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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines makes return to homeland Norway as new ship Borealis’ sets sail to seek out Northern Lights

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines makes return to homeland Norway as new ship Borealis’ sets sail to seek out Northern Lights

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is making a return to its homeland of Norway today as new ship Borealis sets sail in search of the Northern Lights, the natural phenomenon after which she is named.

This is Fred. Olsen’s first cruise to Norway since the line resumed sailing in the summer, and marks the start of a hand-crafted programme of cruising to the region, with 22 sailings across all four seas
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette makes inaugural sailing from Southampton ahead of winter season of cruising

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette makes inaugural sailing from Southampton ahead of winter season of cruising

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Boletteis setting sail on her first venture from Southampton today, marking the start of its inaugural season of sailing from the city.
Between now and August 2022, Bolette will offer 26 hand-crafted sailings from Southampton, including opportunities to witness the Northern Lights in Norway and the Geminid Meteor Shower in the Canary Islands.
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Ellie Fulcher, Sales Manager for Groups and Affinity at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines named Best Cruise Line in Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2021 – for record tenth year!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been crowned the Best Cruise Line for Groups at the Group Leisure and Travel Awards 2021 – for a record tenth year.
The cruise line was named the winner at a virtual awards ceremony earlier this afternoon, hosted by actress, TV presenter and veteran cruiser Julie Peasgood.
Ellie Fulcher, Sales Manager for Groups and Affinity at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines introduces spa experiences for those with long-term health conditions

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines introduces Made for Life Organics aboard new ships to offer inclusive spa experience
Wednesday, 8thSeptember 2021
Fred. Olsen has become the first cruise line to partner with wellbeing experts Made for Life Organics, to offer inclusive spa experiences including for those living with long-term health conditions.
New ships Bolette and Borealis will be the first in

Borealis at sea

Escape the winter blues on selection of sunshine sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, including £100 per person saving

Travellers looking to escape the winter blues can join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard a number of international sailings, departing between October 2021 and February 2022 - including extra savings of up to £100 per person.
As the darker mornings and evenings draw in, Fred. Olsen is shining a spotlight on its autumn and winter cruises, with hand-crafted sailings including those visiting the sh

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' new ship Borealis, on first international sailing of 2021. Credit: Richard Lovelock

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines becomes first operator to complete international sailing as Borealis returns to UK from Iceland

Fred. Olsen has become the first cruise line to complete an international voyage since the resumption of cruising, as Borealisreturned to the UK from Iceland this morning.
New ship Borealis set sail for the rugged landscapes of Iceland on Saturday, 14th August with around 800 guests on board. It was the first international voyage to set sail from British waters since all UK cruise operators pa

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette sets sail from Dover on scenic Maiden Voyage

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette sets sail from Dover on scenic Maiden Voyage

New flagship Bolette had the white cliffs of Dover as her backdrop when she set sail on a scenic Maiden Voyage with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on Monday afternoon (16th August).
Bolette will offer scenic sailing of the Isles of Scilly’s 140 islets, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty famed for its rock formations and long, sandy beaches, and the dramatic coastlines of the Channel Isl

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RT @MatthewCruises: Good morning from @FredOlsenCruise Borealis 🚢⚓🛳 Had the best breakfast in the Borealis restaurant and just saw a cook…

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RT @britsonboard: ....and we will be sailing from one of those UK ports next year with a booked Norway #cruise 👏congratulations to @FredO…

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We are so excited to be named Best Ex-UK Specialist in the @CruiseAdviser 2021 #TheCruise20 Awards. Thanks to all travel agents who voted! In 2022 we sail from 8 UK ports: #Southampton #Dover #Portsmouth #London Tilbury #Belfast #Newcastle #Liverpool & #Edinburgh @FredOlsenCruise https://t.co/mBfMgirDv5

We are so excited to be named Best Ex-UK Specialist in the @CruiseAdviser 2021 #TheCruise20 Awards. Thanks to all travel agents who voted! In 2022 we sail from 8 UK ports: #Southampton #Dover #Portsmouth #London Tilbury #Belfast #Newcastle #Liverpool & #Edinburgh @FredOlsenCruise https://t.co/mBfMgirDv5

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'Hear what our guests have to say'

'Hear what our guests have to say'

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'Hear what our guests have to say'

'Hear what our guests have to say'

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'Hear what our guests have to say'

'Hear what our guests have to say'

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The Olsen Way #5 – We are travellers more than tourists

The Olsen Way #5 – We are travellers more than tourists

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The Olsen Way #3 – Hand crafted, not mass produced

The Olsen Way #3 – Hand crafted, not mass produced

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The Olsen Way #2 – Smaller is better

The Olsen Way #2 – Smaller is better

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The Olsen Way #1 – We are proud to sail our own course

The Olsen Way #1 – We are proud to sail our own course

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For delicious Asian Fusion flavours, #Bolette & #Borealis host new specialty dining restaurant Colours & Tastes. Dishes include spiced grilled meats, seafood, gyozas, dim sum and sushi, as well as Chinese and Thai favourites #CLIACruiseWeek @FredOlsenCruise https://t.co/lzWYab1V44

For delicious Asian Fusion flavours, #Bolette & #Borealis host new specialty dining restaurant Colours & Tastes. Dishes include spiced grilled meats, seafood, gyozas, dim sum and sushi, as well as Chinese and Thai favourites #CLIACruiseWeek @FredOlsenCruise https://t.co/lzWYab1V44

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has defined and redefined the cruise experience, and judging by the number of passengers that come back time and again, we seem to have styled it to perfection

The company originated in Hvitsten, a small town on Oslofjord in Norway, in 1848 when three Olsen brothers – Fredrik Christian, Petter and Andreas – bought their first ships and began an international shipping company.

Now into the fifth generation of the family, they operate companies skilled in various aspects of the cruise and passenger shipping trade as well as aviation, ships’ crewing, shipbuilding and offshore industries.
Aside from the transportation industries, the Fred. Olsen group also has interests in the luxury hotel sector, estate management, property development, and electronics companies.

Offices for the company are spread throughout the world, although the company headquarters remain firmly in the family’s hands in Oslo and Tenerife. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is based in Ipswich in Suffolk.

Company Reg. No: 2672435
Registered Name & Office: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd, 2nd Floor, 64-65 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2NU.
Place of registration: England and Wales
VAT Number: 927 5336 08

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