GROUP TRAVEL
It’s better all toget her on a Fred. Olsen cruise
FREE
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FREE
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Group
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NORWEGIAN FJORDS • BALTIC • ARCTIC, ICELAND & NORWAY • CANARY ISLANDS
MEDITERRANEAN & EUROPE • CARIBBEAN • FLY-CRUISES • GRAND VOYAGES • MINI CRUISES
Award–Winning
Group Travel
Travelling as a group is always a great holiday – you can share all the special
experiences with friends who are with you on the journey. And there’s no better
way to enjoy this than on a Fred. Olsen cruise. If you’re a member of an association
or a club, or you have a group of friends or family members travelling together,
you’ll find Fred. Olsen’s smaller, more intimately sized ships suit group travel
particularly well. In no time everyone’s right at home and able to make the
most of the wonderful destinations we can take you to.
With Fred. Olsen you and the rest of your group can relax, happy that every
aspect of your cruise has been taken care of, so all you have to do is enjoy it.
As a family-run company we prefer a more personal style of service and take
the time to get to know our guests and what they want from their holiday.
The atmosphere on board is friendly and sociable – perfect for group travel.
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“As a group, we are now returning for our
third Fred. Olsen cruise. It really is helpful
to have a department dedicated to assisting
group organisers and once on board the
staff are so friendly and courteous – it just
makes everything that little bit easier. A key
highlight for us has to be the Group Drinks
Party, which always goes down well!”
Steve Bennett,
Eynsford Concert Band
“It’s so nice not to be seen as a number – you
are made to feel this is your cruise, your holiday
– never mind the week before or next…”
Mrs Carter,
Weeley W.I. Group
“The consensus of opinion within the group
was that they wish to ‘Carry on Cruising’, and
we will be doing just that – with Fred. Olsen.”
Mary Ginger,
Dragonfly Tours
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We’ll look after your group
Dedicated Group Support
Our award-winning Groups Support Team are on hand to guide and advise you
through the whole process, from the initial enquiry and quotes, to taking care of
your on board arrangements. We will ensure that the booking process is made as
easy as possible and provide personalised promotional material and support for
your own promotional events free of charge.
The care and attention doesn’t stop once the booking is made – we will take care
of exclusive arrangements for your group, such as drinks parties, private rooms
for activities and ensuring everyone dines together at their preferred dining
time. We can also offer use of our hospitality desk on board, arrange for our
professional photographer to capture that perfect group shot, or even book
our sumptuous Traditional Afternoon Tea for your party – at just £6.95pp.*
Full contact details may be found on the back of this brochure.
*Prices correct at time of going to print
If you have any questions, or you would like to know
more, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Group Leaders Travel Free**
Book 20 guests or more and we will give you one place, absolutely free! In
fact, there is no limit to the number of free places you can earn, so if you
book 40 guests or more we will give you two free places, 60 guests or more
and you will earn three free places and so on. If you are booked on a
fly-cruise, flights and transfers are also included as well as a free berth.
PLUS we can offer special reduced rates to partners of group leaders
wishing to share the same cabin.
