Unanchored

In the series premiere of "Unanchored," nine close friends put their successful careers on pause to sail the Bahamas for an epic three-week adventure. Barrett and Danielle test their relationship as they take their first trip as an official couple, while Vanessa flaunts a new flame to make ex-boyfriend Max jealous. Meanwhile, the group must adjust to their new skipper, Captain Jack, who makes a strong statement with his rules of running a tight ship.

The crew gear up for an exciting Bahamas New Year's Eve complete with costumes, champagne, cheers — and tears. Rachel struggles to stand up for herself with both the girls on the boat and her reluctant boyfriend Albie. Chelsi reunites with a crush she considers out of her league, and Captain Jack must decide whether to stay in the Bahamas when he learns of a close friend's passing back in London.

Danielle and Barrett celebrate their first romantic milestone, while Rachel decides it's time to have "the relationship talk" with Albie. Vanessa lashes out at Max when he brings another girl back to the boat, and a new person arrives in the Bahamas to threaten their relationship further. Finally, Captain Jack struggles to keep a brave face for his crew while he mourns the loss of his best friend back home.

When a tropical storm forces the crew to move the party from the boat to dry land, a tell-all game threatens to reveal crew secrets that may be too explosive to share. Max finally gets real with Quenton about his feelings on his place in their family and his possible future with Vanessa, and Korey learns of a work emergency back home that might cut his trip short. Meanwhile, Danielle reveals that her hostility towards Rachel stems from a secret affair early in her relationship with Barrett.

Still reeling from the revelation that Barrett slept with Rachel, the friends hit Tahiti Beach for fun and sun at the floating bar. Quenton spills secrets about Max's unconventional upbringing, while escalating conflict over new girl Cayla gets physical between Rachel and Vanessa. Vanessa and Max finally confess their secret romance, but when Chelsi questions Max about his intentions for after the trip, it leads to a confrontation that will change some relationships forever. Meanwhile, Captain Jack attempts to take back the reigns after infighting and conflict take over his boat.

Captain Jack calls an urgent meeting to deal with the fallout of Vanessa and Rachel's fight, but when Danielle declares that Rachel is not invited on future trips, Chelsi has a hard time writing off her old friend. Korey celebrates a bittersweet final day in the Bahamas before he must return to the responsibilities of "real life." Danielle decides to let other people take care of her for a change, and dedicates a day just for her to drink and have fun — but when her celebration goes awry, Captain Jack threatens to walk off the boat forever.

The crew descends on Piggy Beach to splash with swimming swine, then set out on an elaborate, island-wide treasure hunt. Vanessa and Chelsi decide to forgive Rachel, which only drives Danielle farther away; and Captain Jack spirals out of control when he feels he's lost the crew's respect. Meanwhile, Max contemplates going into business with Quenton.

As the trip nears its end, Rachel makes a final push to get Albie to commit, Vanessa starts to wonder if her fling with Max could become a real romance, and friendly competition leads one crew member to a terrifying shark encounter. Chelsi and Vanessa confront Danielle about her antagonistic behavior, but when she doubles down on her negativity, the group begins to wonder if their friendship will last beyond the trip.

Captain Jack and his crew say farewell to their friends on Boat Two, then spend a dreamy final day in the Bahamas, complete with jet-surfing, scuba scooters… and trying to mend some broken relationships. Rachel attempts to apologize to Danielle for betraying her trust, while Captain Jack makes a heartfelt pledge to the future of the group's friendship. And just as Vanessa says an emotional goodbye to Max and their Bahamian fling, Max stuns everyone with a giant romantic gesture.