Cruising with Susan Calman

The Scottish comedian picks up the baton from Jane McDonald to embark upon a series of voyages aboard cruise ships to some of the most interesting and beautiful places on Earth.

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2022 HD 45min United Kingdom English Returning Series
Documentary

Credits:

Susan Calman

Self - Host

S1E2 - Madeira and Spain 2022-04-08

On the Madeira leg of her journey. Susan joins some fellow passengers on a trip to the islands stunning botanical gardens, but getting there involves a trip on a cable car which doesnt go down too well with our host as she hates heights!

S1E4 - Civitavecchia, Rome 2022-04-22

Susans next stop is the port of Civitavecchia, where she signs up for an excursion to Rome. Susan and her friends from the ship embark on a guided walking tour around the city.

S1E5 - Fort Lauderdale 2022-04-29

Susan starts her adventure in the cruising capital of Fort Lauderdale. After boarding her ship she sails south to the Caribbean.

S1E6 - Caribbean and Central America 2022-05-06

Susan continues her Caribbean and Central American cruise, and after enjoying the Carribean islands, her ship sails west to Panama and the wonder of the Panama Canal.

S3E1 - Mexico & USA 2024-01-05

After a whistlestop tour of old Hollywood, Susan heads for Ensenada in Mexico to see La Bufadora: a blowhole on the coast that sprays water up to 100 meters into the air.

S3E2 - Tahiti and French Polynesia: Part 1 2024-01-12

Susan explores the tropical islands of French Polynesia in the South Pacific, and goes snorkelling, learns how the black pearl is produced, and learns about conservation at Bora Bora

S3E3 - Tahiti and French Polynesia: Part 2 2024-01-19

Susan finds out about the traditional outrigger boat, pays a visit to the famous Bloody Mary bar, and sails into the breath-taking lagoon surrounding the island of Moorea.

S3E4 - The Douro: Part One 2024-01-26

Susan travels through the Douro valley, starting in Porto, where she takes the citys cable car and visits Europes biggest lock. She also visits Salamanca, to enjoy tapas and flamenco.

S3E5 - The Douro: Part Two 2024-02-02

A vineyard, a riverside train ride, an amazing francesinha sandwich and singers called Tunas are some of the highlights of Susans cruise through Portugals stunning Douro valley.

S3E6 - Antarctica: Part One 2024-02-09

In a two-part trip, Susan goes to the ends of the earth on an cruise to Antarctica, where she gets close to nature to see whales, dolphins, seals, albatross, and 18 species of penguin.

S3E7 - Antarctica: Part Two 2024-02-16

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S4E1 - Greece and the Aegean Sea 2025-05-16

Susans latest cruise takes her around Greece and the Aegean Sea, uncovering hidden gems. Her journey starts in Athens with views of the Acropolis, followed by a lively sailaway party. In Thessaloniki, she enjoys a foodie tour, though shes not a fan of olives! In Kusadasi, she explores the ancient ruins of Ephesus. And on Santorini, she learns about tomatoes, and on Mykonos, she parties before finding serenity on Miloss tranquil beaches.

S4E2 - Barbados, Grenada and St Lucia 2025-05-23

The comedian boards a massive ship, with 6,300 guests at the start of a five-day journey, visiting assorted Caribbean spots, beginning in Saint Vincent. In Barbados, she enjoys a rum punch-filled excursion and tries surfing. In Grenada, Susan explores the underwater sculpture park, and learns about nutmeg.

S4E3 - Australia 2025-05-30

Susan embarks on a cruise in Australia, beginning in Melbourne. First she hops on one of the citys iconic trams to take in the sights. Susan then sails west overnight to Portland to view the coastal vistas of the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles, described as the worlds largest war memorial. On Kangaroo Island and at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Susan spots her first kangaroo in the wild, and later spies a koala. In Adelaide, she takes a wine-tasting excursion to the McLaren Vale. The final stop is Tasmania, where Susan discovers dark truths of Britains colonial past at Port Arthur.

S4E4 - New Zealand (1) 2025-06-06

In the first of a two-part visit to New Zealand, the presenter visits the South Island, arriving via the west coast and the atmospheric Milford Sound. Overnight the ship sails to the city of Dunedin, where Susan takes an excursion along the Taieri Gorge Railway. She also visits Lyttleton, and experiences life on a working sheep farm. The ship then heads for the North Island, and New Zealands capital, Wellington. The comedian enjoys an excursion to Middle-Earth, and visits some of the locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film saga.

S4E5 - New Zealand (2) 2025-06-13

Susan cruises from Napier to Auckland, tours Art Deco streets, shadows the ships pilot, explores Maori culture, glow worms in Waipu, and also discovers a family link.