The Cruise is a British documentary and reality TV series that follows the lives of the crew and passengers on luxury cruise ships. There are multiple versions:
- The Cruise (1998) - A BBC observational documentary directed by Chris Terrill, following the staff onboard the cruise ship Galaxy during its maiden Caribbean voyage. It had 12 episodes and made entertainer Jane McDonald famous.
- The Cruise (2016-2019) - A British reality series on ITV narrated by Hugh Bonneville, showcasing behind-the-scenes operations on several Princess Cruises ships, such as Regal Princess and Star Princess. It has 5 series and features recurring crew members.
- The Cruise (2022-present) - An observational documentary series featuring the Virgin Voyages fleet ships Scarlet Lady and Valiant, focusing on the crew and passengers on exotic routes. Narrated by Sheridan Smith.
The show usually presents a mix of crew daily life, passenger experiences, and ship operations, with varying formats depending on the version. The original 1998 version was a pioneering cruise documentary, while recent versions offer a reality TV flavor with ongoing cast stories and shipboard drama. If interested, these series are available on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV.
This provides an overview of "The Cruise" TV show across its main incarnations. If more detail about a specific series is needed, that can be provided.
