Press release - 2 July 2009 12:35

Fred. Olsen Takes Record Bookings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is enjoying record high levels of reservations, with advance bookings for 2010 well ahead of those a year ago. Bookings for the week up to 29th June saw the second highest level in company history.

This follows the previous weeks’ level of bookings – now pipped into the third highest in the company’s history.

Nigel Lingard, marketing director for Fred. Olsen, said: “Our 2010/11 brochure was launched on 22nd June, and ever since we have been enjoying exceptionally good booking trends. It is evident to us that our existing customer base, as well as those new to cruising, have realised what tremendous value a cruise holiday is, especially with a line such as Fred. Olsen. Nearly all of our cruises depart from the UK, so they are convenient and there is no additional cost for air transportation, plus all on board prices are in sterling making it very easy to budget for spending money before you leave home.” He continued: “Many of our target market have also finally decided to take the plunge for this year, so we are seeing a surge in late bookings for summer sailings.”

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines currently operates a fleet of five ships: Balmoral, Boudicca, Black Watch, Braemar and Black Prince. More information can be found at: http://www.fredolsencruises.co.uk/ To book, call Reservations on 01473 742424 or see your ABTA travel agent. You can also book online.

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Regions

England

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

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines