admitting she loves his honesty.

The crew, however, does not love their 15k tip. But Nicolas treasures the disco ball helmet, which Captain Jason hands him following his authentic showings. In their talking heads, the crew also applauds Nic while joking about how he presents. Nicolas is new, but he is already a winner on BDDU.

Similarly, Harry is winning on deck. Nate makes Harry the lead deckhand.

Tzarina walks in on a heated conversation while Marina and Nicolas bring the heat to the dance floor

Bri pulls Alesia into her cabin. Once there, Lara asks Alesia how work is going. Alesia says that communication is lacking. Tzarina enters, catching their gossip session red-handed. She reflects in her confessional, slamming Lara for her “b*tchy schoolgirl attitude.”

Tzarina exits. Lara tells Alesia that a good leader cares about others. Interjecting, Alesia concedes that Tzarina does care for her.

Bri climbs into bed with Harry. A few floors above, Alesia and Nate chat in the hot tub. Nate leaves, giggling with Nicolas in their cabin about how big a fan he is of Alesia.

The crew heads out. Nicolas sits by Marina, admiring how her feet swing instead of reaching the floor. Also sitting side-by-side are Alesia and Nate, but Alesia misses Johnny, she divulges. When Alesia gets up for a smoke, Tzarina follows.

Alesia finally tells Tzarina how bothered she is. Hearing her, Tzarina explains her stressors before apologizing to Alesia. For now, the galley team is okay. Also okay are Marina and Nicolas, kissing on the dance floor as their fellow yachties cheer.

Lara approaches Alesia, asking her how her talk with Tzarina went. Alesia answers, telling her all is fine, but, as Tzarina clocked, tensions are typically high in this industry for chefs. Lara shuts this narrative down, telling Alesia, “It doesn’t have to be like that.”

Lara finds Tzarina next. Tzarina states that she has to say yes to Lara to make her back down, like with the plates issue. As Lara repeats that she was right about that, Tzarina announces that she feels “done.”

Below Deck Down Under continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo and streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Below Deck Down Under deck hand Nicolas Cattelan fumbled his first day on the job in Season 3 Episode 11. When Nicolas asked if it’s okay to mingle with the guests, Captain Jason Chambers warned him, “Yes, but no drinking and behave yourself.”

Unfortunately, during an after-dinner drinking game, one of the guests urged Nicolas to take a shot, and he complied. Uh oh. Did you not hear the captain say, “No drinking?” After stewardess Brianna Duffield reminded him of the no drinking on charter rule, Nic knew he screwed up.

Consequently, he will have to make a full confession to the captain the next day. Drinking on charter is a fireable offense. Will the Captain fire Nic or forgive him?

Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 12 sneak peek

Can I just say how absolutely beautifully this show is filmed? The underwater shots are stunning.

The next morning, Bosun Nate Salmon asks Nic how everything went the night before. All Nic can think of is that he broke the no-drinking rule.

“[I’ve] kind of been going back and forth,” the deck hand says in a confessional. “I know that with Captain Jason, drinking on charter is an absolute no-go. There’s a reality where I just don’t bring it up … but it’s not the right way to go about things.”

At the same time as the guests are leaving for their excursion, Nic is practicing what he’s going to say to Jason. “Captain,” he says, “primary asked me to take a shot, and I did. Got a bit carried away.”

Nicolas admits he has an issue with getting in his own head. “I’m not the most experienced person on the crew by far,” he adds. As Nicolas putters around his cabin, he finally decides he needs to “do this properly.” It’s time to face the captain.

But that’s where the sneak peek leaves us hanging. We’ll just have to watch next week’s episode to find out how Jason responds to Nic’s confession.

Below Deck Down Under airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It also streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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The midseason trailer for Below Deck Down Under Season 3 just dropped. While Captain Jason Chambers hoped to move forward, this trailer teases that a few backward steps might still be in play.

A recent double-firing just left this cast rocked. Thankfully, two replacement crew members arrived quickly to fill in these gaps. However, the verdict is out on whether or not these new hires will help turn their yacht around.

Nevertheless, Nate Salmon and Nicolas Cattelan are now on board. But, as the midseason trailer teases, Nicolas might want to unpack his bags slowly. His early exit might lie just around another approaching corner.

Watch the Below Deck Down Under midseason trailer for Season 3

“The infection’s gone. We have some fresh faces. Time to fix it, time to move on,” Captain Jason says as the BDDU midseason trailer begins. We then see this grinning man saunter out in his Speedos to help appease his charter guests (alongside the entire viewing audience).

Clips of entertaining themed parties and deck games pass, showing everyone enjoying themselves on board the largest yacht ever, Katina. Then, we see Nate flirting with Alesia, who is now fair game after the firing of her original Season 3 beau.

“Johnny’s gone,” Alesia says in her confessional, adding that Johnny felt “like the angel on my shoulder.” However, Alesia notes that she “resonates more with the devil.”

As the midseason trailer shows, his shot-taking misstep in Episode 11 might cost Nicolas his job. Similarly, tensions are brewing between Lara Rigby and Tzarina Mace-Ralph, causing Lara to question her longevity on board.

Likewise, Harry Van Vliet and Brianna Duffield are still unmarked as safe, as the midseason trailer shows Bri crying after Harry announces that he does not wish to label their relationship. Yet, Harry does want the lead deckhand label, but as the hot tub overflows onto his deck and a tender gets beached on the sand, Captain Jason has to remind his deckhand, “You’ve got to earn your stripes, brother.”

