Press release - 2 June 2010 13:52

Fred. Olsen Cruises to Iceland Proving the Popular Way to See the Island

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed that both of its cruises sailing later this summer visiting ports of call in Iceland, are continuing to sell well. With the effects of the volcanic ash cloud having disrupted air travel in and out of the UK and across Europe in recent weeks, travel to the area by cruise ship is regarded as the best way to visit that part of the Arctic.

The cruises, both on the 804-passenger Black Watch, depart from Southampton in early August, and early September, with the August cruise having the additional benefit of Photography as The ArtsClub subject, hosted by self taught freelance photographer Paul Howard.

Black Watch cruise W1013 is a 15-night Greenland and Iceland cruise, departing from Southampton on 7th August, 2010. Ports of call are Qaqortoq, Narsarsuaq and Nanortalik (all in Greenland), and Isafjordur and Reykjavik (Iceland). The cruise returns to Southampton on 22nd September.

The ArtsClub is Fred. Olsen’s programme of special interest cruises, which are free of charge and cannot be pre-booked. Passengers are free to dip in and out of the lectures and activities as they please. On this cruise, the advice and guidance of a photography expert Paul Howard should prove very useful for passengers in order to make the most of the spectacular flora and fauna that might be seen. Prices for this cruise currently start at £1,094 per person for an inside twin-bedded cabin.

The second Iceland cruise is 12-nights’ duration, and runs from 5th to 17th September, 2010. Ports of call are Heimaey, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri (all in Iceland), and then Alesund, Bergen and Farsund which are Norwegian ports. Prices for this cruise start at £1,335 per person in an inside twin-bedded cabin.

All prices include accommodation, meals and entertainment on board, and all port taxes. For more information on these, and all Fred. Olsen cruises, log on to the website www.fredolsencruises.co.uk. For reservations visit the website or call Fred. Olsen reservations on 01473 742424, or see your travel agent.

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

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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

Lauren Gardner

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations lauren.gardner@fredolsen.co.uk 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.

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