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The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea
Travel · 2023
Last aired: S2 E20, Gibraltar · 2025-10-24
Following groups of Brits as they cruise around the Mediterranean's most glamorous spots.
Season 2
E1
Lorient
2025-09-29 · 60 min
Cruise veterans Glenys and Ian from Lancashire explore everything the ship has to offer.
E2
Le Verdon
2025-09-30 · 60 min
In Le Verdon, France, where Glenys and Ian take a trip to Bordeaux's wine country.
E3
Bilbao
2025-10-01 · 60 min
Our cruisers explore Bilbao. Graham and Lewis take in the delights of a local food market.
E4
At Sea
2025-10-02 · 60 min
Ian and Glenys get involved with the ship's activities, including a game of golf putting.
E5
Porto
2025-10-03 · 60 min
Graham and Lewis head off for a decadent lunch of local delicacies in Porto.
E6
Cadiz
2025-10-06 · 60 min
Kerri and Julie start their holiday in style with traditional Spanish Flamenco dancing. Mother and daughter Shin and Sarah climb the tallest tower in town in Cadiz.
E7
Gibraltar
2025-10-07 · 60 min
The ship arrives at the Rock - a slice of Britain in the Mediterranean - and the duos explore all things Gibraltar. Shin and Sarah go searching for clues that they're back in Blighty, including some good old-fashioned fish and chips on the beach. Back on the ship, it's time to get quizzing, followed by a celebratory Sailaway drink on deck.
E8
Sailing to Spain
2025-10-08 · 60 min
As the cruisers sail to Vigo, Kerri and Julie try a spot of whale watching from the ship's top deck, before sitting back and sunbathing, with cocktails in hand. They end the day with a special pirate show in the Palladium theatre. Shin and Sarah test their rhythm at a soft shoe shuffle dance class, before going on their very own tour of the bridge.
E9
Vigo
2025-10-09 · 60 min
The Ambition cruisers arrive at the port city of Vigo in northwest Spain. Kerri and Julie explore the seaside by electric bike, while Shin and Sarah enjoy a historical walking tour.
E10
Brest
2025-10-10 · 60 min
Shin and Sarah enjoy a tour of Brest's National Botanical Gardens. Kerri and Julie take a guided walking tour around the city of Brest, including a ride in a cable car.
E11
Caligari
2025-10-13 · 60 min
In the historic Sardinian capital of Cagliari, married couple and first-time cruisers Clive and Bernie explore the beautiful ancient city by vintage car.
E12
Syracuse
2025-10-14 · 60 min
The ship arrives at the port of Syracuse on the island of Sicily, Italy. Husband and wife Clive and Bernie take a cooking class and best friends Anne and Yvonne do cliffside yoga.
E13
Sailing
2025-10-15 · 60 min
In this edition, the cruisers are all at sea. Married couple Clive and Bernie have a go at line dancing, and best friends Anne and Yvonne go head-to-head in a curling competition.
E14
Argostoli
2025-10-16 · 60 min
Clive and Bernie take in the sights of Argostoli, on the Greek island of Cephalonia, enjoying some turtle spotting, and Bernie's favourite pastime - shopping!
E15
Corfu
2025-10-17 · 60 min
Clive and Bernie celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on the stunning Greek island of Corfu. And Anne has a birthday surprise for Yvonne: a special Christmas bauble!
E16
Amsterdam
2025-10-20 · 60 min
James and Damien explore the Dutch city of Amsterdam, taking in the sights via a canal cruise, while mum and daughter Jacque and Tamara take a tour of the old part of the city
E17
Cruising
2025-10-21 · 60 min
During a day at sea, mother and daughter Jacque and Tamara are getting crafty with a jewellery making class. Civil partners James and Damien play ladder golf.
E18
Lisbon
2025-10-22 · 60 min
In the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, James and Damien visit a traditional sardine shop, and Jacque and Tamara take in the sights with a tuk-tuk tour.
E19
Sailing to Gibraltar
2025-10-23 · 60 min
Holidaymakers enjoy a day at sea, as Jacque and Tamara learn to sculpt towels into animal shapes, and James and Damien enjoy aerobics. The day ends with the glam Captain's Gala.
E20
Gibraltar
2025-10-24 · 60 min
In Gibraltar, James and Damien head up to the famous rock nature reserve via cable car. Jacque and Tamara visit the awe-inspiring St Michael's Cave and the Sky Walk, which is not for the faint-hearted
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Helen Lederer
Narrator