Cruising with Jane McDonald

What a great show. Jane is funny and charming and always up for a laugh. I like that she doesn't take things seriously and is always up for a laugh. I would like if they showed more of what life is like on a cruise but it is nice to see the ports and activities around them.

Whilst Jane is an ok presenter it would be so nice to actually see more of what she is experiencing rather than the constant close ups of herself. So frustrating. St Petersburg,all we got to see were some cats down in the basements 😕. Sorry Jane but more of what you're seeing rather than you. Also some prices of excursions would be helpful and an honest review. If it was disappointing say so. The destinations are fabulous and out of the ordinary so us mere mortals would absolutely love to see more to help us make up our minds wether to save up our hard earned readies and book. Is it an honest review or just a jolly care of C5.

Despite the supercilious sourness of some rather silly "reviewers", this series has been one of Channel 5's most popular. Ignore the misery guts and enjoy this show for what it actually IS - fun, light entertainment. In its appropriate genre this is excellent TV entertainment, appealing to a very wide audience that far exceeds dedicated cruise fanatics or pedantic historians and geographers!.

Jane, herself is an enormously cheerful character, with a keen sense of humour and a winning smile that welcomes her fellow passengers, the crew and the viewer, all equally, as warm friends. Her occasional singing, showcased in some episodes, is genuinely very good indeed. The cinematography is of a very high standard throughout - vibrant and colourful with high bit-rates ensuring an enjoyable viewing experience .

This charming combination has produced an award winning show that stands up very well indeed to the multiple repeats it has already engendered and undoubtedly many more to come.

My only criticism, and a strong one, is of Channel 5 for their shambolic re-editing, re-mixing and re-dating of some episodes which has rendered it close to impossible to make logical sense of what was transmitted and when, Otherwise, highly recommended.

I happened across this program by chance and am glad I did. It looks beautiful, it's informative and Jane is just a charmer. Funny and natural. Love it!