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Drift Away With Fred!

The Drifters have been in existence since 1953, founded by ex-Dominoes singer Clyde McPhatter and Ahmet Ertegun, who also started Atlantic Records. Despite a constantly changing line-up, the band has retained its distinctive sound and enjoyed a series of hit records over the years – many of their songs will be familiar to Fred. Olsen’s baby boomer audience – classics such as “Come on Over to My Place”, “Saturday Night at the Movies” and “Under the Boardwalk”.

This amazing group has notched up 50 hit records and sold 214 million singles and 114 million albums worldwide. Their new album, “The Drifters: Five Decades and Moore”, was recently launched in memory of late band member Johnny Moore.

There are several copycat bands in existence, but this is the only genuine Drifters line-up. Fred.Olsen guests aboard Balmoral in January can dance the night away to some authentic classic songs guaranteed to take them back to their youth, as well as some new numbers from this legendary group!

The cruise visits Lisbon, then the islands of Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Tenerife and la Gomera in the Canaries, with Madeira the last port before journey’s end in Dover. Prices currently start from £897 per person.

As well as the star attraction of The Drifters on board, the cruise also has a theme of Comedy through Fred.Olsen’s programme of special interests The ArtsClub and additionally offers Flagship Golf – an exclusive package for golfers – for an extra £350 per player.

Find out more by visiting www.fredolsencruises.co.uk Book by calling Reservations on 01473 742424, contacting your local ABTA travel agent, or online on the company’s website.

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

Contacts

Ellis Orchard

Ellis Orchard

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations 07557672265
Georgina May

Georgina May

Press contact Public Relations Executive Public Relations
Lauren Gardner

Lauren Gardner

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations 07546807099

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines we are very proud of our smaller ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral - and the imaginative and unusual itineraries they allow us to offer. Every cruise is hand-crafted from scratch by our team of in-house Journey Planners to make sure you are not only visiting the best destinations, but at the best time to experience them.

For us, it’s not just about where we go but how we take you there. We put as much time into planning scenic cruising as we do in choosing the destinations themselves. On board, our Signature Experiences showcase the history, culture, nature and flavours of the destinations you’ll visit – from Treats of the Region, where you can enjoy local delicacies, to our Sky at Sea star-gazing sessions where you can relax with a hot toddy out on deck while our astronomer talks you through the night sky.

Plus, with each ship carrying 1,300 guests or less, our ships are small enough for us to offer a warm, friendly and personal service where nothing is ever too much trouble, as we visit a host of exciting ports in every corner of the globe.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom