Although there are a lot of expectations that come with being a stewardess (or stew) on Parsifal III, Gabriela Barragan said she doesn’t struggle with that. As far as the daily tasks to keep things running smoothly, they’re a “piece of cake” for her. The most difficult part of her job is actually maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all the crew members. They’re all living in very close quarters on the boat, which she said can make it a “Petri dish for drama.”
Barragan explained, “time moves differently on yachts … You’ve seen everyone at their best and at their worst in a short amount of time because it’s a high-pressure environment. You make friendships quicker. You fall in love quicker. You hate people quicker than you normally would.” In such a high-pressure environment where emotions can easily boil over, it’s crucial to communicate clearly and keep the crew working well together. While “Below Deck Sailing Yacht,” viewers know that there’s frequently drama between crew members; Barragan said it’s important to deal with those issues quickly. “If there’s a problem, you have to talk about it immediately and squash it because tensions build and rise and then explode, and it’s not good for anybody. That’s the hardest part,” she said.
