More Caribbean From Fred Olsen

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a fourth Caribbean fly-cruise in 2015 to satisfy increased demand to the great winter sun destination. 

The 16-night ‘Caribbean Transatlantic Fly-Cruise’ offers guests a chance to fly to Bridgetown (Barbados) from London Gatwick or Manchester on February 23, 2015, to join 929 guest-ship Braemar. This delightful sunshine cruise will then take in the beautiful destinations of Castries (St. Lucia), St. John’s (Antigua), Basseterre (St. Kitts), Philipsburg (St. Maarten) and Ponta Delgada (São Miguel, Azores) before cruising back to Dover.

Fred. Olsen introduced three new Caribbean fly-cruise itineraries last month after its customers had lobbied for the return of this popular programme, and this fourth option is indicative of the continuing huge demand in voyages to the region.

The cruise is now on sale and details are as follows:

Joining Braemar in Barbados, guests will have ample opportunity to soak up the Caribbean sunshine before arriving at the first port of call, Castries. This vibrant destination offers a chance to relax on the white sand beaches or explore the tropical rainforest.

Next stop is the lively port of St. Johns, before moving onto Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts, and one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean. Braemar then sets sail for the island of St. Maarten, home to gourmet food, world-class duty free shopping, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, with a Caribbean twist.

Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, is the last call. This historic centre still has a fishing village feel, with narrow streets, whitewashed houses and a waterfront promenade. Braemar then returns to Dover.

Prices for this cruise start from £799 per person (cruise only), based on two adults sharing an inside, twin cabin, and include accommodation, all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes. One-way flights from London Gatwick or Manchester, including airport taxes and transfers, start from £400 per person. Guests can upgrade to the 'all-inclusive' drinks package for just £6.99 per person, per night. But get in soon – this price is available until September 19 only.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's leading cruise-agent experts.

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Warm Up This Winter With Fred Olsen!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new ‘Warmer Cruising’ brochure, offering a selection of tempting cruises, departing between September 2013 and February 2014. These cruises are ideal getaways for the winter and offer some excellent savings, with prices starting from just £49 per person per night, with the opportunity for guests to upgrade to Fred. Olsen's ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package for just £10 per person per night (£39 per person, per night for mini-cruises, £29 per person, per night for ‘festive’ sailings).

Examples of the excellent prices available in the new ‘Warmer Cruising’ brochure include:
 
Black Watch’s 8-night ‘Strictly Spain & Portugal’ cruise, dep Dover Nov 16

This cruise visits Lisbon, Leixoes (for tours to Oporto) and Vigo and La Coruna before returning to Dover. Prices start from £49 per person, per night. A bonus for guests on this cruise will be former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant and ex-MP, Edwina Currie, who will be joining as guest speaker on the theme of ‘Ballroom Dancing’, through Fred. Olsen’s award-winning onboard enrichment programme, Vistas.
 
Balmoral’s 8-night ‘Christmas Markets of N Europe’ cruise, dep Southampton Dec 13

Take in the best of the best Christmas markets in Northern Europe, in preparation for the festive season. Balmoral calls at Zeebrugge, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Bremen before returning to Southampton. Prices start from £49 per person, per night. All prices are based on two adults sharing an inside, twin cabin, and include all meals and entertainment onboard and port taxes.

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Holland America's Caribbean Bliss

Holland America Line have the perfect cure for any early-winter blues with a special Caribbean cruise offer, sailing to Puerto Rico, St Maarten and Grand Turk in November.

Guests will get the chance to stroll around the old town walls and narrow streets of San Juan, with its buildings covered by blue stone brought over as ballast on Spanish ships; enjoy a full day at the stunning, award-winning private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay; and take advantage of the superb snorkelling, parasailing and horse-riding excursions on offer throughout.

The MS Westerdam calls at Grand Turk, San Juan and St Maarten as well as Half Moon Cay, before returning to Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

On board, Westerdam’s Crows Nest lounge offers amazing views and, at night, becomes a fashionable nightclub whilst The Pinnacle Grill is reservations-only, offering a superb and intimate alternative dining experience.

