The series, narrated by actor Greg Wise, is free to watch and offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the trips. According to Channel 4, it is 'a distinctive new addition to the cruising genre' that will 'journey to far-flung corners of the world'. The first episode features a ship departing from Yokohama, Japan, where the captain navigates under a low bridge during a sake barrel breaking ceremony.
One passenger story highlighted is that of Louise from Preston, who is on an Alaska cruise in memory of her husband, who died in 2023. The couple had planned the trip for their 30th wedding anniversary, but it was cancelled due to the pandemic. Channel 4 said Louise is now 'taking the big step of carrying out the bucket-list trip they had planned together'.
A distinctive new addition to the cruising genre, the series will journey to far-flung corners of the world and give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary trips only paying guests have had the opportunity to experience – until now.
As the passengers enjoy the sail-away party and traditional sake barrel breaking ceremony, the captain carefully steers the 18-deck ship beneath the daunting low-slung bridge that spans Yokohama's harbour.
Elsewhere, we're introduced to passenger Louise, from Preston, setting off on an Alaska cruise in memory of her husband, who passed away in 2023.
The couple had previously arranged the trip for their 30th wedding anniversary, before it was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Now, Louise is taking the big step of carrying out the bucket-list trip they had planned together – highlighting just one of the many remarkable human stories unfolding every day aboard these giant floating cities.