Themed Cruises

Flagship Golf
Play some of the Caribbean and Europe's most renowned courses!

The relaxing yet invigorating pursuit of golf is the perfect complement to cruising. What better way to play some of the Caribbean's and Europe's most renowned courses than when your Captain calls at ports where manicured greens are but a short putt away.

The ArtsClub
The ArtsClub offers you the chance to indulge in your favourite hobby or learn a new one whilst on holiday with Fred. Olsen.

The ArtsClub themes include Bridge, Dance, Music, Wine, Watercolours and many more. Best of all, there's no supplement, and there's something for everyone. For wine-tasting, be sure to book whilst on board.

• Music Cruises
• Dance Cruises
• Painting Cruises
• Bridge Cruises
• Wine Tasting Cruises
• Antiques Cruises
• Stage and Screen Cruises
• The Archers Cruises
• Garden Cruises
• Comedy Cruises
• Wildlife Cruises
• Photography Cruises
• Jazz Cruises
• Theatre Cruises
• Collectables Cruises
• Maritime History Cruises
• Art Cruises
• Natural History Cruises
• Geology Cruises
• Naval History Cruises
• Archaeology Cruises
• Celtic History Cruises
• Family History Cruises
• Civilisations Cruises

Music Cruises
Inspiring and uplifting musical themed cruises.

Fred. Olsen music cruises are directed by Robin and Kim Colvill. Robin and Kim have been devising, producing and directing music theme cruises on Black Watch , Black Prince and Braemar for the past seven years. Classical music on-board the Fred Olsen ships has always been of the highest quality and is provided by British and International Musicians, all of whom may be heard in major concert halls throughout Britain, Europe and beyond. Top of the Page

Dance Cruises
Romance and rhythms, dancing the night away.

Fred. Olsen professional dancing instructors, Kevin and Debbie Snashall, have been enjoying their art since they were 8 years old. Having entered many competitions as amateurs, at the age of 18 they qualified as Professional Dance Instructors with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and the National Association of the Teachers of Dance. Kevin has been teaching for 21 years and is currently seven times winner of the Imperial Professional Basic and Standard Ballroom Trophy. Top of the Page

Painting Cruises
Sharpen you appreciation and paint with our experts.

The team of experts that Fred. Olsen has drawn together for their Painting ArtsClub is formidable. Fred. Olsen guest artists are on hand to recount details commentaries on individual or favourite paintings and educate you through fascinating accounts of the different art movements and their impact on the art of today. Experts will be on hand to offer tuition, demonstrate brushwork and encourage you. Top of the Page

Bridge Cruises
Perfect your skill on our relaxing holidays afloat.

Founded by Professional Bridge Instructor R. Clair Sexton, ClanBridge have been consultants to Fred. Olsen for eight years. After qualifying as an EBU teacher in 1971, R Clair Sexton hosted his first Bridge cruise on QE2 in 1975. Together with his wife Anne, another qualified EBU teacher, they have hosted more than 20 Bridge cruises. All Fred. Olsen ArtsClub Bridge cruises are licensed by the English Bridge Union. Top of the Page

Wine Tasting Cruises
Sample and learn all about the world of wine.

Through a series of lecturers and tastings on board, Fred. Olsen will talk you through the history and world of wine. Whether your preference is for French or Chilean, Italian or Australian, prepare to be enthused and persuaded to be adventurous and to make the most of this golden age when there has never been more good wine, more easily available and at such affordable prices. By the time you conclude the sessions you'll have a good grasp of what makes wines taste the way they do, as well as some ideas as to which food and wine combinations work best. Top of the Page

Antiques Cruises
Curious about your family heirlooms?

Why not join one of the antiques cruises and let the experts give you the benefit of their considerable knowledge. Anyone wishing to participate can bring along small objects or photographs of larger items and have them valued. There will be lectures on worldwide collections, antiques through the ages and tips on how to sharpen your own appreciations skills. Naturally Fred. Olsen are delighted to be joined by Lars Tharp, Tim Wonnacott and David Battie. Top of the Page

Stage and Screen Cruises
Classic films and theatre put under the spotlight.

