WATCH: Viral video shows ‘Below Deck’ transport vessel engulfed in flames off Mo'orea Island near Bora Bora

A transport vessel associated with the reality TV series Below Deck caught fire Friday (April 24, 2026) in the waters off Mo'orea, a French Polynesian island near Bora Bora, according to eyewitnesses and video footage from the scene. No injuries have been reported.

The incident occurred on open water near Mo'orea, where the boat—identified as a tender vessel used to ferry passengers between larger yachts and shore—was seen engulfed in flames. Witnesses described the situation as alarming, with footage, obtained by TMZ, capturing thick smoke and rapidly spreading fire.





While the vessel involved was not one of the primary luxury yachts featured on the show, tender boats are still considered costly and essential for operations. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and it is unclear whether production activities were underway at the time.

“Below Deck,” as described by IMDb, follows the personal and professional lives of young crew members working aboard high-end yachts, catering to demanding clients while traveling to scenic global destinations. The show has aired on Bravo since 2013, and it has not been officially confirmed whether production on the next season is underway.

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