Love Overboard is a yacht dating show with a built-in class system. Four couples live comfortably on the “Upside,” while the remaining singles work, cook and clean on the “Downside.” To move upstairs, a contestant may need to win a challenge—or persuade someone in an existing couple to choose them instead.
Love Overboard quick facts
- Host: Gabby Windey
- Premiere: March 26, 2026
- Episodes: Nine
- US streaming: Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
- International streaming: Disney+ in participating regions
- Filming location: A yacht off Malta
What is Love Overboard about?
The show begins with singles dating on a luxury yacht, but comfort depends on relationship status. Only four couples can remain on the Upside. Everyone else lives below deck and serves the people enjoying the premium experience above them.
That rule turns every romance into a strategic decision. A new attraction is not merely emotional; it can change where someone sleeps and how much work they do. The result feels like a dating show crossed with a social game, with the sea and confined yacht adding pressure.
Who hosts Love Overboard?
Gabby Windey guides the cast through challenges and twists. Reality audiences may know her from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars and The Traitors. Her dry delivery suits a format that knows its rules are both glamorous and slightly absurd.
Love Overboard cast
The original singles are Leela Fleck, Gia Deisert, Lexi Borges, Bella Uhl, Enna, Lo, Sofia Bevarly, Sadé, Andrew Petersen, Beau Bailey, David Fuhrmann, James Barranca, Keif, Koray, Reece Kane and Tim Demirjian.
Later arrivals—described by the show as “shipwreckers”—include Christine, Bradley, Jake Rath, Prasad, Val Zuluaga and Delaney Kluger. They arrive with permission to test couples that already look secure, so their entrance is a feature of the format rather than a side plot.
How many episodes are there?
Season 1 has nine episodes. Hulu released the complete season on March 26, 2026, after ABC aired a preview of the premiere. Because the full story is available together, viewers can follow how the Upside and Downside positions change without waiting for weekly results.
Where was Love Overboard filmed?
The production filmed on a yacht off Malta. The Mediterranean setting gives the show its postcard look, while the limited space ensures cast members cannot easily avoid an uncomfortable ex or a new rival.
Is Love Overboard connected to Below Deck?
No. The yacht and work assignments make comparisons inevitable, but Love Overboard is a dating competition rather than a workplace series. The Downside chores exist as part of the romantic game; the contestants are not presented as a professional charter crew.
Are the Love Overboard couples still together?
A finale shows where each relationship stood when filming ended. A reliable present-day answer requires a direct cast statement, a reunion or an official post-season update. Social-media follows and old photos are not enough on their own, so this guide separates confirmed news from fan speculation.
Why the format works
The most interesting choice is not always “Who do I like?” It is often “Would I risk comfort and safety to explore this?” That makes quiet conversations carry consequences. It also gives viewers a clear reason to care about each recoupling even before strong relationships have formed.
Where can you watch Love Overboard?
In the United States, all episodes stream on Hulu and through Hulu on Disney+ for eligible subscribers. Disney+ carries the show internationally in supported markets; availability varies by country.
For more reality-dating guides, read about Age of Attraction and Perfect Match Season 4.
Primary source: Hulu’s official Love Overboard cast bios.
Updated September 22, 2026.
