...and a touch of mystery

Alnwick Castle

Inveraray Castle

Lost Gardens of Heligan

with the Duchess of Northumberland and Mr Fred. Olsen Senior

CASTLESGARDENS

Visit some of the most magnificent castles ever built, their

stories giving fascinating insight into British history. Solid,

imposing representations of power and influence, built

so Nobles could control and defend their lands – and their

status. Every castle has a rich story blending myth, legend

and royalty. Join us and discover it all for yourself!

Then, there’s the beauty, colours, scents, textures and

subtlety of some of our homeland’s most impressive

gardens and grounds. Lovingly tended, some through

centuries, you don’t have to be a horticultural enthusiast

to appreciate these magical, peaceful places which present

some of Britain’s – and the world’s – most attractive plants

in beautifully designed settings. Bring your camera!

What’s more, we are delighted to say that the Duchess of

Northumberland, will be joining the cruise. She will talk

about her vision that led to the creation of the spectacular

gardens at Alnwick Castle (famous as a TV and film location

for Downton Abbey and Harry Potter) and her fascination

with poison and its use throughout history. Guests booked in

Premier and Marquee Suites will also have the chance to dine

with The Duchess of Northumberland**. We are hopeful that

Mr Fred. Olsen Senior himself will be on board too.

The special on-board experience doesn’t end there; we’ll

add a twist with a Murder Mystery experience, a classic

British ‘whodunnit’ set in 1920s Britain. The story will

unfold across a series of four ‘episodes’ with hints and clues

throughout the cruise. Guests are welcome to participate if

they wish, although all the usual on-board entertainment

will also be in place, so the choice is all yours. There will

also be a series of short vignettes that follow the theme

‘poison through the ages’.

Join us on this unique cruise where you’ll experience and

discover so much. You’ll return home with a wealth of

stories you’ll want to share.

Here’s your chance to go in search of flora, fauna, history, myth, monsters and legend. Cover the length and breadth of the UK, from Tobermory to St. Michael’s Mount.

Benmore Botanic Garden

HISTORY, MYSTERY, GARDENS AND FLORA...an adventure not to be missed

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WHO’S ON BOARD… We have been fortunate to secure these prominent speakers, presenting on a range of fascinating subjects.

Her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland

Jane Northumberland is the visionary

behind The Alnwick Garden, the largest visitor

attraction in the North East. She is particularly interested

in natural poisons and aphrodisiacs and has built one of the

only Poison Gardens in the world: every plant is a killer. Her

Grace has had a trilogy of books published called The Poison

Diaries and more recently A Little Book of Poisons, Potions

and Aphrodisiacs and Jams, Jellies and Preserves, with a

special range of marmalades being commercially made

from the oldest known recipe in the world.

Captain David Bray

Master Mariner

Drawing upon his considerable experience,

author and Fellow of the Nautical Institute,

Captain David Bray, will provide a running commentary

as Boudicca sails past many points of interest, including

castles, lochs, headlands and channels.

Dr Dan Jones

Eminent Historian and Archaeologist

Dr Dan Jones will be speaking on a range of

subjects, including Boudicca, the Borgia’s and

Rasputin. Guaranteed to titillate with stories of murder,

mystery and mayhem!

Graham Hoyle

Retired Police officer, ex Special Branch and CID

Guests can look forward to both amusing

and serious anecdotes from Graham’s time

in the police force and experience his very own funny and

interactive, ‘Catch the Killer’ mysteries.

Mr Fred. Olsen Senior

Mr Fred. Olsen is a Norwegian shipping and

energy pioneer and, since the age of 26, he

has been Chairman of the holding companies

of the Fred. Olsen group of companies. This includes Fred.

Olsen Cruise Lines, the famous ship builders Harland &

Wolff and a number of other travel related organisations.

We are hopeful that Mr Fred. Olsen Senior himself will be on board too.

A WORLD CRUISE!

On board, guests can enter a prize draw to guess ‘whodunnit’ for the chance to win a World Cruise. The lucky winner will be drawn by her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland during the cruise.

WIN

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ROSYTH Friday 10th JulyBoard Boudicca and glide out from the

Firth of Forth. Why not take a seat in the

Observatory, relax and settle down, drink

in hand and let the Scottish coastline drift

past, on the way to Invergordon.

