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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is crowned ‘Best for Itineraries’ by Cruise Critic experts

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is crowned ‘Best for Itineraries’ by Cruise Critic experts

Experts at the world’s leading cruise reviews website Cruise Critic have voted Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Best for Itineraries’ in the prestigious ‘UK Editors’ Picks Awards 2015’. The winners are selected by Cruise Critic’s team of knowledgeable cruise experts, based on the lines and ships that they feel ‘are at the top of their game’, and best represent excellence in each of the 25 categories.

Uncover captivating landscapes, cultures and carnivals on a Fred. Olsen ‘Latin America’ cruise in 2016/17

Uncover captivating landscapes, cultures and carnivals on a Fred. Olsen ‘Latin America’ cruise in 2016/17

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new ‘Latin America’ brochure, showcasing seven of the very best cruise holiday experiences in this exciting region in 2016 and 2017. Highlights include: partying at the Rio Carnival on Balmoral’s 46-night L1602 ‘Rio Carnival & River Plate’ voyage, departing from Southampton on 19th January 2016; sailing along the mighty Amazon on Braemar’s 14-night M1603...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils ‘The Bookmark Café’ across its fleet

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils ‘The Bookmark Café’ across its fleet

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the launch of its onboard coffee and luxury chocolate shops as ‘The Bookmark Café’. Fred. Olsen first introduced this relaxing, sociable area across its fleet of four smaller, more intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – during the ships’ dry-docks in 2013 and 2014.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new great-value ‘All 2015 Inside Twin Cabins only £50 per person, per night’ campaign

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new great-value ‘All 2015 Inside Twin Cabins only £50 per person, per night’ campaign

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched an exciting new promotional campaign – ‘All 2015 Inside Twin Cabins only £50 per person, per night’ – showcasing great-value deals on all Inside Twin cabins on selected cruises in 2015, which go on general sale from 15th September 2015*. These attractive offers will be available on departures between 30th September 2015 and 18th December 2015.

‘Around the World’ in 107 nights with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines!

‘Around the World’ in 107 nights with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new dedicated ‘Around the World Voyage 2017’ brochure showcases an exceptional itinerary and the chance to explore the planet in a magical 107 nights! Departing from Southampton on 3rd January 2017, aboard smaller, more intimate Black Watch, this circumnavigation of the globe promises a shopping list of unforgettable memories and experiences!

‘Do Something Different’ this autumn with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

‘Do Something Different’ this autumn with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering cruise guests four completely unique ‘experiential’ cruises this autumn. Committed to offering holidaymakers so much more than ‘just a sun-tan’, guests can choose from; a five-night comedy extravaganza on Braemar’s ‘Sea is for Comedy’ cruise; an 11-night around the UK ‘Myths and Legends’ sailing aboard Boudicca; an opportunity to ‘tell the Captain where to go.

Venture further, for longer on a ‘Journey of Discovery’ in 2016

Venture further, for longer on a ‘Journey of Discovery’ in 2016

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils its new ‘Journeys of Discovery’ brochure, featuring 11 exotic, longer voyages for 2016. These cruise holidays are ideal for those guests who have the time and curiosity to explore a bit further afield and discover even more new and exciting ports around the world. Amongst the 2016 longer voyages is a fascinating 30-night cruise ‘From Majestic Madeira to ...

Free flights on two Canaries Winter sunshine cruises with  Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – book by 31st August 2015

Free flights on two Canaries Winter sunshine cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – book by 31st August 2015

​Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests free flights* on two Canaries Winter sunshine fly-cruises from London Gatwick and Manchester airports, if they book by 31st August 2015 inclusive. Setting sail from Santa Cruz in Tenerife aboard Braemar, guests can choose a 14-night M1531 ‘Canaries & Cape Verde’ cruise, departing on 26th November 2015, or a 13-night ‘Canaries Collection’ sailing ...

Take a convenient cruise from Newcastle to a variety of stunning destinations with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Take a convenient cruise from Newcastle to a variety of stunning destinations with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Newcastle is a great starting point for a Fred. Olsen cruise, thanks to its excellent road and rail connections and the large, comfortable passenger lounge at the Port of Tyne’s Cruise Terminal. With an extensive range of exciting sailings departing in 2015, and prices starting from just £67 per person, per night, guests in the North East will be sure to find a Fred. Olsen cruise that is just ...

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines we are very proud of our smaller ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral - and the imaginative and unusual itineraries they allow us to offer. Every cruise is hand-crafted from scratch by our team of in-house Journey Planners to make sure you are not only visiting the best destinations, but at the best time to experience them.

For us, it’s not just about where we go but how we take you there. We put as much time into planning scenic cruising as we do in choosing the destinations themselves. On board, our Signature Experiences showcase the history, culture, nature and flavours of the destinations you’ll visit – from Treats of the Region, where you can enjoy local delicacies, to our Sky at Sea star-gazing sessions where you can relax with a hot toddy out on deck while our astronomer talks you through the night sky.

Plus, with each ship carrying 1,300 guests or less, our ships are small enough for us to offer a warm, friendly and personal service where nothing is ever too much trouble, as we visit a host of exciting ports in every corner of the globe.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
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