Below Deck Down Under continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Following a to-be-continued pause, we are back with our Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 11 recap. “The Shots You Don’t Take” picks up where last week left off, showcasing the aftermath of a fight between Wihan and Harry, Wihan and Johnny, Wihan and Lara, and Wihan and the entire viewing audience in general. Captain Jason now has to intervene, which means plane tickets home are coming. But will this crew react kindly to their newest hires, or can we expect to find additional drama on the horizon? Here is a breakdown of everything that transpired on Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 11.

What happened in Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 11?

Captain Jason fires Wihan and Johnny. Meanwhile, tensions are rising between Lara and Tzarina. Nevertheless, the crew does their best to move forward as two new crew members come on board, shifting their dynamics. But one new hire messes up badly on his first day of work, which might result in another early exit this season on BDDU.

Captain Jason sends Johnny away for a night, bringing him back in the morning for his firing

Captain Jason fears he has a loose cannon on board, so he sends Johnny to a hotel for the night. They will “chat about it in the morning,” Captain Jason remarks. “Yes, sir,” Johnny answers.

Growing concerned for her beau, a “gutted” Alesia calls Wihan, who labels Johnny “crazy.” Everyone then heads to bed, shaken by these events. In the morning, Captain Jason meets with Lara, who explains that Alesia accidentally crawled into bed with Wihan, thinking he was Johnny. Captain Jason brings Alesia to the wheelhouse, telling her she did nothing wrong.

Correct. But Wihan did. He knew Alesia was looking for Johnny. But instead of correcting her bed-crawling antics, Wihan hugged Alesia tightly, relishing his wrong fantasy about being a magnet for all ladies.

Not shockingly, Wihan retells this narrative to Adair differently, trying to say he thought Alesia wanted him, not Johnny. This man is stressful AF. Own something, Wihan. ANYTHING, please.

Then, Lara tells Captain Jason that Wihan also messed with Harry. Captain Jason heads off to interview Harry and then Tzarina. Both equally blame Wihan, not Johnny. Wihan enters the galley, blaming everyone but himself, as Johnny reboards to chat with Captain Jason.

Johnny gets the boot, a fate that he understands and respects. Before his exit, he makes peace with a “heartbroken” Alesia.

Captain Jason calls Wihan to the bridge for another firing

After seeing Johnny off the yacht, Captain Jason calls Wihan to the bridge. Once seated, Captain Jason tells Wihan he had several enlightening conversations that morning with other yachties. Shockingly confused, Wihan launches into a monologue about how helpful and positive he always is, so anyone who speaks poorly is mistaken. Thankfully, Captain Jason interjects, telling Wihan that changes need to happen.

Captain Jason fires Wihan. In his confessional, Wihan again stresses that he did his best, so if anyone is unappreciative, “so be it.” In her interview, Adair acknowledges that Wihan was the problem all along.

Captain Jason calls for the crew to meet in the main salon. He informs them that Johnny and Wihan are gone, and their replacements will follow. Then, they board their vans and head out for a fun day to unwind following this double-firing mess.

At a turtle sanctuary, the crew gushes over baby turtles while Captain Jason arranges for a new deckhand and bosun to arrive by the following morning. He leaves afterward, allowing his crew members time to unwind at a nearby beach.

Tensions mount in the galley as Nate Salmon and Nicolas Cattelan come on board

Harry snags an invite to the preference sheet meeting the following morning. The guests want a mob wives-themed party, which excites Lara and Tzarina. These girls are also excited about their new approaching male crew members. Bosun Nate Salmon arrives first, and he seems chill and competent, which we love.

Deckhand Nicolas Cattelan arrives second. He is green, but Captain Jason is not scared. Following a few Star Trek comparisons regarding his new yacht, we are not afraid either. We like both men (so far).

Alesia is still grieving Johnny. Her head is not in the game, and her hands are on her phone, texting her departed man. Tzarina kindly clocks this as Lara enters, hugging Alesia.

Lara makes a Brady Bunch joke, which Marina fails to understand. Lara explains this old sitcom, describing one of the sisters as a “bit quirky, like Tzarina.” Tzarina overhears, sighing. She then explains that she always wanted to be popular, as the cutest childhood images ever flash by.

Tzarina was hoping she and Lara might bond. But this wish is now slowly dying.

The new and improved deck team is off to a solid start, but drama still exists in the interior department

As the crew prepares for their next charter, Nate is already on the case, helping in the interior like Wihan could never. The all-girls charter arrives at the yacht as the new deck team smoothly guides the vessel away from the dock.

Captain Jason approaches Marina, who jokes with him about his missing socks. Finally, Marina’s humor lands with her boss. Captain Jason finds Lara next, asking her to give Marina a shot at service. Lara says yes, but in her interview, she admits she needs to play her “best cards,” which is not always Marina.

The guests enjoy water toys as Nicolas waves them off, joking under his breath that they cannot see his efforts. As they head off to shower and get ready for dinner, the crew prepares for their mob wives-themed dinner. But Lara does not like the dishes Tzarina chose. They get into a small tit-for-tat as a giggly Nicolas overhears while walking to his cabin.

Despite the plates’ debacle, their unaware guests love their dinner. However, while serving, Lara and Tzarina get into another verbal scuffle over timing, which Captain Jason overhears. Things might get ugly soon, but we will hold out hope that we are wrong.

On deck, Nicolas entertains their guests with drinking games. He is awkward, he candidly notes. But when a guest orders him to take a shot, he complies, which Bri sees. Bri pulls Nicolas in, quietly letting him know of his error.

Nicolas is mad at himself. He is telling on himself tomorrow, he reveals. Hey, at least he’s accountable.

Below Deck Down Under continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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