INVERGORDON Saturday 11th July

The town is well known for the

Invergorden Mutiny of 1931 where 1,000

sailors went on strike. It is also known as

the mural town of Scotland and has what

has often been called the best natural

harbour in Europe. It is ideally positioned

to discover Scottish history and legend.

Recommended experiences:Shore tour: DUNROBIN CASTLE &

GARDENS Visit the most northerly

of Scotland’s great houses, with its

fairytale spires and turrets – the awe-

inspiring Dunrobin Castle. Take a walk

in magnificent formal gardens which

overlook the sea, that were inspired by

the Palace of Versailles in Paris.

Shore tour: CAWDOR CASTLE &

GARDENS Cawdor, not only the name

linked to Shakespeare’s Macbeth,

but home to one of Scotland’s most

enchanting and romantic medieval

castles – Cawdor Castle. A truly beautiful

residence, it is romantically furnished

and surrounded by exceptionally

pretty gardens. The approach is by a

drawbridge and the Castle, dating back

to 1372, with its ancient medieval tower

built around the legendary holly tree, is

still in the hands of the Cawdor family

after six centuries.

Shore tour: MYSTERIOUS LOCH NESS

Loch Ness is Britain’s largest volume of

freshwater. Its murky depths conjure

up tales of sightings of weird creatures

including its most famous legendary

inhabitant. Learn about its geology,

history and, of course, the tales of the

monster. You should have cameras at

the ready for any monster sightings as

well as the dramatic mountain scenery

which surrounds the loch.

And for those who would like to take part…

Murder Mystery - Join us for our 1920’s

inspired pre-dinner Cocktail Party. This

will be your first opportunity to meet with

our cast of Travelling Players who will be

performing a Murder Mystery throughout

the cruise. Listen carefully as they may just

drop some early clues! Merely observe or

dress up in your finest 1920s attire.

KIRKWALL, ORKNEY ISLANDS Sunday 12th July Situated on the beautiful Orkney Isles,

Kirkwall is surrounded by wonderful

rugged countryside just waiting to be

explored. Alternatively, seek out the

town’s impressive St Magnus Cathedral

and Tankerness House, home to the

Orkney Museum.

Recommended experiences:Shore tour: TRUMLAND HOUSE

GARDENS Trumland House and

Gardens, on the island of Rousay, are

a draw for nature and garden lovers

alike. Explore the woodland and water

gardens, as well as the lawns, walled

garden and orchard.

Murder Mystery – Join us for the start of our

Murder Mystery extravaganza – a classic

1920’s British ‘Whodunnit’ You’ll need to

keep a close eye on our characters as the

story develops – uncover who the murderer

is and you could win a World Cruise!

Sails from Rosyth (Edinburgh) 10th July 2015 • 9 Nights Boudicca • D1516A

KirkwallInvergordon

Rosyth

Port of Tyne

Falmouth

Tarbert

Loch Fyne

TobermorySound of MullDuart CastleFirth of Lorn

CulzeanCastle

Grand Cascade, The Alnwick Garden

St. Michael’s Mount

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TOBERMORY, ISLE OF MULL Monday 13th July Pretty Tobermory with its famous,

brightly coloured houses fronting the

main street that runs down to the pier.

Admire the beautiful landscape and the

picturesque isles of Mull and Iona.

Recommended experiences:Shore tour: DUART CASTLE Discover

the history of Duart Castle, seat of the

Clan MacLean. Standing on a clifftop,

guarding the Sound of Mull, Duart

enjoys one of the most spectacular

positions on the West Coast of

Scotland. Explore the state rooms, visit

the dungeons and walk around the

ramparts to admire amazing views

towards Oban and Ben Nevis.

Shore tour: THE BURIAL GROUND

OF KINGS – ISLES OF MULL & IONA

Combine the Isle of Mull and the small

island of Iona, for a true taste of Scottish

islands. Iona has been the cradle of

Scottish Christianity since St Columba

landed here in 563AD. At just three miles

long and never more than one and a

half miles wide, Iona is a thin cut of land

steeped in history and religion. It is also

the burial place of more than sixty Kings.

