However it was the director of the series who has also spoken out about his rough time on the waters.
Phil Churchward has been directing trio since back in the Top Gear days, and has continued on into The Grand Tour.
When the new special was released on Amazon Prime Video, he tweeted out the link to the show with a harrowing comment.
He confessed: “Brand New Grand Tour special out now – hope you all enjoy the show as I nearly drowned making it.”
source: express.co.uk