Russell Watson Hits the High Note with P&O Cruises in 2013

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, October 30, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The first departure is a three-night cruise to Belgium and Guernsey departing on Aurora on May 18 with prices starting at GBP299 per person.

The second sailing will see Russell Watson perform on superliner Azura on a four-night cruise departing on July 5, calling at the same destinations. Prices are from GBP399pp.

In addition to the performance, passengers on Azura can book pre- or post-performance dinner in celebrity chef Atul Kochhar's Sindhu restaurant, or Marco Pierre White's Cafe Bordeaux on Aurora (click here for more info on P&O Cruises dining experiences).

The first port of call at Zeebrugge gives passengers the day to explore the city of Bruges with the possibility of travelling further afield to visit Brussels, Ghent or Ypres. The second call in St Peter Port provides a gateway to the island of Guernsey.

Russell Watson has been in the spotlight since 1999 when his performance of World Cup anthem "Nessun Dorma" at a Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium received a standing ovation.

The former Salford factory worker has since sold millions of records worldwide and has performed for some of the most influential people of our time, as well as facing two life-threatening illnesses in the last five years.

The Russell Watson cruise itineraries, on sale from November 1, are:

- A three-night cruise on board Aurora (R305), departing May 18, 2013
Itinerary: Southampton, Zeebrugge, St Peter Port, Southampton. Prices from GBP299 per person.

- A four-night cruise on board Azura (A316N), departing July 5, 2013
Itinerary: Southampton, Zeebrugge, St Peter Port, Southampton. Prices from GBP399 per person.

For more information on cruise deals from P&O Cruises or to book, call P&O Cruises on 0843 374 0111 or visit www.pocruises.co.uk

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