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16 January 2023 13:54

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral arrives in South America marking the start of the first of three 2023 grand voyages

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral is the first of the fleet’s three ships to set sail on a 2023 grand voyage and has arrived in Bermuda after leaving Portsmouth on 5th January for a 78-night ‘Exploration of South America and the Antarctic’ cruise.
During the circumnavigation of South America, Balmoral will be calling in to destinations including Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and for the first

5 January 2023 14:09

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new Cruise Sale, with sailings from £499 per person, a choice of drinks package or on-board spend and dedicated solo savings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its Cruise Sale, with sailings starting from £499 per person, plus a choice of a free all inclusive drinks package or on board spending credit, when booked by 31st January inclusive.
The offer features more than 90 sailings, with durations ranging from five to 29 nights, with each cruise including Fred. Olsen’s hand-crafted itineraries offering their brand

12 December 2022 16:55

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines awarded ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ in the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been crowned ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ in the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks 2022.
Cruise Critic Editors highlighted Fred. Olsen’s organised social occasions such as welcome drinks parties, mixed dining tables and the introduction of their two newest ships, Bolette and Borealis, as cementing their commitment to single passengers.
With over 140 solo cabins across

30 November 2022 17:09

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines wins gold for ‘Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays’ at the British Travel Awards 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been crowned ‘Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays’ at the British Travel Awards 2022 after winning the gold award.
More than 610,000 votes were cast by over 300,000 voters as part of this year’s British Travel Awards, with the winners announced yesterday evening in a ceremony held at Evolution London in Battersea Park, hosted by TV personality and broadcast

24 November 2022 16:46

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral to offer sailings from Portsmouth next month

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be cruising from Portsmouth this December, offering a selection of festive cruises and an unforgettable exploration of South America and the Antarctic.
Leaving on 10th of December, Balmoral will depart from Portsmouth on a festive voyage to Spain and Portugal where guests will be able to admire the festive light displays of Vigo and meander Funchal’s Christmas mar

15 November 2022 10:42

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis completes multimillion-pound refurbishment at Cammell Laird shipyard near Liverpool

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has completed a multimillion-pound refurbishment programme at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, becoming the first cruise liner to undergo work at the site for over 25 years.
Borealis arrived on 28th October, for a 14-day refurbishment, including steel repairs, an overhaul of the shafts and propellers as well a new application of underwater paint, supported

9 November 2022 13:01

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils two new shorter sailings to India and Singapore or Japan, USA and Mexico as part of 2023 Phileas Fogg adventure

Explorers looking for their next adventure can take advantage of two new shorter sailings unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines today, as part of its ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ cruise in 2023 – with up to £300 per person for guests to enjoy on board.
Borealis will set sail from Southampton on 23rd February 2023, following as closely as possible in the footsteps of fictional explorer Phileas

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