Shore tour: GLENGORM CASTLE

& WILDFLOWER MEADOWS Enjoy a

wonderful wildlife walk around the

Glengorm Estate taking in the beautiful

Cruising Loch Fyne – Of all the sea lochs,

Loch Fyne is the longest. Probably Scotland’s

most famous, it is famed throughout the

world for its amazing seafood.

Medici Vignette – With the help of our

Travelling Players learn more about the

famous Medicis of Renaissance Italy. A

family who became synonymous with

assassination plots by means of poisoned

food and drinks throughout the 1500’s.

Murder Mystery - The story continues

tonight with more murder, mystery and

intrigue. Put your thinking caps on as

the Inspector gives you the chance to

question the suspects.

Recommended experiences:Shore tour: INVERARAY CASTLE &

GARDENS The ancestral home of Clan

Campbell stands on the shores of Loch

Fyne. It features many fine rooms

including the impressive Armoury

Hall, which has the highest ceiling

in Scotland, and the extravagantly

decorated State Dining Room. The

garden is packed with colours,

including vibrant red, pink and white

rhododendrons and azaleas.

Shore tour: BENMORE BOTANIC GARDEN

In a magnificent mountainside setting, on

the Cowal Peninsular, lies Benmore - an

enchanting garden steeped in history,

boasting a world famous collection of

coastal scenery and delightful meadows.

Visitors will be invited for tea and home

baked scones in Victorian Glengorm

Castle - a stunning private residence

that opens its doors especially.

Scenic Cruising Cruising Sound of Mull - Flowing between

the Isle of Mull and the shores of Scotland,

the Sound of Mull is a beautiful stretch of

water, home to wonderful wildlife - you

may even spot Sea Eagles here.

Cruising past Duart Castle - Set amongst

a backdrop of beautiful valleys, the castle

is impressive from any angle, especially

from the water!

Cruising Firth of Lorn - a beautiful 16

mile stretch flowing between the Isle

of Mull and the Slate Islands. As you

cruise along you’ll be surrounded by

breathtaking natural landscapes and

protected rocky reefs.

TARBERT, LOCH FYNE Tuesday 14th July Cruising past Culzean Castle – standing

on a dramatic cliff top overlooking the

Firth of Clyde, the castle is a remarkable

vision of turrets and battlements,

surrounded by surging seas, lush forests

and secret gardens.

Tarbert is an idyllic Scottish village,

known as the gateway to the beautiful

Kintyre Peninsula. The shops, hotels

and pubs snuggle nicely around the

welcoming harbour.

Dunrobin Castle

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flowering trees and shrubs, including over

300 species of rhododendron. As well as

formal gardens you will find a variety of

terrain and plants from around the world,

including the avenue of Sierra Redwoods.

MURDER MYSTERY AT SEA Wednesday 15th July

The Umbrella Assassin – The Travelling

Players present The Umbrella Assassin,

where we uncover the high profile

murder of Russian Georgi Markov, killed

by the deadly Ricin seed when he was

stabbed in the leg by an umbrella whilst

waiting for a bus on Waterloo Bridge.

Murder Mystery - An unexpected turn

of events sees tonight plot thicken. Hear

more from our villainous characters

including Archie Hemlock, Colonel Datura,

Lady Lily O’Valley and the rest of our

Travelling Players. Find out more about

the characters at www.fredolsencruises.

com/murdermystery

FALMOUTH Thursday 16th July Framed by areas of outstanding natural

beauty, complemented by a sandy

beachfront and one of the largest deep

water harbours in the world, Falmouth is

a superb port of call.

Recommended experiences:Shore tour: EDEN PROJECT The

spectacular Eden Project, the world’s

largest global garden, is an unforgettable

experience. Explore your relationship

with nature in a living theatre, where

science meets arts and technology.

Shore tour: THE LOST GARDENS OF

HELIGAN Unveiled in 1992, after

decades of overgrowth, the Lost

Gardens were hailed by The Times

as, “the garden restoration of the

century”. Explore over 200 acres and

discover Victorian gardens, get lost

in an exotic outdoor jungle, walk

through tunnels of towering bamboo

and discover the Giant’s Head. Home

to luxuriant foliage, impressive trees

and inspiring views, don’t miss this

unique time capsule.

