The Arts Society Tours with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cathedral of spilled blood in Russia

Here, at award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, we feel it is a real privilege to undertake this wonderful new joint venture with The Arts Society Tours. A number of your members and Accredited Lecturers have already experienced the Fred. Olsen difference and the benefits of smaller ship cruising on our four more intimate, classically-designed ocean ships: Balmoral, Boudicca, Black Watch and Braemar – and we look forward to welcoming you on board for many more exciting voyages to come!

Arts Society River Cruises 2019/20

27th August 2019 | 11 nights | Braemar | M1922 |  Southampton

  • Although your holiday will be less than two weeks in length, you’ll still get to experience the very best of Madeira on this shorter-than-usual, but no less rewarding escape to Portugal’s sun-kissed, fabulously floral ‘Garden Island’ on board Braemar.
  • Stopping overnight in Funchal, the Madeiran capital, affords plenty of time to visit beautiful botanical gardens for a feast of vibrant colours and sweet scents; explore the levada walking trails; take in views from the remarkable Cabo Girão sea cliff; and even enjoy afternoon tea at Reid’s Hotel.
  • What’s more, visits to charming mainland cities offer a wealth of diverse attractions too. You can tour to the Santiago de Compostela cathedral from La Coruña; delight in the historic sites of Vigo’s Old Quarter; and immerse yourself in the maritime heritage of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital.

Twin room from £1,499pp
Single room from £2,499

£75pp FREE On Board Spend

Traditional Maderia house
Itinerary
Angela Smith

Angela is a freelance art historian. She gained a first in Art History at Leicester University and holds a PhD in cultural history from the Warburg Institute, London University. Angela spent more than a decade teaching at undergraduate level and in adult education for Leicester University during which time she also worked as a researcher for the National Inventory of Continental European Paintings. She has been an accredited lecturer with the Arts Society since 2006.

30th January 2020 | 14 nights | Braemar | M2003 | La Romana

  • Join Braemar in the Dominican Republic and set sail on an epic journey taking in diverse countries, stunning cities and breathtaking islands in the Caribbean and the Americas.
  • Visits to incredible destinations in Belize, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia will offer plenty of unforgettable experiences – highlights include chances to see the impressive Panama Canal in action; explore captivating Cartagena de Indias; and go in search of wonderful wildlife from Puerto Limón.
  • For glorious sunshine and spectacular sights, your smaller, friendlier ship will take you the beautiful Mexican island of Cozumel, home to remarkable Mayan ruins and the world’s second largest coral reef; Curacao in the idyllic Caribbean; and historic Santo Domingo.

Twin room from £2,399pp
Single room from £3,449

£90pp FREE On Board Spend

Dunns River Falls,near Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Itinerary
Chloe Sayer

Freelance specialist in the art and culture of Latin America. Has lectured in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Has curated exhibitions, and assisted on TV documentaries for BBC and Channel 4. Has made collections in Mexico and Belize for the British Museum, and is Research Associate in the Department of World Cultures at the Royal Ontario Museum. In 2016 she was awarded the prestigious Ohtli medal by the Mexican government for her long-standing commitment to Mexican culture. Her many publications include Mexican Textiles (British Museum Press, 1990), Arts and Crafts of Mexico (Thames & Hudson, 1990),  Focus on Aztecs and Incas  (Watts Books, 1995), The Incas - The Ancient World (Wayland, 1998), Textiles from Mexico  (British Museum Press, 2002), and  Mexico: Clothing and Culture (Royal Ontario Museum, 2015). Has also published articles in travel guides, newspapers and magazines.

23rd January 2020 | 14 nights | Boudicca | D2002 | Benoa (Bali)

  • Encompassing a collection of contrasting destinations, this cruise offers a fascinating insight into Asia’s remarkable diversity, with the scenic beauty of postcard-perfect idyllic islands; attractions of vibrant, modern cities; and some of the world’s most spectacular spiritual sites awaiting you.
  • Uncover the untrodden beaches and fauna-rich forests of Bali before even setting sail, then sample a taste of modern Asia in Singapore, where you can explore among towering skyscrapers, stop-by bustling Chinatown and even enjoy high tea at the world-famous Raffles Hotel.
  • Fabulous Phuket, where you can relax on the palm-lined beaches or take a boat tour to see the breathtaking scenes of Phang Nga Bay is sure to delight, while an overnight stay at Thilawa, Myanmar affords time to visit Yangon and marvel at the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda.

Twin room from £2,999pp
Single room from £4,299

Up to £100pp FREE On Board Spend

Itinerary
Viv Lawes

Viv Lawes is a lecturer, curator, author and journalist, with over twenty years’ experience in the art market. She works at several prestigious Higher Education institutions in London, leading the Modern and Contemporary unit of the Asian Art & Its Markets semester course at Sotheby’s Institute and the History of Decorative Style (c.1400-1970) course at the City & Guilds of London Art School. She also lectures for the University of the Arts and IESA (Institut d’Etudes Supérieures des Arts), London. As Senior UK Consultant to Singapore gallery One East Asia since 2011, she has co-curated many exhibitions of Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art in London and Singapore. Her current project is a book is on themes in equine sculpture, commissioned by the Sladmore Gallery, London.

20th February 2020 | 14 nights | Boudicca | D2004 | Dubai 

  • With chances to dig deeper and immerse yourself in centuries of extraordinary history at some of the world’s oldest, most famous and best-preserved ‘lost cities’ and holy sites, there’s much more to this exciting cruise than the ports listed on the itinerary.
  • In Oman, you can explore the spectacular Musandam Fjords on a boat trip from Khasab; marvel at the mosques and palaces of Muscat; and discover the Lost City of Ubar on tour from Salalah. Another of Arabia’s lost cities also awaits you in Jordan; Aqaba is your gateway to spellbinding Petra.
  • After a cruise along Egypt’s Suez Canal, Boudicca will also head to the beautiful Mediterranean Coast of Israel and call at Ashdod. Here you’ll be ideally located for tours to Jerusalem – a spiritual treasure for Jewish, Muslim and Christian pilgrim – and Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus Christ.

Twin room from £2,799pp
Single room from £3,699

Up to £100pp FREE On Board Spend

Wadi Rum desert Aqaba, Jordan
Itinerary
Alice Foster

Alice has lectured for the University of Oxford for over 20 years. Her busy freelance career includes tutor-guiding study groups to Europe, lecturing for the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, and writing and running history of art courses for the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. She runs independent classes in Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. Alice has been a guest lecturer at New College, Oxford, and at the University of Bristol. She is President of Banbury Fine Arts Society and recently President of The Arts Society Northleach - a role she was proud to accept. She has been an accredited lecturer with The Arts Society since 2004 and has lectured all over the UK and in Europe. Alice regards her Arts Society work as highly stimulating and has enjoyed meeting people from many walks of life, with a diversity of career expertise.

For enquiries or to order a Fred. Olsen brochure please call our reservations department on 0800 0355 116, quoting the Arts Society code AFN0001

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We have secured the Arts Society Lecturers at time of going to print, but these may be subject to change.