THEMED CRUISES

Themed Cruises are become more and more popular these offer clients the opportunity to personalize their experience and to enjoy your favourite hobby or to learn new skills or just increase your knowledge, surrounded by people with similar interests as you on the same cruise. There’s a veritable A to Z of special interest cruises available to suit all tastes and hopefully their will be a themed cruise that fits your special interest examples of cruise available with many more available to choose for our full range call our cruise experts today

• Arts and Crafts
• Astronomyl
• Bridge
• Bird Watching
• Comedy
• Cooking
• Diving
• Dance and Theatre
• Flowers
• Gardens
• Golf
• History
• Jazz
• Kayaking
• Music
• Northern Lights
• Party
• Solar Eclipse
• Whale Watching
• Wine

Themed cruises offer all the cruise ship facilities combined with the opportunity to partake in your favourite hobbies and field of interest. A chance to sample different activities both on board ship and ashore. Remember even when a themed cruise is taking place it will usually has very little or absolutely no impact on the daily running of the cruise ship, most themed lectures will take place in the ships theatre or in specially assigned lecture rooms. We would recommend that if you wish to book these cruises are amazingly popular and if you are interested in this type of cruise remember to make your reservations very early as they do get booked up extremely quickly.

Themed cruises will in the majority of cases feature special guest speakers, performances by noted entertainers or related shore excursions and the chance to talk to leading figures in a particular field. You may even get the chance to meet with your favourite television stars whilst on the cruises If you are a golf lover you can brush up on your skills of this land-based sport while enjoying a few days at sea, and wine and chocolate lovers can tailor a cruise to include their favourite treats.

Bridge Cruises

Bridge is one of the world’s most popular games and it can be played at any age. Bridge cruises are all designed and aimed at players of all abilities including the expert and those with less experience

Dance Cruises

With the introduction of Strictly Come Dancing and many similar television programmes focused on dance , dance cruises have really become extremely popular, definitely more than ever – everyone agrees that a dance cruise is a fantastic way to spend a holiday, learn or improve your dance techniques and a great way for solo passengers (Fred Olsen offer gentlemen hosts to dance the night away with) to bond with others during their trip and make long lasting friendships. For example Cruise lines such as MSC offer this type of programme with professional tuition and private workshops to dance the night away. Why not combine your love of dance and cruising and make a holiday of a lifetime.

Music, Theatre and Arts

Why not get on board and enjoy and meet some of the world’s most talented Musicians, Actors and Artists – many cruise lines offer you this opportunity and yet that’s exactly what you will find on board P&O Cruises, Fred Olsen and MSC. Experience their art at first hand through a varied programme of informal rehearsals, lectures and private concerts and recitals on board.

Food and Wine

Cooking programmes are extremely popular and we have only to turn on our Television to watch our favourite chefs. Many of these world’s finest chefs and wine experts have now joined some of the major cruise lines and If one of your great passions is outstanding food accompanied by fine wine and friends, then these cruises are just perfect for you. Cruise line such as Celebrity Cruises offer a series of experiences to wet your appetite, engage your taste buds and further your appreciation and understanding of fine wine and spirits. On board you will have the opportunity to meet and chat with guest chefs, take part in wine and champagne tasting and take part in practical lessons.

Fred Olsen Cruises specialize and offer an extensive programme and superb variety of themed cruises, with the added advantage that summer departures are from a range of UK ports.

Fred Olsen line runs approximately 30 different themed cruises which range from music, dance, jazz and comedy, through to archaeology, natural history, naval history, wildlife and photography. There’s even Archers Cruises based on the popular radio drama and Stage and Screen Themed Cruises hosted by world renowned actors.

Fred. Olsen cruises to worldwide destinations offer an extra programme of activities, both onboard and ashore, to enhance the holiday experience. There are three main add-on packages featuring special interests.

Civilisations

Civilisations is available on selected cruises, and offers a chance for a more in-depth understanding and experience of the places visited. Escorted by expert guides and lecturers, it allows travellers to learn more about the history and culture of destinations, and appeals to those who want a more mentally challenging holiday. The programme is now available on all four of the Fred. Olsen ships:- Black Watch, Boudicca, Balmoral and Braemar.

The subjects are many and varied, ‘ Each cruise is escorted by a dedicated, on-board host, who will help participants achieve greater fulfilment from their vacation and open your eyes to the culture and history of the destinations visited.

