Cleese, the cruise-ship comic
But you'll need deep pockets to see him
John Cleese is to become a cruise-ship comedian for the super-rich.Fans will have to pay around £35,000 for the privilege of hearing him talk.
The ex-Python is one of the celebrities signed up to entertain customers of Silversea cruises on its lavish 50-stop world cruise next year.
Cleese will be on board for the Fort Lauderdale to San Diego leg of the voyage in January.
Full round-the-world trips cost from £35,000, but cheaper segments are available. The 44-day leg from Florida to Hong Kong costs a mere £12,500 per person – or more.
Silversea's Joseph Proto said: ‘We searched the globe to find fascinating personalities and some of the most distinguished and stimulating speakers.’
Cleese promises cruise-goes ‘a grand - and possibly rowdy - look at some of his best works’.
A company spokesman said: ‘Cleese will share insights and anecdotes from a fascinating career that goes well beyond television and cinema.’
Published: 15 Sep 2007
