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2013 Fred. Olsen

Cruises

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Smaller Ships Better Company

People discover that Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ smaller, more intimately-sized ships help to create a warmer, more sociable atmosphere on board. Guests and crew quickly get to know each other, friendships are forged and soon everyone can relax and be themselves. It’s all part of the Fred. Olsen difference.

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Sail from 9 UK Ports

Sailing from the UK

With four ships in the ﬂeet, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are now operating from more ports than ever before. The ever popular regional departures are operating from six ports in Britain - Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Newcastle, Greenock, Belfast, Harwich, Liverpool & Rosyth - and with many cruises offering FREE Car Parking or Coach Transfers to the port, your Fred. Olsen cruise is even better value!

British Pub Drink Prices On Board Facilities

On board you soon unwind and learn to take life less seriously and more sedately. • • • • • •

Relax around the swimming pool Read a best seller borrowed from the library Experience Vistas programme on board Stay in touch with friends at the Internet Centre Enjoy a classical concert Improve your golf swing or bridge technique under the guidance of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ experts • Pamper yourself in the beauty salon or keep ﬁt at the ﬁtness classes. A wealth of entertainment

What should I wear?

Daytime wear is casual: comfortable shoes are essential for going ashore, sightseeing and walking on deck, and as the sun begins to set, a lightweight jacket or coat is recommended too.

By day and by night, when Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships are at sea; this special time is devoted entirely to you to fulﬁl your needs. As the sun dips towards the horizon and the afternoon dissolves slowly into the dusk, the shipboard mood changes as the programme begins to focus on the pleasures of the evening ahead.

During the day the restaurants request you adhere to an appropriate dress code e.g. no swimwear. When it comes to evening, dressing for dinner is traditional. During your cruise there will be some casual as well as themed evenings, such as ‘Nautical’ ‘International’ or ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’.

Generally speaking, the style is informal, with gentlemen wearing a 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.

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A spacious and luxurious suite can make your cruise even more magical. The additional style, comfort and space offered by your own suite is something to be envied and really can make your holiday even more special. There is a variety of suites on offer, each with a range of extras to make your time on board even more relaxing. (not available on DS, BJ and JS grade cabins.) Extras include: • A welcome bottle of sparkling wine • Fruit basket (topped up on request) • Flowers or plant in your suite • Bathrobe and slippers • Luxury towels • Binoculars in cabin for your use • World Atlas and Country Guide for passenger reference

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• Afternoon canapé service • Daily newsletter, featuring national and international news • Free shuttle coach vouchers • Free pressing service for formal wear • Laundry service discount vouchers • Pair of compact umbrellas for use ashore

Fred. Olsen cruising experience. With over 120 private balconies, two freshwater swimming pools, spa treatments and a wide selection of bars and lounges, there’s always plenty to enjoy on board Balmoral both day and night.

Carrying around 1,000 passengers the ship now features over 80 passenger cabins and suites with balconies, an Observatory Lounge and a Morning Light Pub. There is a new Grampian Restaurant, while activities can be hosted in the new Arts and Crafts Room. Outside there are now two swimming pools, a pool bar and a children’s pool, to ensure passengers get the most from their cruise.

A Balcony Suite aboard Braemar

Fine service and ﬁne foods

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Take your seat in the Neptune Lounge as the sun goes down and experience the music, dancing and extravagant costumes. You can choose to enjoy a cabaret act, a stand up comedian or even dance the night away. If that is not enough, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have added special ‘Theme Nights’ such as Nautical, International or Rock n Roll, to get your imagination going. If the Gaming Tables don’t take your fancy, you can indulge in the graceful art of Ballroom Dancing or catch up with some of the Performers to strike the special chord for a more upbeat and energetic tempo.

Dining Options Balmoral

• Formal Dining - Ballindalloch Restaurant - Avon Restaurant - Spey Restaurant

Boudicca

• Formal Dining - Four Seasons Restaurant - Tintagel Restaurant - The Heligan Room

• Casual Dining - Marquee Bar - Palms Cafe

Black Watch

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Casual Dining - Marquee Bar Poolside - Secret Garden Cafe

• Formal Dining - Glentanar Restaurant - Orchid Room

Braemar

• Formal Dining - Grampian Restaurant - Thistle Restaurant

The minute you board Black Watch you will feel the classic cruising pedigree of a bygone age. The broad teak decks, cabins with 90% offering sea views and the soft tones of the stylish décor all contribute to a sense of freedom and wellbeing.

• Casual Dining - Marquee Pool Bar - Braemar Garden Cafe

• Casual Dining - Palms Cafe

Holding 856 passengers, Boudicca has attracted a band of loyal followers, being spacious yet on a human scale. There is an appropriate British historical theme with each public room, lounge and restaurant designed to ensure the mood is in keeping with her sister ship Black Watch.

