Comedian-turned-artists Jim Moir (also known as Vic Reeves), best-selling author Jenny Eclair, and celebrity photographer Scarlet Page are taking to the seas to become the cruise industry’s first Moments Crew - a new service promising to capture guests’ most memorable onboard moments.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has recruited the famous crew of documentarians following research that revealed 82% of people say their life’s top memories are made while travelling. Moir, Eclair and Page will be on hand to capture guests’ big and small special moments - from whale spotting to meeting new friends - across several Fred. Olsen cruises in 2025.
Sonia Holman, Marketing Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines comments: “We know that some of life’s best memories are made on the high seas, so what better way to ensure they are caught than by assembling the first-ever crew dedicated to recording these unique moments in unique ways?
“We’re delighted to welcome Jim, Jenny and Scarlet onboard and look forward to seeing, reading and viewing the big and small guest moments they observe.”
Research of over 1,000 British over 50-year-olds by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines found that nearly all (95%) agreed that travelling and exploring the world had given them happy memories that would stay with them for the rest of their lives. 87% said the act of travelling made them feel physically healthier, while 95% said that time overseas resulted in improved mental stimulation. Nine out of ten (92%) of respondents said the act of travel significantly reduced stress and gave them a more positive outlook on life.
Jim Moir, Fred. Olsen’s artist-on-board, who will join a Norwegian Fjords cruise, comments: “Some of my happiest memories are from travelling, so I am looking forward to stepping onboard with my easel and paints and capturing guests’ favourite views for prosperity.
“Personally, I hope to see some spectacular scenery, dramatic waterfalls and interesting birds like auks, darters and maybe even some puffins, which are always a delight to paint.”
Jenny Eclair, Fred. Olsen’s writer-on-board, who will join a Baltic cruise visiting fairytale castles and old towns, comments: “There is a rich literary history of travel writing, but my intention is to get the everyday holiday maker interested in keeping their own journals, even if it is just a record of what you had for dinner.
“In years to come, photos will take you back to places you loved, but it is often words on a page that will remind you of how those places felt.”
Scarlet Page, Fred. Olsen’s photographer-on-board, who will join a cruise to visit the volcanic vistas of the Azores and Madeira, comments: “As a photographer of celebrities and rock stars, I have always loved capturing those rare, unguarded moments that reveal true emotion.
“I’m excited to bring this approach to documenting guests, creating images that reflect genuine joy, calm and the wonder of shared experiences.
“Whether it’s making new connections or marvelling at the beauty of our world, I aim to capture every moment with artistry and authenticity.”
The top ten most memorable travel moments are:
- Watching the sun set over spectacular scenery (62%)
- Seeing iconic buildings and cultural sites (46%)
- Sunbathing (41%)
- Eating and drinking local produce (36%)
- Seeing wildlife (32%)
- Spending time with locals (29%)
- Visiting local festivals and carnivals (25%)
- Visiting local markets (25%)
- Exploring geographical features such as caves (22%)
- Stargazing (19%)
Jim Moir will join Borealis’ 8-night ‘Scenic Fjords and Falls of Norway’ cruise, departing from Dover on the 28th of May 2025.
Itinerary: Dove, UK - Haugesund, Norway - Bergen, Norway - Olden, Norway - Skjolden, Norway - Dover, UK
Jenny Eclair will join Balmoral’s 13-night ‘Fairytale Castles and Old Towns of The Baltic’ cruise, departing from Rosyth, Edinburgh on the 27th of June 2025.
Itinerary: Rosyth (Edinburgh), UK - Copenhagen, Denmark - Warnemünde (for tours to Schwerin Castle), Germany – Klaipėda, Lithuania – Riga, Latvia – Tallinn, Estonia – Saaremaa, Estonia – Rosyth (Edinburgh), UK
Scarlet Page will join Bolette’s 13-night ‘Volcanic Vistas of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on the 25th of July 2025.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores – Horta, Faial, Azores – Praia da Vitória, Terceira, Azores – Funchal, Madeira – Santa Cruz, La Palma, Canary Islands – Lisbon, Portugal – Liverpool, UK
