Below Deck Down Under Season 4 took the franchise somewhere it had never been: Canouan, a five-square-mile island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. If you watched the season and wondered whether the water really looks like that, it does. I have stayed on Canouan, and it is one of the quietest, most beautiful places I know in the Caribbean.

Here is what to know about the island behind the show, the resort that dominates its northern end, and how to get there from Boston.

Below Deck Down Under Season 4: The Basics

Season 4 premiered on Bravo on Monday, February 2, 2026, with episodes streaming on Peacock the next day, and the finale aired on Monday, June 1. For the first time, the Down Under series left Australia’s waters for the Caribbean. Captain Jason Chambers returned to command the 196-foot motor yacht Katina, the largest Brodosplit yacht available for charter, with six guest cabins, a sauna, a massage room, two Jacuzzis and a whiskey and cigar lounge.

Filming was based on Canouan and the neighboring Grenadines, and charter guests were taken to the Tobago Cays Marine Park, Mayreau’s Salt Whistle Bay and Union Island. If the show has you thinking about a charter of your own, start with my guide to your first yacht charter, and for the view from the other side of the camera, my conversation with Eddie Lucas of Below Deck is a good listen.

The Island

Canouan is one of the Grenadines, and at five square miles it is small enough to feel private almost anywhere. Much of it is a 1,200-acre gated estate on the northeast coast, home to the Mandarin Oriental and its golf course, with the Sandy Lane Yacht Club marina about ten minutes from the resort.

What makes it special is what you can reach from it. The Tobago Cays Marine Park, one of the charter stops highlighted for the season, is within easy reach by boat, and it is where people come to snorkel in water so clear it looks shallow when it isn’t. Mayreau and Union Island are close enough for a day out. When I visited, we took a catamaran to an island that was a filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean and saw sea turtles along the way.

Where to Stay: Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

There is really one place to stay on Canouan, and it is the Mandarin Oriental, Canouan. The resort has 26 ocean-facing suites and a collection of villas, from Lagoon Villas with their own infinity pools to Patio Villas designed by Milanese architects in a contemporary Italian style. It reopened on November 15, 2024, after closing temporarily following Hurricane Beryl.

Five restaurants and bars sit within the resort, including Asianne for breakfast, Tides Bar + Grill, the Mediterranean-style Lagoon Café and Turtles Bar. Golfers come for the 18-hole Fazio-designed championship course, laid out across the hills above the sea, and everyone should take a sunset walk on Godahl Beach.

The spa is the reason I would go back. It is built into the hillside with ten treatment suites, and the open-air rooms face the water. When I walked in, my therapist asked whether I wanted music or just the sound of the ocean, and I chose the ocean. Book a massage on your first afternoon so you can book a second one. I also became quietly addicted to the eggs Benedict and a fresh green juice each morning. My full Mandarin Oriental Canouan review has more.

How to Get to Canouan from Boston

There is no direct flight to Canouan from the United States, so the trip is always two legs. The resort recommends flying via Barbados, where a VIP concierge service can meet you, handle your luggage and move you on to the island. JetBlue flies nonstop from Boston to Barbados, adding a second Saturday flight from January 2026. St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport is the other gateway, with connections from Boston among other U.S. cities.

From there you have three options:

• The resort’s private jet. A six-seat Cessna Citation flies nonstop from Barbados, St. Lucia or Grenada in as little as 20 minutes. The resort lists Barbados to Canouan at USD 3,500 one way.
• The shared charter. The same aircraft runs shared flights between Barbados and Canouan, with one-way fares listed from about USD 270 to USD 312 per person, including airport taxes, VIP service at both ends and lounge access.
• Inter-island flights. SVG Air connects the islands, though flights may stop at neighboring islands along the way.

Canouan’s airport has a 5,900-foot illuminated runway that takes private aircraft up to a Boeing 737, and yachts can tie up at the marina about ten minutes from the resort. One tip from the resort that I would underline: secure your inter-island flight before you confirm the international one. If you want a simpler trip with a nonstop from Boston, read why Anguilla just got closer, and weigh up points versus cash before you book the flights.

When to Go

The dry season in St. Vincent and the Grenadines runs from December to April, which is when the sailing is best and the Tobago Cays are at their clearest. The wet season runs from June to November. If you are deciding between Canouan and the other islands for December, my guide to warm places to visit in December compares them, and Canouan is the one I would pick for real quiet.

FAQ

Where was Below Deck Down Under Season 4 filmed?

On and around Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with charter stops including the Tobago Cays, Mayreau and Union Island.

What yacht was used in Below Deck Down Under Season 4?

The 196-foot motor yacht Katina, delivered in 2015, with Captain Jason Chambers in command.

Can you fly direct to Canouan?

Not from the U.S. Fly to Barbados (nonstop from Boston on JetBlue) or St. Vincent, then take a short private, shared or inter-island flight to Canouan.

When is the best time to visit Canouan?

The dry season, December through April, when the weather is most reliable and the water is at its clearest.