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CRUISING WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES

Fred. Olsen cruises is a traditional British cruise operator offering mainly UK cruising from many ports most notably Dover and cruises from Southampton with well-designed itineraries, in a friendly and intimate ambience.

Fred Olsen cruises originated in Hvitsten, a small town on Oslofjord in Norway, when the three Olsen brothers, Fredrik Christian, Petter and Andreas, bought their first ships and began an International shipping company in 1848. Four generations later, the family now successfully operates four cruise ships.

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Having defined and refined the cruise experience and judging by the number of British passengers that come back time and again, the Fred. Olsen cruise line seems to have styled itself to perfection.

As a family-operated company, Fred. Olsen Cruises have created an extremely loyal following, based on consistently providing a warm and friendly atmosphere onboard all its vessels, with a firm philosophy built on a belief that small is beautiful. Passengers become friends - they are never just cabin numbers. Unlike some of the other larger ships, Fred. Olsen are proud of the intimate world they offer onboard, where modern-day conveniences sail in harmony with traditional values.

• Formal and informal dining choices including themed Oriental and Indian cuisine.
• Unashamedly British atmosphere onboard with Norwegian officers.
• Personalised service with a 3:1 guest to staff ratio
• "Flagship Golf" shore excursion program at some of the finest golf courses throughout the world.
• "ArtsClub" special interest cruise programmes, antique roadshows and specialty cruises.
• West End style shows and themed nights including 60's & 70's night, Western night and Tropical Night.
• The privileges and benefits of "Oceans" Club loyalty membership

Balmoral, Braemar, Black Watch and Boudicca are smaller ships, which can be moored in the very heart of ports sometimes not accessible by bigger vessels. What's more you will be able to come and go as you please, maybe to pop back for lunch or drop off your shopping bags before you head back ashore to explore further.

With 100s of ports of call around the world Fred. Olsen features UK sailings from Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, Leith, Greenock to the Mediterranean, Canaries, Scandinavia and the Baltic during the summer months and fly/cruises from the UK to the Caribbean and South America in the winter.

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE LIFE ONBOARD SHIP

Fred. Olsen Cruises are proud of their tradition of smaller ships. Each one in the fleet has its own unique personality, but never loses that friendly, home-from-home atmosphere, where friendships are forged with fellow-passengers and crew alike.

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Facilities Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Why not relax beside the pool; read a best seller from the ships' library, or pamper yourself in the beauty salon? These are just a few of the facilities on board the ships, the choices are almost endless.

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Activities Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

With a range of activities available on board everybody will be happy. You could simply relax by topping up your tan, or cooling off with a swim in between. For those of you who want to work a little harder, you could join a fitness class or visit the onboard gym, if you're an avid golfer we have practice nets available. Indulge in a beauty treatment in the spa, play a few rounds of bridge or keep in touch with friends and family in our Internet centre. Finally relax with a book from the extensive library or do some duty-free shopping.

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Entertainment Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

With Gentleman Dance Hosts to twirl the ladies round the dance floor, to the barman knowing your favourite drink, you can be sure Fred Olsen will make every effort possible to make your cruise unforgettable. In the evenings enjoy a cabaret, dancing or stand-up comedy from the top-class talent on every cruise. Or watch one of the choreographed reviews that give us a taste of the West End. They also offer a number of themed nights on board, or you can simply take in the night sky with a stroll around the open decks.

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Dining Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

The cruise is tailored to your needs, so how and what you eat is entirely your choice. Lunch can be taken alfresco while the evening can be more formal with elegant cocktails followed by dinner prepared by our award-winning chefs. Meals are prepared exactly to your liking, whether dinner in one of the restaurants or a relaxed meal in a cafe.

