Cruising to the Ends of the Earth

Cruising to the Ends of the Earth

Channel 4 Running Travel

1 Season · 2 Episodes · Premiered April 26, 2026

Cruising to the Ends of the Earth follows three wildly different voyages to share the diverse and breathtaking landscape of our planet. Filmed on board Princess Cruises ships, the series will journey to the frozen peaks of Alaska, the dazzling coastlines of South Korea and Japan, as well as travelling through ancient history via the Mediterranean.Along the way, viewers will meet guests and crew on board the ships for the extraordinary trips. The series will follow them on sea and on land as they embark on bucket-list experiences and explore terrains like volcanic basins, archaeological sites, and cities with fascinating cuisine and culture.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, Apr 26 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
A guide to far-flung corners of the world, filmed on board cruise ships. In this first episode, a ship navigates the low-slung bridge that spans Yokohama Harbour, while another voyages to Alaska's glacial ice fields. In the Mediterranean, another ship glides into the Sicilian port of Messina, where guests Claire and Guy scale the smoking craters of majestic Mount Etna.
E02
Episode 2
Sun, May 3 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The Diamond Princess glides into the port of Busan in South Korea, where Nigel and Caitlin from Oldham are swept up in the spectacle of the Gamcheon Culture Village, a vibrant hillside community with brightly painted houses and maze-like alleys. In Alaska, four guests have their hearts set on witnessing the majestic Mendenhall Glacier, a natural wonder carved over thousands of years, and in the Mediterranean, ship's dancers Jess and Amber charter a small boat to explore caves on the island of Corfu.

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