Saga Cruises has unveiled an exciting partnership with BBC Studios, welcoming renowned presenters and experts on its voyages.
- The collaboration spans from July 2024 to March 2025, featuring seven unique no-fly itineraries on two of Saga’s notable ships.
- Highlights include performances and talks by ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professionals, astronomy insights from ‘The Sky at Night’ presenter, and more.
- Passengers will experience exclusive content from prominent figures in science, entertainment, and wellbeing.
- This initiative is expected to enhance Saga Cruises’ entertainment repertoire, drawing interest from diverse audiences.
In an innovative venture, Saga Cruises is partnering with BBC Studios to bring renowned television personalities to its ships from July 2024 through March 2025. This collaboration is set to enrich the onboard experience, covering seven no-fly itineraries on the Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery.
Audiences will be treated to intimate performances and discussions with ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professionals Luba Mushtuk and Vito Coppola. These artists are scheduled to join two distinct sailings: a comprehensive 22-night tour of Croatia and the Adriatic’s hidden gems, commencing on 28 February 2025, and an 18-night expedition through the Western Mediterranean and Italian Riviera, setting sail on 26 March 2025. The duo will not only perform but also offer audiences personal insights into their distinguished dancing careers.
Astronomy enthusiasts will be delighted to engage with the insights of Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the esteemed presenter of ‘The Sky at Night’. She will grace the seas on both a 49-night Caribbean and Central America Discovery cruise departing on 6 January 2025, and a 15-night journey exploring Casablanca and the Canary Islands commencing on 13 February 2025. Aderin-Pocock, accompanied on the first of these voyages by Kate Walshe, a visual effects expert, will share her expertise on making science accessible, while Walshe will delve into the fascinating world of visual effects and prosthetics, demonstrating their application in popular television series like ‘Doctor Who’.
Moreover, the cruises will host explorer and evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi, known for her compelling presentations on scientific subjects. Al-Shamahi will embark on a 19-night Icelandic voyage on 17 July 2024 and another exploring the contrasts of Canada and the USA on 21 September 2024. She will share her professional journey and techniques that bring scientific broadcasting to life.
In addition, passengers aboard the 30-night Tropical Shores of the Caribbean cruise departing on 5 November 2024 will have the opportunity to hear from Michael Mosley and Zoe Heron of ‘Just One Thing’ podcast fame. They will discuss health and wellbeing themes central to their programme’s success.
This partnership underscores Saga Cruises’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge and culturally enriched travel experiences, leveraging the influence and expertise of BBC’s celebrated figures.
This collaboration between Saga Cruises and BBC Studios promises to deliver unparalleled enrichment and entertainment on the high seas.