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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES SAIL DATE

CRUISE SHIP

NTS

6 Apr 13

Boudicca

8 Apr 13

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WAS

Portsmouth, Gibraltar, Barcelona, Palamos, Mahon, Portimao, Lisbon, Portsmouth

£1099

£1399

Braemar

Dover, Lisbon, Malaga, Cartagena, Palma, Barcelona, Gibraltar, La Coruna, Dover

£1049

£1399

26 Apr 13

Black Watch

Southampton, Lisbon, Leixoes, La Coruna, Aviles, Southampton

£679

£799

03 May 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Porto, Lisbon, Portimao, Vigo, La Coruna, Liverpool

£899

£1119

06 May 13

Braemar

Dover, Malaga, Valletta, Malta, Trapani, Civitavecchia, Italy, Portoferraio, Sete, France, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Dover

£1599

£1879

18 Oct 13

Boudicca

Southampton, Malaga, Cartagena, Palma, Mahon, Alghero, Sardinia, Toulon, Barcelona (overnight), Gibraltar, Southampton

£1199

£1499

19 Oct 13

Black Watch

Dover, Lisbon, La Goulette, Izmir, Istanbul (overnight), Canakkale, Volos, Athens (Piraeus overnight), Kalamata, Itea (Delphi), Kerkira (overnight), Valletta, Malta, Gibraltar, Dover

£2299

£2899

16 Nov 13

Black Watch

Dover, Lisbon, Leixoes, Vigo, La Coruna, Dover

£599

£739

18 Nov 13

Boudicca

Southampton, Malaga, Cagliari, Sardinia, Trapani, Alexandria, Egypt, Port Said, Safaga, Sharm elSkeikh, Aqaba, Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan, Catania, Sicily, Valletta, Gibraltar, El Ferrol, Spain, Southampton

£2499

£3199

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27 Mar 13

Boudicca

Portsmouth, Lisbon, Portimao, Gibraltar, Cadiz, La Coruna, Portsmouth

£799

02 Jul 13

Boudicca

Greenock, Porto, Lisbon, Portimao, Tangier, Vigo, La Coruna, Greenock

£1249

11 Aug 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Lisbon, Alicante, Mahon, Gibraltar, La Coruna, Southampton

£1269

14 Aug 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Cadiz, Malaga, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Lisbon (overnight), Liverpool

£1199

23 Aug 13

Braemar

Dover, Le Harve, Ostende, Amsterdam, Dover

£449

17 Sep 13

Braemar

Dover, Malaga, Cartagena, Livorno, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Cagliari, Sardinia, Gibraltar, Dover

£1799

20 Sep 13

Black Watch

Rosyth, Leixoes, Vigo, La Coruna, Aviles, Getxo, Le Havre, Rosyth

£1119

27 Sep 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Malaga, Palamos, Ajaccio, Mahon, Cartagena, Lisbon, Southampton

£1459

04 Oct 13

Braemar

Dover, Nantes, La Pallice, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Getxo, Aviles, La Coruna, Dover

£979

14 Oct 13

Braemar

Dover, Malaga, Valletta, Malta, Ancona, Venice, Koper, Sibenik, Slovenia, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Catalina Island, Dover

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SPAIN & HER ISLANDS

ITINERARY

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£1399 pp

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Fares from £pp Cabin

Inside

Brochure fare Cruise.co.uk fare

1049

1399

Outside 1639

1299

Superior Outside 2019

1599

Dover

(8 Apr ‘13) 2 Days Cruising

Lisbon

(11 Apr '13)

Whilst soaking up the sun, visit amazing cathedrals & museums & take a journey through the historical ventures of this beautiful city.

Departs DOVER - 8th APRIL 2013 14 nights - Braemar • M1308

Malaga

(13 Apr '13)

Málaga enjoys a subtropical–mediterranean climate. It has one of the warmest winters in Europe. Málaga's history spans about 2,800 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.

Cartagena

(14 Apr '13)

Thanks to its strategic position on the Mediterranean, Cartagena has been inhabited by many different cultures which have left their mark on its rich cultural heritage during a glorious and turbulent history. The “Cartagena, Port of Cultures” initiative allows visitors to enjoy a wide range of activities and visits, discovering the cultural wealth and rich history of the city. Gibraltar

tours & excursions Barcelona For many vistors, La Rambla, a pedestrianised avenue heading down to the port, is the essence of Barcelona. There’s everything here from flower stalls to street performers and art galleries to grand buildings. Gibraltar The rock of Gibraltar is a giant limestone mass rising 425m out of the sea. A cable car climbs up from Main Street to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve where visitors can see the Barbary Apes. Lisbon Spread out over seven hills on the north of the River Tagus, Lisbon is a delightful mix of palaces, churches, art nouveau cafes, gardens, ancient castles & splendid bridges.

Grampian Restaurant on Braemar

look what s included • Premium service levels and fantastic value prices • Throughout your cruise enjoy the luxury of all meals & late night snacks • Attentive waiters will host you with a choice of traditional dining. Buffet options also available • Welcome & farewell drinks parties • Enjoy complimentary tea & coffee onboard (at selected venues) • British pub drinks prices

Palma

(15 Apr '13)

Palma is the major city and port on the island of Majorca. The Old City is a fascinating maze of streets clearly hinting towards an Arab past.

Barcelona

(16 Apr '13)

Barcelona has some of the most diverse architecture of any city in Europe; with Roman, Frankish and Castilian influences.

