Princess Cruises has revealed the first line-up of celebrities who will speak on its Southampton-based cruise ship, Crown Princess, as it sails next year.

The line-up – which includes household names from across the world of TV, entertainment and sport – is the fourth speaker programme Princess Cruises has hosted on one of its UK-based ships.

The speakers announced include gardening expert and TV presenter Charlie Dimmock; Dallas star Linda Gray; singer and TV presenter Duncan James; former British Olympic skier ‘Eddie The Eagle’; former BBC cricket commentator Henry Blofeld OBE; gardener and author Toby Buckland; TV wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, and well-known therapists Nik and Eva Speakman.

Each speaker will host a 45-minute talk with questions and answers, as well as a meet and greet session including photographs and book signings.

Vice president Princess Cruises UK & Europe, Tony Roberts, said: “We are thrilled to announce the return of our popular UK-based speaker programme for a fourth year. We’ll be welcoming back some familiar faces including Linda Gray and Eddie The Eagle, as well as introducing several household names for the first time.

“The speaker programme showcases our continued commitment to offering one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences which can only be found on a Princess ship. By offering our guests the chance to hear from such a well-known group of speakers, we are sure that they will head home from their holiday with lasting memories and a great story to share.”

Further speakers will be announced shortly.

The 3,080-guest vessel Crown Princess will set out on a number of voyages to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and northern Europe from May to November. She is the first UK ship to be Ocean-Medallion activated.

Princess Cruises is offering a 7-night Scandinavia sailing on Crown Princess, departing 19 September 2020, sailing roundtrip from Southampton, calling at Kristiansand, Copenhagen, Skagen and Oslo, with guest speaker Charlie Dimmock on board. Prices from £679pp with up to $200pp onboard spending money.

For more information, visit princess.com.