Series 3
2025 · 8 episodes · 6h 7m in all · 4.9/10
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.

Episodes

1. Chrismas Special - Alicante
27 Dec 2025 · 48 min · 3.0/10
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?

2. Cannes
6 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 6.0/10
The ship docks in Cannes, where a rising star is murdered at a film premiere.

3. Istanbul
13 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 5.0/10
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.

4. Crete
20 Jan 2026 · 46 min · 6.0/10

5. Cape Verde
27 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 7.0/10
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.

6. Valletta
3 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 6.0/10

7. Ibiza
10 Feb 2026 · 46 min · 5.0/10
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.

8. Ancona
17 Feb 2026 · 47 min · 1.0/10
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.
The Good Ship Murder Series 3: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Good Ship Murder Series 3?
Series 3 of The Good Ship Murder has 8 episodes, about 6 hours in total.
When did The Good Ship Murder Series 3 come out?
Series 3 premiered on 27 Dec 2025.