Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has listened to its guests and is introducing a fourth Caribbean fly-cruise in 2015 to satisfy demand, to go on sale from 9am on 3rd September 2013.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will have a team of experts on hand at this autumn’s Telegraph CRUISE Show in Manchester, to be held at Manchester Central on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2013, ready to inspire and inform visitors on the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ kind-hearted crew have raised £3,000 for The Faye Knowles-Chapman Foundation. The Foundation has been set up in memory of Faye Knowles-Chapman, from West Yorkshire, who worked on board Braemar as a dancer with Explosive Productions from 2008 to 2011, before sadly losing her battle with cervical cancer on 30th March 2013, aged just 27 years old.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Balmoral was delighted to receive a very warm welcome from the ladies of the 'Cobh Animation Team' when the ship called at Cobh, Ireland on 25th August 2013, as part of its five-night L1312 ‘Gaelic & Garlic Discoveries’ cruise to France and Ireland; guests were able to stay overnight to take advantage of the Irish ‘craic’ at this historic port.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed its 1.5 millionth guest to pass through the Port of Dover on 14th August 2013. Pam Allen, with her husband John, was boarding Fred. Olsen's 929-guest ship, Braemar, for a nine-night around the UK and Ireland ‘Celtic Experience’ cruise.
Due to unprecedented demand, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has made the decision to introduce two more new Caribbean fly-cruises in January and February 2015 after the first cruise sold out in just five days.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new ‘Warmer Cruising’ brochure, offering a selection of tempting cruises, departing between September 2013 and February 2014. These cruises are ideal getaways for the winter and offer some excellent savings, with prices starting from just £49 per person per night.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is ‘bringing the world closer’ to the people of Belfast, with three exciting cruise itineraries in Autumn 2013. Sailing on board 880-guest Boudicca, guests will have the opportunity, for the first time since 2007, to embark on a Fred. Olsen cruise from Belfast, without having to endure an expensive flight or long ferry crossing to reach its ships.
Back by popular demand, guests can now take a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise in January 2015! With the fun and excitement of the Christmas and New Year celebrations all over, guests will have the opportunity to escape the cold British winter on a Fred. Olsen 14-night sunshine cruise, taking in the stunning Caribbean Islands, aboard 929-guest cruise ship Braemar.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests and crew on board Balmoral are pleased to have raised a total of £3,336.98 for The Mission to Seafarers, the international charity that provides the largest counselling and support network to seafarers around the globe, in over 260 ports in 71 countries, and offers a vital lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Ryland as its new Public Relations Executive, based in the company’s Head Office in Ipswich, Suffolk. Ruth has joined Public Relations Manager, Rachael Jackson, and Public Relations Assistant, Wendy Jeffreys, on the in-house PR team.
This summer, guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral may be inspired to seek a more healthy lifestyle with the original TV fitness guru – Diana Moran, the ‘Green Goddess’.
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.
