Ep 13. James' Big Cannoli

In Below Deck season 8 episode 13, titled James' Big Cannoli, the crew of the luxury yacht My Seanna continues to navigate through the challenges that come with working in the charter industry.

The episode kicks off with the crew preparing for a beach picnic for the charter guests. Chief stewardess Francesca Rubi and stewardess Ashling Lorger run into some issues while setting up the tables for the picnic and end up having to ask for help from the deck crew.

Meanwhile, chef Rachel Hargrove is faced with the task of creating a gluten-free and vegan meal for one of the guests. Despite her initial hesitation, Rachel rises to the challenge and impresses the guests with her culinary skills.

As the day unfolds, tensions rise between third stew Elizabeth Frankini and second stew Izzy Wouters. Elizabeth feels that Izzy is micro-managing her and is frustrated with the amount of work she's been given. Izzy, on the other hand, is just trying to ensure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Later in the episode, the crew receives some sad news from Captain Lee Rosbach. They learn that one of their former colleagues, Chef Ben Robinson, has passed away. The crew takes a moment to reflect on their memories of Ben and share their condolences with one another.

The episode ends on a lighter note, with deckhand James Hough impressing the crew with his baking skills. James had promised to make a big cannoli for the crew and he delivers on his promise, creating a delicious and impressive dessert that everyone enjoys.

Overall, James' Big Cannoli is a typical episode of Below Deck, filled with drama, challenges, and a sense of camaraderie among the crew. It's a reminder that working in the charter industry is not always easy, but the crew manages to pull through by supporting one another and working together to provide the best possible experience for the guests.