If time is of the essence but you�re still keen to catch the action of England�s upcoming tour of the West Indies in February, ITC Sports may have the answer � two shorter luxury cruise options. Cricketing fans can now join the luxurious Silver Shadow, exclusively chartered by ITC Sports, for a 9 night cruise taking in the First Test in Jamaica or an 8 night holiday featuring the Second Test in Antigua. Prices for both options start from �3,950 per person. For those with ample time, there is still limited availability for the full 16 night cruise, prices from �6,995 per person.

In addition to taking in world-class cricket and an array of glamorous Caribbean islands, guests on board the Silver Shadow will have the chance to brush up their cricketing know-how with their celebrity hosts. ITC Sports has brought together a unique, star-studded line up of cricketing celebrities and entertainers, including David Gower, Darren Gough, Derek Underwood, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, David Lloyd, Allan Lamb, Paul Allott, celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson (who will be offering cookery demonstrations) and Mike d�Abo of Manfred Mann. These onboard Hosts will be joined by many other special guests, meaning that evenings on board will be a highlight of the trip, with �State of Play� discussions, interviews with celebrities, live entertainment, and sumptuous dining.

Silversea�s �six star� Silver Shadow offers all-suite accommodation, a vast array of facilities, and the highest standards of personal service and attention to detail. Little wonder that Silversea has won award after prestigious award for small ship, luxury cruising.

9 Night Cruise Itinerary 2 Feb Fly London to Miami with BA and board Silver Shadow 3 & 4 Feb At sea � with first day of First Test shown on ship 5-7 Feb Test Match in Kingston 8 Feb Either final day of Test Match or cruising round to Port Antonio 9 Feb Day at sea 10 Feb La Romana, Dominican Republic 11 Feb Disembark at San Juan and board flight to London

8 Night Cruise Itinerary 10 Feb Fly London to San Juan for 1 night bed and breakfast at the Sheraton Old San Juan 11 Feb Transfer and board Silver Shadow for 7 nights all-inclusive 12 Feb St Barths 13-17 Feb Second Test Antigua 18 Feb Fly Antigua to London

Prices from �3,950 per person � based on all-inclusive, all-suite accommodation on Silversea�s Silver Shadow, international flights, cricket hospitality facilities, all transfers, celebrity hosts and entertainment.

Land Based Tours For those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, ITC Sports is also offering an extensive programme of Celebrity Escorted Tours, staying in excellent accommodation and offering exceptional itineraries that include welcome drinks, cricket transfers, cricket forums, farewell dinners and fabulous touring and sightseeing � plus guaranteed access to official match tickets.

Any of ITC Sports� suggested itineraries can be personalised by its team of Caribbean specialists to suit individual requirements.

For reservations and further information please contact ITC Sports (01244 355527; www.itcsports.co.uk)

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Note to editors: West Indies v England Fixtures 2009 First Test Jamaica 4 � 8 February Second Test Antigua 13 � 17 February Third Test Barbados 26 February � 2 March Fourth Test Trinidad 6 � 10 March

Twenty:20 International Trinidad 15 March

First One-Day International Guyana 20 March Second One-Day International Guyana 22 March Third One-Day International Barbados 27 March Fourth One-Day International Barbados 29 March Fifth One-Day International St Lucia 3 April

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