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Friendly Staff Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Enjoy the personalised experience onboard a Fred. Olsen cruise ship where every effort is taken to ensure that you are well looked after from the time you join the ship until the time you leave. All staff are there to make you feel completely relaxed, and your cruise an enjoyable one

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Accommodation Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Your cabin onboard a Fred. Olsen ship is your home from home, with a wide variety of cabins to suit your needs. Fred. Olsen also has a substantial number of single cabins on board all their ships, as they recognise that paying a supplement for a twin cabin just adds to the expense of your holiday. Or if you'd rather, they offer shared cabins (same sex only) where you may meet a new friend.

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FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE DRESS CODE: SEMI-FORMAL

We recognise that those who are new to cruising may be wondering what is appropriate to wear onboard a Fred. Olsen cruise ship. They have a relaxed formal atmosphere onboard the ships, so to help you decide what to pack, we have put together some simple guidelines:

Daytime Wear Onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

During the daytime Fred. Olsen recommend comfortable shoes, which are essential for going ashore, sightseeing, and walking on deck. As the sun begins to set a lightweight jacket or coat is recommended. During the day the restaurants request you adhere to an appropriate dress code e.g. no swimwear.

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Evening Wear Onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

The evening is generally speaking informal, with gentlemen wearing jacket and tie (lounge suit or sports jacket is fine) and ladies smartly dressed. On 'Formal' evenings, gentlemen will prefer to wear 'black tie' with ladies elegantly dressed in cocktail or evening dress. As a guideline there are usually four formal nights on a two-week cruise. Details will be supplied with your travel documents. During your cruise there will be some casual as well as themed evenings, such as 'Tropical Evening' or 'British Night'

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Suit Hire On Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

To make your evenings even more relaxed and memorable they now have a very special formal hire service available. Hiring or packing dress suits for formal nights can be a bit of a chore, but a solution is at hand. 'Floating Formals' is a suit hire service, which you can pre-book by telephone from your home. When you arrive on board, your tuxedo will be pressed and waiting for you in your cabin. When the cruise is over all you need to do is leave the garment(s) with reception. It's that simple!

Hire rates start from £68 for cruises of 14 days or less. Suit hire is available for longer cruises on request. The service is available on cruises departing from Dover or Southampton and orders can be placed up to 72 hours before your sailing date. Arrangements and prices are correct at the time of going to print, and may be subject to change. Please be aware this service is not available for fly cruises.

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FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE DINING OPTIONS

Fred Olsen Dining

The Maitre d' on board allocates your dining table arrangements. You can request first sitting (6.30pm) or second sitting (8.30pm) at time of booking. When you arrive on board you will find a Restaurant Seating Card in your cabin, which will advise you of your table number and dining time. A buffet breakfast and lunch will also be served in the Palms Cafe on both Braemar and Balmoral, the Braemar Garden Cafe on Black Watch and Secret Garden on Boudicca. Weather permitting food may also be available from outside deck areas.

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The main restaurants onboard Fred Olsen ships are:

Black Watch - Glentanar Restaurant

Boudicca - Four Seasons and Tintagel Restaurants

Braemar - Thistle and Grampian Restaurants

Balmoral - Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey Restaurants

Ballindalloch is the main restaurant on Deck 6, whilst the Avon and Spey are more intimate restaurants on Deck 10. Menu and service are identical.

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Mealtimes are as flexible as possible - after all you are on holiday. Breakfast is normally served between 7.15 and 10.00am, and lunch between 12.00 and 2.00pm in the main restaurants. A buffet breakfast and lunch will also be served in the Palms cafe on both Braemar and Balmoral, Braemar Garden Cafe on Black Watch, and weather permitting in the Poolside Cafe and Marquee Bar on Black Watch.

'Open Sitting' evening dining is offered as an informal option in the Braemar Garden Cafe on Black Watch, The Secret Garden on Boudicca, and The Palms Cafe on both Braemar and Balmoral. These informal restaurants operate on a self service basis, but a bar service is available. Check your Daily Times for opening hours. Please note that all restaurants on board operate a no smoking policy.

