Paddington Bear first arrived in London in 1958 and became Britain’s most loved bear. He arrived on a ship from deepest Peru and now 50 years on will set sail again when he joins Ocean Village as the cruise line’s fleet arrives in the Med for its summer season.
From May 2008 Paddington Bear will become a permanent addition on board Ocean Village and Ocean Village Two. The marmalade loving bear will be a regular at the ships kid club ‘Base Camp’. Fans young and old will get the chance to meet, take photos and even have tea with the well travelled and much loved character.
Paddington Bear appeals to all generations and has sold more than 30 million copies of his book worldwide, in 30 languages and across 70 titles. Peruvian born Paddington will join classic children’s character Bagpuss who became a resident crew member last summer on both Ocean Village ships.
Ocean Village has an amazing array of children’s facilities including Base Camp and the teen Hideout zone, night nursery, dedicated youth team, SEGA Village and of course Paddington Bear and Bagpuss’ on board presence.
To celebrate the arrival of Paddington Bear Ocean Village is offering free cruises for children travelling throughout Paddington’s 2008/2009 debut Caribbean seasons.* One or two children of any age can travel free n 7 and 14 night Caribbean cruise itineraries on the original Ocean Village ship or Ocean Village Two when sharing with two people paying the adult fare; flights included.
Gill Haynes, Head of Marketing Communications comments: “Though a renowned traveller, Paddington will join many of our first time cruisers this summer as he embarks on his debut Mediterranean season on board Ocean Village and Ocean Village Two.
“With this exciting new addition we can offer families memorable experiences with not just one, but two of the most popular and enduring children’s characters of all time. Mums and Dads have grown up with both Paddington and Bagpuss and children today still adore them. These cult icons will delight and entertain the young, and young at heart, and once again demonstrate our commitment to providing imaginative, high-quality and family-friendly holidays.”
*Kids travel free when sharing a cabin with two people paying the adult fare on Caribbean 2008/2009 holidays. Offer excludes Christmas and New Year and other holiday periods, is subject to availability and ends 31 May 2008.
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