Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Mads Herrera has always been adventurous, and began sharing her thrilling experiences on Instagram long before she filmed the nautical series. As one of Bravo’s most popular Below Deck spin-offs, BDSY has documented the crew of the Parsifal III for the last four seasons. They’ve taken charter guests out on a 177-foot sailing yacht, showing the VIPS some gorgeous locations. With the OG series focusing more on the crew’s lives than the guests they serve, BDSY ‘s rotating cast provides a bit of welcome novelty.
Following Captain Glenn Shephard and his team, the series takes a closer look at the personal lives of the sailing yacht’s crew. Cameras capture the dynamic as deckhands, stews, and a chef cater to their impressive charter guests. With crews changing from season to season, some installments are more memorable than others. Mads joined Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 as a third stew, and has been a standout crew member. She has a real taste for adventure, which led her to the “yachtie” lifestyle. Since Mads likes to take risks, it’s only natural that she shares her experiences with Instagram followers.
10 BDSY’s Mads Hererra Shares A Snowy Shot From Chicago
In this older photo, Mads shares a shot of a snowy Chicago day, and she’s clearly a long way from the crystal clear waters featured on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Captioning the photo, “Chitown NYE,” Mads took this beautiful snowscape from a high-rise on New Year’s Eve Day 2015. Ringing in the New Year in the cold seems uncharacteristic for the yachtie. However, her travels appear to have taken her all over the place in the past.
9 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads Smiles In The Florida Sun
Mads posted another photo (this time from Florida in early 2016), which truly shows off her spirit. With a smile on her face, and a caption that really signifies the time, Mads shared the photo of herself wearing sunglasses. In the picture, she had a flannel shirt tied around her waist. She captioned the photo, “The happiest you’ll ever see me at 10am #sundayfunday.” She definitely seems like a morning person.
8 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads Heads North To See Cherry Blossoms Blooming
In another older photo from her Instagram, Mads shared a gorgeous shot of some freshly blooming cherry blossoms. Taken and posted in April 2016, the photo was a hit. It showcased gorgeous trees from Washington, D.C., just a bit north of the posts she’d made in her native Florida. With the simple caption, “lets frolic,” Mads encouraged followers to share her appreciation for the beautiful flowers.
7 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads Shows Off Her Fun Personality From Kentucky
In a fun video post, Mads shares a pair of sunglasses that are a bit surprising. Showing off her whimsical personality, Mads mugs for the camera before flipping up the lenses to reveal some clear lenses underneath. In the clip, she has a smirk on her face. She laughs to the camera before the video ends, knowing just how ridiculous she must look, but loving the shot anyway. The caption of the post includes the words, “Different day, same mood.” That hilarious addition made the already funny video more enjoyable.
6 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads Captures A Punta Cana Skyline
In another shot that shows off an incredible view, Mads manages to capture a gorgeous sunset in the picturesque city of Punta Cana. Traveling to the Dominican Republic in mid 2016, Mads captured the scenic trees, which are seen in silhouette in front of a striking “cotton candy” skyline. With the dusky sky overhead, Mads is reveling in the beauty of Punta Cana’s breathtaking beaches.
5 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads Posts From Seattle
After nearly a two-year Instagram hiatus, Mads shared a filtered photo of the Seattle, Washington skyline. The photo is tagged to show that Mads is on the Seattle Great Wheel, a famous Ferris wheel in the area. The picture shows the Below Deck Sailing Yacht star brushing her hair out of her face as she smiles at the camera. With a scenic cloudy sky in the window behind her Ferris wheel compartment, Mads seems happy to be traveling again.
4 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads Shares The Reality Behind Some Trips
Mads shared another photo with some breathtaking views in late 2018, giving an incredible view of some indigenous accommodations in Yellowstone National Park. However, she also shared the downside to some of the trips she’s been on. Clearly ill in the photo, Mads captioned her post, “food poisoning had me like.” In the picture, she was lying down on a lounger wrapped in a blanket. She smiled weakly for the camera. On even the most adventurous trips, getting sick can wreak havoc. Regardless, Mads seemed to try her best to enjoy her time at the historic park.
3 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads’ Photo Series Of Hawaiian Memories
In this series of photos, Mads shares several incredible pictures of her trip to Hawaii, and several other people joined her on that getaway. She showed off the local landscape of Kauai in other photos, but the first picture in the series was a cheeky shot of Mads displaying a bag of mangoes. She stuck her tongue out at the camera while wearing a straw hat. The trip looked amazing, and the pictures showcase stunning beaches, mountains, and outdoor moments.
2 Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Mads Highlights A Recent Trip To Bali
In a photo posted in January 2023, Mads shares a shot of herself in the Indonesian wilderness, while wearing a red dress. She’s surrounded by lush foliage. Showing off the beauty of Balinese nature, Mads shared the photo with the introspective caption, “But the thing abt the sun is that it doesn’t ask for permission to shine.” By not facing the camera, Mads gives the spotlight to the trees and plants around her, highlighting the strong visual appeal of the area.
1 Mads Shares Below Deck Sailing Yacht “Behind The Scenes” Moments
Mads shared some dazzling behind-the-scenes moments with a few of her crew mates from Below Deck Sailing Yacht. The series of photos was posted in late April 2023. The pictures, taken while the crew was on the island of Sardinia, show off a few of her friends from the Parsifal III. The snaps let viewers in on what happens during a typical night on shore. The photos feature fun outfits, smiles, and a piggyback ride back onto the yacht. The Below Deck Instagram account commented on the post, sharing the perfect sentiment, “A crew that hangs together stays together!”
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