And good news for those who like to kick up their heels on a cruise… ya dancer Kristina’s Strictly for MSC passengers.
The fact is that dancing has always been a key part of cruise life.
Long before clubbing became a thing… and yes, I feel a Kinks song coming on.
Not, of course, to downgrade the chance to dance with the likes of Alesha Dixon on a Celebrity Cruises launch in the Bahamas.
But ballroom will never go out of style.
And now because of the popularity of Strictly Come Dancing who isn’t lining up for any opportunity to dance with a Strictly star?
With sometimes the chance coming on of all places a tennis court in Portugal with the powerhouse that is Judy Murray.
Tango with Kristina
Of course the opportunity to smash it with the tennis coach cha-cha champion doesn’t present itself to everyone.
But MSC does.
And Kristina Rihanoff will show you how to move it, move it, move it.
She will be holding dance classes on board.
So go easy on the breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, food stations and drink packages.
And even use the ship’s gym facilities.
Because the Strictly professional will turn beginners (that’ll be me) into confident movers.
Tales from the ballroom
And, of course, ballroom dancing is open to guests of all ages.
Kristina will also regale passengers with the stories behind her dance career and life in the spotlight.
And you’ll get the chance to ask her your own questions.
And, of course, meet and greet the great woman for that obligatory photo opportunity.
So you can lead friends and family at home a merry dance about your new-found dancing ability.
From ball to balls
Not that Kristina will be the only Strictly star on board.
With England Rugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen washing up on board with old team-mates Neil Back and Ben Kay.
Now Ben just happens to be Kristina’s partner away from the dance floor too.
And she will no doubt me making sure that he doesn’t go overboard on rugby rowdiness with his old sporting pals.
And that all the stories the try-scoring trio share with passengers are from the distant past.
They’ll also be holding rugby training for adults and kids.
Cash in on your cruise
So whether it’s a ball, or balls, there’s something for everyone on MSC as we know from foxtrotting around the fjords.
MSC cruise come in at from £1,279pp for a 12-night sailing on MSC Virtuosa to the Canary Islands.
Departing from Southampton on August 8.
With ports of call including Vigo, Funchal, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Arrecife De Lanzarote and Cadiz.
And those Spaniards certainly know a thing or two about dancing.
