Caitlin Powell is currently single, young(ish), has crazy hair and loves dancing. You'd think she had the world at her feet. Far from it. An abusive relationship has left her emotionally drained and her confidence at an all-time low. Her best friend Jules is deeply worried and everyone agrees she needs to get away. But Jules is crazy busy, so who can she go with? Enter James, their gay best friend. He and Caitlin go back years and he's delighted to be her knight in shining armour. Calling in a favour from a friend, he manages to get them a last-minute cruise. But will it be enough to repair Caitlin's shattered self-esteem? As the ship makes its way around the Med, each port becomes a catalyst for surprising revelations and ever-deeper conversations that help them both to open up about their lives. Life aboard a floating luxury hotel and long sunny days at sea start to work their magic and soon they make friends with the estranged couple Nick and Sarah, who become an important part of their journey in more ways than one...