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Joining you on board in 2022/23
We are delighted that a host of special celebrity guests will be joining our river cruises in 2022 and 2023. Their stories, experience and expertise are sure to add another dimension to your whole river cruise experience.
Discover who'll be joining you on board Spirit of the Danube and Spirit of the Rhine, and on our ships chartered exclusively for Saga passengers.
Graham Mitchell
Graham Mitchell is a wine expert, broadcaster, writer and after-dinner speaker.
Graham will be joining Wine Towns of the Rhine and Moselle, departing July 5, 2022.
Tom Hart Dyke
Tom Hart Dyke first shot to international prominence in March 2000 when he and his travelling companion Paul Winder were on a plant hunting expedition in the Cambodian jungle. They were captured by warring guerrilla factions while trekking through ‘The Darien Gap’, and he was held captive for nine months. Since his release, he has been busy building the ‘World Garden’ at his home in Lullingstone Castle, Kent.
Tom will be joining Flowers of Floriade and the Zundart Dahlia flower parade, departing August 26, 2022.
Pam Ayres
Writer, broadcaster and entertainer Pam Ayres is one of the few authors who have had books in the Sunday Times bestseller lists in almost every decade since the 1970s. Her well-known humour, wit and warmth mean she is always entertaining and popular with guests.
Pam will be joining The Magnificent Rhine, Main and Moselle, departing October 3, 2022.
Paul Rankin
Paul changed the face of culinary Northern Ireland when he opened Roscoff, the restaurant that was to become the first to win a Michelin Star in the country. Paul is probably best known for being one of the longest standing chefs on the popular television series Ready Steady Cook, and has appeared on many other programmes since then, including several of his own series, such as The Rankin Challenge.
Paul will be joining Budapest and the Scenic Danube, departing October 14, 2022 and From Budapest to Belgrade, departing October 14, 2022.
Joanna Simon
Wine expert Joanna Simon has over 20 years experience as a wine critic for The Sunday Times and is the founding editor of Waitrose & Partners Drinks magazine. Joanna has also presented the BBC Radio 4 series The Bottle Uncorked and writes for The World of Fine Wine magazine.
Joanna will be joining Wine Towns of the Rhine and Moselle, departing October 31, 2022.
John Suchet
Before presenting the flagship morning programme on Classic FM, John Suchet was one of the country’s most popular television newscasters and reporters. Now John now devotes his time to his lifelong hobby, classical music, and in particular to the life and work of Beethoven.
John will be joining Classical Music on the Danube, departing November 3, 2022 and November 4, 2023.
Anne Swithinbank
Horticulturist Anne Swithinbank has been a regular panellist on Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, and writes for numerous publications. Anne has a passion for growing exotic plants under glass, and is one of the patrons of the British Cactus and Succulent Society.
Anne will be joining Keukenhof and the Dutch Delights: Gardens, departing March 27, 2023 and Keukenhof and Dutch Delights for solo travellers, departing March 27, 2023.
Charlie Dimmock
Charlie is instantly recognisable as the face of well-known television gardening shows including Ground Force and, most recently, Garden Rescue. She's also covered RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the BBC. Her famous enthusiasm and expertise always make her a popular guest.
Charlie will be joining Flowers on Parade, departing April 17, 2023.
Rupert Maas
When he's not appearing on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow as an expert in pictures and prints, Rupert works at his family-owned gallery which specialises in pre-Rahaelite, English romantic and modern British art.
He'll be bringing his valuable insight and expertise to The Golden Age of Art on the Rhine, departing May 8, 2023.
Miranda Krestovnikoff
Miranda is a resident wildlife expert on BBC One's The One Show and has presented natural history stories for many years.
Miranda will be joining Wildlife on the Danube Delta, departing June 13, 2023.
Terry Waite
Humanitarian and author Terry Waite was an envoy for the Church of England and was kidnapped and held captive in Lebanon from 1987 to 1991. Despite his ordeal Terry has great warmth and a strong sense of humour, and has fascinating tales of his life before, during and after captivity.
Terry will be joining Castles and Vineyards of the Rhine, departing July 24, 2023.
Oz Clarke
Oz is one of the best-known names in the food and wine industry. An acclaimed author, journalist and long-running presenter of the BBC's Food and Drink programme, he even produces his own annual wine guide.
Oz will be joining Wine Towns of Europe: Amsterdam to Schweich, departing August 21, 2023.
Jilly Goolden
A well-known figure in the wine industry, Jilly Goolden presented the BBC's Food and Drink programme for almost two decades. Her other TV appearances include stints on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and The Great Antiques Hunt.
Jilly will be joining Wine Towns of Europe: Schweich to Amsterdam, departing September 4, 2023.
Jon Culshaw
Comedian, impressionist and star of BBC Radio 4's award-winning satire show Dead Ringers, Jon Culshaw has a catalogue of over 350 voices and impersonations including Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Brian Cox and Chris Eubank.
Jon will be joining Castle and Vineyards of the Rhine, departing October 2, 2023.
Johnnie Walker MBE
Johnnie first gained notoriety in the 1960s as a DJ on the pirate ship Radio Caroline. He now presents a series of shows on BBC Radio 2, including Sounds of the 70s.
Johnnie be joining Danube Discovery and Vienna: To Vienna, departing October 13, 2023.