As an 11-day voyage from Copenhagen to St Petersburg gets under way, some of the guests are vying for the award of Most Travelled Passenger, while new dancer Dulcie is hoping to make the grade as part of the entertainment team. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
Captain Ed Perrin has been given permission to sail his vessel all the way into Stockholm through its stunning archipelago. It's a terrifying task for the skipper, for if he gets it wrong he could cause untold damage to a nearby historic windmill or even run aground. Injury strikes the entertainment team, leaving dancer Dulcie paired with a new recruit who doesn't know the routines, and a safety helmet causes problems for excursions agent Timothy and his perfectly styled hair. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
In a follow-up to the series about life on board the Regal Princess, this documentary follows just some of the 1,400 staff and crew of its sister ship the Royal Princess during a busy summer season around the Mediterranean. The ship is fully booked and as the crew races to get ready for departure from Athens, thousands of passengers arrive. New officer Lauren is on the bridge, facing a series of tests before the Captain will allow her to man the controls, while passenger services agent Timothy needs all his charm to deal with a frustrated family whose luggage has gone missing.
On a cruise around the Mediterranean the weather takes a turn for the worse. The Regal Princess encounters a semi-submerged boat, calling upon the captain to make some critical decisions. It's the first time new officer Lauren has had to deal with an emergency on board and she must keep constant watch on the wreck as it threatens to disappear amid three-metre swells, while a rescue team poises itself for action. Elsewhere on board, the adverse conditions disrupt a magic show and threaten to make one young British couple's wedding a washout.
New bridge officer Lauren faces a series of tests as she is called in to help with mooring the 330m long ship in a port built to take much smaller vessels and tasked with launching one of the ship's tender boats, which involves lowering it seven decks into the water below, all with a driver on board. Executive chef David McDonald is on the warpath after receiving a customer complaint about afternoon teas, and services engineer Scott deals with a flood from an ornamental fountain in the busiest area of the ship
Executive chef David faces a staffing crisis that puts the galley under severe pressure. They need to serve the highly profitable chef's table - but with 17 staff members down, it's touch and go whether they will be able to cope. Meanwhile, husband-and-wife magicians Jonny and Trisha revamp their show with a daring new trick, only for rehearsals to bring marital tensions to boiling point. On the bridge, new officer Lauren tries to prove she has what it takes to drive one of the ship's tender boats
Magicians Jonny and Tricia prepare to unveil their risky new illusion to the audience, but the pressure builds when things don't go to plan in the final rehearsal. Junior officer Lauren works her first shift in charge of the bridge, and with engineer husband Mike in the engine room keeping a close eye on the ship's speed, she is keen to let him know who's boss. Front desk employee Emma has the unenviable task of telling several passengers their suitcases have taken a dip in the sea.
As the passengers and the Royal Princess continue on the journey around the Mediterranean, one member of the crew is coming to the end of hers. After 11 years at sea, dance captain Eleanor has decided the time has come to hang up her dancing shoes and with her mother on board to support her, has to get through a final emotional performance. Meanwhile, rookie IT officer Victoria's probation period is coming to an end and her appraisal is looming - has she done enough to impress her boss and retain her rank? Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
Documentary following staff and passengers on board the Royal Princess during a busy summer season around the Mediterranean. Strong winds threaten to prevent the ship docking in Marseilles, which has a huge knock-on effect across the ship. New hotel general manager Craig is only six weeks into the job and must find ways to motivate his staff, who are working long hours far from home, while on the excursion desk, Timothy is under pressure to increase his sales figures. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
The Royal Princess continues its busy summer season travelling around the Mediterranean. While it's hot outside and passengers try to cool themselves in the pool, inside galley staff are feeling the heat as the entire catering operation braces itself for the scrutiny of the fleet's health inspector. Executive chef David and hotel general manager Craig's necks are both on the line if the inspection is failed. Elsewhere, alcohol supplies dwindle to worryingly low levels at the specialist cocktail bar, while shore excursions agent Timothy's linguistic skills are tested to the limit. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
A serious shortage of orange juice causes a crisis for executive chef David, the ship welcomes a group of blind and partially sighted passengers, and the staff go the extra mile in an attempt to win the employee of the month award. The captain worries about striking a bum note when one of the ship's horns goes out of tune and Timothy realises a long-held dream when the ship docks at Genoa, gateway to fashion capital Milan. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
There's panic in the laundry when the large washing machine breaks down, leaving a mountainous backlog of dirty items. Above decks, Tobi takes over as cruise director, putting him in charge of the ship's entire entertainment programme, and executive chef David is in the spotlight as he prepares a fine dining experience for a dozen passengers. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
It's turnaround day in the Barcelona terminal, when the crew welcomes 4,000 new passengers on board - along with 120 tons of food and drink for the next week-long cruise. However, executive chef David finds he has far too many tomatoes, so he has to get creative with the menus. Engineer Gaetano discovers an oil leak in the lifeboat winch, Timothy shows his wine knowledge during a trip to a vineyard in Naples, and the Captain makes a detour into international waters so that a passenger can scatter her seafaring husband's ashes.
