Below Deck Sailing Yacht follows the crew of the Parsifal III as they entertain guests during their charters around Greece, Croatia, Spain and Italy. For all four seasons, Captain Glenn Shephard was at its helm.

The series chronicles the lives of the crew members who work and live aboard the 177-foot yacht. Viewers have witnessed plenty of drama onboard as the guests keep the crew on their toes.

Glenn spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about his life both leading the Parsifal crew and when he is not filming. He is currently gearing up to open the 55th Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s largest marine festival, later this month.

He spoke from Croatia, admitting it was one of his favourite places to sail. He added: "I'm currently in Croatia on my little boat, my girlfriend and I have a 42-footer. Croatia is amazing, I also really like Greece as a place to sail.

"I love the Caribbean and the Bahamas." He revealed more recently he had "slowed down", explaining: "I'm not working that much on the big boat [Parsifal] any more."

"I worked for 15 years on that boat, 12 years before any cameras showed up, doing exactly the same thing as you see on the show.

"But now I'm taking more time off to cruise on my boat. For a day in the life of a captain on a super yacht, you get up, and you meet some of the crew.

"It depends whether you have guests on board or are in between charters, but going to the wheelhouse, check emails, the guests get up.

"What's the plan for the day? Go out and do a sail, stop for lunch somewhere, maybe do another sail in the afternoon and get set up for dinner, maybe a beach party or picnic - something like that.

"All of the logistics you are figuring out. My job is very heavy on organising and keeping everybody on the plan.

"Keeping them motivated and interacting with the guests and making sure their needs are seen to."

He stressed no two days are the same, adding: "I think that's an average day but there's no normal day.

"There's always something crazy happening and I think that's why it makes for such a good TV show because nothing is planned, none of it is made up.

"But there's always something crazy happening on the boat."

He will soon be headed for Mayflower Park in Southampton, with the boat show opening from September 13 to September 22.

The biggest marine showcase in the UK provides the very best the industry has to offer.

Captain Glenn will officially open the show at the ribbon-cutting ceremony and fans have the opportunity to hear from him in person during a special Q&A session on the Foredeck Stage at 3.30pm, where he will share captivating stories from his life on the water, what it takes to captain the Parsifal III, and insights into the world of Below Deck.

Also, 20 lucky superfans have the chance to meet Captain Glenn at an exclusive VIP meet-and-greet in TheYachtmarket.com sparkling wine bar.

Tickets include a glass of bubbles, a chance to ask all your burning questions, and a signed personal memento to take home. Tickets can be bought here. 

Glenn said of the event: "I think boat shows are a great way to start if you have an interest in boating and you have never been on a boat.

"The whole boating industry got a massive bump right after Covid, the boat builders can't keep up with the orders.

"Used boats, the prices have gone up. There's an enormous boost in interest in boating, it's a great way to still have a holiday but stay isolated.

"People are starting to realise the attraction of that whether there's a pandemic or not."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is available to watch on Peacock and Netflix