Shore tour: TREBAH GARDEN Delight

in the sub-tropical paradise of Trebah

Garden, with a stunning coastal

backdrop. Discover the magic of this

beautiful Cornish valley garden standing

at the head of a 26 acre ravine.

Shore tour: ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT

Uncover the splendour of St Michael’s

Mount - one of the most famous sites

in Britain. Be immersed in legend, myth

and over a thousand years of incredible

history. Scale the fairytale turrets of this

medieval castle for dazzling views of

Mounts Bay and discover the vision of

the Archangel St Michael.

Murder Mystery – Tonight is the final

night in our interactive Murder Mystery

and your last opportunity to question

the suspects.

MYSTERY & POSION AT SEA Friday 17th JulyTake this opportunity to hear from Her

Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland

as she talks about her vision for and the

creation of the Gardens at Alnwick Castle,

her passion for poison and how poisons

have been used throughout history for

murder and suicide.

Shakespeare’s Poison Vignette – The

Travelling Players present a ‘reduced

Shakespeare piece’ with famous speeches

referring to potions and poisons from

Romeo & Juliet, Cleopatra and Macbeth.

Murder Mystery – this is the BIG REVEAL!

Submit your answers and if you’ve

cracked our case, then you’re in with the

chance of winning the World Cruise! The

grand draw will take place in the Neptune

Lounge, drawn by Her Grace, the Duchess

of Northumberland.

NEWCASTLESaturday 18th July United by seven bridges across a

spectacular riverscape, Newcastle is a

diverse and vibrant visitor destination.

Take your pick: world class culture,

award winning dining, inspiring heritage,

acclaimed architecture or fantastic

shopping. This city has it all.

Recommended experiences:Shore tour: ALNWICK CASTLE GARDENS

Alnwick Garden is the most ambitious

new garden created in the UK since

the Second World War. It pushes the

boundaries of design – at its heart is the

Grand Cascade, a magnificent tumbling

mass of water ending in an eruption

of fountains. With ornamental, rose

gardens, a beautiful giant treehouse and

a bamboo labyrinth, there’s so much

to experience here. It also contains

the Poison Garden, home to some of

the world’s most poisonous plants, so

deadly they have to be kept behind bars!

ROSYTH Sunday 19th July Return to port.

Post-cruise Shore tour: EDINBURGH

CASTLE Visit the medieval castle, which

dominates the city from on high and

has been home to Scottish Kings and

Queens through the centuries. Over

one thousand years of history sit on

top of the famous Edinburgh rock, an

extinct volcano, where visitors are

awarded with magnificent panoramas

in every direction.

Shore tours can enhance your experienceWe have included a selection of the

many and varied tours we offer at

additional cost, to enhance your

cruise experience. For the full list,

visit fredolsencruises.com

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HURRY AND YOU CAN STILL SAVE IN FRED.’S CRUISE SALE

Save on every Fred. cruise. Fred. Olsen’s full 2015 and 2016 programme is on sale, so book

your next holiday now and wherever in the world you want to explore, you’ll enjoy great

value as well as a superb cruise.

With prices starting from just £900 per person, this cruise is no exception. There’s

so much to do and so much included. The prices quoted in this brochure include a

10% discount off our already great value Freedom Fares, available if you book by

2nd March 2015. But that’s not all, if you book more than one cruise at the same

time you can save even more – up to 30% off. You’ll get the biggest discount off

the highest priced cruise so you can be confident you’ll get the best deal.

Plus, you can upgrade to All Inclusive for only £10pppn* Enjoy selected beers, selected wines, spirits and soft drinks all day, with many

premium drinks and cocktails available at half price too. Please see our

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Chance to

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Chance to dine with a

Duchess!

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For adult travellers only*The length and nature of this sailing are suited to the adult traveller;

therefore only those over 18 are able to join.

There’s so much included in the price of your cruise:• All meals throughout your cruise, from five-course à la carte dining to

casual buffets and late-night snacks

• Tea and coffee throughout the day and early evening

and afternoon tea with sandwiches & cakes

• Air conditioned en-suite rooms

• All evening entertainment, including dancing and cabaret shows

• A choice of daytime activities

• Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pools and Jacuzzis

• Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet

The Fred. Olsen difference…Everything about Fred. Olsen is more personal. We’re a family run company

with a long shipping heritage. Rather than worrying about having the

biggest ships, packed with gimmicks like climbing walls and zip wires, we

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personal service, where you get closer to the people and places around you.