A unique opportunity to spend time in the company of two of Britain's finest stars of stage and screen. Join Christopher Lee and Shirley Anne Field, as they regale us with the story of their careers. Screenings of some of their most celebrated works, and those of the film industry generally, will be shown as part of our comprehensive film programme during the cruise. Top of the Page

The Archers Cruises
Britain's most popular radio drama.

What other broadcast series can lay claim to capturing the interest of the British public more completely and more consistently than The Archers? Originally billed by the Radio Times as 'The daily events in the lives of country folk', the series quickly built up a huge audience for whom the emphasis on farming became a mere background to the lives of the residents of Ambridge. Top of the Page

Garden Cruises
A colourful melting pot of jasmine and jacaranda.

Throughout the world there are groups of islands caressed by gentle winds, ringed by sandy beaches and glistening, coral iridescent waters. But nowhere is quite like the Caribbean. Think of soaring mountains and lush valleys, of cactus groves and mangroves, of vibrant colours and flowers, spice plantations of nutmeg and cinnamon, of banana and cocoa. Swap grey-skies for tropical blooms of bougainvillea and hibiscus. Top of the Page

Comedy Cruises
Look back and laugh at some of our comedy greats.

Fred. Olsen’s comedy store is produced and presented by Mike Craig. Since 1964, Mike has been responsible for writing or producing over 1200 comedy shows for television and radio. On the cruise you will be invited during mornings at sea to Look Back with Laughter at comedy greats like Jimmy James, Albert Modley, Les Dawson, Al Read, Tommy Cooper, Max Miller, Morecambe and Wise and many more. As well as the morning sessions at sea, you will also have the chance to meet and be entertained by some of the performers Mike has worked with during his career. Top of the Page

Wildlife Cruises
Enjoy wildlife and nature in an ideal environment.

Being able to identify a wide variety of living creatures in their natural environment adds a whole new dimension to your enjoyment of nature. Whether your passion is for mammals or birds, zoology or anthropology, landscape or seascape, or flora and fauna, experts will assist you in your quest for knowledge. See stunning scenery, challenging terrain, tropical forests and vast seascapes brimming with life. Top of the Page

Photography Cruises
Making taking pictures fun!

Photography is all about picture-making and as a result, the aim of these ArtsClub cruises is to show you how you can get fun and enjoyment out of photography. How to produce pictures which will give you, your family and friends, much pleasure for years to come. Experts will inform and inspire you through a series of talks about their work. The main emphasis will be on practical photography and taking better pictures. The Fred. Olsen programmes are well balanced and cater for absolute beginners, owning nothing other than a simple pocket camera; and advanced experts, with the latest in complex or expensive equipment. Top of the Page

Jazz Cruises
A foot-tapping delight of both new and traditional Jazz music.

Fred. Olsen jazz themed cruises are an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary jazz, with formal concerts and ‘jamming session’s around the ship. An illustrated insight into the history of jazz will be followed by afternoon, early evening and late night concerts featuring music from some of our favourite jazz musicians. Top of the Page

Theatre Cruises
Drama on the high seas!

Members from one of England's leading drama schools - LAMDA, will be on board to allow us the privilege of giving you an exciting introduction to some of the country's finest young talent. They will also enable the opportunity for creative workshops, providing you with the chance to participate in some theatre classes on board. Top of the Page

Collectables Cruises
Discover the delights of collecting.

From Barbie Dolls to Luggage Labels - nearly everything is collectable and television programmes like 'Bootsale Challenge' and 'Flog It!' stand close to 'The Antiques Roadshow' and 'The Great Antiques Hunt' in the popularity stakes. Experts will help you to decide what to collect if you're a novice, or offer words of advice if you're an old hand - and if you've never thought of collecting before, they could open up a whole new world for you! Top of the Page

Maritime History Cruises
Hear seafaring tales from yesteryear.

