
Along with food, and of course the company of fellow guests, a key aspect in the success of any cruise is the quality of its entertainment. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' 'Music & Laughter' programme has proved to be an enormously popular highlight on selected cruises.
Provided at no extra cost, the programme offers a star-studded line-up of quality acts from the worlds of comedy, music and entertainment. A diverse range of musical styles is represented, including pop, soul, jazz, classical and opera.
Among the leading names signed for the 2011/12 season are: Seventies' soul legend, George McCrae, best known for his smash hit 'Rock Your Baby' - a Number One hit in over 82 countries; Sixties' legends 'The Tornados', whose hit '45', 'Telstar', was the first single by a UK group ever to reach Number One in the USA; and the dynamic 'Sounds of Boney M', featuring original band member, Sheyla Bonnick. As well as the Fred. Olsen premiere of these stars, some of the most popular acts from previous years are making a welcome return. Among them, the glamorous and hugely talented 'Operababes', the super-cool Swing band 'Dominic Halpin & the Honey B's'; and trad-jazz giants 'Colin Bryant & His Hot Rhythm Orchestra'.
From the world of comedy, the enormously popular Don Reid will be cruising again, and is joined in the 'Music & Laughter' season by other talented comedians, including Rikki Jay - who made his debut on LWT's 'The Big, Big Talent Show' - and Berni Flint - winner of 'Opportunity Knocks' a record 12 times!