Ep 1. More Foam, Bosun!

As the third season of Below Deck kicks off, Captain Lee Rosbach is back, and this time is taking his crew to a new location: the beautiful Bahamian island of Bimini. The episode opens with the crew scrambling to get the yacht, Eros, in shape for its first charter of the season. The ship is immaculately clean and prepared to welcome its first charter guests, but drama is already brewing amongst the crew.

The first drama arises when the crew discover that their new bosun, Eddie, is someone that some of them have worked with before, while others have never met him. One of the crew members, Emile, is particularly worried about working under Eddie again, given their history. As they greet Eddie, it is obvious that he is both confident and experienced, but it remains to be seen whether or not he will be able to earn the trust of the crew.

Once the boat is ready to go, the first charter guests arrive. They are a group of young, party-loving New Yorkers, and they plan to spend their time in Bimini drinking and partying, with a side of water sports and beach time thrown in for good measure. The crew quickly discover that the guests are not going to be easy to please, and they are particularly demanding when it comes to getting the perfect cocktails.

The tension between Eddie and Emile continues to build throughout the episode, as Emile feels that Eddie is not giving him enough guidance or support. There is also tension between the chief stew, Kate, and her second stew, Amy, as Kate feels that Amy is not pulling her weight and is too easily distracted. The pressure is on for the crew to work together and do their best to keep the guests happy, but with so many personality clashes and personal issues, it is unclear whether they will be able to maintain the high standard that Captain Lee expects.

Despite all the drama behind the scenes, the guests are having a blast, and they are especially delighted when the crew puts on an impromptu foam party on the top deck of the yacht. The foam party proves to be the highlight of the charter, as the guests let their hair down and the crew are able to relax and enjoy some time off.

As the episode draws to a close, it is clear that there is much work to be done for the crew if they want to survive the rest of the charter season with their jobs intact. Captain Lee issues a stern warning that he expects nothing less than perfection from his crew, and it remains to be seen whether they will be able to rise to the challenge.

Overall, the premiere episode of Below Deck's third season is a high-energy, drama-filled ride that sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting and unforgettable season. With so many egos, personalities, and issues in play, it is clear that the crew of Eros will have their work cut out for them, and viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next.