UPDATE, APRIL 10, 2026: The yacht The Wellesley has sold. Her owners have renamed her Shalawaty. Read on for our original article.
The Bravo television network is bringing back one of its most popular programs. Prepare to set your DVRs on June 1 for Below Deck Mediterranean season five. Set against the backdrop of Palma de Mallorca, the popular program additionally features the largest superyacht in Below Deck history. We’re the first to reveal her true identity, too: the yacht The Wellesley.
Bravo and the cast have kept a lid on details ever since filming wrapped up last summer. Just this week, though, the lid came off with official blessings, including a video tour of the boat by Capt. Sandy Yawn. Except, the yacht name in that tour (below) is The Wellington.
Similar to some previous Below Deck seasons, this is a made-for-TV name. The giveaway is the second room in the video tour, the cigar room. Although the artwork is different for the TV show (see The Wellesley’s setup at top), there’s no denying it’s the same. It includes a custom-made humidor with a selection of the world’s best cigars. Additionally, it showcases a selection of cognacs, whiskeys, and more after-dinner drinks.
Other aspects of the 184-footer (56.2-meter) include mahogany woodwork and custom furnishings meant to reflect 1920s glamor. The yacht The Wellesley embraces this look to echo the ambiance of her sister, a same-named hotel in London. Originally launched from Oceanco in 1993 as Achiever, the megayacht underwent a major refit with the current owners to reflect the style influences. They also added a beach club, which you’ll see during the upcoming Below Deck Mediterranean season.
Further on display during Below Deck Mediterranean season five: a great assortment of watertoys, and of course the usual guest and crew shenanigans.
Most TV critics and fans believe that the new season will premiere in June. This will allow Below Deck Sailing Yacht, currently airing, to wrap up, acting as a lead-in.
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KB
Well, all you gotta do is WATCH the video… At 1:38, on the bridge, it has the IMO, Call Sign, MMSI, and NAME of the yacht…
Diane M. Byrne
The details within the details! We can’t believe we missed that!
Malia
Additionally, when Capt Sandy closes her logbook at very end of S05E20, one can see that the cover is embossed with the words “The Wellesley MOTOR YACHT”
John Morrison
Love the show , feel like i am on a exotic holiday when i watch it.
Bea
Adoro lo spettacolo ,mi fa sognare e sognare non costa niente,l’ho visto 4 volte