It was one of several colourful anecdotes I managed to pick up from my day in the North African country, as part of an Adriatic and Mediterranean cruise on board Fred. Olsen’s ship Bolette.

Guests’ first opportunity to take advantage of Fred. Olsen’s new Freedom Fare Price Promise will be on its Summer 2026 itineraries, unveiled today and departing from 27th May 2026.

And I was determined to soak it up during my stint on a 20-day trip with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, entitled ‘Exploring the Colourful Adriatic’. It gave a flavour of what that part of the world ...