Gibraltar

(18 Apr '13)

Gibraltar is almost more british than the UK: policemen in familiar uniforms, red phone boxes, pillar boxes and shops that could have come from any british high street.

La Coruna

(20 Apr '13)

The city is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse which has been in continuous operation since possibly the 2nd century AD. It has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site & is surrounded by a large public park with a golf course and a former Muslim cemetery.

Dover

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BALTIC CRUISES SAIL DATE

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WAS

Harwich, Warnemunde (Berlin), Stockholm (overnight), Tallinn, St. Petersburg, (overnight), Karlskrona, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Harwich

£1249

£1559

Balmoral

Southampton, Kristiansand, Oslo (overnight), Flaam, Bergen, Haugesund, Southampton

£899

£1159

14 May 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Bergen (overnight), Eidfjord, Stavanger, Kirkwall, Liverpool

£829

£1029

23 May 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Kristiansand, Visby, Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Helsinki, Copenhagen, Liverpool

£1199

£1599

27 May 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Kiel, Gdynia, St. Petersburg (overnight), Tallinn, Stockholm (overnight), Copenhagen, Kiel Canal, Southampton

£1299

£1629

29 May 13

Black Watch

Harwich, Warnemunde (Berlin), Nynaeshamn, Tallinn, Vaasa, Kimi, St. Petersburg (overnight), Ronne, Copenhagen, Harwich

£1499

£1879

09 Jun 13

Boudicca

Greenock, Copenhagen, Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Helsinki, Nynaeshamn, Oslo, Greenock

£1199

£1599

18 Jun 13

Black Watch

Newcastle, Copenhagen, Denmark, Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Stockholm (overnight), Kiel, Kiel Canal, Newcastle

£1199

£1499

22 Jun 13

Braemar

Dover, Stavanger, Norway, Bodo, Tromso, Honningsvaag, Archangel, Russia, Murmansk, Bergen, Norway, Dover

£1599

£1839

23 Jun 13

Boudicca

Greenock, Aalesund, Olden, Flaam, Bergen, Greenock

£849

£1029

01 Jul 13

Black Watch

Newcastle, Kristiansand, Bronnoysund, Bodo, Bergen, Newcastle

£799

£989

02 Jul 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Kiel Canal, Copenhagen, Stockholm (overnight), Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Ronne, Kiel Canal, Southampton

£1299

£1629

09 Jul 13

Black Watch

Newcastle, Aalborg, Warnemunde (Berlin), Saaremaa, Estonia, Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Karlskrona, Copenhagen, Newcastle

£1199

£1499

14 Aug 13

Black Watch

Newcastle, Bergen, Norway, Kirkwall, Rosyth

£299

£399

27 Aug 13

Braemar

Dover, Stockholm (overnight), Tallinn, St. Petersburg (2 nights), Ronne, Copenhagen, Dover

£1199

£1499

30 Aug 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Copenhagen, Helsinki, St. Petersburg (overnight), Tallinn, Nynaeshamn, Kristiansand, Liverpool

£1279

£1599

05 Sep 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Kiel Canal, Copenhagen, Stockholm (overnight), Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Gdynia, Poland, Kiel Canal, Southampton

£1359

£1599

08 Sep 13

Black Watch

Rosyth, Nynaeshamn, Mariehamn, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, (overnight), Karlskrona, Copenhagen, Rosyth

£1099

£1369

09 Sep 13

Braemar

Dover, Bergen, Skjolden, Flaam, Eidfjord, Stavanger, Dover,

£789

£919

19 Sep 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Haugesund, Flaam, Olden, Bergen, Stavanger, Southampton

£799

£939

24 Nov 13

Black Watch

Dover, Kiel Canal, Warnemunde (Berlin), Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Kiel, Kiel Canal, Dover

£799

£1099

07 May 13

Black Watch

14 May 13

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21 May 13

Black Watch

Harwich, Bergen, Skjolden, Flaam, Eidfjord, Stavanger, Harwich

£1069

3 Jun 13

Braemar

Dover, Warnemunde (Berlin), Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Helsinki, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Dover,

£1389

10 Jun 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Haugesund, Flaam, Olden, Bergen, Stavanger, Southampton

£939

15 Jun 13

Braemar

Dover, Bergen, Skjolden, Flaam, Stavanger, Dover,

£799

8 Jul 13

Braemar

Dover, Bergen, Aalesund, Olden, Floro, Skjolden, Flaam, Stavanger, Dover,

£1159

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£14.50pp per day Normal price: £29pp

Cruises of 5

nights or less: pp per day

£19.50

Normal price: £39pp

22 Jul 13

Black Watch

Newcastle, Alesund, Olden, Skjolden, Flaam, Bergen, Newcastle

26 Jul 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Alesund, Tromso, Honningsvaag, Longyearbyen, NY Alesund, Kristiansand, Olden, Southampton

£1879

31 Jul 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Kristiansand, Visby, Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight), Helsinki, Copenhagen, Liverpool

£1599

31 Jul 13

Braemar

Dover, Torshavn, Torshavn, Reykjavik (overnight), Isafjordour, Olden, Bergen, Dover,

