Press release - 16 November 2011 13:37

'Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays' in the Travel Agents’ Choice Awards

The multi-award winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lineshttp://www.fredolsencruises.com/ has received another accolade from the travel trade, having been voted ‘Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays’ in the Travel Agents’ Choice Awards. The other nominees in this category were P&O, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Thomson.

These are the only travel industry awards entirely nominated and voted for by UK travel retailers, and are designed to acknowledge star performers in the travel industry.

The awards are sponsored jointly by Selling Long Haul, Selling Short Breaks and Selling Cruising magazines, and online training provider, Travel Uni. Nathan Philpot, the new Sales & Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said: ‘This is a great honour, and we are especially delighted to win this award from our travel trade partners, whose support is such an integral part of our business. We would like to thank everyone who voted for us.’

The award follows several other accolades for the cruise line this year; it was voted ‘Cruise Line of the Year’ by readers of Cruise International magazine, and also won their award for ‘Best Educational Cruise’ for the Vistas enrichment programme, and ‘Best Live Performance’ for the ‘Operababes’, who appeared as part of its ‘Music & Laughter’ onboard entertainment programme. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has also carried off two trophies for its group cruises, having been voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ by both Group Leisure and Group Travel Organiser magazines.

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England

Fred. Olsen Cruise Line operates in the UK with four intimately sized ships for a more personal cruising experience.

Contacts

Ellis Orchard

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations ellis.orchard@fredolsen.co.uk 07557672265

Georgina May

Press contact Public Relations Executive Public Relations georgina.may@fredolsen.co.uk

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At the heart of the Fred. Olsen experience is our exceptional crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of our cruises. Each team member goes above and beyond to offer personalised attention, forging genuine connections with guests to create truly memorable journeys.

Our smaller ships contribute to this friendly atmosphere, with their intimate size allowing for a relaxed yet engaging experience on board. You can enjoy a variety of curated activities, from regional cooking demonstrations to stargazing sessions, each designed to enhance your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the destinations we visit.

And when it comes to our itineraries, our team of Journey Planners meticulously crafts each cruise, ensuring that we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most incredible destinations at the best possible times to experience them. Whether witnessing the Northern Lights or exploring hidden fjords, our expertly designed itineraries promise unforgettable adventures.

Join us on a Fred. Olsen cruise, where you’ll discover the warmth of a family at sea and the legacy of 175 years of sailing heritage.