Press release - 1 June 2010 14:18

Fred. Olsen Restores the Elegance of Afternoon Tea

A treasured British tradition for centuries, a proper afternoon tea is one of the joys of a cruise holiday, and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a very special enhanced tea that restores this delightful meal to its former glory.

The new, enhanced afternoon tea is available in all Fred, Olsen ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Black Watch and Boudicca. It does not replace the traditional tea that is still served daily as part of the cruise price, but offers a slightly more formal experience for a small charge of £5.95 per person.

The new afternoon tea is served by waiters in white gloves and uses fine bone china. There is a choice of teas, including some herbal, Indian and China varieties, and a superb selection of delicate sandwiches, freshly baked cakes, scones with cream and jam and many more afternoon delights. This is all enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere, with gentle music playing in the background – a far cry from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a real oasis in the day on board.

Originally trialled on Braemar, the new afternoon tea has proved very popular with Fred. Olsen customers and is now being rolled out across the fleet. Find out more at www.fredolsencruises.co.uk.

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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

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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