The Good Ship Murder Season 3 sees cabaret singer/ex-detective Jack Grayling (Shayne Ward) and First Officer Kate Woods (Catherine Tyldesley) investigating more murders aboard MSC Virtuosa as it sails Mediterranean and beyond, with Ross Adams joining as entertainment director, and new cast members like Ellie Leach adding intrigue, all kicking off with a Christmas special in late 2025 and airing new episodes into 2026, featuring destinations like Crete, Istanbul, and Ibiza.

Avg Rating

4.9

8 rated

Best Episode

7.0

E5 · Cape Verde

Lowest Rated

1.0

E8 · Ancona

Runtime

6h 7m

8 episodes

Seasons

S1 S2 S3

Episodes

E1 · Chrismas Special - Alicante

Dec 27, 2025·48m

After a passenger is murdered, the hunt for the truth leads deep into a web of deceit and desperation. And with Jack drawn back in by the mystery, will he also rekindle his romance with Kate?

3.0

E2 · Cannes

Jan 6, 2026·45m

The ship docks in Cannes, where a rising star is murdered at a film premiere.

6.0

E3 · Istanbul

Jan 13, 2026·45m

After a murder takes place onboard during a presentation by a renowned wellness guru, Jack is on the case - and the prime suspect is a disgruntled patient.

5.0

E4 · Crete

Jan 20, 2026·46m

6.0

E5 · Cape Verde

Best

Jan 27, 2026·45m

Two widows embark on a grief cruise to celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones. But after the pair visit a shrine, one is found murdered. Jack and Kate are on the case.

7.0

E6 · Valletta

Feb 3, 2026·45m

6.0

E7 · Ibiza

Feb 10, 2026·46m

After a nightclub owner's slimy business associate is murdered - by being pushed off the venue's balcony - Jack and Kate get on the case. Meanwhile, the pair reach a new understanding.

5.0

E8 · Ancona

Low

Feb 17, 2026·47m

The ship docks in Ancona, Italy. Piers is in great spirits, and arranges to meet Sharon for some food, their romance blossoming beautifully. But first he must entertain two old naval college friends, Jens and Antoine.

1.0

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