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Dietary Requirements Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Fred. Olsen will happily provide fat-free, vegetarian and gluten-free meals. All they ask is that you give us 3 to 4 weeks notice for special requests which will enable them to prepare an appropriate menu and give you the best possible service. If you have any special dietary requests please let us at Planet Cruise know at time of booking with your details and Fred Olsen will do their best to accommodate your request where possible. We also recommend you meet with the Maitre d' or Executive Chef on first boarding, to discuss any special requests

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE LOYALTY CLUB - OCEANS

You will earn 1 Cruise point for every night you have spent on board cruises that have departed since 1st January 2000 (subject to some exclusions detailed in the Membership Guidelines). As you take more cruises and earn more Cruise points, you will automatically be upgraded to the next level of membership.

* Please note there may be terms and conditions for certain benefits.

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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Blue level 1 - 30 points

• Membership Card
• 5% Oceans advance booking discount for bookings made at least six months in advance of departure date (conditions apply)
• Advance notice of next season's cruises
• Advance Registration service
• Introduce a Friend reward scheme
• Cruiselines newsletter
• On-board Representative

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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Silver level 31 - 100 points

• As Blue level, plus:
• Priority embarkation at UK ports (numbers permitting)
• Oceans Cocktail Party
• 5% Discount off on board spend
• 5% Discount off Flagship Golf packages

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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Gold level 101+ points

• As Blue and Silver level, plus:
• Welcome aboard gift
• Personalised luggage labels
• Priority embarkation at UK ports
• Dedicated telephone line to the Oceans Club Administrator
• Complimentary shuttle bus pass
• 5% Discount off Shore Tours booked prior to departure

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE TIPS & GRATUITIES

Gratuities to crew, drivers, guides etc. ashore are not included in the cost of your holiday. We're confident however that you'll wish to reward staff on board for their service, although tipping is entirely at your discretion. Children are not required to tip.
A system whereby the recommended level of gratuities* will be automatically added to guests' on-board accounts at the end of the cruise for their convenience.

Anyone wishing to vary the amount given will be able to do so via Reception.

* Recommended gratuities at present are £4 per adult guest per day, this being equally shared between the Cabin Stewardess and the Dining Room Waiters (who in turn share this with their Assistants).

On Full World or Around South America Cruises the amount reduces to £3 per adult guest per day. (please note this reduced amount is only for guests onboard for the full duration and does not apply to sector guests).

Guests will still be free to remove the charge from their onboard account and tip the relevant staff in the traditional 'envelope & cash' method if they prefer.

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Celebrating a wedding anniversary or a special birthday should always be a great occasion – but a Fred. Olsen cruise gives you the chance to make it extra special.

Fred. Olsen will do everything they can to help you celebrate in style. The crew will be delighted to make this an unforgettable occasion, because if it's special for you, it's special for everyone.

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Welcome Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

Whether they are travelling with or without you, surprise the ones you love with a Welcome Aboard package. A card will be placed in the cabin to say who the gift is from, or you can forward your own message. This package includes a floral bouquet on arrival, sparkling wine and canapés, handmade chocolate and a fruit basket:

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Birthday Celebration Onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

If you are celebrating a special birthday on board - 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th or even 100th birthday - during the cruise, let Planet Cruise know and Fred. Olsen will organize a special celebration just for you, with their compliments*.

Celebrating any birthday with a cruise is always popular, and for birthdays other than those listed, their Birthday Celebration package adds the touches that make it extra special. A champagne breakfast for two will be served in your cabin, and throughout the day they will keep the treats coming – ending with a celebration cake served with your dinner. Also included will be a birthday gift card and a souvenir photograph.

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Anniversary Celebration Onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

If you are celebrating a particular occasion such as a silver, pearl, ruby, golden, emerald or diamond anniversary* during the year (that is, within six months either side) of your cruise Fred. Olsen will organise a special celebration just for you - with their compliments*.

If your wedding anniversary is not one of those listed above, the Anniversary Celebration package offers a great way to make the occasion all the more special. For just £90 per couple, you'll find flowers or chocolates in your cabin when you arrive, and champagne and canapés will be served on your special day. Also included is an anniversary gift, a celebration cake and a session with the onboard professional photographer.

