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Talon, the Best of Eagles' to celebrate 15th anniversary aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Black Watch

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce a very special mini-cruise in 2012, which will be a real treat for rock fans. Black Watch’s mini-cruise, W1206, to Antwerp and Amsterdam, will play host to ‘Talon, the Best of Eagles’, who are celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2012. 

The band will be joining guests embarking on this attractive cruise of three nights, which departs from Dover on 21stJune 2012. The cruise visits the diamond centre of Antwerp for a full day, then spends a half day in vibrant Amsterdam, where guests can discover the historic buildings and galleries which line the many picturesque canals, as well as visiting Ann Frank’s House. 

‘Talon’ formed in September 1997 and played their first gig on 28thJanuary 1998. The band celebrated their tenth anniversary in September 2007, and have been going from strength to strength ever since. The band’s unusual name comes from the word for an eagle’s claw, and was suggested by Paul Outen, a drummer and colleague of bandmembers, Chris Lloyd and Peter Anderson, from their cruising days. When choosing the name, they felt it was important to give the band its own identity, and did not want to play on the word ‘Eagles’ or use an ‘Eagles’ song title. 

During this exclusive mini-cruise, ‘Talon’ will perform three shows, including ‘Acoustic Collection’, ‘The Best of Eagles’ and ‘The Talon Factor’. Additional musical entertainment will include ‘Jazzlines’ – late night jazz with Chris Lloyd, and ‘Jam House’ jamming sessions with the band, as well as the Talon Quiz. 

Nigel Lingard, Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ is delighted to be featuring the hugely-talented ‘Talon’ on board Black Watch in 2012, described by hit ‘Eagles’ songwriter Jack Tempchin as ‘performing the great songs of ‘The Eagles’ with reverence and super talent.’ We hope that guests will get into the full spirit of ‘The Eagles’ experience, but with the unique ‘Talon’ twist, and will join the band in celebrating their milestone 15th anniversary in a truly momentous way!” 

Prices for this unique musical mini-cruise start from £299 per person, based on two adults sharing an inside twin cabin, Grade ‘I’. This price includes accommodation, all meals and entertainment on board, including the full ‘Talon’ programme, and port taxes.

To book, call Reservations on 01473 742424 and quote GRP0014-W1206TAL. For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com

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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

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.

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IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
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