Can the crew deliver perfection to guests with the highest expectations?
The Engineers, Designers and Constructors racing to build the Seven Seas Explorer which is claimed to be the world's most expensive cruise ship.
The Seven Seas Explorer prepares to leave Southampton on a cruise around the Baltics, but as 700 new guests board the vessel various challenges await the crew as the terrible British weather threatens to scupper the lavish Sail Away Party. Every Sunday at sea, the Explorer puts on a spectacular no-expenses-spared Sea Day Brunch, though after a rocky start it remains to be seen whether it will meet the expectations of the demanding guests. Meanwhile, there's is a first in the 20-year career of cruise director John, as he receives a special invitation from the guests of the £8,000-a-night Regent Suite.
The Seven Seas Explorer heads to St Petersburg in Russia, the most popular destination of the Baltic cruise. While guests are away on land, the cleaning team works in full force, facing one of the most important jobs - cleaning the giant 6,000 crystal chandelier in the atrium. Meanwhile, a new butler starts on board and it remains to be seen how long it will take for him to find his sea legs. Towards the end of the trip, cruise director John takes a huge gamble after being called into action to find replacement entertainment. Last in the series
Behind the scenes on the Splendor cruise ship during a festive trip to the Caribbean, with the 567-person crew under pressure to deliver faultless service to passengers. From six-star Christmas puddings to a Caribbean twist on a yuletide classic, the food on board needs to exceed Michelin standards, while the entertainment team must keep the party atmosphere going at all times.
In Bergen, the company's food tsar arrives onboard the Seven Seas Splendor to check fine dining standards are being maintained, a new entertainment team take to the stage, and there are tears as veteran captain Felice hands over control. Plus, a look at the ship's laundry emporium, where Mr Ju and his team wash thousands of items every day.
The Seven Seas Splendor is on a Baltic Odyssey, with stunning views readily available from the passengers' panoramic balconies. Taking in impressive destinations such as Norway and Latvia, the ship is nearing the end of season at sea and the crew on board want to go out with a bang.
The majestic Seven Seas Splendor is docked in Southampton, ahead of a stunning cruise around the Mediterranean. Welcoming guests on-board this 6-star, floating palace is a new entertainment team – Midlands-born social hostess Annabel and her real-life partner, Australian Assistant Cruise Director Alex.
In this sun soaked and fun filled episode, the Seven Seas Splendor continues its luxurious cruise around the Mediterrannean. But will the cruise be over before it even begins? Captain Luciano has an anxious wait as Port Officials in Lisbon hold up almost two hundred passengers in the terminal. Missing his departure slot could have a serious impact on the rest of the cruise.
The cleaning team get to work making things ship shape.
Known as one of cruising’s most luxurious vessels, Regent’s Seven Seas Splendor will once again feature in The World’s Most Expensive Christmas Cruise on Channel 5 on Christmas Eve.
