Join TV Gardening Expert Charlie Dimmock on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Cruise
Suffolk, United Kingdom, November 01, 2012 --(PR.com)-- As part of its award-winning Vistas onboard enrichment programme, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be welcoming TV gardening expert Charlie Dimmock aboard a cruise to the Canary Islands in 2013 – Braemar’s M1311 ‘The Gardens of Madeira & the Canaries’ cruise departs from Dover on 22nd April 2013, for 14 nights. Guests booking this cruise by 5th November 2012 can also take advantage of Fred. Olsen’s great-value ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package, which includes beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks, for just £5 per person per night.*
Fred. Olsen’s Vistas programme brings a variety of knowledgeable and entertaining experts aboard its fleet of four traditional, more intimate cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – to give talks on a wide range of subjects, sharing their passion with guests on selected cruises. Fred. Olsen was delighted to be voted ‘Best for Learning’ for the second year running at the 2012 ‘Cruise International Awards’, in recognition of its specialist Vistas programme.
Charlie Dimmock first came to the public's attention in 1997, when she joined the BBC’s prime-time gardening series, ‘Ground Force’. Since then, she has presented many high-profile programmes, such as ‘The Joy of Gardening’ and ‘Charlie's Garden Army’, as well as presenting coverage of the ‘Chelsea Flower Show’.
Charlie has published several gardening books, including the BBC’s ‘Ground Force’ books,'Water Garden Workbook' and 'Container Gardening', as well as 'Enjoy Your Garden', a book on general gardening, published in 2000. She wrote a weekly gardening column in the Mail on Sunday for many years.
Recently, Charlie has enjoyed success with a local ITV Meridian series, ‘River Walks’, in which she joins the meandering rivers of the South of England, visiting landmarks and attractions along the way, as well as meeting people who live and work on the water. The third series was broadcast on ITV1 Meridian in January 2008.
Charlie will be enthralling Fred. Olsen guests aboard Braemar during this fascinating voyage around the Canary Islands, which will offer keen gardeners a wealth of opportunities to visit gardens ashore. Braemar visits Funchal (Madeira), known as the ‘Garden Isle’, then Santa Cruz (La Palma), Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) and Arrecife (Lanzarote), all in the Canaries. After a relaxing day at sea, the cruise then calls at Lisbon, the pretty capital of Portugal, and finally Leixoes (for tours to Oporto, Portugal), before returning to Dover.
Prices start from £1,389 per person, based on two adults sharing an ‘Inside’, twin-bedded cabin, Grade ‘I’. The price includes all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes; there is no extra charge for taking part in Charlie Dimmock’s Vistas talks. This cruise also offers an extra bonus of £100 per cabin free onboard spending credit for ‘Outside’ grades and above (subject to availability).
*See the website www.fredolsencruises.com for full Terms and Conditions.
Find out more about all Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines by visiting www.fredolsencruises.com Agents can book online, at the Travel Agents’ Centre, or via AmadeusCruise. Alternatively, call Reservations on 01473 742424.
Fred. Olsen’s Vistas programme brings a variety of knowledgeable and entertaining experts aboard its fleet of four traditional, more intimate cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – to give talks on a wide range of subjects, sharing their passion with guests on selected cruises. Fred. Olsen was delighted to be voted ‘Best for Learning’ for the second year running at the 2012 ‘Cruise International Awards’, in recognition of its specialist Vistas programme.
Charlie Dimmock first came to the public's attention in 1997, when she joined the BBC’s prime-time gardening series, ‘Ground Force’. Since then, she has presented many high-profile programmes, such as ‘The Joy of Gardening’ and ‘Charlie's Garden Army’, as well as presenting coverage of the ‘Chelsea Flower Show’.
Charlie has published several gardening books, including the BBC’s ‘Ground Force’ books,'Water Garden Workbook' and 'Container Gardening', as well as 'Enjoy Your Garden', a book on general gardening, published in 2000. She wrote a weekly gardening column in the Mail on Sunday for many years.
Recently, Charlie has enjoyed success with a local ITV Meridian series, ‘River Walks’, in which she joins the meandering rivers of the South of England, visiting landmarks and attractions along the way, as well as meeting people who live and work on the water. The third series was broadcast on ITV1 Meridian in January 2008.
Charlie will be enthralling Fred. Olsen guests aboard Braemar during this fascinating voyage around the Canary Islands, which will offer keen gardeners a wealth of opportunities to visit gardens ashore. Braemar visits Funchal (Madeira), known as the ‘Garden Isle’, then Santa Cruz (La Palma), Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) and Arrecife (Lanzarote), all in the Canaries. After a relaxing day at sea, the cruise then calls at Lisbon, the pretty capital of Portugal, and finally Leixoes (for tours to Oporto, Portugal), before returning to Dover.
Prices start from £1,389 per person, based on two adults sharing an ‘Inside’, twin-bedded cabin, Grade ‘I’. The price includes all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes; there is no extra charge for taking part in Charlie Dimmock’s Vistas talks. This cruise also offers an extra bonus of £100 per cabin free onboard spending credit for ‘Outside’ grades and above (subject to availability).
*See the website www.fredolsencruises.com for full Terms and Conditions.
Find out more about all Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines by visiting www.fredolsencruises.com Agents can book online, at the Travel Agents’ Centre, or via AmadeusCruise. Alternatively, call Reservations on 01473 742424.
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