Press release -
Dover and Deal Sea Cadets welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis at the Port of Dover
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed the Dover and Deal Sea Cadets aboard Borealis, as part of an opportunity to learn more about life at sea.
Last Wednesday (31st July), during Borealis’ call into the Port of Dover, 19 cadets were welcomed aboard by members of Borealis’ Bridge Team, including Captain Rommel Pineda, Safety Officer Abbie Sanders and Navigation Officer George Gunningham.
After breakfast with Captain Rommel Pineda and a talk about life at sea, the cadets enjoyed an exclusive behind the scenes tour, which included a visit to the Bridge, lower decks and the engine control room. This was followed by a tour of the public areas, a delicious lunch in The View restaurant and a game of shuffleboard out on deck.
Alan Tinker, Chief Petty Officer at Dover and Deal Sea Cadets, said:
“We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to Fred. Olsen for welcoming the cadets aboard and giving them the time to experience life aboard during a busy port turnaround day.
“They took the time to make us feel very welcome throughout our visit, allowing access to areas not normally seen by passengers, treating us to various insights into life aboard and providing some excellent food and drink.
“Every member of crew that we met smiled, welcomed us, and wished us a nice day thanking us for visiting, reaffirming the well-known view that they are ‘the friendliest ships afloat!’"
Regan Partridge, Risk and Safety Manager at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, who helped to organise the visit, said:
"It was a genuine pleasure for us to welcome the Dover and Deal Sea Cadets aboard Borealis, giving them the chance to explore the diverse and exciting opportunities that a career at sea offers.
“As a business that places huge importance on supporting local communities, providing these cadets with first-hand experience of being on board a cruise ship was truly rewarding, and we hope that each cadet left feeling inspired by the range of possibilities available to them in their own futures.”
Sea Cadets are a national youth charity founded in 1856, offering a variety of opportunities and adventures to young people aged from 10 – 18 years old following a rank structure similar to that of the Royal Navy.
For more information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ sailings from Dover, please visit: www.fredolsencruises.com/cruises-from-dover
All young people featured have had parental/guardian approval to appear in photographs.