£1619

18 Aug 13

Black Watch

Rosyth, Reykjavik (overnight), Isafjordour, Husavik, Torshavn, Olden, Flaam, Bergen, Rosyth

£1599

1 Sep 13

Black Watch

Rosyth, Olden, Floro, Flaam, Bergen, Rosyth

£799

13 Dec 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Bruges (Zeebrugge), Copenhagen, Kiel Canal, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Southampton

£749

18 Dec 13

Boudicca

Southampton, Bremerhaven (overnight), Bruges (Zeebrugge), Southampton

£499

23 Dec 13

Boudicca

Southampton, Bruges (Zeebrugge), Copenhagen (overnight), Warnemunde (Berlin), Bremerhaven (overnight), Hamburg, Southampton

£1139

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£919

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RCTIC CIRCLE CROSSING

Balmoral • 14 nights • 18 Jun ‘13

& GARDENS

HOSTED BY Matthew Biggs

FROM ONLY

£1739pp FREE SHORE TOUR

GARDEN TALKS

QUESTION TIMES

FREE PARKING

DRINKS PARTY

INCLUDED TOUR

Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden Southampton, UK Alesund, Norway Crossing the Artic Circle Tromso, Norway Honningsvag (North Cape) Leknes, Lofoten Islands Molde, Norway Bergen, Norway Stavanger, Norway Southampton, UK

Day 1 Day 4 Day 5

Will Giles

Day 6 Day 7 Day 9 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 15

Tony Russell

Located almost 70 degrees north, this Botanic Garden is the northern most in the world. At almost 4.5 acres, this large garden is situated as far north as the northern most parts of Alaska, and was opened in 1994. The extreme arctic climate is not to be found here - thanks to the Gulf Stream the area of Tromsø has a relatively mild winter with the summer being cool with an average temperature in July of 11.8°Celcius (53° Fahrenheit). The garden has a wide variety of plants from different parts of the world, and throughout the season some plants will always be in bloom. The Garden is divided into 20 different geographical or botanical themes (collections).

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Oceanview Balcony

1739

2049

Suite

Single

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Matthew Biggs

Braemar • 13 nights • 18 Jul ‘13 FROM ONLY

£1599pp

Join us for Horticultural Highlights & Floral Favourites with Celebrity Experts!

WHAT’S INCLUDED: All meals throughout your cruise, from ﬁve course ﬁne dining to relaxed buffets Varied daytime activities Swimming pools, Jaccuzis & Gym Lectures and talks Choice of live evening entertainment formal nights

INCLUDED TOUR

Visit the Gardens Of Peterhof FREE SHORE TOUR Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 Day 6,7 & 8 Day 9 Day 11 Day 12 Day 14

DRINKS PARTY

FREE PARKING

Dover, UK Warnemunde, Germany Helsinki St Petersburg Tallinn, Estonia Copenhagen, Denmark Aalborg, Denmark Dover, UK

Peterhof, the town of palaces, fountains and parks and the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars. Enjoy our tour of the gardens of Peterhof. The Peterhof Palace is a magical composition of green parks, colourful gardens, majestic palaces and splendid fountains. Thus, you will be inspired even just by the views to the entrance, where are situated numerous gold ornamented statues, which are actually fountains. The Grand Cascade is dominated by the majestic view of the Grand Peterhof Palace on a background, which provides a very remarkable and unforgettable sight to take a picture. Then, you will be seduced by the Lower or the Upper Gardens, whose colours and arrangement offer a consoling and a very captivating feeling.

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Inside

1599

Oceanview

1859

Balcony

2769

Suite

Single

3499

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Why not try a

IGHLANDS

Mini Cruise?

& ISLANDS

Balmoral • 10 nights • 16 Jul ‘13

FROM ONLY

£1199pp FREE SHORE TOUR

onfleur

HOSTED BY TONY RUSSELL

GARDEN TALKS

QUESTION TIMES

DRINKS PARTY

& guernsey

FREE PARKING

INCLUDED TOUR

Mount Usher Gardens

Voted The Most Romantic Garden to visit in 2010 and The Best Garden to visit in 2009 & 2010 in the Republic of Ireland by BBC Gardener’s World Magazine! This lovely "Robinsonian" garden, laid out along the Vartry River, measures 8ha and dates back to around 1850. The river is spanned by suspension bridges, from which numerous waterfalls and superb views can be enjoyed. There are approximately 5000 different species of plants, shrubs and trees, originating from many parts of the world. Like all the great gardens of Ireland, Mount Usher offers varying pleasures at different seasons of the year. Rhododendrons in Spring, a blaze of Summer colour and the wistful tints of Autumn, all elegantly set off by the crystal waters of the river.

