SEATTLE, Aug. 5, 2015 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line
has added the talents of professional dancers and Mirrorball Trophy
winners Tony Dovolani and
Kym Johnson, along with celebrity
personality Carson Kressley and
America's favorite TV mom Florence
Henderson to the "Dancing with the Stars: At Sea" Champions
Cruise departing Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, Jan. 10, 2016, and to
the Jan. 3, 2016, theme cruise the
week prior. These voyages mark the final chances to experience
"Dancing with the Stars: At Sea" programming before the partnership
concludes.
When ms Nieuw Amsterdam sets sail for the Caribbean on two seven-day voyages, guests
will be able to watch these four fan favorites take the stage to
perform routines from the ABC's hit television show as well as
exciting new choreographed dances. Additional events on these
cruises include dance lessons with the ship's professional dancers;
a special fashion show featuring glamorous show costumes from the
TV show; and a chance to meet the stars, ask questions and take
photos with them.
"We are thrilled to have the talents of Tony, Kym, Carson and
Florence, entertaining and mingling with our guests on these last
two special theme cruises," said Orlando
Ashford, president of Holland America Line. "And the
Champions Cruise on the Jan. 10
sailing features the exciting grand finale dance-off following a
year of guest competitions, and we look forward to crowning a new
Mirrorball Trophy winner with the help of these fabulous stars.
"It's been a wonderful partnership between Holland America Line
and Dancing with the Stars over the last few years," added Ashford.
"The program added an engaging element to our cruises that many
guests embraced with passion and dedication. We are thankful
to Dancing with the Stars and BBC Worldwide for an amazing
run."
About the 'Dancing with the Star: At Sea'
Celebrities
Professional dancer Tony
Dovolani is a 19-season veteran of the show (the longest
running dance pro) who took home the top prize during the all-star
season, and Kym Johnson has been on
the show for 17 seasons and is a two-time Mirrorball Trophy winner.
Guests will recognize Carson
Kressley, a "Dancing with the Stars" season 13 participant,
as an Emmy-winning television star, celebrity stylist, author and
fashion designer. Florence Henderson
is best known as matriarch Carol
Brady on the classic hit TV series "The Brady Bunch" and was
a season 11 contestant.
About the 'Dancing with the Stars: At Sea' Champions
Cruise
Beginning with cruises that departed on or after
Sept. 21, 2014, and continuing with
voyages that end by Nov. 24, 2015,
every sailing on all 15 ships in the Holland America Line
fleet features exclusive "Dancing with the Stars: At Sea"
programming. Included are complimentary dance lessons with the
ship's dance pros and a dance competition that gives guests an
opportunity to compete for a chance to represent their ship on the
Champions Cruise.
Winners of the guest competitions with the highest scores from
each of Holland America Line's ships will receive a free ocean-view
stateroom for two on the Champions Cruise to compete for the
coveted Mirrorball Trophy and title of Holland America Line's
"Dancing with the Stars: At Sea" Champion. There will be one winner
from each ship on the Jan. 10
Champions Cruise.
Editor's note: Photos of the professional dancers and
celebrities, as well as images from previous theme cruises, are
available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/ufzs97s6.
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a
travel professional or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or
visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 15 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries,
territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries visit
all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South
America, Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on
order for delivery in April 2016 from
Fincantieri shipyard, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due
for delivery in November 2018.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes —
Explorations Cafe powered by The New York
Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only
activity areas and all-new stateroom amenities highlighted by
flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
About Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars is
the U.S. version of the BBC's international smash hit series,
Strictly Come Dancing, where celebrities are paired with
professional ballroom dance instructors and compete for a coveted
Mirrorball trophy. Dancing with the Stars is produced by BBC
Worldwide Productions for ABC. The fan-favorite has garnered 81
Emmy® nominations and 13 wins since its inception, breaking the
Emmy® record in 2009, 2012 and 2013 for the most nominations for a
non-fiction program in a single award year. DWTS has also been
honored with various main program awards including the GLAAD Media
Award, NAACP Award, Realscreen Award, Imagen Award, and two
People's Choice Awards. Veteran host, Tom
Bergeron has also been honored with two Critics Choice
Awards in addition to taking home the 64th Primetime Emmy® Award
for Outstanding Host.
About BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide is the main
commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC's
brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the
world. This is achieved through investing in, commercialising
and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that
is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business
also champions British creativity globally.
CONTACT:
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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