Cruise the Danube with Strictly’s Anton and Erin

Meet the TV stars and see them perform live on this magical voyage

THE next series of Strictly Come Dancing, due to hit our TV screens in September, will be the 18th run of the UK’s favourite dance show. Only one professional dancer has appeared in every series and that’s the ever-popular Anton du Beke, who finished as runner-up last time out.

If you have always wanted to meet Anton and see him perform live, then this is your chance to join him and his long-term dance partner and fellow Strictly favourite Erin Boag – on an exclusive eight-day Danube river cruise.

Travelling on a stylish Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, you will sail from Passau in Germany with stops at Linz in Austria and the Unesco World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. You’ll pass terraced vineyards and apricot orchards on the way to Melk and Durnstein in Austria before visiting three of Europe’s great capitals – Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

You will see Anton and Erin perform at an intimate and historic venue in the Austrian capital, plus the pair will take part in a special dance masterclass on board. Anton and Erin will also host an entertaining Q&A session, during which you can ask them about their lives and careers and find out what really goes on behind the scenes on Strictly.

As one reader said of our previous trip: ‘It’s been such a wonderful experience seeing Anton and Erin perform. I cannot imagine anything better.’

REASONS TO BOOK

Anton and Erin will give an unforgettable one-off performance in the unique setting of Vienna, home of the Viennese waltz. You will also join the stars for a cocktail reception and photo opportunity.

Join a dance masterclass

Work on your waltz and finesse your foxtrot during a fun dance class on board with Anton and Erin. You will also have the chance to hear them talk about their long-term partnership and love of dance during a private Q&A session.

Sail in style

You will travel on the elegant Emerald Destiny, where you’ll find an indoor pool with retractable roof, open-air terrace, cinema and putting green as well as stylish staterooms and indoor and outdoor dining.

Your cruise will include EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE excursions in each city, such as a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest, or a guided biking tour from Melk to the pretty wine town of Durnstein.

The best of the Danube

Enjoy a guided tour of Budapest, the enchanting Old Town in Bratislava and through the glorious Wachau Valley, with a stop at Durnstein.