Cruising With Jane McDonald

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Viewers follow Jane as she discovers the west coast of Australia with luxury cruise line Princess Cruises. Taking in exciting ports such as Fremantle, Albany, Boome, and Geraldton, Jane is fortunate enough to see a range of thrilling attractions. As well as taking in the important maritime history in these locations, our favourite celebrity cruiser is also blessed with sights of natural wonders, including the gorgeous Pink Lake in Geraldton. In 2011, Wakefield Council awarded her a star in the form of a pavement plaque for outstanding achievement from an entertainer. [18] There's no shortage of activities to do - boating and sailing, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing are all on offer. The Spa by Silversea has floor-to-ceiling windows which offer sweeping views of the ocean plus nine treatment rooms, an acupuncture suite, relaxation areas, saunas, steam room and an outdoor whirlpool. The third season aired in early 2018 and featured Ruby Princess, Iceland ProCruises' Ocean Diamond, AMAWaterways' AmaDara and American Queen Steamboat Company's American Queen.

During the year, the show won a Bafta Award for Best Feature, making it the first win for a Channel 5 show. We caught up with her after her win to ask her how it felt to win such a prestigious accolade. Perks include fresh towels and toiletries delivered twice a day and personal stewards on hand to deliver room service 24/7. Jane begins by seeing just some of the highlights of North America before cruising on to Iceland. Asia is the next stop, followed by a return to the USA. Alaska is famed for its dramatic landscape punctuated with magnificent snow-capped mountains and towering Sitka Spruce trees. The slow-moving, winding waters of the Alaskan archipelagos guide cruise passengers between the mountains unveiling remote towns and villages along the way, not to mention awe-inspiring wildlife. Notable stops include Amsterdam (Red Light District and tulips), Cologne (Romanesque churches and a Chocolate Museum), Koblenz (pretty squares and a Rhine castle), Rudesheim (Riesling wine and historic streets), Miltenberg (a brewery and a castle), Wurzburg (a UNESCO-protected palace and pre-war grandeur), Mannheim (an 18th-century palace and a beautiful park) and Basel (a Gothic cathedral and stunning architecture). Cruise ship: S.S. Antoinette, Uniworld River CruisesNorwegian capital, Oslo, is known for its green spaces and many museums, while Tromsø is famed as a viewing point for the northern lights. You can also go husky-sledding in the snow and admire the stunning view from Mount Storsteinen.

Now a daytime TV host on Loose Women, her experience within the cruising industry, her down to earth airs and her genuine love of cruising made her the perfect presenter for this remarkable Channel 5 show. How many series are there of Cruising with Jane McDonald? Charming Lisbon is lined with colourful buildings, cobbled streets are underfoot and an eye-catching tram serves as enchanting city transport. Cruise Ships: Ruby Princess (Princess Cruises), Ocean Diamond (Iceland ProCruises), AmaDara (AMAWaterways) and American Queen (American Queen Steamboat Company). Series 4 In this bonus episode, Jane takes viewers on a 7-day winter cruise that begins in Bergen, Norway. Sailing on MS Polarlys, throughout the episode viewers are treated to dozens of festive delights from a trip on the Coastal Express to a Viking banquet and a visit to the beautiful arctic cathedral in Tromso. Series 5 Cruise agent ROL Cruise offers cruises to all the same destinations onboard the very same ships Jane travelled on.

Why did Jane McDonald quit Cruising with Jane McDonald?

The Falkland Islands are some 4,700 square miles but with a tiny permanent population of just under 3,000 people, oh, and a great many penguins.

Cruising with Jane McDonald won the 2018 BAFTA Award for Best Feature, making it the first win for a Channel 5 show. [10] Spread across four episodes, Cruising with Jane McDonald season 7 takes Jane across the Caribbean on a tropical cruise, before heading on a luxury river cruise down the relaxing River Thames. Episode 1 - The Caribbean: Part 1 In the first episode, Jane visits California aboard the popular Ruby Princess. During her California trip, Jane takes viewers to several prominent landmarks in Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills and the Hollywood sign, before heading to San Francisco to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Jane also makes a brief stop off in Santa Monica to see the world-famous Muscle Beach. Episode 2 - Iceland Jane McDonald has now officially handed over the baton to comedian, writer and presenter Susan Calman for her new series Cruising with Susan Calman, where she also visits and experiences a wide array of international destinations on some of cruise’s most exciting ships! Executive Editor of the series, Fi Cotter Craig said that her team were all blown away by everything The Majestic Line offered us on our Inner Hebrides cruise; the scenery, the food, the crew, the cosiness of the Glen Tarsan and as for the weather - wow. Even Jane said it was one of her favourite cruises ever and she's been on a few - there was something utterly magical about the whole experienceIn February 2017, Jane embarked on a mini cruise close to home -- in Scotland's Inner Hebrides and the Isle of Mull on the tiny Glen Tarsan. Jane was joined by just six other passengers on what was the smallest cruise the singer has ever been on, visiting Treshnish Islands, home to hundreds of puffins, and the famous Fingal’s Cave on Staffa island, which inspired Mendelssohn’s "Hebrides Overture".

Sky Princess, which launched in October 2019, is scheduled to be homeported in Southampton, marking her debut in the UK.

Australia has everything to sate holidaymakers, from beautiful beaches and breathtaking wildlife to vibrant cities and lush green rainforests. Series 1 ends in the beloved Canadian city of Vancouver, known for its bustling nightlife and picturesque surroundings. From there, Jane boards Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam where she cruises around the incredible state of Alaska. There, she enjoys a dog sled ride, explores the Glacier Bay National Park, takes part in a cooking class onboard Nieuw Amsterdam and meets the cast of the theatre shows. Jane McDonald’s Popular Cruising Programme Lives on There are seven series of Cruising with Jane McDonald, currently available to watch on My5. First airing in 2017, each of the series showcases different destinations and different cruise ships, giving audiences a taste of what it would be like both onboard and ashore. Series 1