Last summer it was announced by P&O Cruises that the popular Strictly Come Dancing themed cruises would be continued in 2017, well for all you ‘Strictly’ fans, the wait is over, the ‘Strictly Stars’ have been announced!
Craig Revel Horwood will once again be in charge, passing judgment on the dancers who will all be hoping to hear his famous catchphrase: “Three words: Fab-u-lous!”.
2016 winner Ore Oduba will join Ventura in April for cruise N711 where he will be reunited with his Strictly pro partner Joanne Clifton. In addition to Joanne Clifton, this year’s Strictly favourites who will be dancing on the decks include Giovanni Pernice and Oti Mabuse, Karen and Kevin Clifton, Gorka Marquez, Neil and Katya Jones, AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt, Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec and Oksana Platero.
This year, P&O Cruises has four dedicated Strictly Come Dancing themed cruises, in partnership with BBC Worldwide Ltd. Featuring all the pizzazz of the TV show, each cruise will host four of Strictly’s professional dancers, captivating guests with incredible, show-stopping routines.
Strictly Come Dancing themed cruises for 2017 include:A 14-night Western Mediterranean cruise on Azura (A708) departing April 2, 2017. Strictly stars: Giovanni Pernice and Oti Mabuse, Kevin and Karen Clifton, Gorka Marquez and Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood. Prices start from £999 per person.
A 14 night Western Mediterranean cruise on Ventura (N711) departing April 30, 2017. Strictly stars: Giovanni Pernice and Joanne Clifton, Neil and Katya Jones, AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt, Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood and 2016 winner Ore Oduba.
A 14-night Baltic cruise on Britannia (B716) departing June 4, 2017. Strictly stars: Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec, Giovanni Pernice and Oti Mabuse, Oksana Platero and Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood.
A 14-night Central Mediterranean cruise on Britannia (B718) departing June 25, 2017. Strictly stars: Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec, Karen and Kevin Clifton, Natalie Lowe and Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood.
In addition to spectacular Strictly Come Dancing showcase performances, the team will also offer up close and personal interviews on board and photo and meet and greet opportunities.
The highlight of the two-week cruises is the guest dance competition, which culminates in a grand finale performance in the ship’s main theatre, with a judging panel including Craig Revel Horwood and a Strictly professional dancer.
So come on, what are you waiting for!
Bye for now.