"We get to celebrate" — Below Deck Down Under star Brianna talks about her relationship status with Harry

Brianna from Below Deck Down Under | Image via Instargram/ @briiduffield
Brianna from Below Deck Down Under | Image via Instargram/ @briiduffield

With its sincere chemistry and poignant moments, the romance between Brianna Duffield and Harry Van Vliet on Below Deck Down Under Season 3 enthralled viewers. Amidst the high seas, their bond grew stronger, and in a special moment, Brianna shared her enthusiasm about their future together.

"Now we get to celebrate,” Brianna told Harry. “All over the world for the next year."

When they decided to become "exclusive partners," a phrase they felt better described their circumstances than conventional designations, their relationship took a distinctive turn. This stage, according to Brianna, was a "stepping stone in the middle," enabling them to examine their relationship free from the constraints of traditional titles. Many viewers found resonance in this strategy and valued its careful and methodical development.

But it was difficult to keep the romance going outside of the yacht. Following the completion of filming, the pair had to deal with the demands of demanding and long-distance employment. Harry acknowledged their split, pointing to the challenges of maintaining their relationship beyond the program. Nevertheless, both have expressed gratitude for their time spent together and maintain a close friendship, frequently recalling their past experiences together.


Brianna and Harry’s boatmance on Below Deck Down Under: From exclusive partners to close friends

From flirtation to romance

The relationship between Harry Van Vliet and Brianna Duffield in Below Deck Down Under Season 3 progressed from lighthearted flirtation to a more meaningful one. Brianna was first apprehensive about using conventional relationship titles to describe their bond. As a result, the pair came to be known as "exclusive partners," which Brianna explained as a turning point between relationship commitment and casual dating.

Many viewers of Below Deck Down Under found resonance in their choice to characterize their relationship in this distinctive way, which demonstrated a contemporary approach to commitment and dating. Throughout the season, the couple's journey was a highlight of the show because of their obvious chemistry and respect for one another.


Friendship beyond the yacht

The Below Deck Down Under duo tried to keep up their friendship off the yacht after the season ended. Together, they traveled and deepened their connection. But ultimately, the difficulties of their demanding and far-flung occupations caused them to break up romantically. Harry acknowledged their split, pointing to their inability to maintain their relationship beyond the show.

Both Brianna and Harry have highlighted the depth of their friendship despite the breakup of their s*xual connection. They still communicate, giving advice on where to go and offering support. According to Brianna, Harry and she are still "very, very close," and he gives her excellent travel advice.

Their transformation from boatmance to intimate friends serves as a reminder of the difficulties of forming connections in unusual settings. Their ongoing friendship demonstrates the sincere bond they had during their time on Below Deck Down Under, even though their romantic relationship didn't persist.


Viewers can binge all episodes of Below Deck Down Under Season 3 on Bravo.

Edited by Zainab Shaikh