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The Ocean Liner Society is a non-profit organisation whose members celebrate the passenger ship in its many forms.

Whether your interest is the liners of yesteryear, the cruise ships of today or ferries, the society has something for all.

Members include employees of major shipping companies, authors and ship buffs, inveterate travellers and armchair sailors.

Members receive the superb quarterly magazine Sea Lines - 48 colour pages of detailed articles by noted maritime authors on ocean liners and cruises ships, plus all the latest passenger ship news.

Membership applications are accepted all year round.

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Cruise & Maritime Voyages - Britain's Maritime Heritage Cruise

MARCO POLO Cruise P212 Ocean Liner Society Member Benefits

Cruise & Maritime Voyages have taken a table at the 2011 Ship Show and are offering members the following benefits on the above cruise. The cruise is Titanic linked, sailing on 10 April 2012 from Tilbury to Cherbourg, cruising near site of Lusitania, Cobh (overnight), Belfast, Liverpool (Pier Head) and back to Tilbury (7 nights).


EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS for OLS Members that book this cruise at any time prior to sailing:
· 10% DISCOUNT from the published brochure fares in force at the time of booking. Currently until the end of November 2011 these are our SAVER fares which will be extended until that date. Savings represent a minimum of £53.50 pp (for cat.1 ) and range up to £165.50 (for cat DS). Of course, always subject to availability and our usual booking conditions apply. A deposit of £125.00 per person secures the booking.

· A SPECIALLY HOSTED COCKTAIL RECEPTION on board on an agreed date during the voyage
· A SPECIAL MARITIME GIFT per cabin
· PRIVATE BRIDGE VISIT for members during the voyage
· ENGINE ROOM VISIT RAFFLE for members during the voyage


ADDITIONAL BENEFITS for members that attend the London Ship Show on 22nd October 2011 and book by 31st October 2011:
· LOW DEPOSIT of £50.00 per person to secure a booking
· AN UPGRADE OF CABIN CATEGORY by one grade (ie pay for cat 8 and be accommodated in cat 9). Valid for categories 1 to 11
· INCLUSIVE CAR PARKING at Tilbury or RETURN COACH TRANSFER between London Victoria and Tilbury

2012 Members Cruise - HORIZON

For 2012 our nominated ship is triply significant in passenger ship history. The Horizon was the first ship ever built for Chandris cruise line and their then new Celebrity Cruise line. Celebrity went on to build a very successful, upscale cruise line and now operates the Celebrity Eclipse from Southampton. More details...

2011 London International Ship Show

The 2011 London International Ship Show took place on Saturday 22nd October 2011at the Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG, London. OLS members - free entry

OLS Charter for the P&O 7-Ships Grand Event in 2012
Sold Out!

The Ocean Liner Society charter of the Princess Caroline for the P&O Grand Event on the 3rd July 2012 is now sold out. All those who have booked will receive a special souvenir ticket as shown below. More details

P&O Grand Event souvenir ticket (8x5in - 215x135mm)
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Photos: ©2011 Ian Boyle except Princess Caroline ©2011 Andrew Cook

OLS Charter of Steam Launch ALASKA

The Ocean Liner Society chartered the steam launch Alaska from Henley-on-Thames on Saturday 4th June, for a 4hour afternoon cruise. The trip was a great success and images will be added soon. More details

Steam launch Alaska. Photo: ©2008 Ian Boyle

2012 Society Special Events