Part of the 2013 Blogging A to Z April Challenge
I know what you’re thinking: “Off topic, dude.” World’s collide and suddenly I find my guilty pleasure (Dancing with the Stars) merging with my favorite pastime (travel) in Dancing with the Stars: At Sea from Holland America Line. I’m sure weirder things have happened, I just can’t think of any.
Dancing with the Stars: At Sea on Holland America Line could net you a Mirror Ball Trophy and a free cruise! (Photo: Holland America Lines & ABC)
DWTS: At Sea is bound for Canada and New England in June, followed by a couple of Alaska itineraries, then hitting the Caribbean in January 2014. Personally, I would be excited to be on the Canada/New England cruise as it features Olympic Gold Medalist – and Mirror Ball winner – Shawn Johnson as the Star, with pro dancers Chelsie Hightower and Mark Ballas, two of the show’s standouts. You can meet the dancers, take lessons (much needed by me!) and pose for some photo ops with the cast.
But here’s the best part, if you fancy yourself a ballroom champ: Passengers can compete in Dancing with the Stars: At Sea! Finalists will appear on the main stage with Holland America’s professional dancers to compete for points from the judges and the audience. The Cruise Champions from each ship will then be invited to perform as a finalist on the complimentary Champions Cruise to the Caribbean in January! 15 finalists will go and dance for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy and the title of Holland America Line’s Dancing with the Stars: At Sea Grand Champion. (Going to need a really big mirror ball to fit that title!)
Have you ever been on a themed cruise or entertainment cruise? We’d love to hear your story in the comments below!
This was great! Can’t wait for your upcoming content! What have you got planned for us?
Oh my goodness, I know a few over-the-hill ladies who would LOVE to take this cruise! Will pass this information on for sure!
AtoZ Challenge Blogger http://www.katkatravels.com
Uh oh…am I in danger of being lumped in with “over-the-hill ladies”??? Well, if the dance shoe fits… 😉
Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve only ever been on a regular old Carnival cruise, but it was still a good experience. I think I’d have to be a pretty big fan of something to try a themed cruise!
Stopping by from the A to Z Challenge…I’m also doing a travel theme!
Thanks for stopping by – but what’s your URL? I scanned through the A to Z list but didn’t see you. 🙁
Thanks for asking! I guess I committed a commenting faux-pas, there… You can find me at http://adventuringathome.wordpress.com/
-Katie
Excellent – I’ll cruise over to catch up on your blog, too! Thanks again, Katie!
That sounds really cool. If I was planning on taking a cruise I would look into this. I enjoy Dancing with the Stars and Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas are some of my favorites.
Ditto! I’m not sure I’d try competing, but I could really use a lesson or two – especially from Mark Ballas! Thanks for stopping by, Leah – much appreciated!