Ships and the sea have always been a part of our Nation's heritage and each July one of the most romanticised eras is brought to life again by the 'Tall Ships Race', when the ocean greyhounds of yore set sail once more, their towering sails a testament to the endurance of the men who sailed them and a picture of elegance and power. Lecturers will tell their story, bringing the romance, and the reality, alive. Top of the Page

Art Cruises
Learn about the different eras of Art - through the ages.

The history of art is as picturesque as the art itself, and the artists comprising it a colourful and diverse breed unto themselves. Whether your interest lies in the Icons of yesteryear, in the age of the Renaissance, in the era of Impressionism or in the glories of Constable and Gainsborough, specialists will have something just for you! Top of the Page

Natural History Cruises
Gain knowledge of our Natural world in beautiful surroundings.

The oceans of the world, their coastlines and skies team with wildlife. Who has not gazed in wonder at the playful antics of a school of dolphins, watched in awe a sounding sperm whale or pondered on the solitude of the soaring albatross of the Southern Ocean? Fred. Olsen’s Natural History themed cruises our speakers will delight in describing all that you see, and will help you to distinguish between a Skua and an Arctic Tern, a Porpoise or a Dolphin! Top of the Page

Geology Cruises
Discover more about this fascinating environmental science.

Broadly defined as the study of the Earth's crust, geology is a fascinating science and nowhere more so than in and around the great oceans of the world. From volcanology to plate tectonics, polar icecaps to gushing geysers, wherever our cruises have been given a 'Geology' theme, experts will be on hand to explain to you the amazing phenomena that you'll encounter whilst on board. Top of the Page

Naval History Cruises
Chronicles of the British Navy.

The navies of the world have always played a role in shaping history and nowhere is this more true than in Britain, where the Royal Navy became an institution built around a tradition of courage and heroism in battle and bravery in death. Today the Navy, its ships and the sea are a major part of our heritage, and expert lecturers will tell their story, bringing the romance, the reality and sometimes the sadness alive. Top of the Page

Archaeology Cruises
Ancient artifacts and how they've helped create our world today.

Archaeology has been described as 'the scientific analysis of ancient peoples and their interaction with their environment', and it embraces the study of fossils, food remains, ruined buildings and human artifacts like jewellery, tools and pottery. From these archaeologists can determine how ancient cultures lived and how they have helped to mould the world in which we live today. Speakers and our imaginative itineraries will bring this fascinating subject to life for you. Top of the Page

Celtic History Cruises
Memoirs from the Celtic period.

Celtic origins are rooted in the mists of pre-history. Greek writers of the sixth century BC referred to them as the 'keltoi', a people of southern France. In time their settlements stretched right across western Europe and at the height of their power they were able to sack Rome in 386BC and Delphi in 279BC. Faction fighting between Celtic tribes led to their downfall and eventually they were forced out to the western fringes of the continent. Celtic experts tell their fascinating story. Top of the Page

Family History Cruises
Learn about your ancestors in charming surroundings.

Once regarded as the study of genealogy, today the term 'Family History' has a broader meaning and applies to any biographical research that results in a narrative history of interest to future generations of any given family. The study involves 'fleshing out' the bones of genealogy pure and simple by including the geographical situation and historical circumstances surrounding any particular set of ancestors, bringing a family's background to life and providing a more meaningful snapshot of the past. Experts guide the listener through the finer points of this altogether fascinating subject, which is enjoying a period of unprecedented growth throughout Britain at this time. Top of the Page

Civilisations Cruises
Bringing Civilisations to life.

From the wonders of the ancient Hellenistic world to the domes and mosaics of Eastern Orthodoxy; from the Tarquinian necropolis of the ancient Etruscans to the Forum of Imperial Rome - civilisations mean different things to different people. In all their diversity, experts will help to bring them to life for you. Top of the Page