Cabin Type Freedom Fare Cruise Sale Price

Inside £999 £900

Outside £1,199 £1,080

Balcony £1,799 £1,620

Single £1,699 £1,530

Pricing per person The Cruise Sale price includes the 10% saving for bookings made by 2nd March 2015. Book two cruises at the same time and save 20% off the second cruise; book three cruises and save 30% off the third!

Suite prices available on request with the chance to dine with the Duchess of Northumberland or Mr Fred. Olsen Senior.

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*These terms and conditions are in addition to Fred. Olsen’s standard Terms and Conditions that apply to all bookings. Fred. Olsen’s full set of Terms and Conditions are available on our website, fredolsencruises.com and on request. We advise all passengers to review these before booking. Information shown is correct at time of going to press (February 2015). Some ports may be at anchor, intermediate days are at sea. We reserve the right to amend itineraries for operational reasons. pppn is per person, per night. Some of the activities mentioned are chargeable, optional tours which are bookable six weeks prior to departure, subject to availability. Prices are correct at the time of going to print, but may change at any time. Please call for the latest prices. Itinerary is flexible, speakers and order of presentation may change. *Cruise Sale Terms & Conditions: The Cruise Sale discount is only available on Freedom Fares booked between 6th February 2014 and 2nd March 2015 inclusive. Offer excludes Suites and applies to the cruise only fare. Discount cannot be applied retrospectively or combined with any other promotional offer including, but not limited to, Anchor Fares. Multi-buy offer: Only available on 2015/2016 cruises of five nights or more, for departures upto April 2016. Book one cruise and receive a 10% discount. Book two different cruises in the same transaction and save 10% off the lowest priced cruise and 20% off the highest priced cruise. Book three different cruises in the same transaction and receive a 30% discount off the highest priced cruise, 20% off the middle priced cruise and 10% off the lowest priced cruise. If any of the booked cruises are subsequently cancelled, we reserve the right to reduce the discount on the other booked cruises. To clarify; all cruises need to be booked in the same transaction with the same lead passenger name, for the discounts to apply. All Inclusive upgrade offer covers selected house wines by the glass, selected beers, spirits and soft drinks, subject to availability. Tours, tips, premium drinks, medical facilities and other spend, during travel to the ship and while on board, are not included. Any additional expenditure will need to be paid separately. Refer to our website for full terms and conditions. Adult travellers only: Passengers for this cruise, D1516A, must be aged 18 or over at the time of departure. The Enjoyment Promise is only applicable to guests who have not cruised on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (“FOCL”) ship before. It excludes Party Nights and cruises for 4 or less nights. The promise only applies to Bookings made for departures more than 12 weeks ahead. The Enjoyment Promise only applies to Passengers who have contracted with FOCL and excludes cruises on vessels operated by FOCL but booked through 3rd Party operators. Should you wish to invoke the Enjoyment Promise, you will need to inform Guest Relations within 48 hours of sailing at the latest. FOCL will arrange and pay for a flight and/or transport back to the UK. FOCL will refund the cruise cost only but will not refund other costs. **Only guests booking a Premier Suite or Marquee Suite will be eligible to dine with Her Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland or Mr Fred. Olsen Senior, subject to their availability. All engagements with Her Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland, are subject to her availability. We would like to keep you up to date with relevant offers and news from Fred. Olsen. Should you prefer not to be contacted, you can opt out at any time by advising us by email to: emailresponse@fredolsen.co.uk, by telephone or by post, specifying your full name and address. E&OE

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Although we’re a small company, we were rated joint second in the 2014 Which?

Cruise Survey and were named a Which? Recommended Provider for Cruises – an achievement that all the staff and crew at Fred. Olsen are very proud of. We were also delighted to have been voted Best Value for

Money in the Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards for the third consecutive year. Most importantly, in over 10,000 independent guest reviews, 95% rated us Excellent or Good. Perhaps that’s why in 2014 more than half our guests had travelled with us before.

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