Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has received a MIDAS Award in the Travel & Leisure category, recognising the cruise line’s excellence in menu innovation and development within the food and hospitality sector.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was presented with the award on 5th March at the 2026 MIDAS Awards ceremony, held at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
The accolade celebrates the cruise line’s ne
Today, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has returned to the Port of Tyne to begin a four-month programme of inspiring sailings from Newcastle.
Between February and September 2026, guests can look forward to 17 carefully crafted cruises departing from the city, with durations ranging from one‑night sailings to 14‑night explorations. The varied programme includes Northern Lights voyages in Arc
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with cruise enthusiast Fraser at Sea to launch Setting Sail at 60, a new six-part YouTube series debuting today.
The series follows Scottish cruise enthusiast Fraser and his mum, Margaret, as they embark on six unforgettable cruises to mark her 60th birthday year. New to cruising, Margaret experiences life at sea for the first time, whilst discovering what
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Liverpool Cruise Port have announced a new partnership for 2026 focused on community and maritime-led initiatives across Liverpool’s world-renowned waterfront.
Building on a long-standing and successful relationship, the 2026 programme will see Fred. Olsen and Liverpool Cruise Port (LCP) collaborate on a series of national and international awareness days, combining
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed guests back on board its flagship vessel, Bolette, following the successful completion of a 16‑day dry dock programme at APCL A&P Falmouth.
Bolette entered the facility on 18th January for scheduled maintenance, technical inspections and guest-focused enhancements, underscoring Fred. Olsen’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its fleet to the highest st
Guests can continue to enjoy that Fred. Olsen feeling, with up to £150 onboard spend per cabin now available on selected sailings across the fleet.
Available on new bookings made between 30 January 2026 and 11 March 2026, this offer applies to a range of cruises aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of smaller ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral – offering guests the chance to make the most
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ shore‑side team took part in conservation activities at Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve, supporting efforts to protect Suffolk’s local wildlife.
Members of staff from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recently spent the day volunteering with Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve, taking part in practical conservation work to help care for the local env
