We start the series in the hustle and bustle of embarkation day at their home port of Miami, Florida. As over 1,000 crew beaver away to get the ship ready for new passengers, the bridge team have strong winds to contend with - will they be able to set sail?
Scarlet Lady, one of the newest and most luxurious ships at sea, is steaming towards it's first port of call: Costa Maya in Mexico. But on the bridge, British First Officer Elliot has noticed a problem - the ship has fallen behind schedule and is danger of missing it's arrival slot.
Scarlet Lady, one of the newest and most luxurious ships at sea, is nearing the end of a cruise around the Caribbean. And whilst the seas might be calm, there are some rough heads on board, after last night's 'Scarlet Night' pool party.
With a 'no kids' policy, Scarlet Lady and Valiant are ships that promise escapism and plenty of fun for those who set sail with them. But, naturally, it's not all plain sailing.
Scarlet Lady, starts its journey in the high seas heading to the crystal-clear waters of Bimini in the Bahamas. Before she docks in 'paradise' there's a hive of activity on the ship! Our 'entertainer with the most', Ryan, teams up with Brazilian mixologist extraordinaire, Ricky, to host a rather entertaining cocktail making class for the sailors.
Scarlet Lady is preparing to leave its home port of Miami. Yet as excitement builds amongst new passengers, some crew are battling with a challenge in one of the most popular restaurants. 'The Wake' has a leak in the roof and with holidaymakers hoping to enjoy a meal soon, will manager Andre, get the problem solved in time?
it's party time for lovebirds Callum and Cielo. It is Cielo's birthday on the ship and Callum is keen to make it special. He might be able to rig out a whole stage, but can he get to grips with some birthday decorations and will his surprises for his girlfriend, hit the mark?
This week on The Cruise, while the sailors sleeps, the night crew kick into action. They've got a lot to get through before everyone wake up - the hot tubs need scrubbed out, all the pots from the restaurants need cleaning, and the breakfast pastries need to be baked. Will they get through everything in time for the break of day?
This week, veteran sailors Karen and Leigh are on their twenty fourth cruise. Irish couple Danielle and Jay are on board to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. We also meet effervescent Sailor services manager Dane.
This week on The Cruise, it's party time as the ships' crew gear up for the greatest show on the high seas, Scarlet Night. It's Production Stage Manager Pammy's job to make sure everything runs smoothly.
This week on The Cruise, it's all go in the Shore Things team as Kayleigh has to send hundreds of sailors packing and off to their excursions. We meet cruise newby and electrical engineer Ross when he is called to an emergency in the engine room.
Valiant Lady reaches the rock of Gibraltar - and runs into a spot of bother before even docking. With gale-force winds, will Third Officer Claire and the team on the bridge manage to manoeuvre their massive cruise liner safely into port?
After a rocking day in Gibraltar. Valiant Lady is preparing to leave for her next port call - the party Island of Ibiza. But before she can leave, important security checks need to take place. Will Senior Security Guard Vivek be satisfied there's no risk of stowaways having boarded the ship?
This week on The Cruise, there's a crisis in the ship's wine cellars. Sommelier Carlo discovers that one of the ships 'must have' wines is out of stock, so he has to come up with an alternative tipple to make sure the thirsty sailors don't run dry!
It's a busy day for all on board Valiant Lady as she prepares to set sail from Barcelona. Procurement manager Elton has his hands full, finding fungus amongst the fresh produce and an insect infestation in the flour.
Valiant Lady is anchored off the playground of the super-rich Cannes in the South of France. Sailors are ferried to shore using small tender boats at this port, which means extra vigilance and stress for the ship's crew.
There's a special occasion on board Valiant Lady. It's pride week for the crew and the pressures on for Crew Engagement Officer Aaron, who has a host of events planned to mark the event.
Valiant Lady arrives at the beautiful Island of Corsica and it's capital - Ajaccio. Sailors are sampling the delights of the ships cuisine and we meet the Test Kitchen's team of chefs dishing up delicious delicacies.
Valiant Lady heading for one of the largest of Italy's 400 islands, Sardinia and its capital Cagliari. Before the ship docks for the day livewire sailor Sharmaine from Birmingham is up early for a spot of exercise with a difference at the 90's boyband dance class.
Valiant Lady heading for her home port of Barcelona and the end of her fabulous cruise around the Mediterranean. While sailors enjoy their last hours on board, it's still business as usual for the crew.
Senior Executive Chef Jimmy may have to pull a signature dish from the menu when all the milk and butter goes missing. And Captain Aris faces a tough decision when eight sailors fail to return from shore.
Valiant Lady reaches the rock of Gibraltar and runs into a spot of bother from gale-force winds. Will Third Officer Claire and team on the bridge manage to manoeuvre safely into port?
Valiant Lady preparing for her next port on the island of Ibiza. Before she can leave, can Vivek be satisfied there's no risk of stowaways having boarded the ship? Valiant helps a mysterious vessel in distress.
There's a crisis in the wine cellars as sommelier Carlo discovers that one of the ship's must-have wines is out of stock. Tom and Nico hit the streets of Ibiza in search of tranquillity.
With strict rules on contraband, Dane in sailor services has a mountain of confiscated luggage to sort out with the help of senior security guard Vivek. Natalia deals with a picky rock star.
Valiant Lady anchors off the playground of the super-rich: Cannes. Sailors are ferried to shore using small tender boats at this port, meaning extra vigilance for the ship's crew.
It's Pride week for the crew, so pressure's on for Crew Engagement Officer Aaron, who has a host of events planned to mark the event - but he faces an uphill struggle to make this a week to remember.
Valiant Lady arrives at the beautiful Island of Corsica and its capital Ajaccio. Sailors sample the delights of the ship's cuisine and we meet the Test Kitchen's team of chefs dishing up delicious delicacies.
Valiant Lady arrives at one of the largest of Italy's 400 islands, Sardinia. It's a busy day for Shore Things manager Nico who has to co-ordinate today's excursions with military precision.
