With heating costs having risen by 18% in recent months, and exceptionally cold weather predicted, Britain is anticipating a difficult time this winter; in fact, forecasters are expecting the disruptive weather front known as ‘La Niňa’ to cause temperatures to plummet. So, why not leave it all behind and take a ‘Winter Sunshine’ cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines?
During the Seatrade Europe 2011 Convention in Hamburg, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was honoured by the Atlantic Alliance, with its prestigious ‘Triple A’ Award. The cruise line was recognised for being the most frequent visitor to the Atlantic Alliance’s member ports in 2011, visiting ten of the 17 ports which make up the Alliance during the 2011/12 cruise season.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, recently voted ‘Cruise Line of the Year’ by readers of Cruise International magazine, will have a team of experts on hand at this autumn’s Telegraph CRUISE Show, to be held in Glasgow and Birmingham, ready to inspire and inform visitors on the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them.
On Tuesday 4th October 2011, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, in association with the Port of Tyne, welcomed a delegation of VIP guests aboard its elegant 880-guest cruise ship, Boudicca, in Newcastle.
As part of Vistas, its wide-ranging cruise enhancement programme, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to welcome on board the famed explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell. Lecturing aboard Braemar’s cruise of the Brazilian Amazon, M1203, appropriately he will be talking about ‘Amazonia’ and expeditions to this fascinating region.
Nigel Lingard, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Sales and Marketing Director, has been awarded Cruise Baltic’s inaugural ‘Crown Award’, in recognition of his on-going support and promotion of the Baltic Sea region as a cruise destination.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will welcome a delegation of VIPs on a visit to its 880-guest cruise ship, Boudicca, when she makes a turnaround call at the Port of Tyne, Newcastle on 4th October 2011, before departing on her 12-night ‘Baltic’ cruise.
Two stars of the BBC’s much-loved Second World War comedy, ’Allo ’Allo!, Herr Otto Flick of the Gestapo (Richard Gibson) and Private Helga Geerhart (Kim Hartman), are to join two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ cruises in 2012.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines crowned ‘Best Cruise Lines for Groups’ at the ‘Group Leisure Awards 2011’ for second consecutive year.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be exhibiting at the Scandinavia Show 2011 at London’s Earls Court on 8th and 9th October 2011.
The award-winning former restaurant critic of The Times and acclaimed broadcaster on food and architecture, Jonathan Meades, will be the guest speaker on two Fred. Olsen cruises in 2012.
Generous staff at Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen – recently voted ‘Cruise Line of the Year’ in the ‘Cruise International Awards 2011’ – Fred. Olsen Travel and Fred. Olsen Limited, as well as the Fred. Olsen Travel shops throughout East Anglia, joined together at their Summer Ball at Trinity Park, Ipswich to raise a staggering £7,410 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ‘Treehouse Appeal’.
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.
