Secrets of the World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship will follow the ship on its inaugural Northern Europe season from Iceland to Norway and through the Norwegian Fjords to Finland, Estonia, and Copenhagen.

The series will air in the UK on Channel 5 at 9pm each Friday from 27 January.

Viewers will follow the cuisine served to guests on a Regent voyage, from a Spanish night complete with 48 different dishes to a Lobster Thermidor v Beef Wellington competition in the galley.

The series will also follow a new entertainment team as they undergo onboard training ahead of their debut show Crossroads, as well as a behind the scenes look at the bridge as captain Felice Patruno hands over control to new captain Luciano Montesanto.

"We’re delighted to see Seven Seas Splendor returning to our TV screens again this Friday on Channel 5," said Caroline Smith, managing director of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

"The new eight-part series will give viewers at home a behind the scenes look at everything that goes into delivering an unrivalled experience on board the world’s most expensive cruise ship."