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Extra Treats Onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

It is appreciated that, sometimes, a smaller gesture is more in keeping with what guests might desire. With this in mind, Fred. Olsen can organise a range of individual gifts as shown below.

• Flowers from £25
• Fruit basket from £15
• Handmade chocolates from £12
• Champagne from £27
• Wine from £11.75
• Onboard Spending Credit from £10

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE KIDS CLUB

Children's Facilities:

Black Watch has a Games Room which is normally set up for Table Tennis, but is adapted to a Children's Playroom on cruises falling within the main school holiday periods. Balmoral has an Arts and Crafts Room that again will be converted to a Children's facility during the main school holidays. Braemar has a dedicated children's playroom.

Please note that facilities are not supervised unless there are qualified children's hosts on board. Fred. Olsen regret they cannot provide supervised activities for the under 5's. Parents and/or guardians must always sign their children in and out of this facility.

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Babysitting

Fred. Olsen regret that they are not able to offer any babysitting service

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE - SPECIAL NEEDS

Accessibility Onboard Fred Olsen Ships

Fred Olsen ships are equipped for use by disabled passengers. Key Features 24-hour cabin service wheelchair accessible cabins *Selected cabins have been equipped for use by disabled passengers.

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Dietary Requests Onboard Fred Olsen Ships

All special requests must be specified at the time of booking. Fred. Olsen currently cater for a wide range of diets including:

• Vegetarian
• Diabetic
• Coeliac
• Gluten/wheat free
• Low Fat
• Lactose Free
• Dairy Free

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINE - THEMED CRUISES

From booking a cruise featuring a theme from a variety of special interest topics, to a mini cruise giving you a taster of life on board, Fred. Olsen aims to make your cruise a relaxing and enjoyable experience. With information on each type of cruise, and a brief introduction to The ArtsClub, this should help make your decision on which cruise to go on that much easier.

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Flagship Golf Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Relaxing and invigorating, golf is the perfect complement to a cruise; enjoy a round at a renowned course when your ship calls at ports with 18 landscaped holes just a short putt away.

If you would like in depth information about the Flagship Golf Programme, including which cruises run this programme, please contact Planet Cruise.

Fred. Olsen has tee times waiting for you at a host of challenging courses worldwide. Links, parkland and heathfield courses (some designed by Jack Nicklaus and Robert Fream) The Company's Caribbean golf programme offers championship play on several Robert Trent Jones designed courses. During rounds ashore, Fred. Olsen's resident PGA professional will be playing with you, offering advice and course management tips along the way.

Non-playing partners of Flagship Golfers can join the arranged non-playing activities, or, choose from the extensive range of facilities on board.

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Fred Olsen Flagship Golf packages include:

• 4 rounds of golf, including Green Fees and transportation to/from each course
• A welcome party for golfers and non-playing partners
• Free practice facilities on board
• Up to five sessions of tuition with the resident PGA Pro (time and conditions permitting)
• Informal and social gatherings to discuss golfing issues
• Fun competitions
• End of cruise prize-giving

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Fred Olsen Flagship Golf packages Prices

The numbers of places available on cruises is limited, so early booking is recommended. The Flagship Golf prices start from £375pp for Mediterranean, Canary Islands or Baltic Cruises, and £425pp for Caribbean fly-cruises.

A valid handicap certificate is required, as is relevant golf insurance

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The ArtsClub Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

As a leading cruise specialist, Fred. Olsen's aim is to provide the widest variety of holidays, each in line with its style of more personal, intimate cruising. As part of this, a selection of cruises is designated with The ArtsClub themes. Available to all who are booked on the selected cruises, with The ArtsClub you can look forward to travelling in the company of experts, selected for their reputation and - in keeping with the Fred. Olsen philosophy – for their personal touch. Each has a passion for sharing their knowledge in an informative, yet informal way. You'll enjoy a balance of performances and lectures, discussions, practice sessions and social get-togethers.The ArtsClub offers you the chance to indulge in your favourite hobby or learn a new one whilst on holiday with Fred. Olsen.

