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  • 2019-01-25T21:00:00Z on Channel 5
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  • 3h (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Presenter Jane McDonald embarks on a series of ocean odysseys, and while she is no stranger to the open sea, the mega-cruiser she boards is a far cry from the 600-passenger vessel she is used to...

4 episodes

Season Premiere

2019-01-25T21:00:00Z

5x01 Greece

Season Premiere

5x01 Greece

  • 2019-01-25T21:00:00Z45m

The singer heads off to uncover the mysteries of the Mediterranean on an island-hopping tour of Greece. She begins by riding a segway - a personal transportation vehicle - through the ancient streets of the capital Athens, before boarding her ship to start her aquatic adventure on the Mediterranean. With champagne-popping nights out in party capital Mykonos, and the stunning sunsets on the island of Santorini, this cruise offers the perfect combination of ancient Greek history and exciting modern landscapes.

2019-04-19T20:00:00Z

5x02 Portugal

5x02 Portugal

  • 2019-04-19T20:00:00Z45m

The singer begins her Portuguese adventure in Porto, where she discovers the roots of a similarly named fortified wine. She then boards the impressive vessel that will take her down the River Douro. The cruise delivers her to the architectural wonder of Lamego, Vila Real and the home of Mateus Rose. She even manages to hop over the border to Spain to visit the city of Salamanca. There is plenty of food, drink and local culture on offer on Jane's luxurious cruise, which ends its journey in the capital city of Lisbon.

2019-04-26T20:00:00Z

5x03 India Part 1

5x03 India Part 1

  • 2019-04-26T20:00:00Z45m

The first of a two-part Indian adventure finds Jane amid the colourful chaos of the city of Kolkata, where she visits the largest flower market in Asia, before being treated to a ringside view of some traditional wrestlers in action. Jane then sets sail on India's most holy river, the Ganges, on board a five-star ship. Stop-offs include the temple city of Kalna and the former home of the historic East India Shipping Company, Murshidabad. While in Murshidabad, Jane explores the grand palaces of the city, before going off the beaten the track to see some local artisans at work.

Season Finale

2019-05-03T20:00:00Z

5x04 India Part 2

Season Finale

5x04 India Part 2

  • 2019-05-03T20:00:00Z45m

The voyage concludes with the second part of Jane's journey across India, which sees her fully immersed in her cruise on the sacred Ganges river. After visiting the home of the Hare Krishna movement, she is invited to join the masses making the pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mayapur, where she takes in the spectacular shrines and ceremonies. After the cruise reaches its final stop, Jane continues on land to the famous `Pink City' of Jaipur, and then onto the Agra. The curtain falls on her trip of a lifetime with an emotional visit to one of the wonders of the world - the Taj Mahal.

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