The Art of Getting Even More From Your Cruise

04-04-2009

Fred. Olsen theme cruises heighten value with varied culture, enrichment and sport

 

 

Minneapolis, MN  April 6, 2009 – Cruisers taking advantage of Fred. Olsen’s triple collection of theme cruises will return home with a rewarding investment in self improvement – over and beyond having been on a great holiday.

 

This year UK-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers three different types of cruise themes, each geared to the varied interests and personal styles of on board guests. Flagship Golf, Civilisations and The ArtsClub present a broad range of categorized special interest programs that capture the whimsy of travelers seeking to enrich both mind and body during their cruise holiday.

 

Golf aficionados who also love cruising need never choose between the two. On a Flagship Cruise when your ship calls at a port with a great 18-hole course nearby you can be on the green in no time.  Fred. Olsen offers more than 40 Flagship Golf cruises within the next calendar year.  Mediterranean, Canary Island, Baltic and Around UK itineraries feature rounds of golf at a worldwide schedule of courses in ports as far north as Helsinki and south as the Canaries and including glittering ports such as Monte Carlo and more stately ones such as Invergordan. The add on Flagship Golf package costs $560 per golfer and includes four rounds of golf, including fees and transportation, free practice facilities onboard, welcome party, five sessions with resident PGA pro, onboard social gatherings and fun competitions. For more details visit: http://www.fredolsencruises-flagshipgolf.co.uk

 

Fred. Olsen’s Civilisations program enables passengers to develop a rich understanding of the culture, history and art of cities and regions for specified cruises. The 2009/10 Program roster features themes ranging from “The Great Plant Collectors” and “Baltic Monarchies” to “Polar Exploration” and “Ancient Mythology”.  The themes and itineraries behind the expert lectures and exclusive tours are carefully chosen for maximum relevance to the itinerary. Civilisations brings together a group of like-minded travelers accompanied by a dedicated host, expert lectures and creates a convivial social milieu. Civilisations programs carry a supplementary cost above the cruise price, varying with cruise and type of package. For details visit:  www.fredolsencruises-civilisations.co.uk

 

The ArtsClub topics are cleverly designed to reawaken dormant interests in passengers and to inspire new found passions for pursuits ranging from fine wine to ballroom dancing and music to painting, gardens and more.  There are almost 40 ArtsClub departures in the 2009/10 calendar year with topics including Antiques, Ballroom Dancing, Flora and Fauna and Transatlantic Song.  ArtsClub designated offerings are free to Fred. Olsen cruise passengers.

 

Borton Overseas, US resellers for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, is well known for its Scandinavian and African travel products with an emphasis on soft adventure. Sought after for its small ship cruising, relaxed British atmosphere and exceptional worldwide itineraries Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines operates five classic ships big enough to be comfortable yet small enough to visit unique destinations unreachable by larger ships.  Voyages range from world cruises to two-day trips; itineraries include the Baltic, Norway, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Black Sea and around the UK. The ships present a ‘country house’ atmosphere and Norwegian maritime heritage cultivated by five generations of the Olsen family.

 

Borton Overseas 1-800-843-0602, www.bortonoverseas.com.
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