Southampton docks cruise

This exciting tour will give Friends a chance to sample some cruising around Southampton.

Arranged for Sunday 5^th October 2014, departure is from London by coach for Southampton Docks, to embark on Fred Olsen Cruise Lines MV Braemar. There will be a welcome drinks reception, followed by a tour of this popular cruise ship. The tour will be followed by a gastronomic adventure in the restaurant.

Following lunch, the trip transfers to the Blue Funnel guided cruise entitled The History of Southampton Docks. This indepth trip will include the Ocean Terminal where the Queens depart from.  Afternoon tea will be served on board, and everyone will have a close up view of three cruise ships slipping their moorings and making their departure from Southampton.

Return to London will be by coach with an arrival around 1900.

There will be further details and a booking form in the July Friends News.

Another cruise is planned for next year on Saturday 30^th May 2015. It will set sail from Dover Cruise Terminal, with Fred Olsen Lines, for a three night cruise which will include a whole day in Amsterdam, during which it is hoped that there will be able a tour of the City's tram system.

The organiser is keen to gauge support for this second tour. If you are interested, please email Mike Kay to pre-register.