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Strictly, sequins and salsa - from Spain to Russia with P&O Cruises
Datesannounced for 2017 Strictly themed cruises Strictly ComeDancing is back on board P&O Cruises in 2017 for more dazzling performancesacross the Med and Baltic from some of your favourite professional dancers andthe outspoken judges everyone loves to hate. Guests can sit back and enjoy thesizzling shows, or get in on the action and try the Tango, Quickstep or Salsa.
P&O Cruisessenior vice president Paul Ludlow said: "We are the only holiday company tohave this partnership with one of the country's best loved shows and theseStrictly themed cruises appeal to people who can dance, want to learn to danceor just like to admire the glitz and glamour in person."
2017 dates forP&O Cruises Strictly Come Dancing themed cruises include:
· A 14-night WesternMediterranean cruise on Azura (A708) departing April 2,2017. Prices start from £1,199 per person.
· A 14 night WesternMediterranean cruise on Ventura (N711) departing April 30,2017. Prices start from £1,199 per person.
· A 14-night Balticcruise on Britannia (B716) departing June 4,2017. Prices start from £1,449 per person.
· A 14-night CentralMediterranean cruise on Britannia (B718) departing June 25, 2017. Prices start from £1,399 perperson.
The Strictlyprofessional dancers and judges who will be on board each cruise will beannounced later in the year.
In associationwith BBC Worldwide, each cruise will feature a guest judge and four of theBBC's show's favourite professional dancers with the opportunity to meet themand maybe learn a move or two from the experts themselves during the regulardance classes on board.
The Strictlyteam will offer up close and personal interviews on board, photo and meetand greet opportunities, and spectacular Strictly Come Dancing showcaseperformances produced by BBC Worldwide.
P&O Cruiseswill also be joined by a team from DanceSport International, suppliers ofdresses and costumes to the show. A stunning selection of these costumes willbe on display around the ship, and available to buy, with organised fashionevents to showcase them at their very best.
The highlightof the two-week cruises is the passenger dance competition which culminates ina grand finale performance in the ship's main theatre, with a judging panelincluding a Strictly professional dancer and guest judge.
To book,contact P&O Cruises on 0843 374 0111 / www.pocruises.com or visit your localtravel agent.
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About P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has afleet of eight ships offering holidays tailored to British tastes combininggenuine service, a sense of occasion and attention to detail, ensuringpassengers have the holiday of a lifetime, every time. P&O Cruises smallestship, Adonia, is on charter to social impact brand Fathom until the end of2017. Britannia, a new 141,000 ton ship, was named by HM The Queen on March 10,2015.
For further pressinformation please contact:
Michele Andjel, michele.andjel@carnivalukgroup.com 023 8065 6653 / 07730 732 072
Jennifer Humm, Jennifer.humm@carnivalukgroup.com 023 8065 6652 / 07730 732 065
Jenny Hadley, jenny.hadley@pocruises.com 023 8065 6650 / 07825 120 088
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