Rare Gilly Posted November 25, 2020 #1 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks to a kind tip off on FB yesterday, we managed to record programme 1 in Series 4 of Mighty Cruise Ships on Quest/Discovery+ channel last evening. Having just watched it, both dh and I are having serious cruise withdrawal symptoms and really really wish we had a cruise to look forward to in the New Year. I recognised few of the staff on board and think it was filmed on board Explorer last year, between San Antonio, Chile and Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. Worth watching if you can get it on catch up here in the UK or if you happen to be able to track it down elsewhere in the world. Unlike other programmes in similar vein, this was a well balanced insight to the workings of the ship and though there was reference to the Regent Suite, it did not focus on the "luxury" aspects and the price of everything. For me, that alone made it a winner 👍 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liptastic Posted November 26, 2020 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Hi Gilly, I have taped it last night. It was on Sky Quest channel. Sounds like an enjoyable programme, I will look forward to watching it. Take care, Jean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerncruising Posted November 26, 2020 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Canapés and cocktails, sit down, watch and dream! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes10 Posted November 26, 2020 #4 Share Posted November 26, 2020 We were on board during the filming so we are anxious to see the show. Any idea when and where we'll be able to view it in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted November 26, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted November 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Xerxes10 said: We were on board during the filming so we are anxious to see the show. Any idea when and where we'll be able to view it in the US? I'm not sure - I'm in the UK and it was shown on one of our Freeview channels. Perhaps an internet search would offer the answer - a quick search here suggests maybe the Smithsonian channel? I hope you find it and can enjoy reliving your cruise - we enjoyed it very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 27, 2020 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 10:57 PM, Gilly said: Thanks to a kind tip off on FB yesterday, we managed to record programme 1 in Series 4 of Mighty Cruise Ships on Quest/Discovery+ channel last evening. Having just watched it, both dh and I are having serious cruise withdrawal symptoms and really really wish we had a cruise to look forward to in the New Year. I recognised few of the staff on board and think it was filmed on board Explorer last year, between San Antonio, Chile and Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. Worth watching if you can get it on catch up here in the UK Thanks for the heads up, @Gilly Thought we had missed this but it looks like it is being repeated in the UK this coming Sunday, 29th: Quest (Freeview 12), 6pm - 7pm Quest+1 (Freeview 69), 7pm -8pm Looking forward to watching 🙂 ................. but would rather be on board 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted November 27, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 hours ago, flossie009 said: ....... but would rather be on board 😎 Oh, you and me both @flossie009! Hope you can catch the programme. I think it's the sort of thing which will keep popping up here and there for quite some time, though probably under the radar mostly. I was grateful to the person who highlighted it so we could record it, because it's not a channel we would usually scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQft Posted November 27, 2020 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Mighty Cruise Ships, Season 3, Episode 1 will be playing on the Smithsonian Channel on Tuesday, Dec. 1, and will rerun on Fri, Sat, & Sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greykitty Posted November 28, 2020 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I'm showing Koningsdam as season 3, Ep 1 on December 1, followed on December 8 by Viking Long Ship Gefjon - I've got Xfinity, Smithsonian Channel, Chicago area. Be interesting to see what pops up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaujolais Posted November 28, 2020 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, greykitty said: I'm showing Koningsdam as season 3, Ep 1 on December 1, followed on December 8 by Viking Long Ship Gefjon - I've got Xfinity, Smithsonian Channel, Chicago area. Be interesting to see what pops up! You need series 4 Keep an eye out for Topcat and her husband and the end of the programme, dinning in their suite Edited November 28, 2020 by beaujolais edit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greykitty Posted November 28, 2020 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2020 @beaujolais, thanks! I'm in the US, and wonder whether my provider is offering Smithsonian series on a different time line. Nonetheless, always interesting to watch, no matter the line or ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 30, 2020 #12 Share Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 10:57 PM, Gilly said: Unlike other programmes in similar vein, this was a well balanced insight to the workings of the ship Recorded the programme on Explorer last night. We enjoyed it. A good account of the ship, some of its key staff and the ports visited ............ without too much hyperbole in the narration. We are due to join Explorer in Hong Kong next March; still hopeful but will not be surprised if the inevitable cancellation occurs 🤨 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerncruising Posted November 30, 2020 #13 Share Posted November 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, flossie009 said: A good account of the ship, some of its key staff and the ports visited ............ without too much hyperbole in the narration. I couldn’t agree more and would say that it was great for Regent. Flossie, March may not happen but hopefully cruising resumes soon in the way that we used to enjoy it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted November 30, 2020 Author #14 Share Posted November 30, 2020 The lack of hyperbole and all round understatement was, I think, what painted an accurate picture of the service we know and love. No flashiness, just a solid, professional all round approach from everyone involved. It really made both of us long for the happy times on board to resume. Who knows when? It will be worth waiting for, though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 30, 2020 #15 Share Posted November 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Guerncruising said: I couldn’t agree more and would say that it was great for Regent. I am very surprised that Regent UK and their agents did not advertise the programme before it aired ................ or did I miss that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong1 Posted December 1, 2020 #16 Share Posted December 1, 2020 The start of Series 4 in the U.S. has not yet been announced. Hopefully, soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerncruising Posted December 1, 2020 #17 Share Posted December 1, 2020 8 hours ago, flossie009 said: I am very surprised that Regent UK and their agents did not advertise the programme before it aired ................ or did I miss that. I am surprised too. I didn’t se anything either. Maybe they weren’t informed about the scheduling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrJ Berkshire Posted December 1, 2020 #18 Share Posted December 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Guerncruising said: I am surprised too. I didn’t se anything either. Maybe they weren’t informed about the scheduling. Travel documentaries are not high priority now: seen as a bit toxic, as people cannot travel Like travel magazines in UK ' Sunday Times travel' which have gone to the wall !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerncruising Posted December 1, 2020 #19 Share Posted December 1, 2020 @GrJ Berkshire Might be seen as a bit toxic but surely there’s nothing wrong with dreaming? Or just wishful thinking? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrJ Berkshire Posted December 1, 2020 #20 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Agree fully Guerncruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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