FRED. Olsen Cruise Lines brought together its fleet of four ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – in Bergen, Norway on 28 Jul. The event marked the first time the fleet had converged in one place, with 4,000 honoured guests gathering for the momentous occasion. Festivities on the...
FRED. Olsen Cruise Lines
brought together its fleet of
four ships – Balmoral, Braemar,
Boudicca and Black Watch – in
Bergen, Norway on 28 Jul.
The event marked the first
time the fleet had converged in
one place, with 4,000 honoured
guests gathering for the
momentous occasion.
Festivities on the day included
a Norwegian-themed marching
band and drummers performing
on the quayside.
Guests could visit all four ships
throughout the day with onboard
entertainment consisting of live
bands, games and deck parties.
There was a range of themed
shore excursions, including a
walking tour, which visited the
Bergenhus Fortress, historic
Bryggen and Ole Bull statue.
At the end of the day, the Fred
Olsen fleet duly departed in
convoy at 6pm, and made an exit
from the harbour in a ‘diamond’
formation, led by a fire tug boat
spraying its water cannons.
MD Mike Rodwell said it had
been a very special day, with the
festivities joined by Fred. Olsen
and chairman Fred. Olsen Jnr.
“It was with great pride that the
fifth and sixth generations of our
company looked upon their cruise
fleet, joined together for the very
first time,” he said.
