If the mere mention of a “cruise” conjures images of shuffleboard and endless buffets, Susan Calman is here to shatter those preconceptions. In the fourth season premiere of Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime, Calman embarks on her most ambitious journey yet: a trip through India culminating in a cruise down the Ganges. But before she even sets foot on the ship, Calman tackles a whirlwind tour of Old Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, all within five days.
Hold on tight as Calman navigates the sensory overload of Old Delhi’s Chadni Chowk market via rickshaw. In Agra, she’ll witness the sunrise over the iconic Taj Mahal and brave the fiery heat of Indian spices at a local food market. Jaipur’s Amer Fort, a magnificent hilltop palace, awaits, along with an exploration of traditional hand block printing and textile work. Calman’s trademark enthusiasm should provide an entertaining lens through which to experience the vibrant chaos of India. Part one of this two-part special focuses on her pre-cruise adventures, ending with her stylish arrival in Kolkata in a classic yellow Ambassador taxi, ready to embark on her Ganges river cruise.
Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime airs Friday, January 3, 2025, at 9:00 PM on Channel 5.
