Strictly’s James & Ola Jordan to open the 6th London CRUISE Show

The 6th annual London CRUISE Show, Europe’s largest event dedicated to a world of voyages, takes place in London’s Olympia and will be opened on 22 March 2014 at 10am by Strictly Come Dancing’s James & Ola Jordan.

Having enjoyed the wonders of cruising themselves, James & Ola Jordan are excited to be appearing at the London CRUISE Show 2014. As well as opening the show at Olympia at 10am, James & Ola will be on stage within the ASK THE EXPERTS THEATRE at 10:20am to share their cruising experiences with the London CRUISE Show visitors. The talk session will be chaired by The Mail on Sunday’s Travel Editor Frank Barrett, and visitors will also get the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session with the Strictly Stars.

Make sure you’re at Olympia at 10am on 22 March 2014 to meet James & Ola Jordan as they open the show!

ABOUT THE SHOW

The 6th annual London CRUISE Show is perfect for both those new to cruising and needing help to plan their first voyage, and experienced cruisers looking for inspiration for their next holiday at sea.

From small ship adventures and all inclusive ultra-luxury to cultural river cruises and modern resort style ships perfect for the whole family, this is your only chance to meet with the world’s major cruise lines and specialist operators all under one roof – and have a great day out!

The March show at Olympia will be packed with exciting new features and attractions, plus visitors can save thousands of pounds with exclusive show-only offers and upgrades, get up-to-date insider tips and advice from the experts, attend informative FREE talks, discover different ship styles and incredible destinations, and find out what’s new for 2014/2015!

Other London CRUISE Show highlights include:

Actress, TV presenter and author Julie Peasgood – “Are you a first-time river cruiser?”

Julie Peasgood will be talking about her first experience of river cruising on the scenic Saône and Rhône rivers with Viking. She will give insights into the process from airport to ship, the experience onboard the ship (views, food, atmosphere, culture curriculum), the stateroom, the destinations and guided tours and what’s included. As a well versed travel presenter, Julie is also knowledgeable about other cruise lines and their differences as well as ocean cruising should questions on those topics need answering also.

Join Julie within the Small Ship Cruising Theatre on Sunday 23rd March at 14:15.

 

Essential Cruise Wear Advice sessions:

Gray & Osbourn presents – Build your cruise wardrobe.

Let Gray & Osbourn guide you through essential items for your next cruise. This is your chance to gain fashion tips and advice for all types of cruising, and question the experts themselves. With over 100 designer brands to choose from, Gray & Osbourn is your first port of call for stand out fashion. So whether you’re lounging on the deck, sightseeing, or dressing to impress at the Captain’s Table, they’ll be with you all the way with a perfectly packed suitcase of winning looks.

Join Gray & Osbourn within the Ask the Experts Theatre on Saturday 22 March 2014 at 12:40 and 15:40, and on Sunday 23 March 2014 at 12:40 and 14:50.

The CRUISE Show TASTE Experience

New to the show for 2014 is The CRUISE Show TASTE Experience. Delicious food and sumptuous wines can play an important role in your cruise experience. The TASTE Experience, running throughout the show, is your perfect opportunity to explore what excellent food you can find on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines with live cooking demonstrations and tastings. You can also brush up on your wine knowledge with Pieroth Wines and sample selections from around the world whilst being guided by a specialist wine consultant.

The funnest family with Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Lines set out to find one family to really put the smile factor of their cruises to the test. After a nationwide search, the Alexanders from Nottingham were exactly what they were looking for – fun, adventurous and game for anything. Their job is simple; to go on two Carnival Cruises and feedback on every experience on the family funometer. From kids’ activities and entertainment, to excursions and the food – our family of fun seekers will get to enjoy it all.

Join the Alexanders in the Ask the Experts Theatre on Saturday 22nd March 16:10.

  What Should I Expect On My First Transatlantic Cruise?” Mark Palmer, Daily Mail Travel  Editor

Cruising between Southampton and New York is an iconic voyage and is regarded as one of the greatest cruise experiences there are. In anticipation of his first transatlantic crossing Mark Palmer asks the experts what to expect and what there is to do onboard as he sails between the two continents for the first time.

Join Mark Palmer within the Ask the Experts Theatre on Sunday 23 March 2014 at10:20.

Full talk theatre timetables for all four theatres – Ask the Experts, Meet the Cruise Lines, Small Ship Cruising and the TASTE Experience – can be found at www.cruisingshow.com. Exhibitor listings and show details can also be found at www.cruisingshow.com.