Below Deck: 8 Charter Guests Who Tested the Crew's Patience

Over the past 11 years, the Below Deck franchise has featured hundreds of charter guests, but only a handful have been pleasant. This popular Bravo series, which debuted in 2013, offers fans a closer look at the lives of the yacht crew and their interactions with the guests. One of the most recent and memorable guests is Laura Desiree from Below Deck Down Under season 2. Throughout her time on Captain Jason Chambers' yacht, she displayed highly inappropriate behavior, such as requesting Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph to cover her in chocolate.

Another standout guest was Justin Guarini from Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4. The runner-up from American Idol season 1 surprised viewers when he joined Captain Glenn Shephard's yacht a few months ago. Justin quickly won over fans by being one of the more pleasant charter guests. For example, he praised Chef Ileisha Dell's cooking, describing it as exceptional. Despite a few great guests, there have unfortunately been several with less-than-pleasant attitudes.

Alexis Bellino

Below Deck Season 7

Alexis Bellino Below Deck Posing - Below Deck Season 7

Since 2013, there have been many rude guests on Below Deck. One of them was Alexis Bellino, a former Real Housewives of Orange County star. She appeared on the show with her boyfriend, Andy Bohn, and their excessive PDA annoyed the crew. Fans were not happy with her behavior, and even Kate Chastain and Courtney Skippon were not impressed. Later, Alexis went on social media and criticized the crew members.

“pot calling the kettle black,”

taking a shot at Kate and Courtney’s boatmances with Tanner Sterback and Brian de Saint Pern.

Delores

Below Deck Season 8

Delores Below Deck Happy - Below Deck Season 8

Delores from Below Deck season 8 caused quite a stir as a guest. In episode 11, she had a bit too much to drink and decided to go for a late-night swim, alarming the crew. Despite Captain Lee Rosbach's warnings, Delores went ahead and broke safety protocols by swimming in the ocean at night. Consequently, she was asked to leave the yacht the following day. In her final moments on the show, she once again disregarded safety measures by jumping off the mini-boat onto the shore, demonstrating a lack of regard for rules.

Justin Richards

Below Deck Season 9

Justin Richards Below Deck Eating Food - Below Deck Season 9

When Justin Richards joined the crew on Below Deck season 9, he initially seemed like he wouldn't cause any trouble. However, things took a turn when the charter guest became heavily intoxicated before dinner with primary guests Michael Durham and Terri Foss. Justin ended up getting into a heated argument with them and became so upset that he decided to leave the table. To everyone's surprise, he ended up eating his dinner on the swim platform, causing unnecessary drama. At one point, Justin even made a threat to throw someone overboard, crossing a line.

Timothy Sykes

Below Deck Season 2

timothy sykes below deck 2 CROPPED - Below Deck Season 2 - Timothy Sykes

Timothy Sykes, like Delores, was known as one of the most disrespectful charter guests on Below Deck. He was quick to complain about small things such as the internet and even reduced the crew's tips over minor food issues. Captain Lee himself shared his firsthand experience with Timothy, calling him a terrible charter guest. According to Captain Lee, Timothy took back $5,000 in tips after already handing it over, claiming that his 19-year-old girlfriend didn't like her dinner that he had ordered for her.

Barrie & Tony

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2

Barrie and Tony Drewitt-Barlow Below Deck Sailing Yacht With Babies - Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 - Barrie & Tony

Barrie and Tony Drewitt-Barlow were guests on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2. They joined Captain Glenn for a luxury trip in Croatia with their family. However, their behavior on the yacht was disappointing, causing unnecessary drama and awkward situations. Viewers were turned off by Barrie's unpleasant attitude, while Tony's high maintenance and lack of self-awareness didn't help either.

Erica Rose

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Seasons 2 & 3

Erica Rose Below Deck Sailing Yacht - Below Deck Sailing Yacht Seasons 2 & 3

Guest Erica Rose from Below Deck Sailing Yacht left a bad impression as the worst charter guest ever. Fans were not pleased with her high-maintenance attitude. The attorney constantly gave orders, treated the Stews like her personal assistants, and acted inappropriately. Crew members, like Daisy Kelliher, felt disrespected by Erica’s behavior. Daisy even mentioned feeling demeaned by Erica's demands and rudeness. Throughout her time on the yacht, Erica clashed with everyone from the Chef to the Stews.

Charley Walters

Below Deck Season 8

Charley Walters on Below Deck in sunglasses on yacht - Below Deck Season 8

Charley Walters appeared on Below Deck season 8, episode 14 as a returning guest who had been on the show before. During his time on the show, Charley made some challenging requests, including asking male crew members to wear short speedos while serving dinner and drinks. He also made outrageous demands on the Chef, causing some discomfort for the rest of the crew.

While Charley later said producers told him to act badly for the drama, it doesn’t change the fact that he did it without remorse.

Dean Slover

Below Deck Season 2

Dean Slover Below Deck Talking - Below Deck Season 2

Dean Slover, a self-proclaimed food-lover and traveler, proved to be a challenging charter guest. Despite facing difficulties in his past, Dean did not make it easy for fans to warm up to him. When he first appeared on the show, he quickly created a long list of preferences, causing the crew to scramble to meet his demands. Additionally, he displayed a bossy attitude, believing himself to be the most important person on the Captain's yacht. Whether it was requesting rocket ship-shaped towels or insisting on meals at specific times, Dean's behavior put a damper on the mood of the entire Below Deck crew, including the Stews and the Chef.

Don't forget to catch Below Deck season 11 airing Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo.

Sources: Alexis Bellino/X, Cheatsheet

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The article highlights the contrasting experiences of charter guests on the popular reality series "Below Deck." While some guests have been memorable for their pleasant demeanor and appreciation for the