TVTV NewsE4Brand new documentary series Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck kicks off tonight21:03, 30 Jul 2026The secret lives of cruise ship workers are laid bare in a brand new E4 documentary series.‌Starting tonight (July 30), Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck follows a group of young workers aboard Princess Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships. The ten-part series drops new episodes each week which viewers can catch at 9pm every Thursday on E4.‌The first episode is filmed aboard the Star Princess ship, introducing viewers to the personalities working tirelessly to make the dreams of holidaymakers a reality during their stay on the luxury liners.‌As per E4's synopsis: "The series follows the highs and lows of working life at sea, from demanding shifts and missing home to late-night camaraderie with colleagues and off-duty adventures as the ships call at some of the world's most spectacular destinations."For the crew it’s a glamorous, all-encompassing job which sees personal and professional lives intertwine – and the Cruising Paradise cameras will cover all the fun, friendships and romance that unfolds during a season onboard."‌E4's latest cruising series comes hot on the heels of past Channel 4 titles such as Cruising to the Ends of the Earth and Supercruising: Life at Sea.Genna Gibson, Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, said: “A cruise ship is like a floating city where nobody gets to nip home after work, so every day brings new friendships, fresh drama and unforgettable characters. Above deck, passengers are making memories. Below deck, an incredible crew is making it all happen. Cruising Paradise gives viewers the best of both worlds, with humour, heart and spectacular escapism in equal measure."Who is the narrator on Cruising Paradise?‌Viewers tuning into episode one may notice a familiar voice narrating the show.Voicing the series is BAFTA-nominated actor Callum Scott Howells who is perhaps best-known for his turn as the loveable Colin Morris-Jones in Channel 4 drama, It's A Sin, which released back in 2021. His more recent credits include an appearance in 2024 sports drama The Beautiful Game and a leading role in 2026 film Madfabulous.Madfabulous was inspired by the true story of Henry Cyril Paget. The larger-than-life 5th Marquess of Anglesey was famous for subverting the expectations of being an aristocrat, spending lavishly on theatre, jewellery and clothing, with Howells bringing him to life on the big screen.Article continues belowCruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck airs weekly on Thursdays at 9pm on E4.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Channel 4E4DocumentariesCruise Holidays