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Written by: Alex Bell
Published: February 04, 2026
Last Updated: 14/05/2026
Angela Rippon returns to Channel 5 with a new 4-part travel series, Great River Cruise Journeys. The series focuses on the river cruise experience, exploring destinations found along some of the world’s most well-known waterways, including the Mekong and Danube rivers.
Beautiful Views
Immersive Excursions
Incredible Itineraries
Angela with Scenic
Over the course of the series, Angela travels by river ship through a range of cities, towns and landscapes shaped by historic waterways. Alongside the destinations, the programme looks at life on board a modern Scenic River cruise, while exploring how river travel has influenced local communities and offers a unique way to experience inland regions, compared with ocean cruising.
Great River Cruise Journeys will air on Channel 5 from the 9th of May, with new episodes shown every Friday at 9 pm.
Check out the schedule below:
Missed an episode? Don’t worry! You can stream and catch up on demand via My 5.
Great River Cruise Journeys focuses on:
It’s a must-watch series for anyone looking to plan their next escape.
Our team has travelled the Danube themselves, from the grand streets of Budapest and Vienna to the smaller riverside towns that are easy to fall in love with. They’ve picked up plenty of tips along the way – where to sit on deck for the best views, the spots locals actually recommend, and the little experiences that end up being the highlight of the trip. Whether it’s your first river cruise or something you’ve wanted to do for years, we’ll help you plan a journey that feels personal from the very start.
Balcony Backdrops
Danube Pitstop
Experts On Deck
Scenic Deck
From the stunning waters of the Mekong River and immersive encounters with welcoming locals, to cultural visits to historic temples and once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities, our team has experienced the Riches of the Mekong first-hand. With their personal insights, expert tips and trusted advice, we’ll help make your journey truly unforgettable.
Stunning Waters
Authentic Experiences
Historic Temples
River Bridge
Cruise & Stay
Scenic Spirit 21 April 2027 13 nights
Itinerary: Stay 3 nights in Siem Reap - My Tho / Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham - Angkor Ban, Cambodia - Silk Island - Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh - Tan Chau - Tan Chau - Sa Dec - Cai Be - Stay 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City
Cruise & Stay from
Intrigued by Angela’s journey? You can uncover many of the destinations featured throughout the series on our highly sought-after river cruise holidays. From the authentic experiences of the Mekong to the inspiring setting of the Danube, you can enjoy the same adventure on your very own river cruise holiday.
Note: None of the content or information in this article was generated using any form of AI.
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