The Cruise

Documentary 1998

Available on BBC iPlayer, My5

Following a group of staff on board the luxury cruise ship Galaxy as it sails the Caribbean on its maiden voyage.

Documentary 1998

Starring Jane McDonald

EPISODE 1

Let the Dream Begin

Going behind the scenes of luxury cruise ship Galaxy as she sails around the Caribbean.

28 min 13 Jan 1998 15
EPISODE 2

Stranded in Paradise

The Galaxy pulls into Jamaica for Christmas, but only cocktail waiter Granville can go home. Meanwhile, Jane is reunited with her Danish boyfriend.

29 min 14 Jan 1998 U
EPISODE 3

Scotty to the Rescue

It's New Year on the Galaxy, and Scotty, the ship's madcap DJ, takes charge of the new high-tech disco. Jane helps with the countdown to midnight.

28 min 20 Jan 1998 15
EPISODE 4

Life's a Beach

The ship sails into the western Caribbean. Mrs Goodman, angry about being on the wrong cruise, demands compensation. Scotty drags Jane up a waterfall in Jamaica. When they return to the ship, Jane is given her first audience ratings, and Scotty receives some shattering news.

28 min 21 Jan 1998 15
EPISODE 5

Double or Quits

A couple, who have run away to sea, work to try to save money for a new home, while a professional gambler plans to take the casino by storm.

29 min 27 Jan 1998 15
EPISODE 6

Stormin' Norman

Professional gambler Norman crosses swords with the ship's casino, while casino workers Dale and Mary embark on a perilous jet-skiing trip in Jamaica. Jane is still seeking that elusive standing ovation.

28 min 28 Jan 1998 15

Jane McDonald

Self
Chris Terrill

Director
Olivia Lichtenstein

Producer
Chris Terrill

Producer

About

The Cruise

DOCUMENTARY

Following a group of staff on board the luxury cruise ship Galaxy as it sails the Caribbean on its maiden voyage.

Information

Studio: BBC One
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1998
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles: English (United Kingdom)