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Plus your party can enjoy the following FREE benefits:†
• Free coach transfers to and from the
port or airport – or a contribution
towards your own private transfer
• Free parking at the port or airport
• Free group drinks party, including
wine, sherry, soft drinks and cold
canapés
• Preferential group dining on request
• Exclusive use of on board facilities,
such as card room, lecture areas
and meeting rooms for private
group activities
• Group disembarkation for parties
travelling by coach
• We can also arrange exclusive group
Shore Tours on request
And remember, a Fred. Olsen cruise includes all this in
the price:
• Choice of cabin grade and number
• Captain’s Drinks Party & Gala Buffet
• Comfortable en suite cabin
accommodation with TV, hairdryer,
safe and individually controlled air
conditioning
• On board leisure facilities, including
swimming pools, Jacuzzis and use of
gym equipment
• All meals throughout your cruise
from à la carte dining, to casual
buffets and late-night snacks
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Morning coffee with biscuits and
afternoon tea with sandwiches
and cakes
• In-cabin sandwiches and snacks
• All evening entertainment including
cabarets, dancing and live music
• Daily on board activities and free
lectures
• Special interest programmes and
enhanced entertainment on
selected cruises
• All UK port and airport taxes (where
collectable in advance)
• Baggage porterage between your
cabin and the drop-off/ pick-up point
• All currency on board in sterling
**The free place is not allocated until the passenger target has been achieved and is a free berth not a free cabin, available
on selected cruises only. Free place Terms and Conditions apply. †Benefits are available on selected cruises. The Group
Drinks Party is for hosted groups only. Group Shore Tours are subject to charge and must be pre-arranged prior to the
cruise departure. Free coach transfers relates to either Portlink or National Express services. E&OE
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T he little extras that
make all the difference…
Exclusivity
Our ships have a number of public areas that at times can be made available to
your group exclusively. Whether it’s hosting a presentation, a creative session, a
pre-dinner drink or just meeting up with your group – we are sure to be able to
accommodate. When you step ashore we can also arrange for private Shore
Tours – ensuring your group gets the most out of the great destinations you’ll
enjoy on our varied itineraries. Vistas themed cruises
If your group has a common interest or a thirst to learn something new, then our
special interest cruises are the perfect opportunity to get together. On selected
cruises we offer themed activities and entertainment that give something more
to your holiday experience – from enlightening talks by guest speakers who are
experts in their field, to specially tailored Shore Tours related to the theme,
designed to bring it all to life. There’s a wide variety of themes including
Gardening, Antiques, Art, Photography and Classical Music, so there really is
something for everyone. Visit www.fredolsencruises.com for more details.
Celebration packages
A selection of birthday, anniversary and retirement packages and individual gifts
are available on request for those celebrating whilst on board. If you’re lucky
enough to be celebrating a landmark birthday or anniversary during your cruise,
let us know and we’ll ensure there’ll be a celebration for you – with our compliments.*
Single members
Single guests in your group, will be pleased to know we offer a range of spacious
single cabins, to suit a variety of budgets and tastes. If any of your single guests
wish to meet other like-minded travellers, we host exclusive get togethers
during the cruise. And with dance hosts on board, no-one need ever go too long
without a dance partner.
All Inclusive
You can make your group cruise even more carefree by upgrading to our allinclusive package.** For a small cost you’ll get unlimited drinks throughout your
cruise including selected beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, along with all
meals, leisure facilities, daytime activities and live entertainment. You can relax
once your groups cruise is booked knowing that almost everything is included.
*Packages are subject to terms & conditions, please ask for details. **All Inclusive upgrade offer covers selected beer,
wines, spirits and soft drinks, subject to availability, and all meals. Tours, tips, premium drinks, medical facilities and
other spend, during travel to the ship and while on board, are not included. Any additional expenditure will need to
be paid separately. Please ask at the time of booking for the All Inclusive upgrade cost – only available on selected
sailings. Refer to our website for full Terms & Conditions.
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Bringing the world
closer to you
Local departure ports around the UK
Greenock
Newcastle
Belfast
Liverpool
For your convenience, our fleet sails from nine ports around the UK in
2012/13, with ambition to sail from more. With transport options available
too, your group holiday can start with ease from the very beginning.
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From short breaks to France to sumptuous Grand Voyages around the
globe – and everything else in between. There’s a whole world waiting
to be explored and endless memories to be made.
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With such a wide variety of destinations and experiences on offer you’ll
be spoilt for choice. Explore the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway on a
tour from Belfast, relax in the warm, mineral rich waters of the Blue
Lagoon in Iceland, feast on the delights of the German Christmas
markets, marvel at the grandeur of the Hermitage Museum
or, for the more adventurous, take a 4x4 jeep ride across
dirt tracks in Lanzarote. Whatever your group wants to
see or do, Fred. Olsen can give you experiences to
last a lifetime.
