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Ellis Orchard, from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and Henry Tapp, from Suffolk Community Foundation, with Tracey Evans and Colin Baldwin and those enjoying the Ipswich Chinwag group

16 March 2023 16:18

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils next wave of funding with Suffolk Community Foundation through dedicated ‘Fred. Olsen Community Fund’

Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a second round of grant funding for local causes in partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation for 2023.
Last year, the cruise line, based in White House Road, set up a £17,000 ‘Fred. Olsen Community Fund’ with Suffolk Community Foundation, following a donation from parent company Bonheur.
The fund was open to grant applications that

15 March 2023 08:37

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new programme of sailing for 2024/25, with focus on history and culture, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and natural phenomena

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new programme of cruising for 2024/25, featuring a host of specially-timed sailings to coincide with natural wonders and destination events, chances to encounter native wildlife and uncover rich and vibrant histories across the planet.
The new programme, unveiled on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ website, includes opportunities to follow natural b

9 March 2023 17:21

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette arrives in Newcastle for inaugural season of sailing from the city

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has returned to Newcastle for a season of spring and summer sailings, offering departures from the city aboard flagship Bolette for the first time.
Smaller ship Bolettehas set sail on her inaugural cruise from Newcastle – ‘In Search of the Northern Lights in Nine Nights’ – with other voyages venturing to Norway, Iceland, Amsterdam, Latvia, Estonia, the Arctic and Swede

9 March 2023 11:13

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new 82-night ‘Discovering Asia with the Holi Festival’ Grand Voyage for culture and nature enthusiasts

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new 82-night Grand Voyage, offering the chance to discover the culture-rich lands of Asia on a journey timed specially to coincide with the Holi Festival.
The sailing, aboard Fred. Olsen’s smaller-sized Balmoral, features calls into Myanmar and Cambodia, known for their ancient civilisations and rich histories, where guests can explore the tem

1 March 2023 11:07

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new 106-night ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ cruise, inspired by journeys of historic and fictional explorers

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a brand new World Cruise for 2025, inspired by journeys taken by famous historical explorers.
Departing from Southampton on 6th January 2025, flagship Bolette will follow a similar route to the first world circumnavigation by explorers Magellan and Elcano in 1519.
The cruise, which will take guests to destinations including Brazil, Argentina, French Pol

24 February 2023 08:30

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis follows in footsteps of Phileas Fogg as she sets sail on ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ adventure from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has set sail on her ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ voyage from Southampton, an adventure following as closely as possible in the footsteps of fictional character Phileas Fogg.

Following her departure from Southampton, Borealis will arrive in Lisbon on 26thFebruary, before making calls in to Brindisi and Port Said in Egypt where gues

20 February 2023 16:18

Last chance to enjoy dedicated solo savings as end of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale approaches

Solo travellers looking to plan their next adventure have until the end of February to take advantage of great savings in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale, offering solo sailings from just £699 plus a free all inclusive drinks package or credit to spend on board.
The campaign, available on selected sailings when booked by 28thFebruary inclusive, features journeys to the cultural capitals o

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Ellis Orchard

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations ellis.orchard@fredolsen.co.uk 07557672265

Georgina May

Press contact Public Relations Executive Public Releations georgina.may@fredolsen.co.uk