Gael Cameron Reflects on Croatia After Nathan Gallagher Case

Gael Cameron has opened up about the personal challenges she faced while caring for her infant son in Croatia during Season 11 of Below Deck Mediterranean, offering insight into a difficult period that preceded the domestic violence case involving her former partner, Nathan Gallagher. In an Instagram post shared in October 2026, Cameron reflected on motherhood, the support she received from friends, and the positive memories she made while filming the Bravo reality series.

Cameron spent much of the season on land with her and Gallagher's son, Kayden, while Gallagher worked aboard the superyacht Akira One and visited them between charters, according to Yahoo's coverage. The couple later separated following an alleged domestic violence incident in Australia in December 2025.

In her Instagram post, Cameron explained that viewers saw only part of her experience in Croatia and that the period was particularly challenging as she adjusted to life with a newborn.

"You didn't get to see much of my time in Croatia. It wasn't the easiest chapter of my life, and there's still so much left to be said about that time. But I'd love to share a bit of the good you guys didn't get to see." Cameron wrote.

She also shared photographs featuring Kayden and moments from the show's cast gatherings, including an engagement party for chief stew Aesha Scott. The images included Captain Sandy Yawn and former chief stew Hannah Ferrier, according to Yahoo.

Cameron described the experience of relocating with her baby while still struggling to adjust to the demands of new motherhood.

"I moved away with a new baby and [was] still living in survival mode. But honestly? I think I did okay.

I got to explore one of the most beautiful places I've ever been while figuring out my new life as a mother, and I got to share my love for the unfamiliar with my new little best friend." Cameron wrote.

Support from a close friend helped ease the pressure during the six-week stay. Cameron said her friend spent nearly three weeks in Croatia with her and Kayden, giving her additional help while she adjusted to motherhood away from her usual support network.

"For almost three of the six weeks we were there, my best friend flew over to be with us," Cameron wrote.

She explained that the visit helped her move beyond simply getting through each day and allowed her to reconnect with herself. She also praised the show's cast and crew for their work behind the scenes.

"With an extra set of hands and a bit of care I stopped just surviving and moments there I got to feel like myself again." Cameron wrote.

In the same post, Cameron expressed appreciation for the people involved in the production and said she wished she had more photographs with the cast. She also acknowledged that leaving her usual support system had not been part of her original plans.

"I just wish I had more photos with this incredible cast. And huge props to everyone, cast and crew, in front of the camera and behind it. I get to see how hard you all work and how much heart and soul goes into what you do." Cameron wrote.

Her reflections emphasized the personal resilience she developed during the experience.

"Leaving my support system at home wasn't the plan, but I'm so grateful for the experience. Croatia showed me the strength I have as a mother and as a woman: no matter how challenging the circumstances, I will survive. And not only that, I'll always find the pockets of joy, cause life is a beautiful thing and there is always light as long as you keep looking for it xx." Cameron wrote.

The personal update followed news that Gallagher had faced domestic violence charges in Australia stemming from an alleged December 2025 incident involving an unnamed victim. According to Us Weekly, the charges included assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent, and common assault. A police memorandum indicated that Gallagher was granted conditional bail, and he was later convicted on three domestic violence counts after failing to appear in court.

Us Weekly also reported that an Apprehended Violence Application had been filed on Cameron's behalf in New South Wales. In August 2026, Gallagher addressed the allegations in a statement to Rolling Stone, acknowledging personal mistakes while disputing the portrayal of the relationship and saying he had video footage, messages, and other records that he believed provided important context.

Gallagher also said the couple had separated and identified establishing a relationship with his son and pursuing peaceful co-parenting as priorities. Bravo subsequently confirmed that it did not plan to work with him in the future following the case, according to Us Weekly.

Below Deck airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the following day on Peacock, according to Us Weekly.