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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Moments Crew: Author Jenny Eclair, artist Jim Moir and photographer Scarlet Page

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils first ever Moments Crew with celebrity artist, author and photographer

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

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrate over 9,500 wildlife sightings in 2024 with marine conservation charity ORCA

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrate over 9,500 wildlife sightings in 2024 with marine conservation charity ORCA

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

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette to feature in new series of Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette to feature in new series of Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette is to make her Channel 5 debut later this month, as presenter Susan Calman sets sail on a Cruise of a Lifetime to the breath-taking Norwegian Fjords.
Susan set sail on her eight-night adventure from Liverpool, before venturing to the Norwegian ports of Olden, Ålesund, Åndalsnes and Geirganger, complete with scenic sailings of Nordfjord, Geirangerfjord

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils savings on over 100 cruises and FREE On-Board Spend up to £330 per person

Travellers looking to create moments to remember have until the end of February to take advantage of savings on over 100 cruises and FREE On-Board Spend up to £330 per person.
From 26th December 2024 until 28thFebruary 2025, guests can enjoy savings on a range of cruises ranging from five to 24 nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s fleet of three smaller-sized ships,Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
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Balmoral in A&P Falmouth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral sets sail following multi-million-pound dry dock project

The first guests have set sail aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newly refurbished Balmoral, following a multi-million-pound 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.
On-board, the work has included a technical refurbishment of The Neptune Lounge theatre, the renovation of a

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Offers Travel Agents the Chance to Win a £500 Shopping Voucher

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Offers Travel Agents the Chance to Win a £500 Shopping Voucher


Two £500 Marks and Spencer’s shopping vouchers are up for grabs for travel agents who enter selected bookings on to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Travel Agent Centre before Christmas.

Bookings must be made by 24th December (inclusive) for cruises departing before 31st March 2025. During this time, guests can enjoy a last-minute Christmas getaway to the Canary Islands and see in the New Yea

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Awarded Best for Solo Travellers by Cruise Critic

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Awarded Best for Solo Travellers by Cruise Critic

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been awarded Best for Solo Travellers at Cruise Critic UK’s Best in Cruise Awards 2024.
Praised for its outstanding programme for solo cruisers, including dedicated welcome drinks parties, mixed dining tables, solo traveller meet-ups and a wide range of solo cabins, the cruise line has been recognised for its commitment to solo travellers.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines smaller ship Borealis embarks on season of sailing from Portsmouth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines smaller ship Borealis embarks on season of sailing from Portsmouth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has returned to Portsmouth this month to embark on a season of sailing to destinations including Norway, Portugal and the Canary Islands.

Smaller-ship Borealis will set sail on seven cruises from Portsmouth in November, December and January, offering guests the chance to seek out the magical Northern Lights in Arctic Norway, see in the New Year with a fireworks extr

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scoops trio of consumer-voted awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scoops trio of consumer-voted awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been recognised with a hat-trick of awards voted for by guests.

At the British Travel Awards 2024, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines picked up a silver prize in the Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays and bronze in the Best Cruise Line for Expedition Voyages category.
More than 1.2million votes were cast by more than 400,000 voters as part of the awards, with

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reveals savings of up to £300 per person in Black Friday sale

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reveals savings of up to £300 per person in Black Friday sale

Guests can benefit from big savings on a host of 2024 and 2025 sailings as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches its Black Friday sale.
When booking a cruise between 21st November and 2nd December 2024 inclusive, guests can save up to £300 per person on a selection of cruises on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' new Head of Procurement, Jenna Wallis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes Jenna Wallis to newly created Head of Procurement role

Driving efficiency and accessing innovation; that’s the aim of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new Head of Procurement.

Jenna Wallis, who brings 15 years of procurement experience, has joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in this brand-new role, to lead in driving sustainable growth through strategic procurement.
Jenna, who joined in September, said:
“I am so excited to have joined the Fred. Ols

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Balmoral set for dry dock in Falmouth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Balmoral set for dry dock in Falmouth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral is set to enter dry dock for a two-week refurbishment programme next month.

The contract has been awarded to A&P Falmouth, part of the APCL Group, which has previously carried out works on Bolette and Balmoral.
Work will include an ultra-high pressure water blast of the underwater hull, application of silicone paint to improve fuel efficiency and an

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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.

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