The Below Deck cast seems like they are living the dream as they get to float around on a boat in a tropical paradise.
The reality show follows the lives of young crew members who work and reside aboard lavish superyachts during charter season.
It has massively changed since its first season but with extremely rich yacht owners to please, it’s never short of drama.
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You can see where the drama comes from, as the cast have to follow a certain set of rules that sound like a lot of work.
From grueling shifts to demanding guests to series is never short of a bit of drama. So we have decided to outline the rules that the Below Deck cast have to follow, just in case you have ever wondered.
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The first rule According to Yahoo is that everyone who wants to appear on the yacht has to apply online before Bravo begins casting for each season..
People who want to go on the yacht have to fill in some basic information, a yachting resumé, and a short video introduction.
Another is that you have to make sure that you reach the age requirement of 21 and have all the correct licenses and certifications
Captain Lee Rosbach told Reality Blurred: “Each of the crew members has to have an STCW, which is a standard set by the maritime industry for watch-keeping and just being on board—it’s basic first aid, firefighting.”
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As well as reaching all the requirements for the show cast members have to sign a contract, a waiver, undergo a background check, and sign a release form to appear on television.
The contract says that you can’t be a current candidate for public office. You also can’t run for office until a year after your episodes have aired.
Another rule is that all cast members have to be hard workers and be prepared to be filmed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Crew members are serving real guests and it is up to them how much they tip the staff so they have to cater to the guest’s every need.
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Another rule is that they are not allowed to wear shoes on the boat, Bravo confirmed: “The crew members and guests are generally not permitted to wear shoes on board the yacht so as to prevent damaging the floors.”
And finally, the network’s name is off-limits while you are on camera.
Former charter guest Tarez Lauren revealed: “You can’t say Bravo.”
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