Fred. Olsen has been named 'Best Ocean Cruise Line' in the prestigious 'Silver Travel Awards 2019' – for a record fourth consecutive year. The Awards are run annually by Silver Travel Advisor, an independent travel reviews, information and advice website, especially for mature travellers aged 50 and over.

This year's 'Silver Travel Awards 2019' were held at the home of British film and TV-making, BAFTA, in London on the evening of 26th June 2019, and hosted by TV legend Dame Esther Rantzen. More than 140,000 votes were cast by the public, in a total of 21 categories overall.

Ellie Fulcher, Group Sales & Affinity Manager at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“Congratulations to our partners Silver Travel Advisor for another amazing Awards, and we would like to thank all those who took the time to vote for us, and our loyal travel trade colleagues who continue to recommend our cruises to their customers. It means such a lot to all the team at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – both at our Head Office and across our fleet – to be recognised in this significant way.

“The 50+ cruise market is a growing sector, and we are working extremely hard across all the areas of our business to ensure that we continue to deliver the kind of product and offer that our 'silver travellers' expect from us, whether it be more exotic itineraries, immersive enrichment programmes, more authentic experiences, or exceptional, award-winning cuisine.”

Debbie Marshall, Managing Director of Silver Travel Advisor, said: 

“It's a privilege and a pleasure to recognise so many great travel players in the Silver Travel Awards.

"This year's winners – including Fred. Olsen – have demonstrated how smart thinking and an appreciation of the outlook and priorities of the over 50s can cut through the competition, win bookings and secure lasting loyalty. 

"It's been a challenging year in some respects for the travel industry, but these companies really standout for making their products relevant, valued and accessible to the mature traveller.”

This important accolade builds on a successful year for Fred. Olsen, which was recently named 'Best Cruise Line Operator for Groups' in the '2019 Group Travel Awards', voted for by readers of 'Group Travel Organiser' magazine. This is the eighth year that Fred. Olsen has won this coveted award, having held it for a record seven consecutive years previously.

Photo caption:

Ellie Fulcher, Group Sales & Affinity Manager at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (centre), receives the award for 'Best Ocean Cruise Line' from TV legend Dame Esther Rantzen (second from right), Debbie Marshall – Managing Director of Silver Travel Advisor (second from left) and Neil Hardy of Shearings (far right), at a glittering 'Silver Travel Awards 2019' at BAFTA, London on 26th June 2019, with 'Captain Jack Sparrow' (or at least, his 'double') bringing an extra touch of movie-glamour to the event! 

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com

To find out more about Silver Travel Advisor, go to www.silvertraveladvisor.com