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Balmoral
With a capacity of around 1,300 passengers Balmoral is our largest and
newest ship. Her size allows us to offer an even wider choice of facilities,
yet she is still small enough to offer the intimate, relaxed style that
Fred. Olsen ships are renowned for. Along with cruises to Iberia and
the Norwegian Fjords, among many other itineries, Balmoral offers
a sumptuous Grand Voyage each year.
Specifications:
Cabins
Passengers
Crew
Tonnage (grt)
Rooms:
Observatory Lounge
510
43,573
Capacity
for meetings
Dance floor
area
170
29m2
Marquee Bar
30
Lido Lounge
252
Lido Bar
8
710
1,350
45m2
52
Neptune Show Lounge
580
Palms Café
234
Ballindalloch Restaurant
580
Avon Restaurant
98
Spey Restaurant
120
Morning Light Pub
129
Card Room
64
Library
53
Braemar Lounge
38
Art & Crafts Room
50
65m2
Braemar
You can experience an elegant and relaxed atmosphere when you board
the Braemar. Carrying around 900 guests, her modern and stylish interior
include two swimming pools, Jacuzzis, three restaurants and a delightful
Observatory Lounge. As well as a selection of captivating itineraries to the
Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean and the Baltic, Braemar includes a flycruise programme exploring the Canary Islands, West Africa and Cape Verde.
Specifications:
Cabins
485
Passengers
929
Crew
371
Tonnage (grt)
23,344
Rooms:
Capacity
for meetings
Palms Café
150
Neptune Show Lounge
378
Observatory Lounge
Dance floor
area
98
Morning Light Pub
95
Thistle Restaurant
396
Coral Club Lounge
155
Card Room
40
Library
44
Braemar Room
66
Arts & Crafts Room
47
45m2
23m2
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Boudicca
Sister ship to Black Watch, Boudicca was originally designed for world
cruising and has a contemporary, stylish interior with a light and airy
ambience created by large windows in the public rooms, providing
magnificent views. Carrying up to 900 passengers, Boudicca offers cruise
destinations as diverse as the Eastern Mediterranean, the Arctic Circle,
the Canaries, the Baltic and the Amazon.
Specifications:
Cabins
462
Passengers
880
Crew
Tonnage (grt)
Rooms:
Capacity
for meetings
Observatory Lounge
95
Lido Lounge
98
Library
50
Card Room
Neptune Show Lounge
Neptune Bar
10
329
28,388
Dance floor
area
55m2
32
416
20
Tintagel Restaurant
160
Four Seasons Restaurant
190
Iceni Room
35
Heligan Room
86
Secret Garden Café
84
Secret Garden Lounge
92
Conference Lounge
20
65m2
Black Watch
This sleek and elegant ship offers the intimacy, sophistication and more
traditional style that’s reminiscent of the golden age of cruising. The Braemar
Garden, Neptune Lounge, Pipers’ Bar, Glentanar Restaurant and Observatory
are spacious public rooms and lounges for her 804 passengers. Along
with delightful cruises to the fjords of Norway, the capitals of the Baltic
and the Med, Black Watch offers a spectacular Grand Voyage each year.
Specifications:
Cabins
423
Passengers
804
Crew
Tonnage (grt)
Rooms:
Observatory Lounge
330
28,613
Capacity
for meetings
113
Lido Lounge
98
Library
27
Card Room
Neptune Show Lounge
80m2
54
460
Pipers’ Bar
51
Braemar Garden Café
68
Braemar Lounge
85
Orchid Room
Dance floor
area
81m2
50
Marina Theatre
158
Glentanar Restaurant
400
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Call our dedicated Groups Team
on:
01473 746 169
email: [email protected]
or visit: www.fredolsencruises.com
For large groups, we can on occasion offer the full ship exclusively for
your group – call to find out more.
All details are correct at the time of going to press (October 2012), but could be subject to change at any time without prior
notice. Group benefits can be withdrawn or amended at any time without prior notice. Terms and conditions apply. E&OE.