Southampton, UK St Peter Port, Guernsey Dublin (Day 3 arrive approx 5.30pm) Tobermory, Isle of Mull Ullapool Kirkwall, Orkneys Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Belfast, Northern Ireland Southampton, UK

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Day 3 & 4 Day 5

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Day 6

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Day 7 Day 8

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Day 9 Day 11 ‡ Ship is at Anchor

Inside

Our fare

1199

Oceanview Balcony

1399

Suite

Single

2399 2729

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FROM ONLY

£1039pp GARDEN TALKS

QUESTION TIMES

DRINKS PARTY

FREE PARKING

The Flor & Fjaere Garden

Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 9

£329pp

HOSTED BY Matthew Biggs

INCLUDED TOUR

Day 4

FROM ONLY

& scenic st. malo

FREE SHORE TOUR

Day 3

aelic gardens

Balmoral • 8 nights • 28 Aug ‘13

Southampton, UK Haugesund, Norway Flam, Sognefjord Olden, Nordfjord Bergen, Norway Stavanger, Norway Southampton, UK

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N Day 1

Southampton Honfleur, France St Peter Port, Guernsey Southampton

Day 1

Day 4

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Balmoral · 3 nights • 24 May ‘13

Day 1

Enjoy a morning visit to the Flor & Fjaere, a blossoming garden of exotic plants on the island of Sor Hidle. Olav Bryn designs the gardens and park year after year. He spends the winter season thinking up and creating new combinations, ﬁnding new plants and ﬂowers and looking for nuances not yet tested. The result is an explosion of colours, and when he is asked what his source of inspiration is, he answers quickly: “the rainbow”. Enjoy a scenic boat trip through the Gandsfjord and on arrival at the lovely harbour, there is a short walk to the gardens. We’ll be give a guided walk of the gardens with one of the knowledgeable garden guides before having free time to explore the exotic gardens at your own leisure.

Our fare

Inside

1039

Oceanview

1199

Balcony

1779

Day 2 Day 3/4 Day 5 Day 6

Southampton St Malo, Brittany Cobh (for Cork), Ireland Cruising Southampton

FROM ONLY

£549pp

Suite

Single

FREE Car Parking at Southampton

2079

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Please note: These mini cruises are not hosted.

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Balmoral · 5 nights • 23 Aug ‘13

on both mini cruises

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Liverpool

Inside

Outside

1599

1869

1279

1499

Superior Outside 2309

1849

(30 Aug ‘13) 2 Days Cruising

Copenhagen

(2 Sep '13)

Helsinki

(4 Sep '13)

Copenhagen has something for everyone. From the wonderful Tivoli Gardens amusement park, the former sailors’ district of Nyhavn and splendourous architecture Surrounded by sea on three sides and with a beautiful archipelago forming the city centre, the city has a very special atmosphere. Many attractions are within walking distance of each other.

St. Petersburg

Russia, sweden & norway

(5 - 6 Sep '13)

Known as 'City of the Tsars', St. Petersburg combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook.

Tallinn

(7 Sep '13)

Nynashamn (Sweden)

(8 Sep '13)

Departs LIVERPOOL - 30th August 2013 14 nights - Boudicca • D1320

Tallinn is a city that stays connected with its history, with many neighbourhoods providing excellent snapshots into the various periods of its past. Nynäshamn is generally relaxed, in contrast to the bustle of Stockholm. The surrounding nature and sea provides plenty of photographic opportunities, once you get out of the town centre.

Kristiansand

(10 Sep '13)

Kristiansund is a vibrant island filled with deep fjords, steep mountains and the incredible Atlantic Road.

Liverpool

(13 Sep '13)

focus on st. petersburg Otherwise known as the Venice of the North, The City of St Petersburg is utterly captivating. The wide elegant St. Petersburg, Russia streets and broad curving canals gives the famous city a real sense of history. The main street Nevsky Prospekt is lined with bars, restaurants and cafes, mixed with hotels and shops giving a tasteful modern twist. The real star attraction to St Petersburg has to be the Winter Palace which not only dominates Palace Square but also plays a central political and cultural role in the city.

Secret Garden Restaurant on Boudicca

TOURS AND EXCURSIONS Copenhagen There are several spectacular churches, such as the Church of our Saviour in Christianshavn, The Marble Church and the Black Diamond. Stockholm Bridges criss-cross the water, while parks, gardens and wide boulevards make the city a pleasure to explore. Helsinki Visitors can take their pick of an outstanding choice of museums, as well as admiring an enormous variety of church architecture, not to mention the neoclassical railway station & Senate Square.

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Copenhagen

, look what s included • Selected onboard leisure facilities including use of swimming pools, jacuzzis & gymnasium • Personal and friendly service • Luggage porterage to and from your cabin • A small more intimate ship, less queuing, less tendering • A truly British cruise experience – Sterling onboard & all English speaking crew • Enjoy complimentary tea & coffee onboard (at selected venues)

SPA

&LEISURE AT SEA

A cruise holiday is the time to truly enjoy those little pleasures in life. A cruise holiday is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself in a way that you don't neccessarily have time to do at home. Whether it's the chance to perfect your golf swing, enjoy a bit of pampering in our spa, or just relax on deck with a book and occasional dip in the Jacuzzi - a Fred. Olsen cruise has it all...

Atlantis Spa & Salon Each Fred. Olsen cruise ship has a well-equipped beauty salon and spa: the Atlantis Spa and Fitness Centre. Open from 8am to 8pm daily, they offer a range of beauty and relaxation treatments, including massage, facials, manicures, pedicures and hair dressing. Demand for treatments is always high, so it is advised to book as soon as possible after you embark, or pre-book by emailing the Spa on board your cruise ship

Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi There's an art to relaxation, and if your idea of a great cruise is taking in the sunshine on deck between ports of call, then an occasional dip in the pool or Jacuzzi will be right up your street!

