Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is launching two new exhilarating ‘Grand Voyages’ in 2015; Balmoral's 119-night L1501 ‘Exploring the Far East’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 4th January 2015 – the cruise line’s longest-ever sailing – and Black Watch's W1501 73-night 'South American Discovery' cruise, departing from Southampton on 6th January 2015.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the launch of its new 2014/15 cruise itineraries, to hundreds of amazing and exotic destinations worldwide, from an even greater choice of regional UK ports than ever before.
The BBC gardening presenter, Steve Brookes, will be joining a Fred. Olsen cruise to the Canary Islands in 2013. Boudicca’s ‘Gardens & Beaches of the Canaries’ cruise, D1307, is for 12 nights, departing from Liverpool on 21st April 2013, the first departure in the cruise line’s new season from this popular port.
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is always keen to support local fundraising, and the cruise line recently donated a mini-cruise aboard Boudicca to the Felixstowe Rotary Club, as a prize for its annual ‘International Evening’, to help to raise money to build a ‘sand dam’ in Kenya.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is well-known for its great choice of convenient regional UK departure ports – no fewer than nine in 2013 – and also for offering a wide selection of mini-cruises.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest flagship, Balmoral, made her maiden call into Darwin, Australia, on 8th March 2013, as part of her longest-ever ‘World Cruise’, of 112 nights.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will have a team of experts on hand at this spring’s Daily Telegraph CRUISE Show in London, Olympia on Saturday 23rd / Sunday 24th March 2013, ready to inspire and inform visitors on the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them. Visitors can also take advantage of a variety of Fred. Olsen deals on selected cruises around the world.
A winter cruise to Norway, in search of the amazing ‘Northern Lights,’ must be one of the most exciting itineraries in the world, and 2013 is predicted to be one of the best for many years to view these majestic ‘Aurora Borealis’.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is bringing its various special offers under a single banner, entitled ‘Anchor Fares’. From 1st March 2013, ‘Anchor Fares’ will replace the existing ‘Specialsaver’ and ‘Latesaver’ fares, although fares currently in circulation in these two categories will remain until they expire.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has a real treat in store for fans of classical music this summer; Boudicca’s 14-night ‘Scandinavia and St. Petersburg’ cruise combines stunning Baltic ports with a theme of ‘Classical Music’, through its award-winning onboard enrichment programme, Vistas. The highlight of this cultural cruise will be live performances by The Operababes.
To commemorate Sir Bobby Robson’s 80th birthday on 18th February 2013, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will make a donation of £80 to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation for every booking made within eight days of this significant date, i.e. between 18th and 25th February 2013 inclusive, on its special ‘Sir Bobby Robson Cruise’, W1308, aboard Black Watch.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has some lovely Spring cruises in 2013, visiting attractive Spanish and Portuguese destinations, from a choice of southern UK ports. The perfect time to visit the Iberian Peninsula, April is warm and sunny, and many beautiful cities and beaches beckon.
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.