The price of the Civilisations package includes all on-board and tours gratuities, meals, specialist lecturers, exclusive privately escorted tours, port and passenger taxes and a beautiful leather-bound journal to record the highlights of the cruise. It is also possible to book for the lecture programme only, at a reduced price, for guests who are interested in the talks, but who do not want to take part in the shore excursions which can sometimes be quite energetic. Call our Cruise Experts today for more information as all programmes are subject to availability.

The ArtsClub

This is a more informal programme covering a vast array of hobbies and pastimes. There is no charge and ArtsClub topics do not have to be pre-booked, guests just join in as and when they choose. Experts in the specific subject will give talks, tuition or workshops throughout the cruise and may sometimes accompany shore tours where relevant.

Subjects include music, dance, musical theatre, comedy, watercolour paining, antique collecting, wine tasting, maritime history, genealogy, wildlife, photography and much more. Although there is no charge for taking part, there may be a small charge for materials in subjects such as painting or wine tasting. ArtsClub themes are featured on selected cruises aboard all Fred. Olsen ships. For More information contact our Cruise Expert today as again all are subject to availability and limited numbers.

Flagship Golf

This package is a very popular add-on, available on selected cruises in the Mediterranean, Canaries, Baltic, round the UK, and the Caribbean. The package for example will consist of four rounds of golf ashore played on carefully selected courses, including transfers and green fees, tuition from a resident PGA professional, practice sessions and social activity on board for golfers and their non-playing partners. The Flagship Golf package must be booked prior to the cruise departure.

As well as these specific packages, many cruises offer guest speakers from all walks of life, or feature big names from the world of entertainment. There is a packed programme of activities throughout the day, which is organised by the ship’s own team, and a glittering programme of evening entertainment. So every Fred. Olsen cruise, whether or not it is part of a specific programme, will be a fulfilling and well rounded experience.

Themed Cruises for kids and all the family

Experience a whole new level of imaginative activities and entertainment specifically designed for everyone in the family from kids to teens to adults. Set sail on Norwegian Cruise Lines with your favourite Nickelodeon Animated Characters.

Royal Caribbean are offering the trip of a lifetime for a child, It is fair to say that their DreamWorks experience is something that few children will ever forget. After all, how often do they get to come face to face with some of the best-loved characters on film? See their faces light up as they meet popular DreamWorks characters like Shrek, Fiona, Po (Kung Fu Panda) and many more. From fun parades, where everyone can take part, to incredible shows and meet and greet mealtimes, it’s as magical as it gets.

Their award winning Adventure Ocean® is already filled to the brim with exciting activities - just imagine how exciting it will be when Shrek, Alex, Po and others pop in for some fun! These popular characters will interact with the kids in fun activities such as story time, dance parties and more. And remember, its all included: no extra charge.

See all your favourite characters from DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon on ice, Exclusive to Allure of the Seas.

Watch Marty, Alex, Gloria, Melman and your other favourite characters from hit film Madagascar mingle with high divers, swimmers, acrobats and more. Exclusive to Oasis Class ships.

Where else can you go on holiday and have your photo taken with Shrek or kiss the hand of a Princess, who's an Ogre but who's also a Princess... ? But this is not just any holiday. It's the DreamWorks Experience on board Royal Caribbean Make sure you get your photo taken with Shrek, Fiona, Alex and Po, not forgetting everyone's favourite penguins from Madagascar so you can show off to your friends and family when you get home. Just in case they have a hard time believing that it could all be true!

The Dreamworks Experience is available on Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas.

P&O Cruises

A tradional British Cruise Company operates contemporary and themed cruises aimed predominantly at the British High Street Traveller P&O Cruises runs many themed Cruise holidays, including arts afloat, fine food and wine and bird watching to botany

Seasonal Themed cruises are becoming extrememly popular, enabling you to experience Christmas markets and other European highlights such as the Oktoberfest, or simply bringing in the New Year at sea with unforgettable festivities and fireworks

Special Interest Cruise: If you are a member of a local club or society we can arrange to assist you in purchasing a number of staterooms (cabins) in different categories (Inside,Outside and Balcony depending on budget) look at setting up an itinerary, work with the Cruise Line to arrange for special guests or notables, and finally help you market the cruise to people who would be interested in that activity.

Full Ship Charter: If you are part of a large company or organization we can also work with the cruise line to charter the entire ship and focus around the interest-du-jour -and ensure that everyone participates, to some extent.

Call our cruise experts today to learn more about Themed Cruises