After a summer
of wet and windy weather, many of us long for warmer climates, before winter
sets in. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has two longer cruises, with some fascinating destinations to explore, departing from Portsmouth this autumn. The
smart new terminal building and greatly improved road access – due to the new
Hindhead Tunnel – plus excellent rail links, make this a superb departure
port.
The first
departure is aboard Boudicca, a 23-night cruise to the
Mediterranean, focusing on Turkey. Departing October 12, it sails south to southern
Portugal, with a first visit to pretty PortimÄo, in the Algarve. Another day at
sea brings the lovely island of Ibiza, pleasantly sunny and
quieter in October, before moving on to another island – Malta - where
Boudicca calls into the historic capital, Valletta. An added
attraction on this cruise is the distinguished guest speaker, veteran
broadcaster Michael Nicholson OBE (above). Michael will be hosting a theme of
‘Reporting the World’ through Fred. Olsen’s exclusive onboard enrichment
programme, Vistas.
Prices for
this stunning cruise start from £1,399 per person, based on two adults sharing
an outside, twin cabin, with a LateSaver deal. The price includes all meals and
entertainment on board and port taxes. There is no extra charge for taking part
in Vistas activities.
Another long
cruise promising some wonderful weather this autumn is Boudicca’s
‘Caribbean Voyage’. This 28-night cruise departs
Portsmouth on November 18 and features two relaxing days at sea before visiting Funchal on the pretty ‘Garden
Isle’ of Madeira. The ship then makes her Atlantic crossing and her
first port of call in the Caribbean is Bridgetown, Barbados, one of the most
popular islands with British visitors. Next is the lovely harbour of St.
George’s in Grenada – known as the ‘Spice Island’ – then Castries, in lush,
green St. Lucia. Other islands visited are Antigua, with its 365 beaches (one
for every day of the year), St. Kitts, Tortola and tiny St. Maarten, all with
their own personalities and glorious scenery, plus a warm Caribbean welcome
guaranteed.On the return
crossing, Boudicca calls into Ponta Delgada in the Azores, before
returning to Portsmouth.
Prices for this cruise start from just £1,699 per
person, based on two adults sharing an outside, twin cabin, with a LateSaver
deal (cabin allocated on embarkation).This price
includes all meals and entertainment on board and port taxes, representing great
value for money.
For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK's cruise agent specialists.
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