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

Additionally, you may wish to 'smile a mile' (5 times walking around the cruise deck on Black Watch and Boudicca equals 1 mile) or swim a few lengths in the pool.

• GOLF NETS: Practice your golf swing to your hearts' content using the nets aboard all four of our cruise ships.

On port days, there are often special promotions on spa and salon treatments, so it's worth looking out for those in the Daily Times newsletter, delivered to your cabin every evening.

Fitness Centre & Sauna All four of Fred. Olsen cruise ships have the same high standard of facilities: enabling you to enjoy a fully equipped fitness centre, with treadmills, rowing machines, exercise bikes and a variety of free weights on your cruise holiday. On Boudicca, the Fitness Centre has recently been repositioned high up on the Sun Deck, so that you can enjoy panoramic views while exercising. A choice of fitness classes, to suit most levels, is available throughout your cruise holiday, including yoga, aerobics, stretch & tone and pilates; all conducted by fully-qualified fitness instructors. A small charge is made for some classes. Additionally, you may wish to 'smile a mile' (5 times walking around the cruise deck on Black Watch and Boudicca equals 1 mile) or swim a few lengths in the pool. And then, there is always the sauna and steam room for postfitness relaxation! (Please note: there is no sauna or steam room on Balmoral). On port days, there are often special promotions on spa and salon treatments, so it's worth looking out for those in the Daily Times newsletter, delivered to your cabin every evening.

• Library All Fred. Olsen cruise ships have a wellappointed library on board offering a wide range of books, including some large print books. • Gaming Tables There is a small gaming area on all four of Fred. Olsen cruise ships, where you can try your hand at Blackjack and Roulette. Please note that games of chance may not be charged back to your cabin account.

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CANARY ISLAND CRUISES SAIL DATE

CRUISE SHIP

NTS

17 Mar 13

Braemar

22 Apr 13

SPECIAL OFFERS

ITINERARy

NOW

PRICES FROM £PP

WAS

£529

£699

Dover, Funchal, Santa Cruz Las Palma, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Las Palmas Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lisbon, Porto, Dover

£1099

£1389

Southampton, Praia da Victoria, Ponta Delgada, Funchal, Santa Cruz La Palma, Santa Cruz Tenerife, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Agadir, Lisbon (overnight), Southampton

£1299

£1629

Balmoral

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de la Palma (La Palma), Praia, Mindelo, Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Lisbon (overnight), Southampton

£1389

£1629

29 Oct 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, San Sebastian, Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Las Palmas, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Lisbon, Southampton

£899

£1169

05 Nov 13

Braemar

Dover, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz La Palma, Santa Cruz Tenerife, Lanzarote, Lisbon, Dover,

£849

£1149

19 Nov 13

Braemar

Dover, Lisbon, Portimao, Casablanca, Morocco, Santa Cruz, Tenerife

£499

£629

26 Nov 13

Braemar

Santa Cruz, Tenerife, San Sebastian, Funchal, Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Agadir, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz Tenerife

£849

£1029

06 Dec 13

Braemar

Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Mindelo, Porto Novo, Praia, Banjul, Dakar, Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz Tenerife

£1199

£1339

Tenerife, Las Palmas, Puerto Del Rosario, Lisbon, Dover

Braemar

27 Apr 13

Balmoral

11 Oct 13

SAVE

25%

up to

When Booked by 28th February 2013.Fares displayed include the 25% discount

SAIL DATE

CRUISE SHIP

NTS

ITINERARy

ONLy

PRICES FROM £PP

07 Mar 13

Braemar

Tenerife, San Sebastian, La Estaca, Santa Cruz La Palma, Funchal, Agadir, Arrecife, Tenerife

£799

25 Mar 13

Braemar

Dover, Funchal, Madeira, San Sebastian, Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Las Palmas, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Agadir, Lisbon, Portugal, Dover,

£1449

21 Apr 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Las Palma, Funchal, Liverpool

£1149

17 Jul 13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Casablanca, Morocco, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Gomera, Santa Cruz, Las Palma, Funchal, Madeira, Liverpool

£1399

30 Jul 13

Black Watch

Newcastle, La Coruna, Santa Cruz de la Palma (La Palma), Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Las Palmas, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Lisbon, Portugal, Newcastle

£1619

03 Oct 13

Black Watch

Dover, Praia di Vitoria, Horta, The Azores, Ponta Delgada, The Azores, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Arrecife, Lanzarote, Lisbon (2 nights), Dover,

£1439

03 Oct 13

Boudicca

Belfast, Porto, Funchal, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Arrecife, Lisbon, Belfast

£1139

10 Dec 13

Black Watch

Southampton, Lisbon, Portimao, Ceuta, Spanish Morroco, Gibraltar, Tangier, La Coruna, Southampton

£899

20 Dec 13

Braemar

Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Santa Cruz La Palma, La Estaca, San Sebastian, Arrecife, Santa Cruz Tenerife,

