Antiques AT SEA
with Charles Hanson
DUTCH TULIPS & WATERWAYS IN 5 NIGHTS
Join Charles Hanson on this 5 night cruise on board Borealis sailing from Southampton 2nd May 2024
Antiques AT SEA
Join Charles Hanson experiencing life at sea with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, with a wonderful opportunity to indulge in his tales and tribulations of all things Antiques! As seen on TV, star of numerous television antique shows, Charles will be sharing his knowledge and expertise in the shape of exclusive talks whilst sailing on the Borealis and giving you the opportunity to bring your beloved Antiques to show Charles and spend time with him on this exclusive offering of Antiques at Sea!
These details give you the insight into what you can experience and enjoy on this first adventure into the Antique World and all the behind-the-scenes stories you don’t get to see on TV. Come and experience this first hand with Charles Hanson! With 2 exclusive talks, and a mini auction all included with the man himself, Charles thrives on history and making memories.
He gives a unique, one-of-a-kind experience filled with passion, drama, theatre, romance and excitement – from the first bid to when the gavel sounds, in all of his valuations! At his heart, Charles is driven by the question, ‘If an object could talk, what would it tell us?’ From truly amazing pieces to family heirlooms and old collectables, every single item is a unique piece of history and he can’t wait to help you discover its story and the memories behind it. Injecting a personal touch – and a little bit of love – into everything he does, he’s passionate about teasing out the sentiment, personal history and emotions attached to every object he auctions. By bringing these stories to life, he adds a sense of wonder and joy to the mundane and see’s every day as another opportunity to find something new and unexpected. A wonderful experience to embrace this whilst at sea! What a fabulous combination! Join us to make history.
YOUR CRUISE SHIP - BOREALIS
Stylish, spacious and comfortable, with a choice of elegant public areas, restaurants and just 702 cabins, she is ideal for Fred. Olsen's style of cruising. There is always ample room in which to indulge yourself in the stylish dining venues, enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple and fantastic entertainment at the bars, lounges and theatres, and while away the hours by the all-season pool.
YOUR ITINERARY
2nd May departing SOUTHAMPTON, UK
3rd May CRUISING NIEUWE MAAS, NETHERLANDS
Nieuwe Maas is a 15-mile distributary of the Rhine River located in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. It runs from the meeting of the Noord and Lek rivers, flowing west through some of the country’s most densely populated areas and ends west of Rotterdam, where it meets the Oude Maas. Points of interest along the Nieuwe Maas include the Erasmusbrug Bridge and the innovative Cube houses of Rotterdam.
5th - 6th May AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
City of canals and bikes, historic Amsterdam is a network of waterways lined with elegant merchant homes, museums and friendly cafés. The iconic Canal Ring is best explored by glass-topped boat, passing significant monuments and seeing the city from a different perspective; or the poignant Anne Frank House, where Anne and her family hid from the Germans during the Second World War.
3rd - 4th May ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
The words innovative and inspiring sum up Rotterdam, a major port in the Dutch province of South Holland, as the Netherlands’ second largest city has a diverse community, a captivating maritime history, and an abundance of excellent museums. When you arrive, you will see the city is an exhibition of futuristic architecture, an achievement even more remarkable considering Rotterdam was literally razed to the ground during World War II.
6th May CRUISING NORTH SEA CANAL, NETHERLANDS
The North Sea Canal (or Noordzeekanaal) is Amsterdam’s direct link to the North Sea and is one of the country’s busiest and most important shipping lanes. Despite its industrial importance, there’s a lot more to this winding waterway than just container ships. Along the banks of the 16-mile-long canal –from the mouth at Ijmuiden, to the end in Amsterdam – there are an abundance interesting fortifications from World War Two, huge power plants, beaches and nature reserves.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
