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Toast to Teachers: Enjoy Free Champagne Afternoon Tea on Fred. Olsen Cruises!

Sip and Sail - Free Champagne Afternoon Tea for Teachers with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines!

Enjoy Traditional Afternoon Tea in The Observatory on Borealis. Image: Fred. Olsen Cruise Line

Complimentary Champagne Afternoon Tea for Teachers on Select Fred. Olsen Cruises This Summer

Calling all teachers! School’s (almost) out, and as an ex-college lecturer I know the school year can be a whirlwind, and planning a getaway during the summer holidays often means dealing with sky-high prices. Well, here’s some fabulous news to brighten your day: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering a free champagne traditional afternoon tea for two on select sailings in July and August! Yes, you read that right—free bubbly and delicious treats just for you hardworking educators.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, understands the struggle: “At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, you won’t see us hike up our cruise prices during the school holidays. We’re not targeting ourselves towards those with young families, making us a fantastic option for teachers looking to unwind outside of term-time.”

This delightful offer is available on certain cruises of six nights or more in July and August 2024 and 2025. Imagine exploring the stunning Norwegian Fjords, the volcanic beauty of the Azores, the picturesque French rivers, or the rugged landscapes of Iceland—all while enjoying a complimentary champagne afternoon tea.

To take advantage of this offer, just book by 31st July 2024, call the Reservations Team, and quote code TEACH245. Don’t forget to have your Teacher Reference Number (TRN) handy!

Here are the details - don’t miss out!

Cruise highlights include:

Balmoral’s 10-night L2422 ‘The Life and Landscapes of Iceland’ cruise, departing from Rosyth on 22nd July 2024. Prices start from £1,299 per person.

Icelandic Waterfall. Image: Robert Lukeman on Unsplash

  • Discover volcanic wonders such as the Snæfellsjökull Glacier

  • Witness thundering waterfalls and spurting geysers

  • Take the chance to encounter humpbacks on a whale-watching tour

Itinerary: Rosyth, Scotland – Cruising by Duncansby Sea Stacks, Scotland – Cruising Pentland Firth, Scotland – Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland – Reykjavik, Iceland – Grundarfjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Husavik, Iceland – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Rosyth, Scotland

For more details: Visit L2422 ‘The Life and Landscapes of Iceland’

Borealis’ 14-night S2417 ‘Volcanic Islands of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise, departing from Dover on 31stJuly 2024. Prices start from £1,199 per person.

The Azores. Image: @fellowferdi Unsplash

  • Discover more of Portugal’s maritime history in Lisbon

  • Admire the blue hydrangeas in full bloom in the Azores

  • Spot sperm whales and other marine life with ORCA representatives

Itinerary: Dover, UK – Praia da Vitoria, Azores – Ponta Delgada, Azores – Funchal, Madeira (overnight stay) – Lisbon, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Lexiões, Portugal – Dover, UK

For more details: Visit S2417 ‘Volcanic Islands of the Azores and Madeira’

Bolette’s nine-night T2418 ‘Summertime Norwegian Fjords’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 15th August 2024. Prices start from £1,199 per person.

Norwegian houses.

  • Uncover Norwegian folklore in Trollveggen and Trollstigen

  • From Olden, visit the Briksdal Glacier with a local expert

  • Marvel at the Seven Sisters Waterfall from Bolette’s decks

Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Cruising Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Olden, Norway – Ålesund, Norway – Åndalsnes, Norway – Geiranger, Norway – Cruise by the Seven Sisters Waterfall, Norway – Cruising Storfjorden, Norway – Cruising by Strandafjellet Mountain, Norway – Liverpool, UK

For more details: Visit T2418 ‘Summertime Norwegian Fjords'

Borealis’ nine-night S2521 ‘Scenic Islands and Coastlines of Scotland and Ireland’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 4thAugust 2025. Prices start from £1,499 per person.

  • Experience the rugged beauty of Scottish and Irish landscapes

  • Enjoy Gaelic traditions of dancing and tales of folklore

  • Visit the legendary Neolithic site of Skara Brae

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Aberdeen, Scotland – Lerwick, Scotland – Kirkwall, Scotland – Cruising by the Needle, UK – Cruising by Old Man of Hoy, UK – Cruising by the Small Isles, Scotland – Cruising Loch Hourn, Scotland – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), Scotland – Cruising by Fingal’s Cave, Scotland – Killybegs, Ireland – Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Ireland – Galway, Ireland – Cruising by Cliffs of Moher, Ireland – Southampton, UK

For more details: Visit S2521 ‘Scenic Islands and Coastlines of Scotland and Ireland'

Bolette’s 15-night T2528 ‘Exploring Rugged and Remote Greenland and Iceland’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 7thAugust 2025. Prices start from £2,299 per person.

  • Discover the wild and rugged landscapes of Iceland and Greenland

  • Experience the Inuit community tradition of kaffemik

  • Enjoy scenic cruising of Tasermiut and Tunulliarfik fjords

Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Reykjavik, Iceland – Cruising Prins Christian Sund, Greenland – Narsarsuaq, Greenland – Cruise Tunulliarfik Fjord, Greenland – Qaqortoq, Greenland – Cruise Einarsfjord, Greenland – Nanortalik, Greenland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Liverpool, UK

For more details: Visit T2518 ‘Exploring Rugged and Remote Greenland and Iceland'

For more details on these spectacular cruises and to book your dream holiday, visit the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines website at www.fredolsencruises.com. You can also call the Reservations team at 0800 0355 242 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.

So, pack your bags and get ready to sail away on an unforgettable adventure. Cheers to a well-deserved break and some luxurious tea time at sea!