£999

21 Dec 13

Balmoral

Southampton, Lisbon, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz (Tenerife), San Sebastian, Santa Cruz de la Palma (La Palma), Funchal, Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Southampton

£1829

27 Dec 13

Braemar

Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Funchal, Casablanca, Agadir, Las Palmas, Puerto Del Rosario, Santa Cruz Tenerife

£1349

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Fodor’s Guides

when you write a cruise review

the sunshine islands

focus on LISBON The Portuguese Lisbon, Portugal capital lies just to the north of the river Tagus, Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world but it contains a delightful mix of palaces, churches and gardens whilst also being able to boast wonderfully constructed modern architecture. Lisbon is a city of incredibly picturesque streets and views. Look out from the top of a romantic set of hills which give a real insight into the history of the city, plus because it has only recently become a tourist destination it still has many areas of heritage still to be discovered.

ITINERARY

All Drinks Packages

50% Off See page 14 for details

was

£1169pp

now £899pp

Departs SOUTHAMPTON - 29th october 2013

13 nights - Balmoral • L1318 Fares from £pp Cabin

Inside

Brochure fare Cruise.co.uk fare

899

Southampton

1169

Outside 1389

1099

Superior Outside 1689

1339

(29 Oct ‘13) 3 Days Cruising

Funchal

(2 Nov '13)

La Gomera

(3 Nov '13)

Tenerife

(4 Nov '13)

With rich volcanic soil and a magnificent climate, Funchal has many stunning gardens which display an exoctic array of plants from all over the world. Enjoying a bite to eat in Lisbon

Known for its historical links to Christopher Colombus, San Sebastian is a lively town with some excellent festivals throughout the year. Santa Cruz de Tenerife celebrates fine arts, ecology and culture through their elegant squares and parks located around boulevards and wide avenues.

Las Palmas

(6 Nov '13)

The earliest records of Arrecife date from the fifteenth century when it was a small fishing settlement.

Lisbon

(8 Nov '13)

Lisbon offers all the delights you’d expect of Portugal’s star attraction, gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums are all part of the colourful cityscape.

Southampton

Funchal

(5 Nov '13)

Situated in the midst of the mountains of Gran Canaria, travel to Palmitos Park, known as one of the islands most famous attractions, with exotic animals, botanical gardens and a butterfly house.

Arrecife

, look what s included

(11 Nov '13)

TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

• Premium service levels and fantastic value prices • Attentive waiters will host you with a choice of traditional dining. Buffet options also available

Funchal Take an excursion to Eira do Serrado, Madeira, and enjoy the spectacular views over the island from nearly 2km high.

• Selected onboard leisure facilities including use of swimming pools, jacuzzis & gymnasium

San Sebastian Enjoy an exhibition about the discovery of America by Europeans through the tourist office at Casa Condal in San Sebastian situated at La Gomera.

• Luggage porterage to and from your cabin

• A truly British cruise experience

• A small more intimate ship, less queuing, less tendering

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CRUISES AROUND

THE BRITISH ISLES SAIL DATE

CRUISE SHIP

NTS

04-May-13

Black Watch

24-May-13

SPECIAL OFFERS

Itinerary

PRICES FROM £PP

NOW

WAS

£239

£299

Dover, Guernsey, Falmouth, Dublin (overnight), Lerwick, Invergordon, Rosyth, Dover,

£899

£1109

Liverpool, Belfast, Tobermory, Greenock

£239

£319

Black Watch

Harwich, Amsterdam, Newcastle

£229

£299

14-Jul-13

Boudicca

Greenock, Dublin (overnight), Liverpool

£229

£299

14-Aug-13

Braemar

Dover, Dublin (overnight), Belfast, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Invergordon, Dover,

£799

£999

26-Aug-13

Boudicca

Liverpool, Cobh (for Cork), Dublin (overnight), Liverpool

£299

£399

15-Oct-13

Boudicca

Belfast, Liverpool, Belfast

£149

£199

14-Nov-13

Boudicca

Southampton, Amsterdam(overnight), Antwerp, Southampton

£299

£399

Southampton, St Peter Port, Boulogne-sur-mer, Harwich

Braemar

06-Jun-13

Boudicca

15-Jun-13

SAIL DATE

CRUISE SHIP

NTS

Itinerary

ONLY

PRICES FROM £PP

23-Aug-13

Balmoral

Southampton, St Malo (Mont St. Michel) France, Cork (Overnight - Cobh), Southampton

£549

06-Dec-13

Black Watch

Dover, Paris (Overnight - Rouen), Bruges (Zeebrugge), Dover

£399

WHAT'S INCLUDED: Bars:

All Drinks Packages

Selection of soft drinks by the glass; Post mix Pepsi, lemonade, tonic water, juices and mineral/spring water House wines by the glass (red x 1, white x 1, rose x 1, sparkling x 1). Selected branded beers in cans or on draught House spirits from the following core; Rum, Gin, Vodka, Whisky, Brandy, Regular coffee & tea

50% Off

Restaurant/Buffet areas:

£14.50pp per day

Selection of soft drinks, mineral/spring water & juices by the glass House wines by the glass (red x 1, white x 1, rose x 1, sparkling x 1). Selected branded canned beer(s) Regular coffee & tea

Discounted Drinks:

Guests on the All Inclusive Package are also entitled to 50% discount off premium & branded drinks, wines (excluding Champagne), cocktails, bottled water (cabin or public areas).

