Ramble Worldwide launches cruise & walk itineraries

Groups can sail on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships to locations not accessible by larger ships where they will take part in graded and guided walking itineraries.

Ranging from UK cruises to the Arctic circle and the European coast to Madeira, the new programme features 15 holidays which sail from a choice of five UK ports and cater for an average group size of 14 to 18 people.

Each holiday is graded from ‘Leisurely’ to ‘Moderate’ (Grade 1 to Grade 4), taking into account route difficulty, walking pace, ability and/or fitness.

Wayne Perks, Ramble Worldwide managing director commented: “Cruise & Walk holidays combine two great travel experiences in one — small ship cruising with Fred. Olsen and expertly guided walking adventures.

“With walks, shore excursions, accommodation, full board, entertainment and tips all included, they offer excellent value for money and a simple, all-in-one product for customers who want to explore more — by sea and by foot”.

Sample itineraries; wild Scotland to sunny Madeira

British Isles-based cruises include seven nights exploring the rugged terrain of Scotland’s islands and mainland or cruising the Emerald Isle to see the highlights of Ireland, from the highest sea cliffs in Europe to the cultural richness of Galway.

Other British Isle itineraries includes scenic Loch walks in Stornaway, the charm of St. Mary’s in the Scilly Isles and the coast line around Fermain Bay outside St Peters Port, Guernsey.

In France and Spain, set sail for 12 nights onboard Balmoral to explore some of the most captivating coastal destinations from the vineyards of Bordeaux to the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel and a guided tour of Bilbao.

Icelandic and Scandinavian cruises offer opportunities to explore the landscapes and natural beauty, including mountains, waterfalls, fjords and glaciers. 

Other options include navigating Germany’s Kiel Canal and the Baltic Sea to see towns in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Denmark, and a winter sun cruise taking in the Canary Islands and Madeira. 

Group benefits 

All of Ramble Worldwide’s holidays are available to book as private group holidays. The groups team at Ramble Worldwide talks to each GTO about any specific needs and benefits include discounts, a dedicated group manager, highly trained leaders and exclusive group tours.