As the summer season draws to a close, the captain and crew of the Royal Princess face one final challenge - two weddings on one day. Passenger services manager Ina has the job of coordinating the task, from the galley team making two cakes, a buffet and a gourmet meal, to ship's florist Jess, who has eight bouquets to make in a tight timeframe. Before he officiates at the ceremonies, Captain Nick Nash has a tricky manoeuvre to make into the Spanish port of Cartagena, while a problem with the fountain display is proving a mystery for the engineers. Last in the series.
The crew of Star Princess voyage to Alaska, cruising between Vancouver and Anchorage, and battling against the navigational challenges and unpredictable weather. Food and Beverage Manager Janice oversees the loading of enough provisions for the 3,500 passengers and crew until the ship returns to Vancouver in two weeks' time, while Captain Tuvo is troubled by one late passenger who hasn't turned up.
The crew of the Star Princess navigate pick up a couple of National Park Rangers on their way to Glacier Bay - a World Heritage site that boast some of the most impressive ice formations in the world. Hotel general manager Pieter is arranging an engagement ceremony but is struggling to track the couple down among the thousands of guests on board, and cruise director Steve prepares for the final show before he goes on leave.
Captain Tuvo faces his last time at the helm of Star Princess before he goes on leave, and he does not want to disappoint the passengers as he tries to give them all a front-row view of the scenery and wildlife of his beloved Alaska route. New cruise director JC nervously makes his debut as the ship's master of ceremonies, and passengers Ruth and Keith renew their vows after 50 years of marriage. Last in the series.
In the first episode, with the liner about to depart the small Dutch speaking island of Bonaire, on the bridge Captain Bob gets word the winches down in the mooring station on Deck 3 aren't working. If the staff can't wind the lines in, the ship is going nowhere.An old-fashioned reboot gets them working again, but will they function at the next port? If they don't, the ship will be unable to dock – and the pressure is on for second officer James who is sent to oversee the operation.
Marcella is under pressure to deliver the perfect day for a Middlesbrough couple tying the knot on board, having been planning their nuptials for two years - and it proves a poignant moment for Captain Bob as it is the last marriage he will conduct before he retires after 46 years at sea. Bar manager Lilia is in desperate need of a new juggling bartender and shore excursions agent Timothy is given more responsibility as he dispatches passengers into their tour buses.
Captain Bob Oliver heads the Royal Princess to the US Virgin Islands and St Thomas on his last tour of duty after 46 years at sea. Downstairs on deck 6, Bob's officers have sprung a surprise farewell party on him. As his wife Sally looks on, he's unable to supress a tear. In the Princess Theatre, 12 backstage staff are hard at work as midnight strikes installing the set for the musical Encore. It's up to nervous production manager Breanna to get the whole thing set up before a full-dress rehearsal in less than 24 hours. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville. Last in the series.
Documentary set on board the Majestic Princess, capable of carrying 3,500 guests and with a crew of 1,400 - including a few familiar faces from past series. The cruise ship, under the leadership of captain Dino and hotel general manager Jasper, will be travelling from Australia and New Zealand to Hong Kong and Singapore - with an equator-crossing party along the way. This route represents new ground for the company and creates more than its fair share of navigational challenges. 1/6
As the Majestic Princess leaves Hong Kong bound for Singapore, Geordie hotel services engineer Scott faces a tsunami of sheets when the conveyor breaks down. There is a life-changing development for identical twins and front-desk workers Maria and Francesca when the latter is given the chance of promotion - meaning she has to leave the ship and her sister in less than 12 hours to take the new job. Aerial acrobats Pav and Izzy work on an ambitious new routine in the theatre and US passengers Joe and Bill are blown away by a trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
New Captain Dino Sagani returns to the ship after a two month break and is excited to be taking Majestic Princess into the Southern Hemisphere and on to Sydney for the first time. Meanwhile, the whole ship pulls together to put on a celebratory ceremony as the ship crosses the Equator, but tensions rise in the kitchen as chef Nilo struggles to prepare food for the occasion.
The Majestic Princess picks up 3,500 new guests and sets sail from Sydney Harbour to circumnavigate New Zealand's stunning coastline. But the ship soon encounters 65-knot winds, leaving Captain Dino with a tough decision - does he push forward into the treacherous weather and on to the highlight of the itinerary, the extraordinary fjords and a key location for The Lords of the Rings, or abandon the attempt and disappoint thousands of passengers?
Captain Dino Sagani captains the ship into Wellington, where high winds cause a huge navigational challenge for the bridge team. Food manager Karen and customer service director Ren step up as hotel general manager Jasper goes on leave, while retail manager Fernando tries to find a way to boost sales.
Last in series.