Best of all, there's no supplement, and there's something for everyone. For wine-tasting, be sure to book whilst on board.

• Music Cruises
• Dance Cruises
• Painting Cruises
• Bridge Cruises
• Wine Cruises
• Antiques Cruises
• The Archers Cruises
• Gardens & Gardening Cruises
• Wildlife Cruises
• Photography Cruises
• Maritime History Cruises
• Arts & Crafts Cruises
• Genealogy Cruises
• History Cruises
• Mythology Cruises
• Computing Cruises
• Ballroom Dancing Cruises
• Story Telling Cruises
• Choirs at Sea Cruises
• Nordic Legends Cruises
• Performing Arts Cruises

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Music Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Inspiring and uplifting musical themed cruises Classical music on-board the Fred. Olsen ships has always been of the highest quality and is provided by British and International Musicians, all of whom may be heard in major concert halls throughout Britain, Europe and beyond.

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Dance Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Romance and rhythms, dancing the night away. People are never too old to learn how to dance. However, while most people can tap their feet to music and many are prepared to take to the dance floor, there remains, for a few, nothing to compare to the masterful art of dance. Fred Olsen dance cruises are a mixture of practical tuition and exploration of the ways in which dance has changed over the past 50 years. Selected cruises will offer Ballroom and Latin American dance while others will concentrate on the more disciplined art of sequence dance. Try your skill at the Latin American tango, the fiery Spanish flamenco, Strauss waltzes and polkas through the friendly and informative group sessions and hosted dancing.

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Painting Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

The team of experts that Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has drawn together for their Painting ArtsClub is formidable. Guest artists are on hand to recount details commentaries on individual or favourite paintings and educate you through fascinating accounts of the different art movements and their impact on the art of today. The experts will be on hand to offer tuition, demonstrate brushwork and encourage you.

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Bridge Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Another favourite pastime and one which is much acknowledged by Fred. Olsen is Bridge. Card tables are installed on all ships, and are always very popular. Instruction is usually available at both beginners and improvers levels and play sessions can offer Duplicate, Rubber and Chicago Bridge. Play is generally staged when ships are at sea. Throughout the cruises Bridge lecturers will be available to assist you with any of your Bridge problems, so please feel free to talk to them around the ships.

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Wine Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Through a series of lecturers and tastings on board, you will be talked through the history and world of wine. Whether your preference is for French or Chilean, Italian or Australian, prepare to be enthused and persuaded to be adventurous and to make the most of this golden age when there has never been more good wine, more easily available and at such affordable prices. By the time you conclude the sessions you'll have a good grasp of what makes wines taste the way they do, as well as some ideas as to which food and wine combinations work best

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Antiques Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Why not join one of the antiques cruises and let the experts give you the benefit of their considerable knowledge. Anyone wishing to participate can bring along small objects or photographs of larger items and have them valued. There will be lectures on worldwide collections, antiques through the ages and tips on how to sharpen your own appreciations skills.

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The Archers Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Britain's most popular radio drama! What other broadcast series can lay claim to capturing the interest of the British public more completely and more consistently than The Archers? Originally billed by the Radio Times as 'The daily events in the lives of country folk', the series quickly built up a huge audience for whom the emphasis on farming became a mere background to the lives of the residents of Ambridge.

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Gardens & Gardening Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Throughout the world there are groups of islands caressed by gentle winds, ringed by sandy beaches and glistening, coral iridescent waters. But nowhere is quite like the Caribbean. Think of soaring mountains and lush valleys, of cactus groves and mangroves, of vibrant colours and flowers, spice plantations of nutmeg and cinnamon, of banana and cocoa. Swap grey-skies for tropical blooms of bouganvillaea and hibiscus.

