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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today returned to Newcastle, offering a selection of sailings throughout spring and summer to destinations including Norway, Portugal, Spain, Scotland, France and the Mediterranean.
The arrival also marks the first time Fred. Olsen’s Borealis has visited the Port of Tyne, with the inaugural call celebrated with an exchange of plaques - a maritime tradition marking
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has received Good Housekeeping’s coveted Reader Recommended accreditation for its ‘unique and memorable’ itineraries.
It follows research undertaken by the Good Housekeeping Institute, among their members and those who have previously sailed with Fred. Olsen, looking into key areas such as the quality of the ports of call, overall cruise experience and how likely they
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed students from Lapwing Education to its Ipswich office to learn more about sustainability and environmental initiatives ahead of their Lego Robotics Challenge.
Founded in 2010, Lapwing Education, based in Martlesham, Suffolk, provides bespoke small-group learning for young people aged 4 to 25 with complex additional needs.
During their visit, the stud
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced the appointment of two new members to its Senior Leadership Team.
On Monday, 3rd March, Phil Gardner will become Commercial and Product Director, taking over from Clare Ward who will be retiring from the role at the end of April.
Phil brings a wealth of experience from the cruise, travel, and tourism sectors, having held senior leadership ro
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has joined forces with television presenter Nick Knowles on a new YouTube collaboration, offering viewers a rare insight into the work of a busy 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, including a complete refurbishment and rebrand of the ship’s buffe
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests looking to sail with them for the first time the chance to save £100 on bookings made on a selection of 2025 cruises this weekend, in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
The saving can be enjoyed by new guests - on top of our current spend and save offers - for cruises of five nights or more setting sail in 2025, when using promo code LOVEFRED at the tim
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today launched the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Academy, a brand new integrated training platform, designed to provide agents with the knowledge and tools to sell confidently and boost sales.
The new platform offers bite-sized learning modules that agents can complete at their own pace, covering everything from Fred. Olsen’s unique brand and fleet to the hand-crafted it
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been awarded one of Feefo’s most exclusive accolades in customer service – the Feefo Exceptional Service Award, in recognition of their service excellence.
Feefo’s Exceptional Service Award is a prestigious recognition awarded to just 32 businesses that have demonstrated outstanding excellence in customer service, with Fred. Olsen being the only cruise line to recei
Travellers looking to create unforgettable moments at sea now have five brand-new 2026 cruises to choose from. To mark the launch of these new adventures, guests can enjoy introductory fares and special offers, available for a limited time.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched five brand-new 2026 cruises from Liverpool on board their flagship, Bolette.
These cruises include the chance to wi
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering additional savings of £40 per person on it’s 2025 sailings to Norway, in celebration of its flagship Bolette making her television debut this evening.
It means that those looking to witness the dramatic landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords first-hand or wishing to go in search of the Northern Lights in Arctic Norway, can enjoy an additional saving of £40 per
Comedian-turned-artist Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), best-selling author Jenny Eclair, and celebrity photographer Scarlet Page, are taking to the seas to become the cruise industry’s first Moments Crew – a new service promising to capture guests’ most memorable onboard moments.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has recruited the famous crew of documentarians following research that revealed 82 per cent of
Guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fleet of three smaller ships have made over 9,500 wildlife sightings together with ORCA’s Ocean Conservationists in 2024 as part of their marine wildlife conservation work.
The ORCA Ocean Conservationist programme is a unique whale and dolphin monitoring project, which uses the data collected during cruises to identify and monitor whale and dolphin populat
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.
