A new ten-part reality series for fans of Below Deck begins tonight on E4. Titled Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck, the show follows young teams working aboard luxury cruise liners operated by Princess Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
The first episode airs at 9pm and introduces viewers to the crew of the Star Princess. It will be preceded by an episode of Below Deck Down Under, offering two hours of maritime reality programming.
What the Show Offers
According to E4's official synopsis: “The series follows the highs and lows of working life at sea, from demanding shifts and missing home to late-night camaraderie with colleagues and off-duty adventures as the ships call at some of the world's most spectacular destinations. For the crew it’s a glamorous, all-encompassing job which sees personal and professional lives intertwine – and the Cruising Paradise cameras will cover all the fun, friendships and romance that unfolds during a season onboard.”
The series also explores the stories of passengers, from first-time cruisers to experienced travellers. It's A Sin actor Callum Scott Howells narrates the series, with new episodes airing each Thursday.
Behind the Series
Cruising Paradise is produced by Crackit TV, the team behind Channel 4's Cruising to the Ends of the Earth and Supercruising: Life at Sea. Crackit's CEO Elaine Hackett said: “Behind every once-in-a-lifetime voyage is a dedicated team of ship crew delivering world-class experiences for those lucky enough to embark on them. In Cruising Paradise, we’ve secured extraordinary access to the many human stories unfolding every day on these vessels – with crew members having the time of their lives, making friends, and even falling in love, all while working in some of the most exciting and sought-after jobs around.”
Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck starts tonight at 9pm on E4. New episodes air every Thursday.
