Press release - 17 September 2013 16:21

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is voted ‘Best Affordable Cruise Line’, for the second year running, at the 2013 ‘Cruise International Awards’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was delighted to be voted ‘Best Affordable Cruise Line’, for the second year running, at the 2013 ‘Cruise International Awards’, as well as being awarded runner-up ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Best Cruise Line’ category.

The ‘Cruise International Awards’, held at the British Film Institute in London on 12^th September 2013, are the only cruise industry accolades voted for by genuine cruisers, and this year attracted some 24,000 nominations from readers of Cruise International magazine and keen cruise customers, across 19 categories. The award was presented to Fred. Olsen by TV presenter Jenni Falconer.

Liz Jarvis, Editor of Cruise International, said:

“The award for ‘Best Affordable Cruise Line’ recognises those cruise lines that offer a fantastic holiday experience, including great food, activities and entertainment, in an incredibly enticing package. Huge congratulations to Fred. Olsen for winning this highly competitive category for the second year in a row.”

Nathan Philpot, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“It is always rewarding to be recognised by our guests for the great job that our teams perform across our fleet to try to give the very best cruise experience that they possibly can.

“At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, we are committed to offering high-quality, memorable cruise holidays at a consistently competitive price, and we are pleased to see that we are clearly hitting the mark with our guests. Thanks to all those who voted for us, and we are delighted to be adding this prestigious award to our trophy cabinet!”

Fred. Olsen has been helping guests to budget for their cruise holiday and benefit from significant cost savings with its ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package, introduced last September, where guests can choose from a selection of discounted drinks on board for an extremely competitive per person, per night rate.

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England

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

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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 wins top accolades in the Cruise Critic ‘UK Cruisers’ Choice Awards 2014’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to win two major awards in Cruise Critic’s prestigious ‘UK Cruisers’ Choice Awards 2014’, chosen entirely by cruise guests. Fred. Olsen’s 929-guest cruise ship, Braemar, has been recognised as the ‘Best Small Ship for Embarkation’, with a score of 4.7 out of a total of 5, and 804-guest Black Watch has been named ‘Best Small Ship for Shore Excursions’.

23 December 2013 09:54

Join ‘Best Affordable Cruise Line’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines at the Telegraph Cruise Show 2014, ExCeL, London – 10th / 11th/ 12th January 2014, Stand 320

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – voted ‘Best Affordable Cruise Line’ and runner-up ‘Best Cruise Line’ in the prestigious ‘Cruise International Awards 2013’ – will have a team of experts on hand at the Telegraph Cruise Show, to be held at ExCeL in London on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2014, ready to inspire and inform visitors on the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them.