The Good Ship Murder TV show to return to Channel 5 with Christmas special

The Good Ship Murder TV show filmed on MSC Virtuosa will return to Channel 5 with a special Christmas episode.

Series three will air on the channel at 9.30pm on December 27, followed by seven weekly episodes airing every Tuesday at 9pm throughout January.

The show was filmed on board MSC Virtuosa, with each episode giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the ship and highlighting different ports of call, including Alicante, Cannes, Istanbul, Crete, Cape Verde, Valletta, Ibiza and Ancona.

Antonio Paradiso, vice-president of international sales at MSC Cruises, said: "We’re delighted to welcome back The Good Ship Murder for season three aboard MSC Virtuosa, bringing the excitement of the ship and its amazing facilities into viewers’ living rooms.

“Audiences will be captivated by the thrilling storyline, while also getting a glimpse of life on board and the wide range of experiences our guests enjoy at each destination."

A 14-night sailing on MSC Virtuosa from Southampton departing on July 25, 2026, including stops in Ibiza and Alicante, starts from £1,443.