Event SW11: Small Ship Ocean, Rivers, Expedition Cruising and Tours

Roger Mallock, store manager of Fred Olsen Travel, Chichester, and his team Katy and Gary, are hosting two enticing cruise talks as part of the Festival, which will give guests the opportunity to learn all they wish to know about small ship, river and expedition cruises and tours.

The author of Cruisemaster, the book on cruising for newcomers, Roger is a former Future Cruise Sales Manager onboard the Fred Olsen Cruise Line fleet and returns to the Festival for the third time in 2026.

These two unique cruise talks will feature such household names as Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Saga Cruises, Azamara Cruises, HX Expeditions, AMA Waterways and APT Tours, each bringing to life their own product, after which guests can mingle and chat to the suppliers at their leisure.

Find out about the range of options open to you between ocean, river and expedition and many destinations from around UK cruises, the Mediterranean jewels or Scandinavian gems from local ports to fly-cruises or river cruises in Europe and worldwide. From mini cruises of a few days to world cruises of many months or adventure in Antarctica, these talks will whet the appetite for bucket-list trips and more…..

Meet the team

Roger, Katy and Gary are all vastly experienced with jointly over 100 years experience after careers in the travel industry across very broad areas. This extensive knowledge means we will find the right solution for you, with all travel financially protected when booked. We are members of ABTA.

Fred Olsen Travel are part of the largest travel consortia in the UK, which means you get the keenest prices and finest value for money… Old-fashioned, personal, high street and attentive service awaits you.