This 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise costs from £1,239pp, including return scheduled flights, a one-night shore stay either side of the cruise, transfers and full-board accommodation in an inside stateroom. It departs November 2.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruise specialists.

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Fred Olsen's Caribbean

Back by popular demand, guests can now take a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise in January 2015, with a 14-night sunshine voyage to banish the winter blues.

With the fun and excitement of the Christmas and New Year celebrations all over, this cruise offers the opportunity to escape the cold British winter aboard the 929-guest Braemar. Flying from London Gatwick or Manchester and departing from Barbados on January 12, 2015, this exotic voyage is predicted to be one of Fred. Olsen’s most popular options, and is now on sale.

One ideal feature of Fred. Olsen’s most modern ship is the promenade deck – a complete wrap-around deck ideal for a gentle stroll in the evening sun, making it an excellent choice for warmer cruising.

This is the first time since 2012 that Fred. Olsen has offered a Caribbean fly-cruise option. There was a winter fly-cruise programme, based in Barbados from 2001, but this was concluded to extend the wide choice of ex-UK departure ports, giving greater convenience to guests from all over the British Isles, as well as allowing those loyal Braemar fans to cruise on the ship all-year-round from the UK. However, Fred. Olsen has listened to guests’ feedback and brought back this popular itinerary on the Braemar.

Prices start from £999 per person (cruise only), based on two adults sharing an inside, twin cabin, and include all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes. Return flights start from £780 per person, including airport taxes and transfers. Guests can also upgrade to the ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package for just £6.99 per person, per night. This price is available for bookings until September 19 only.

For more info and bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's leading cruise-agent specialists.

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A Cape Verde Invitation!

Here's an offer to literally warm the cockles of your heart - a chance to visit the beautiful Cape Verde islands with Noble Caledonia...

Escape the British winter this November or December and enjoy the warmth and beauty of the Cape Verde archipelago aboard the wonderfully comfortable MS Island Sky with Noble Caledonia as she undertakes exactly the type of itinerary that suits her best. 

Like the Azores but even more remote, the Cape Verde Islands are an intriguing archipelago located off the coast of Senegal. They are an amazingly varied group of islands that have been used as a staging post by mariners through the ages and there is truly no better way to explore the region, with its dramatic beauty and cultural vibrancy than by small ship and, with Island Sky as the base, guests can island hop with great ease.

Take your pick from these three idyllic 10-day cruises:

• Voyage 1: November 15-25
• Voyage 2: November 25-December 5
• Voyage 3: December 5-15

Special offer prices start from just £2,995 per person, including flights, full board accommodation, house wine, beer or soft drinks with meals, lecture programme and all excursions and gratuities.

For bookings follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's adventure-cruise specialists.

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A Right Royal Caribbean Winter

Royal Caribbean is featuring a huge Caribbean winter programme in 2013/14, with no less than 630 sailings on board 15 ships, departing from nine different ports and calling at 45 ports across the region. 

In total, the big American line will offer 110 different cruise holiday itineraries throughout the Caribbean for their biggest winter season ever. 

From San Juan, Puerto Rico, Royal Caribbean will once again offer year-round options aboard Jewel of the Seas, with three southern itineraries in the summer and autumn 2013 seasons, and two itineraries in the winter and spring 2013-14 seasons.

Departing every Saturday, the seven-night round-trip itineraries include calls at a range of exciting ports throughout the Windward and Leeward Islands, including St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Antigua, and the US Virgin Islands (above), as well as St. Maarten, Barbados, Aruba and Curacao.

Additionally, Adventure of the Seas returns for the winter 2013-14 season to bolster offerings from San Juan, alternating two seven-night southern Caribbean itineraries. On one itinerary, guests call at St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Aruba and Curacao, while the second calls at Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Croix. These sailings are all now open for sale.

For bookings, follow this link to our sponsors The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK's leading cruise-agent specialists.

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