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Wildlife Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Being able to identify a wide variety of living creatures in their natural environment adds a whole new dimension to your enjoyment of nature. Whether your passion is for mammals or birds, zoology or anthropology, landscape or seascape, or flora and fauna, the experts will assist you in your quest for knowledge. See stunning scenery, challenging terrain, tropical forests and vast seascapes brimming with life.

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Photography Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Photography is all about picture-making and as a result, the aim of these ArtsClub cruises is to show you how you can get fun and enjoyment out of photography. How to produce pictures which will give you, your family and friends, much pleasure for years to come. Experts will inform and inspire you through a series of talks about their work. The main emphasis will be on practical photography and taking better pictures. Programmes are well balanced and cater for absolute beginners, owning nothing other than a simple pocket camera; and advanced experts, with the latest in complex or expensive equipment.

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Maritime History Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Ships and the sea have always been a part of the Nation's heritage and each July one of the most romanticised eras is brought to life again by the 'Tall Ships Race', when the ocean greyhounds of yore set sail once more, their towering sails a testament to the endurance of the men who sailed them and a picture of elegance and power.The lecturers will tell their story, bringing the romance, and the reality, alive.

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Arts & Crafts Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

What better way to fill a leisurely hour or two than to pursue your favourite pastime or take up a new one?

The on-board experts will guide you through the fascinating world of iris folding, origami, decoupage and more, and will show you how to produce those really professional looking cards that will be the envy of your friends! Or, if you've always wanted to try your hand at drawing or watercolouring (or even if you're a budding Picasso already!), then join the art class and enjoy the pleasures of learning new techniques in the company of like-minded guests. Hosted by David Beck.

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Genealogy Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

From time to time we all have a yearning to learn more about our roots, but often the path to enlightenment seems strewn with obstacles. Genealogists are there to help you unravel the mysteries so that you, too, will ultimately be able to pinpoint that famous (ore even infamous!) ancestor!

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History Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Because many of the places on Fred. Olsen's world-wide itineraries are steeped in history, it is not surprising that history is one of the most popular topics in the Arts Club range of themed cruises. A carefully chosen team of specialised lecturers is selected to bring out the best on every historical itinerary, with their subjects ranging from classical through art, military and maritime topics.

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Mythology Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Since antiquity, The Pillars of Hercules have guarded the entrance to the Mediterranean, a sea steeped in both mythology and history. From the mythical twin demons of Charybdis, the whirlpool, and Scylla, the six-aded monster, to the Odyssey of Homer and the Temple of Artemis, there is a tapestry of legend that invites investigation. Hosted by Robert Sale

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Computing Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

The on-board experts will soon put that right, providing all the gen which will enable you to show the kids a thing or two!

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Ballroom Dancing Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Working in conjunction with the Dance Afloat Agency, Dance Instructors will be on board a variety of cruises to teach beginners the basic steps in dances such as the Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha and Rumba and for those of you who already dance, improvers classes will be available as well as extra dance dates and events.
On selected cruises alternative forms of dance will be taught which will include "Folk Dancing", "Line Dancing", "Sequence Dancing and "Belly Dancing", something for everybody.

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Story Telling Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Let out your imagination and charisma by sharing exciting stories, release the ambitious side with your inventive writing, brining your work to life, whilst learning new skills and techniques along the way.

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Choirs at Sea Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Whether you're an old hand with the arias or an enthusiastic beginner, the experienced on-board choirmasters will guide you through the notes and train you to be a real asset - not only to your resident choir, but also to your local songsters.

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Nordic Legends Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Tales from the Land of the Vikings have always held a fascination. Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. The speakers will separate the wheat from the chaff, bringing those Norwegian itineraries to life so that your enjoyment of them is enhanced still further.

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Performing Arts Cruises Onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Ships

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to support the 'Performing Arts' themed cruises. There will be on board professional drama coaches whose role is not only to teach theatre craft but also to create interactive plays in which interested passengers can participate. This concept has proved remarkably popular in the past, with the whole passenger body, participants and non-participants alike, enjoying the production.

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