Normal price: £29pp

Cruises of 5

nights or less: pp per day

£19.50

Normal price: £39pp

Divine Dining

A Fred. Olsen cruise is all about choice, So you’ll be treated to a great range of meals & drinks aboard your cruise. When the sun’s shining, tuck into a buffet breakfast or lunch al fresco, and enjoy a casual or elegant evening dinner. The choice is all yours: eat wherever your taste buds take you.

Breakfast on board Start the day the Fred. Olsen way... Whether you have a full day of sight seeing and excursions or are simply planning to just take it easy, start the day with a hearty breakfast. Breakfast dining will be served in our restaurants from 7.15 - 10 am daily. You may choose to serve yourself from the buffet where options range from cereals, porridge and fresh fruit, to typical cooked breakfast items. Or, you may prefer to be served by the waiters from a menu which includes made to order options such as omelettes, kedgeree, kippers, French toast and American pancakes. Alternatively, for those looking to take it really easy, if you prefer to stay in your cabin and have breakfast in bed.

Afternoon Tea A further enhancement of the on board cruise experience, offers just that. Passengers who take advantage of this service will enjoy views from the stylish Observatory Lounge with musical accompaniment from the on board pianist and other classical musicians, while a selection of premium teas from Taylors of Harrogate will be offered, served in porcelain pots, along with elegant finger sandwiches, dainty pastries and warm scones with jam and cream. Please note:This service incurs a nominal fee of £6.95 per person. This service supplements our existing tea service, which will continue as usual on all our cruise ships.

Supper Club For those looking for a post dinner snack or maybe you missed dinning due to a late return from a planned excursion, there is a supper club available to all our guests. This is served daily in the Palms Cafe, Secret Garden Cafe or Braemar Garden Cafe from around 11pm serving both hot and cold buffet options to tempt you.

Discover The

Northern Lights Head deep into the Arctic Circle for a chance to see the Northern Lights! It looks like this winter will be a great time for spotting the Aurora Borealis, as the famous 11-year cycle begins to peak. With an extended stay in both Tromso and Alta, which lie deep inside the Arctic Circle, your chances of seeing the Northern Lights are greatly improved. And while you're there you can take the opportunity to enjoy a concert in Tromso's Arctic Cathedral, visit a traditional Sami village or treat yourself to an extra-cool cocktail in an ice-bar.

Book your once in a lifetime cruise:

Cruise to the Northern Lights from Portsmouth

Fred. Olsen ~ Boudicca ~ D1302 9th February 2013 ~ 16 nights

Fred. Olsen ~ Boudicca ~ D1303 25th February 2013 ~ 16 nights

Fred. Olsen ~ Boudicca ~ D1304A 13th March 2013 ~ 14 nights

Portsmouth, Molde, Tromso (2 nights), Alta (overnight), Kristiansund, Bergen, Portsmouth

Stateroom fares:

Inside: 1759

Outside: 2019

Fares from £pp

Stateroom fares:

Inside: 1619

Outside: 1889

Fares from £pp

Stateroom fares:

www.cruise.co.uk are approved agents of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, operated by Atol 5016. All fares are per person in £Sterling, based on 2 adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin within applicable category. Prices are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change and availability. Customers are advised to conﬁrm by calling www.cruise.co.uk. Deposits paid are non refundable. Holiday insurance is required. Please see www.cruise.co.uk for full terms and conditions. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines terms and conditions also apply. www.cruise.co.uk reserve the right to withdraw the offers without prior notice. Please note, some ports of call may be anchor ports where a tender is required. Please note – Suite prices on some Black Watch and Boudicca are based on either JS or DS grades, which do not have balconies. All late deals are subject to availability and prices may change depending on availability of each cruise. All suggested tours and excursions are subject to change at the discretion of Fred. Olsen. At the time of going to print, all prices and itinerary dates stand correct. All offers must be booked by 28th February 2013. Fred. Olsen All Inclusive: The exact brand of spirits & wines are still to be ﬁnalised. The minimum age for alcoholic drinks is 18 years old. Within the all-inclusive drinks package drinks are only available within standard bar opening hours under a one drink per person per order policy. Your cabin card must be produced for each drink that is ordered. Discretionary gratuities, spa treatments & all other items purschased on board will be charged back to the guests on board account. The all-inclusive package is only available for bookings made by the 28th February 2013. 50% off drinks package only applies to inside, outside and superior outside cabins. 25% savings have already been applied to the price displayed where applicable. Only inside cabins receive this saving amount. Other cabin grades may receive less. All cruises will be hosted unless otherwise stated/advised, personal circumstances permitting or unless the group does not reach the minimum number of passengers. We plan to visit the gardens detailed, however, should circumstances prevent this, an alternative will be chosen. E&OE.

Inside: 1299

Outside: 1539

Job No: 1212

Fares from £pp