When Luxury Cruises Go Horribly Wrong


Genre: Autumn 22, Travel & Adventure


Duration: 1 x 60'


Year of Production: 2022


Production Company: Crackit Productions


Commissioned By: Channel 5, UK


Definition: HD


Holidays at sea that are far from plain sailing

The cruise industry is big business. And for those choosing the luxury end of the market, only the very best will do. But when they go wrong, they can be catastrophic. In this deep dive into disaster, we hear jaw-dropping tales of families stranded at sea with raw sewage running free after a major power failure and a private yacht surrounded by killer orca whales, leaving those onboard fearing for their lives. There are exclusive interviews with a range of people whose luxury cruises ended in calamity, plus expert commentary and analysis from travel presenters and journalists.