World of Cruising TV returns for series three with two new partners
Season three of Cruise Trade News’ sister travel show, World of Cruising TV, launches on Freeview, Sky and Virgin channels on 1 September, featuring a roster of new cruise lines and renowned travel journalist Simon Calder as its new resident holiday expert
The show, which was recorded at Palma Pictures Studio in Mallorca, has added two new partners – Princess Cruises and Havila Voyages – to its collection of cruise line guests.
Returning companies, meanwhile, include Virgin Voyages, Riviera Travel, Marella Cruises and Atlas Ocean Voyages.
Simon Calder, travel editor at The Independent, joins the show for a new Ask the Expert segment, which will see him answer viewers’ burning questions about cruising.
“There were plenty of highlights, but I particularly enjoyed getting the chance to hear from the top figures from each of the cruise lines about what is different about their offering, and witnessing the passion that they bring to the industry,” he said. “Frankly I am drooling at the memory of tasting some of the best food in the Med, all cooked up in the studio by a Michelin-starred chef.”
Each episode sees hosts Dean Wilson chat to a cruise line representative about the brand and highlighted itineraries. Next, Michelin star chef Marc Fosh prepares dishes inspired by the line’s menus in the studio kitchen before the guests join him for a tasting.
The show, which is designed to help guests open their minds to cruise lines, ships and itineraries they may not have considered before, capped the successful launch of its second season by being nominated for Video Content of the Year – New at the 2025 PPA Awards.
At the time, head of trade and partnerships UK and Ireland for Riviera Travel, Vicky Billing said: “We started the journey with WOC TV around two years ago and we are now heading into our third series which I think says it all.
“The concept has been fantastic for new to brand, our NTB has grown as a business as well as seeing a whopping 80 per cent NTB via our trade channel. When we were presented with the opportunity to be part of WOC TV we jumped at the chance, they have shown innovation and different way of thinking along with wanting to mutually grow our partnership.”
