I would start with the Fredolsens own web site they have 5% discount on the best fares(not on super specials and GTY's) so that is a starting point for negotiations with any TA.

You may be able to find a regular agent that will knock off 10%.

I have yet to see one that specialises in being the cheapest for FO.

I've seen a lot of good offers in any daily paper with a travel supplement. When you look at the prices don't forget to check out on extras like free travel or free dockside parking which can make quite a difference to the final amount you pay.

Balmoral arrives in Miami

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' latest ship Balmoral arrived in Miami on March 6 on schedule to start a series of Caribbean cruises.

The 1,340-passenger ship, the largest in the line's fleet, will run ten and eleven night Caribbean fly/cruises from Miami before returning to Europe and an early summer cruise programme from Civitavecchia (the port of Rome).

These Mediterranean fly/cruises are an innovation for Fred. Olsen, made possible by the expansion of the fleet.

Sales and marketing director Nigel Lingard said: "This is a very exciting time for Fred. Olsen as we see our fifth ship cruising successfully.

"Expansion is essential in today's cruise market and it is important that we maintain our market share in the UK. Balmoral is very different from the giants that are being introduced into the UK market this year; she is a traditional cruise ship in the true Fred. Olsen style."

With permission from Travelmole