Secrets of the Mega Cruise Ship airs at 9pm Monday (February 18) and will offer viewers “a behind-the-scenes look” at the inner-workings of the vessel as it hosts more than 5,000 guests each week around the Caribbean.

The 90-minute programme on MSC Seaside, which launched in December 2017, will study both above and below-deck aspects of the ship.

Above deck, the show highlights facilities including Seaside’s 11 dining venues and 19 bars and lounges.

Below deck, the documentary explores rehearsals and restaurant service to waste disposal and clean water systems.

The first in MSC’s Seaside-class, Seaside is the sister ship to MSC Seaview, which launched in June 2018, and sails seven-night itineraries from Miami to the Caribbean.

Antonio Paradiso, managing director UK and Ireland, said: “It is an honour to have this great opportunity to show the British public another of our beautiful ships and all the onboard features we are famous for, whilst also offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at the goings-on of one of the world’s most advanced cruise ships.

“There is no better way to demonstrate how fantastic cruising is than to physically show people, and this feature-length documentary provides a great opportunity to do just that.”