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What is the Traditional Afternoon Tea service?

Nothing beats the special experience of afternoon tea on board a Fred. Olsen cruise. Guests who take the opportunity to enjoy our premium Traditional Afternoon Tea service will take in views from our stylish Observatory Lounge with musical accompaniment from our on board pianist and other classical musicians. A selection of premium teas from The Rare Tea Company will be offered, along with elegant finger sandwiches, dainty pastries, cakes and warm scones with jam and cream.

Offered on selected sea days, guests can book this lovely afternoon tea in advance by using the pre-book button in your 'My Cruises' account -  from 13 weeks before and up to 1 day prior to departure. 

Please note: This service incurs a nominal fee of just £13 per person, and is a supplement to our existing afternoon tea service of delicious sandwich and cake options, which will continue as usual on all our ships.

Smoked salmon with lemon butter & watercress on sourdough bread
Cucumber with cream cheese, apple, mint & parsley on wholegrain bread
Breast of chicken with tarragon creamy mayonnaise, crispy bacon & rocket on wholegrain bread
Egg & caper mayonnaise with mustard cress & chopped shallots on white bread

Warm home baked scones with Cornish clotted cream, butter & strawberry preserve
Warm home baked cheddar scones with pickled celery & figs

Gin, citrus & pink peppercorn eclairs
Fresh berry tarts
Salted caramel & macadamia brownies
Mini pistachio Bakewell tarts
Madeleines

Vegan Traditional Afternoon Tea

White bean, roasted pepper, basil & avocado on white bread

Warm home baked scones with plant based cream, butter & strawberry preserve

Mini Victoria sponges

Time for tea

English Breakfast - RAF Tea for Heroes
Earl Grey
Wild Rooibos

£13 per person*
*Gluten & sugar free free options are available on request, please specifiy along with any food allergies at time of booking.

Add some fizz

Lanson Le Black Label Champagne, 175ml glass £14
Lanson Le Black Label Champagne, 375ml bottle £33
Kir Royale, 175ml glass £12

Or a little aperitif

Pimm’s Cup No. 1 £7
Pimms No.1, Lemonade
Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry, 50ml £4

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