18 Telephone 01473 742424 or contact your travel agent When you're on a Fred. Olsen cruise, you will fi nd the environment relaxing, stimulating and utterly enjoyable. And maybe it's in that frame of mind that you will be in the mood to fi nd out more about a subject that's always interested you - or perhaps to awaken an interest you didn't know you had. The ArtsClub is the perfect way for you to fi nd out: lectures and seminars are entirely free, and designed so that you can dip in and out whenever the fancy takes you, giving you the chance to develop or fi nd an interest in subjects as varied as antique collecting or dance, photography or gardening, wine tasting or history - there are even two cruises for addicts of the popular BBC Radio programme ' The Archers'. Open to all passengers on cruises with a The ArtsClub programme, there's something for everyone. Find out about something that's always intrigued you. The art of getting even more from your cruise The Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Russia's former Imperial capital is visited by Balmoral in May 2011, with an Antiques theme on cruise L1104. Dance is a popular The ArtsClub theme. Watercolour painting on M1122 Sharing a passion The ArtsClub cruises are accompanied by experts, people who really know their stuff and are passionate about sharing their knowledge, interests and enthusiasm. The environment is relaxed, engaging and utterly civilised, making the process thoroughly enjoyable. Whatever The ArtsClub topic, you'll enjoy a perfect balance of performances and lectures, discussions and practical sessions, and the arrangements are designed so your travelling companions can enjoy the cruise in their own way if they don't want to join you. The ArtsClub programmes are generally free, although there is a small charge in some cases. For example, there may be an additional charge for wine tasting sessions, while on painting cruises, you may need to buy a pack of materials onboard - or you can bring your own. Finding out more The list of topics and cruises is shown on the opposite page. To fi nd more detail about the programme for 2011 and 2012 ( as well as any associated Shore Tours) please contact Fred. Olsen's cruise consultants, or see www. fredolsencruises-artsclub. co. uk

www. fredolsencruises- artsclub. co. uk 19 Join the Kirker Classical Music Festival at Sea on this very special cruise with a series of private concerts in the Marina Theatre. The distinguished musicians on board will be the great British soprano Joan Rodgers and members of the Ensemble 360, one of the country's leading chamber ensembles. Formed in 2005, the Ensemble is based in Yorkshire and its members include some of the best chamber music players including the violinist Ben Nabarro, pianist Tim Horton, clarinetist Matthew Hunt and cellist Marie Macleod. Viola player Simon Rowland- Jones and exciting young baritone Duncan Rock complete the line up. A selection of specially arranged private shore excursions with a musical theme will be available. Please contact Kirker Holidays for a brochure and programme details: 020 7593 2286. The Kirker Classical Music Festival at Sea presented by Simon Rowland- Jones and Barry Cheeseman - on board Black Watch W1107, 19 June 2011 If you are thinking of booking one of our The ArtsClub cruises, you will fi nd full details of the cruise itinerary, departure dates and prices on the relevant pages. Below is a list of The ArtsClub special interest cruises featured during 2011/ 2012. Balmoral L1101 05 Jan 11 Around the World Bridge / Dance - Ballroom / Genealogy L110112 05 Jan 11 Around the World Bridge / Dance - sector Ballroom L110123 25 Jan 11 Around the World Bridge / Dance - sector Ballroom L110134 22 Feb 11 Around the World Dance - Ballroom sector / Genealogy L110135 22 Feb 11 Around the World Dance - Ballroom sector / Genealogy L110141 19 Mar 11 Around the World Dance - Ballroom sector / Genealogy L110151 01 Apr 11 Around the World Dance - Ballroom sector / Genealogy L1102 23 Apr 11 Iberia Wine / The Archers L1104 13 May 11 Baltic Antiques L1107 10 Jun 11 North Cape Classical Music L1110 16 Jul 11 Italy Photography L1116 13 Sep 11 Baltic Dance - Ballroom L1117 27 Sep 11 Iberia Wine L1118 06 Oct 11 Adriatic Bridge / Luxury Travel L1119 28 Oct 11 Canary Islands Gardens & Gardening L1121 17 Nov 11 Canary Islands Dance - Ballroom L1123 08 Dec 11 Canary Islands History of the British Royal Family L1201 05 Jan 12 Around Bridge / Performing S. America Arts / S. American Wines / Comedy Entertainment L120112 05 Jan 12 Around S. America Bridge sector L120123 29 Jan 12 Around S. America Performing Arts sector L120134 18 Feb 12 Around S. America S. American Wines sector L120141 09 Mar 12 Around S. America Comedy sector Entertainment Boudicca D1102 30 Jan 11 Amazon Bridge / Wildlife D1104 20 Mar 11 Cape Verde Islands Gardens & Gardening D1106 10 Apr 11 Canary Islands Dance - Ballroom D1107 23 Apr 11 Iberia Wine D1109 12 May 11 Adriatic Photography D1115 28 Jul 11 Greenland & Iceland Classical Music D1120 14 Sep 11 Iceland & Norway The History of Weather D1123 16 Oct 11 Canary Islands Comedy D1124 01 Nov 11 Eastern Med Watercolour Painting / Bridge D1201 05 Jan 12 Canary Islands Dance - Ballroom D1202 19 Jan 12 Caribbean Pottery / Handicrafts D1204 07 Mar 12 Canary Islands Choirs at Sea Braemar M1103 03 Feb 11 Amazon Wildlife M1108 14 Apr 11 Caribbean Musical Comedy ( Transatlantic) M1109 30 Apr 11 Canary Islands Chocoholics M1110 14 May 11 Mediterranean Wine M1115 15 Jul 11 Spitsbergen Bridge M1121 29 Sep 11 Canary Islands Classical Music M1122 12 Oct 11 Mediterranean Watercolour Painting M1123 28 Oct 11 Iberia Choirs at Sea M1124 08 Nov 11 Caribbean Comedy ( Transatlantic) M1207 29 Mar 12 Caribbean Classical Music / ( Transatlantic) Bridge Black Watch W1101 05 Jan 11 Around S. America Dance - Latin American Rhythms / Bridge / Creative Writing W110112 05 Jan 11 Around S. America Dance - Latin American sector Rhythms / Bridge W110123 27 Jan 11 Around S. America Dance - Latin American sector Rhythms / Bridge W110131 21 Feb 11 Around S. America Dance - Latin American sector Rhythms / Creative Writing W1102 23 Mar 11 Mediterranean Photography W1103 15 Apr 11 Canary Islands Dance - Ballroom W1105 18 May 11 Eastern Med Antiques W1109 09 Jul 11 The Arctic Photography W1112 11 Aug 11 Greenland & Iceland The History of Weather W1114 31 Aug 11 Iceland & Norway Classical Music W1115 12 Sep 11 Mediterranean The Archers W1118 01 Nov 11 Canary Islands Sporting Personalities W1119 26 Nov 11 Cape Verde Islands Gardens & Gardening W1201 11 Jan 12 Around the World Dance - Ballroom / Bridge / Watercolour Painting / Choirs at Sea / Performing Arts W120112 11 Jan 12 Around the World Dance - Ballroom / sector Bridge W120123 10 Feb 12 Around the World Watercolour Painting sector W120134 05 Mar 12 Around the World Choirs at Sea sector W120141 02 Apr 12 Around the World Performing Arts sector The ArtsClub Topics 2011/ 2012 The History of Weather on W1112