Ferrier’s departure from the series left room for another stewardess to shine.

Flood is a New Zealand native with over six years of yachting experience.

In an interview withE!, Flood revealed what it’s like stepping into her new role.

Hannah Ferrier posing

that she believes that most of the viewers will appreciate the staff change.

She said, “Being a chief stew, OK, we all know the job.

But every one of us have a different way of doing it or bring different strengths to the table.

Katie Flood

So, I just think it will be refreshing for the viewers, maybe.”

Flood also shared that her casting on the show was fate.

So, I just went with my gut and here we are."

Flood told E!,“I am a human.

I do have emotions.

Things do affect me.

It sort of boils up, and that’s when you have these emotional moments.”