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Season 1

  • S01E01 Honeymoon Season

    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Serena, one of the ocean's biggest ships, is now facing a new challenge - honeymoon season. With major staff changes, new entertainers , poor weather and several unexpected challenges ahead this crew must be on high alert.

  • S01E02 Inspectors On Board

    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Serena is longer than the London bridge and her entertainment areas are bigger than 20 football fields. With nearly 3,800 international passengers on each cruise, the 1,000 crew members who spend most of their lives at sea are pushed to the max. The ship is facing a tough week with worsening weather, a safety inspection putting jobs on the line, unusual guests and many unexpected challenges ahead.

  • S01E03 Magic And Mayhem

    • National Geographic (UK)

    As the Costa Serena leaves the port of Venice the crew are gearing up for another demanding week. Over 3,000 guests and putting on a new magic show are some of the challenges that lie ahead.

  • S01E04 Rock Concert

    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Serena crew is facing another nail-biting week. A famous Italian band, Nomadi will perform a rock concert in the theatre and security must deal with paparazzi, difficult fans and celebrities. Guests are in search of peace and quiet and the entertainment team is working double shifts to keep everyone happy.

  • S01E05 Dirty Dancing

    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Serena leaves Venice and the crew is hurtled into action. A group of tango dancers and instructors on board have a string of demands. Tempers are frayed as the new singer reveals she is not up to the usual female lead singer's standards. In the same theatre, the Dancing Gauchos vie for rehearsal times with the tango troupe. Meanwhile, the hotel director is on the war-path to exterminate any pests on board, and he takes no prisoners.

  • S01E06 The Final Countdown

    • National Geographic (UK)

    This week is set to create some waves. The Costa Serena has just begun a fresh itinerary; sailing new waters and visiting different ports of call has the crew working double-time to settle into the new routine.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Dangerous Waters

    • February 3, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Deliziosa is returning to Europe after months in the Middle East. For the officers and crew on board this maritime metropolis, it’s going to be a tough route home through the Red Zone.

  • S02E02 Big Day Off

    • February 10, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    A gourmet gala, a dream Jerusalem trip and anxious acrobats. It’s another crazy week aboard the Costa Deliziosa as she arrives in the Egyptian port of Safaga.

  • S02E03 The Audition

    • February 17, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    Performances, pressure and passion. The Cruise Director is auditioning acts for the new crew show and with a conservative audience on board, she faces some difficult decisions regarding a sexy new artist.

  • S02E04 Zero Tolerance

    • February 24, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    Deadlines, disease, dirt and drama! Europe has been rocked by an outbreak of E-coli and the new Hotel Director is enforcing a ship-wide sanitation programme.

  • S02E05 Breaking Point

    • March 3, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    Almost 24 hours of daylight has guests going crazy and staff permanently on call. One entertainer has suffered a breakdown and a waitress has collapsed.

  • S02E06 New Ship On The Block

    • March 10, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Deliziosa has been the flagship of the fleet – until now. A brand new Super Cruiser, The Costa Favolosa is nearing completion in a shipyard near Venice.

  • S02E07 Opening Night

    • March 17, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Favolosa is about to take on board a group of VIP critics who will rate and review everything… It’s going to take all of the tricks in the book to impress!

  • S02E08 On Thin Ice

    • March 24, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    The Costa Favolosa has officially been launched and is about to embark on her maiden voyage. But a new ice show, staff behaving badly, tantrums and tragedy are all set to rock this boat.

  • S02E09 The Show Must Go On

    • March 31, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    As the Costa Favolosa nears the end of her maiden voyage, the ship’s dancers lose their choreographer and must perform on their own for the first time.

  • S02E10 Anger Management

    • April 7, 2013
    • National Geographic (UK)

    Dismissals, disappointments and disgrace! It’s tense times on board the Costa Favolosa as the crew prepare for the ship’s first passenger cruises.