We have partnered up with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a spectacular eight-night cruise around the Scottish Isles and lochs.

On this summer exploration, guests will be able to revel in the breath-taking beauty of the Scottish Isles landscapes, from the serene lochs of Hourn and Broom to the diverse vistas of the Small Isles. The cruise will also take in captivating sites such as the Old Man of Hoy sea stacks, bonnet-shaped Bac Mor and the hexagonal basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave.

Guests will also have the opportunity to witness marine life such as whales, porpoises and seals as well as embrace Gaelic culture with whisky, Ceilidh dancing and Orkney fudge.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines operates three smaller-sized ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral – and offers regional departures across the UK from Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth.

All cruises are handcrafted by Fred. Olsen’s team of in-house Journey Planners to make sure guests are not only visiting the best destinations, but at the best time to experience them.

YOUR PRIZE

A cruise across the Scottish Isles for two adults on board Balmoral’s eight-night L2519 Scenic Isles and Lochs of Scotland sailing, departing from Newcastle on August 15, 2025, staying in an Ocean View cabin.

HOW TO ENTER

Please answer this question by March 14, 2025:

In which year did Borealis join the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fleet?

  1. 2020
  2. 2021
  3. 2022

KELSEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative is available. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Entry is free. Open to residents of the UK aged over 18. Employees of Kelsey Media and the competition provider and their family members are not eligible to win. Only one entry permitted per household; no bulk entries will be accepted. The first correct entry drawn after the closing date will win. Our winner will be notified within 28 days. If our winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn. The prize is not transferable. If any prize or product is lost or damaged during the course of delivery to the recipient, Kelsey Media will provide reasonable assistance in seeking to resolve the problem. However, it will not always be possible to obtain replacements for lost or damaged goods and, in that event, no financial compensation would be payable by Kelsey Media or its affiliates. We reserve the right to cancel the competition if circumstances change which are beyond our control. Coast is a Kelsey Media brand. Here at Kelsey Media we take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to provide the products and services you have requested from us. We will only contact you with news and special offers via the preferences you have indicated. We will never share your information with any third party without your consent. You can view our full Privacy Policy at kelsey.co.uk/privacy-notice/

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES TERMS AND CONDITIONS: You must be aged 18 years or above to enter this competition. The winner will receive a cruise for two adults on board Balmoral’s eight-night L2519 Scenic Isles and Lochs of Scotland cruise, departing from Newcastle on 15th August 15, 2025, staying in an Ocean View cabin. The prize is on a cruise only basis (drinks not included) and does not include transport to the port. The winner and their guest will receive full board status, including buffet and à la carte breakfasts and lunches and five course à la carte or buffet dinners. The prize does not include any additional expenses such as parking at the port. A gratuity of £5 per person, per day, will be added to the on board account and must be settled at the end of the cruise. This cannot be removed. The prize does not include travel insurance. The winner will be responsible for sourcing their own cruise-specific travel insurance. The winner must have a full and valid passport, with at least six months’ validity from the last day of the cruise. The prize is not for resale, is non-refundable and non-transferable. No credit/cash refunds can be given under any circumstances and this prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. If Fred. Olsen is required to cancel this cruise for any reason, a suitable alternative cruise will be offered. Upgrades and additional guests are subject to availability and will incur additional costs. The prize is subject to the prize provider’s terms and conditions, which can be found at fredolsencruises.com/legal/terms-and-conditions

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