Exclusive for MoS readers: Rumba along the Rhone with Strictly stars

If you’ve been inspired by this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, here is your chance to enjoy a wonderful French river cruise starring Anton du Beke, the only professional to have danced on the show since the very start. Anton and his partner Erin Boag, another former Strictly favourite, will join readers on this fabulous eight- day voyage through the beautiful countryside of the Rhone valley.

Travelling on board an elegant Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, you will set sail from Lyon and sail along both the Rhone and Saone rivers, stopping at the charming towns of Avignon, Arles, Viviers, Tournon and Chalon-sur-Saone.

Anton and Erin always bring something magical to the dance floor and you will see them perform at an historic venue in Avignon, plus take part in a dance masterclass on board. Anton and Erin will also host a fascinating Q&A session, during which you can ask them about their lives and careers and what really goes on behind the scenes at Strictly.

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS

You will be joined by Strictly’s Anton and Erin

Anton du Beke and Erin Boag, above, have danced together for 20 years and are two of the nation’s all-time favourite ballroom stars. Their charisma, chemistry and dazzling choreography have wowed audiences around the world. Anton, who has starred in all 17 series of Strictly to date, has also recently released his first novel, One Enchanted Evening.

Earlier this year, Anton and Erin were the stars of our Strictly-inspired river cruise along the Danube. And as one reader said of that holiday: ‘It’s been such a wonderful experience seeing Anton and Erin perform. I cannot imagine anything better.’

What’s more, if you book your place on next year’s Rhone trip by December 8, you will save £200 per couple*.

REASONS TO BOOK

See Anton and Erin dance

Anton and Erin will give a one-off performance in the unique setting of the Espace Jeanne Laurent in Avignon. These four incredible rooms were once used to store the town’s drinking water. Now they host special events and include a wide balcony with panoramic views of the Pont d’Avignon. You will also join the ballroom stars for a cocktail reception and photo opportunity.

Join a dance masterclass

Perfect your waltz and finesse your foxtrot during a special dance class on board with Anton and Erin. You will also hear them talk about their long-term partnership and love of dance during a Q&A session.

Sail in style

You will travel on the elegant Emerald Liberté Star-Ship with spacious balcony suites, excep-tional cuisine, a sun-deck and an indoor heated pool with a retractable roof which transforms into a cinema at night. All cabins offer an en suite bathroom, hotel-style beds, wi-fi and a TV.

The best of the Rhone

Explore Viviers, home of one of France’s oldest cathedrals, the vineyards of Beaune and Pro-vence, the land of lavender, by foot or on guided bike rides.

Other highlights include the Popes’ Palace in Avignon and historic Tournon and Arles. You’ll also visit France’s gastronomic capital Lyon, discover the wine-making tradition of Chalon-sur-Saone and enjoy a special Provencal on-board dining experience prepared by top chef Fabien Morreale.

 … Or discover Pasha’s passion on the Rhine

You will be joined by Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev

We have another sparkling dance-themed voyage you can join next year, this time with former Strictly champion Pasha Kovalev.

The Latin specialist will dance with his professional partner at Koblenz’s stunning Electoral Palace, give a dance masterclass and share behind-the-scenes Strictly secrets in an exclusive Q&A.

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an eight-day cruise along the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam, plus meet one of Strictly’s most popu-lar dancers and choreographers.