Sponsored by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

What would you rather: spending a week in the cold, dreary December rain in the UK or swapping it out for a seven-night fun-filled fiesta in the Canary Islands?

Well, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will make that a reality for eight lucky agents in its spring incentive, and there is not long left to enter.

The Fleet Fiesta VIP fam will see winners whisked off on a week-long sailing on Balmoral, departing Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 30 November and calling at Las Palmas, Arrecife, Funchal, Lisbon and Matoshinhos, giving them the chance to see first-hand the beauty of the sun-soaked Canary Islands with their striking volcanic landscapes, crystal-clear waters and vibrant cultures.

The fiesta will reach a crescendo when the winners arrive in Gran Canaria and get to experience a quayside floating festival as Balmoral joins sister ships Bolette and Borealis which will all be docked in the same port at the same time.

Lively competitions will take place shoreside as crew from each ship flex their muscles in a tug of war, while mixologists stir up a storm in battle of the bartenders, plus there will be special performances from each ship’s show team.

Those fortunate enough to attend will also get the chance to tour the other ships in the fleet and chat to the onboard crew, getting a unique insight into what makes the line so special.

The winners will receive return flights from London Stansted, overseas transfers, accommodation in an ocean view cabin, welcome drinks on board, interactive business sessions, hosted activities, exclusive shore excursions and free time to explore both the ship and ports of call.

To be in with a chance of winning, agents must make a booking from the line’s Spring Savings campaign, which includes cruises of five nights or more departing from 2 September 2026 – 8 April 2027.

The bookings must be made by 30 April and registered via the Travel Agent Centre by 5 May to be entered into the prize draw.

Geoff Ridgeon, head of sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Our trade partners play a fundamental role in how we connect with our guests and we’re hugely grateful for the knowledge and care their bring to every bookings.

“This Spring Savings incentive is our way of saying thank you while giving agents the chance to experience our smaller ships for themselves and see what makes our style of cruising different, alongside the unique opportunity to join our Fleet Fiesta celebrations in Las Palmas.

“We wish all our agent partners happy sailing and the very best of luck.”

Visit  fredolsencruises.com/agent to register bookings.