CruiseGal999 Posted July 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Anyone watch this program? I saw it mentioned here on CC but my search didn't show anything. Wondering if people watch, and what they think. Although it is yachting and not cruising, it is pretty entertaining. The guests run the gambit of crazy, rude, arrogant, obnoxious, and some are nice. Such hard work these workers go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2017 We also enjoy watching Below Deck! (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilamom1217 Posted July 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I watch below deck and the below deck Mediterranean version. It is entertaining. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted July 29, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I'm binge watching the show now. I can NOT believe what the crew does! They are destroying the ship Valor! AND they talk like they have a right to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted July 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Yes, it is my guilty pleasure also. I posted the same question in May and it got a little rough..lol http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2504450&highlight=below+deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmrt Posted July 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2017 We didn't enjoy Below Deck, but really love two different early morning cruise related TV Shows on Saturday mornings in the US. Ocean Treks With Jeff Corwin, and The Voyager With Josh Garcia. These may be off for the summer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 29, 2017 What channel and when????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted July 29, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) What channel and when????? BRAVO on Tuesday nights....but re-runs for "catching up" are usually Saturday and Sunday's. (but have seen it other days of the week as well) Edited July 29, 2017 by champagne123 ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted July 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Not for us. Just more faux-reality tv. The situations are not real, they are created by the producers to make it more interesting. The "guests" are instructed to behave badly as is the "crew". No different from The Kardashians, Real Housewives and other such shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted July 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Not for us. Just more faux-reality tv. The situations are not real, they are created by the producers to make it more interesting. The "guests" are instructed to behave badly as is the "crew". No different from The Kardashians, Real Housewives and other such shows. x2. These shows are heavily scripted. About as far from "reality" as you can get. OK if you find them entertaining. Just be aware they are not real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted July 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 29, 2017 x2. These shows are heavily scripted. About as far from "reality" as you can get. OK if you find them entertaining. Just be aware they are not real. Exactly - they are as phony as all other "reality" TV shows - the crew aspect is pretty much "Jersey Shore" on a boat, while the passenger aspect is "Real Housewives" of wherever - also on a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I have never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted July 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Exactly - they are as phony as all other "reality" TV shows - the crew aspect is pretty much "Jersey Shore" on a boat, while the passenger aspect is "Real Housewives" of wherever - also on a boat. Pretty sure most of us know this. It is entertainment and nothing wrong with enjoying entertainment. Isn't that what most of TV is all about? I actually would love to see more of the destinations. Croatia looks amazing, as does Greece. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted July 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 29, 2017 We didn't enjoy Below Deck, but really love two different early morning cruise related TV Shows on Saturday mornings in the US. Ocean Treks With Jeff Corwin, and The Voyager With Josh Garcia. These may be off for the summer though.[/quot] I agree a ougt Ocan Treks, the few gtimes I saw it, I enjoyed seeing places/ports we had visited. Below Deck is so contrived, iMO . I watched a couple of made no effort to ever watch again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted July 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Pretty sure most of us know this. It is entertainment and nothing wrong with enjoying entertainment. Isn't that what most of TV is all about? I actually would love to see more of the destinations. Croatia looks amazing, as does Greece. :cool: OK I'll keep you to your word that "It is entertainment and nothing wrong with enjoying entertainment" when I start a thread next spring complaining that they don't show Curling on my cabin TV on my next cruise! It will be :lips-sealed: for you ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted July 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 29, 2017 OK I'll keep you to your word that "It is entertainment and nothing wrong with enjoying entertainment" when I start a thread next spring complaining that they don't show Curling on my cabin TV on my next cruise! It will be :lips-sealed: for you ;p Hahahahaha.....well, for one....if you are on a cruise in your cabin, watching "curling", then you have a MUCH bigger problem!!!!!! :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted July 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hahahahaha.....well, for one....if you are on a cruise in your cabin, watching "curling", then you have a MUCH bigger problem!!!!!! :') Spot on with your diagnosis Dr. Bubbles! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted July 29, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Exactly - they are as phony as all other "reality" TV shows - the crew aspect is pretty much "Jersey Shore" on a boat, while the passenger aspect is "Real Housewives" of wherever - also on a boat. Of course it is! The scenery is gorgeous. The guests are funny ... sometimes. It's entertaining. I didn't think there were REALLY six people getting together in a coffee shop in NY and being filmed on every move, but Friends was a HUGE hit on TV for 10 years. Because it was funny .... and entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted July 29, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I watch below deck and the below deck Mediterranean version. It is entertaining. Me too! It's not meant to be a documentary - its entertainment We've enjoyed all the series so far Good to see Melia getting her comeuppance at last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted July 29, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Yes, it is my guilty pleasure also. I posted the same question in May and it got a little rough..lolhttp://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2504450&highlight=below+deck Thanks for the link. I did a search before I posted, but it didn't come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted July 29, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I just read that during filming season 5 of Below Deck, the canteen boat for the film crew sank! Feb. 10th in Marigot. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4251152/Below-Deck-s-boat-sinks-Caribbean-filming.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinechgo Posted July 30, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Love the show. Have been watching since day 1. Love captain Lee. Also watch below deck Mediterranean Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 30, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I guess I will check on the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted July 30, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 30, 2017 x2. These shows are heavily scripted. About as far from "reality" as you can get. OK if you find them entertaining. Just be aware they are not real. Heavily scripted? It's totally scripted. The yachts are chartered by the production company. The production company places "passengers" onboard. The whole show is totally fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 30, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Still fun to watch for the lovely views! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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