Press release - 4 March 2008 10:10

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral

The ship will now operate a short series of ten and eleven night Caribbean fly/cruises from Miami before returning to Europe and an early summer cruise programme from Civitavecchia (the port for Rome). These Mediterranean fly/cruises are an innovation for Fred. Olsen, made possible by the expansion of the fleet.

The 1340-passenger Balmoral, while larger than her sisters, still maintains the Fred. Olsen tradition of smaller ships, with friendly personal service and a relaxed and very British atmosphere on board. Her interior has been elegantly refitted in the classical Fred. Olsen style, reminiscent of an English country house – perfect for Fred. Olsen customers.

Fred. Olsen’s sales and marketing director, Nigel Lingard, said: "This is a very exciting time for Fred. Olsen as we see our fifth ship cruising successfully. Expansion is essential in today's cruise market and it is important that we maintain our market share in the UK. Balmoral is very different from the giants that are being introduced into the UK market this year; she is a traditional cruise ship in the true Fred. Olsen style."

Find out more about Balmoral and her cruises by visiting the website 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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