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All aboard with the Archers on a Fred Olsen Mediterranean cruise

Fans of The Archers will get a treat in 2011 when Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines hosts two Archers-themed cruises as part of its popular programme of special-interest cruises, The ArtsClub.

Archers aficionados will get the chance to mingle with their favourite cast members from the long-running radio show, while cruising in luxury around the beautiful Mediterranean.

Various Archers cast members will be on board both cruises. You will be able to chat to them at the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party, and there will be a ‘mock’ recording w - complete with all the rural sound effects are associated with this much-loved and legendary show.

Balmoral, pictured right, departs from Southampton on a 10-night Easter cruise on April 23, calling at La Coruna, Casablanca, Gibraltar, Portimao (where she anchors), before returning to Southampton. Prices for this cruise start at £1,014, based on two adults sharing an inside twin-bedded cabin. The price includes all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes.

The cruise also offers the supporting ArtsClub theme of ‘Wine’, where guests can learn more about wines from around the world, and discover the onboard expert’s recommendations.

Black Watch, pictured left,  departs from Dover on September 12 for a 13-night cruise around the Western Mediterranean, taking in Cadiz, Almeria, Ibiza, Mahon, Palma, and Lisbon, before returning to Dover. Prices for this cruise start at £1,392, based on two adults sharing an inside twin-bedded cabin. The price includes all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes.

The cruise also offers keen golfers a dedicated package, Flagship Golf, providing the ideal opportunity to play on some of the finest, most challenging courses on earth.  The cost for this package is £375 per golfer.