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The Cruise

The classic docusoap that made singer Jane McDonald a star. Set sail with the crew of the luxury cruise ship Galaxy as it glides across the Caribbean Sea.

Jan 13, 19981 seasons12 episodesEndedEN

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Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes

Premiered Jan 13, 1998

Episodes

1–6 of 12

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Ep 1

Let the Dream Begin

Jan 13, 1998

Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. Go behind the scenes of luxury cruise ship Galaxy as she sails around the Caribbean.

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Ep 2

Stranded in Paradise

Jan 14, 1998

Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. The Galaxy pulls into Jamaica for Christmas, but only cocktail waiter Granville can go home. Meanwhile, Jane is reunited with her Danish boyfriend.

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Ep 3

Scotty to the Rescue

Jan 20, 1998

Classic travelogue featuring Jane McDonald. It's New Year on the Galaxy, and Scotty, the ship's madcap DJ, takes charge of the new high-tech disco. Jane helps with the countdown to midnight.

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Ep 4

Life's a Beach

Jan 21, 1998

The ship sails into the western Caribbean. Mrs Goodman, angry about being on the wrong cruise, demands compensation. Scotty drags Jane up a waterfall in Jamaica. When they return to the ship, Jane is given her first audience ratings, and Scotty receives some shattering news.

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Ep 5

Double or Quits

Jan 27, 1998

Classic docusoap with Jane McDonald. A couple, who have run away to sea, work to try to save money for a new home, while a professional gambler plans to take the casino by storm.

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Ep 6

Stormin' Norman

Jan 28, 1998

Professional gambler Norman crosses swords with the ship's casino, while casino workers Dale and Mary embark on a perilous jet-skiing trip in Jamaica. Jane is still seeking that elusive standing ovation.

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