| Fred spots an ORCA

MARINE wildlife charity ORCA will join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for its Welcome Back no-port scenic sailings in the northern summer (CW 22 Mar).

Guests aboard Fred. Olsen’s itineraries will be joined by Cruise Conservationists from ORCA, who will be offering wildlife-spotting tips, hosting sessions from the deck, and giving guests the chance to assist in vital conservation research on board Balmoral, Bolette and Borealis.

Across seven sailings in Jul and Aug, ORCA’s team of experts will spend their days helping Fred. Olsen guests to spot, identify and record data about the marine wildlife that they see, as well as holding lectures and Q&As.

“British waters are incredibly rich with wildlife and to have the opportunity to celebrate and showcase them to Fred. Olsen guests is something that ORCA is delighted to be involved in,” said the charity’s Head of Partnerships Steve Jones.

“Not only will our cruise conservationists be able to teach guests about the wonderful world of whales and dolphins around the UK, but they will also be able to collect important scientific data to help ORCA protect them for future generations.”