Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships will offer the chance to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style over the long Bank Holiday weekend, with the festivities starting aboard ‘royal’ ship Balmoral next week, the company said in a statement.

Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 70 years, making her the longest serving monarch in British history, while Balmoral is also the name of her 40,000 acre estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Daytime activities include Corgi Racing, a royal twist on Fred. Olsen’s ever-popular Dolphin Racing; Victoria Sponge and ‘Platinum Pudding’ competitions between the fleet’s expert chefs; a British teatime, offering a traditional British take on Afternoon Tea; specially themed cooking demonstrations and royal trivia quizzes, to name just a few.

 These royal celebrations are in addition to an on-board enrichment programme designed to showcase and celebrate each port of call, with scenic voyages to Scottish islands and the Faroe Isles setting sail over the long Bank Holiday weekend. Departures for these cruises are available from Liverpool, Belfast and Newcastle.

 Thomas Rennesland, Hotel Operations Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “It’s not too late to plan a trip over the long Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. We have a host of activities planned, and we’re inviting you all to join us to mark the occasion in quintessentially British style on what promises to be a memorable few days. In keeping with the street parties taking place all over the UK, if you are sailing with us on the Thursday and Friday you can join us for a ‘street fayre’ out on deck, with live music, games and activities to enjoy. All of our ships will be adorned with Union Jack bunting and red, white and blue decorations and there will be special events aplenty for you to enjoy in the Jubilee spirit on board.

 “You can dress-to-impress in your favourite red, white and blue outfits, join us for a rousing British sing-a-long and wave your Union Jacks on British Night, which will include themed dinner menus and entertainment.