ALL ABOARD!

SUSAN CALMAN on why the world is now her oyster

- MICHAEL DARLING, REBECCA FLETCHER

Susan Calman had big shoes to fill when it was announced she would be replacing singer and presenter Jane McDonald at the helm of Channel 5's popular travelogue Cruising with...

But after a successful maiden voyage showcasing the magical Norwegian coastline in a two-part special airing last Christmas, the Scottish comedian is now heading into sunnier climes as she embarks on a full series of adventures.

The six-parter begins in the Canary Islands and Madeira, moving on to the Mediterranean before heading further afield, sailing from Florida to explore the Caribbean.

Here, in an exclusive interview, Susan, 47, tells TV Times more...

How are you finding being the new presenter of the show?

Before I did the first show [Christmas Cruising with Susan Calman], I hadn't been abroad in a decade, which was partly because I was touring or working.

This is really making me spread my wings in so many different ways, which is great!

What have you been enjoying most about life on a cruise ship?