The first guests have set sail aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newly refurbished Balmoral, following a multi-million-pound dry dock programme.
The cruise line’s smallest ship, Balmoral, entered the shipyard at A&P Falmouth on 1st December for a two-week programme of maintenance.
On-board, the work has included a technical refurbishment of The Neptune Lounge theatre, the renovation of a
Two £500 Marks and Spencer’s shopping vouchers are up for grabs for travel agents who enter selected bookings on to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Travel Agent Centre before Christmas.
Bookings must be made by 24th December (inclusive) for cruises departing before 31st March 2025. During this time, guests can enjoy a last-minute Christmas getaway to the Canary Islands and see in the New Yea
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been awarded Best for Solo Travellers at Cruise Critic UK’s Best in Cruise Awards 2024.
Praised for its outstanding programme for solo cruisers, including dedicated welcome drinks parties, mixed dining tables, solo traveller meet-ups and a wide range of solo cabins, the cruise line has been recognised for its commitment to solo travellers.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has returned to Portsmouth this month to embark on a season of sailing to destinations including Norway, Portugal and the Canary Islands.
Smaller-ship Borealis will set sail on seven cruises from Portsmouth in November, December and January, offering guests the chance to seek out the magical Northern Lights in Arctic Norway, see in the New Year with a fireworks extr
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been recognised with a hat-trick of awards voted for by guests.
At the British Travel Awards 2024, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines picked up a silver prize in the Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays and bronze in the Best Cruise Line for Expedition Voyages category.
More than 1.2million votes were cast by more than 400,000 voters as part of the awards, with
Guests can benefit from big savings on a host of 2024 and 2025 sailings as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches its Black Friday sale.
When booking a cruise between 21st November and 2nd December 2024 inclusive, guests can save up to £300 per person on a selection of cruises on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
The Black Friday sale
Driving efficiency and accessing innovation; that’s the aim of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new Head of Procurement.
Jenna Wallis, who brings 15 years of procurement experience, has joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in this brand-new role, to lead in driving sustainable growth through strategic procurement.
Jenna, who joined in September, said:
“I am so excited to have joined the Fred. Ols
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral is set to enter dry dock for a two-week refurbishment programme next month.
The contract has been awarded to A&P Falmouth, part of the APCL Group, which has previously carried out works on Bolette and Balmoral.
Work will include an ultra-high pressure water blast of the underwater hull, application of silicone paint to improve fuel efficiency and an
Ocean conservationists from UK charity ORCA on board Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Borealis off the coast of Canada have had two encounters with one of the most endangered whale species on earth – the North Atlantic right whale.
While sailing at reduced speed in the Gulf of St Lawrence on the recent ‘Canada in the Fall’ cruise, the ORCA team spotted three of the whales in two separate encou
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with The Cruise Maps to offer guests a personalised memento of their cruise.
The new partnership will see The Cruise Maps use AIS data tracking Fred. Olsen’s fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral to create a custom print map of each unique voyage for guests.
The maps can be personalised to highlight special events or milestones
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a new early booking incentive, its Freedom Fare Price Promise, encouraging guests to book early to get the best value for their cruise.
The Price Promise assures guests that anyone who books a Freedom Fare within the first four weeks of a cruise going on sale will receive either a cabin upgrade or credit to spend on board, should an equivalent cabin on
A partnership between Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and design consultancy Else has delivered golden results.
The two businesses won a Gold Award at the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards in recognition of the outcomes of a digital overhaul project.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Else teamed up at the height of the pandemic with the aim of making improvements to the website to boost guest bookings
At the heart of the Fred. Olsen experience is our exceptional crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of our cruises. Each team member goes above and beyond to offer personalised attention, forging genuine connections with guests to create truly memorable journeys.
Our smaller ships contribute to this friendly atmosphere, with their intimate size allowing for a relaxed yet engaging experience on board. You can enjoy a variety of curated activities, from regional cooking demonstrations to stargazing sessions, each designed to enhance your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the destinations we visit.
And when it comes to our itineraries, our team of Journey Planners meticulously crafts each cruise, ensuring that we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most incredible destinations at the best possible times to experience them. Whether witnessing the Northern Lights or exploring hidden fjords, our expertly designed itineraries promise unforgettable adventures.
Join us on a Fred. Olsen cruise, where you’ll discover the warmth of a family at sea and the legacy of 175 years of sailing heritage.
