Travelmarvel will star in a festive cruise special with Susan Calman airing on November 21.
Christmas Cruising with Susan Calman will also be available on catch-up and will show viewers a voyage through Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Rotherburg, Miltenburg and Cologne on Travelmarvel Vega.
The eight-day cruise offers passengers the chance to visit Germany’s Christmas markets and the episode shows Calman enjoying the amenities on the ship such as McGeary’s Bar, as well taking part in activities like a gingerbread house-making competition with fellow passengers.
The programme coincides with the river operator’s Black Friday promotion which offers up to 35% off November and December departures of the eight-day Reflections of the Rhine & Main featured in the show, with prices starting from £1,895 including the discount, transfers, gratuities and return flights from the UK.
There is also a 50% discount on a 14-day European Gems cruise, with lead-ins from £2,495, departing on November 23, 2026.
UK and Ireland managing director Paul Melinis said: “Our festive cruise offering has grown in popularity by 28% in the last year, and it’s great to see Susan Calman enjoying all the wonders of a Travelmarvel cruise.
“We hope this special airing provides viewers with an insight into the hard work that goes into making Christmas so memorable for our valued guests and the enthusiasm and knowledge of our Travelmarvel team in curating and hosting these festive itineraries.”
UK and Ireland head of sales Brad Bennetts added: “We are honoured to have hosted Christmas Cruising with Susan Calman, and to share our stunning contemporary river ship, Vega with the Channel 5 audience.
“Agents can use this episode as a helpful sales tool, to showcase the onboard experience and what their clients might expect when they choose to sail the Rhine and Main rivers with APT Travelmarvel.”
