Docu-tourism offered by cruise line

For neophytes looking to do travel-channel-type documentaries, Crystal Cruise combines vacations with production classes. It would seem that result may be a new spin on the old “let us show you our vacation slides,” but the cruise line’s brought in nine Travel Channel productions people to teach video skills.

According to eTurboNews,

Each person will have the opportunity to play the role of director, cameraperson, writer, and editor with the best videos selected at an awards ceremony during the cruise and shown on the Travel Channel Academy in-stateroom TV network. Guests can also submit their completed works to the Travel Channel and possibly showcase them on one of the network’s many outlets. Master Class students will also learn how to market their documentaries.