26 SEP: Fred Olsen Cruises has been voted ‘Ocean Cruise Line of the Year’ in Britain.
The accolade was decided by 14,500 readers of consumer magazine Cruise International.
Fred Olsen, which is represented in Australia by Cruise Abroad, also won a ‘Best Educational Program’ trophy for its lectures, workshops and excursions, and a ‘Best Live Performance’ trophy.
Viking River Cruises was named ‘Best River Cruise Line’, and Seabourn ‘Best Luxury Line’.
Royal Caribbean won the award for ‘Best Entertainment’.
The Queen was named ‘Cruise Celebrity of the Year’ for her naming of new Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth.


