John Cleese will be keeping the troops entertained on Silversea's new ship, Silver Spirit, next year, as it makes its way around South America on a 91-day Grand Inaugural Voyage from Fort Lauderdale to New York.
The Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star will be talking about his career and passing on anecdotes from his life on the Buenos Aires (just don't mention the war) to Santiago segment of the cruise, starting February 20 2010.
Dr Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, will also be joining the Grand Inaugural, this time on the Los Angeles to New York segment starting April 2 2010, when she will be talking about her life as an astronaut.
If you're struggling to decide who would be more interesting, you could always stay on for the whole cruise - or at least go for 70 days, as you'll be eligible for lots of goodies including private car transfers, business-class air upgrade and up to $2,000 per suite onboard credits to spend on shore excursions or in the spa (as drinks and gratuities are included anyway).
You'll also be able to attend the vessel's naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, a special polo match in Barbados to honour the ship and you'll get prime seats for the Rio Carnaval parade, which will be in full swing when Silver Spirit arrives in Rio de Janeiro on February 14.
Your local cruise specialist agent will have more details.
Jane Archer
