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​​Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and the Suffolk Football Association host the first-ever game of ‘Walking Football at Sea’

​​Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and the Suffolk Football Association host the first-ever game of ‘Walking Football at Sea’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be hosting the first-ever game of ‘Walking Football at Sea’ on 31st October 2016, when 804-guest ship 'Black Watch' calls at Harwich. The event is being held in partnership with the Suffolk Football Association – co-ordinators of Walking Football across the county – and will see up to 12 players take part in 10/15-minute games on the ship’s top deck.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ at the ‘Group Leisure Awards 2016’, for a record sixth time!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ at the ‘Group Leisure Awards 2016’, for a record sixth time!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has once again triumphed at the ‘Group Leisure Awards’, after being voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ by readers of leading travel title, 'Group Leisure' magazine, for a record sixth time! The prestigious award recognises the very best groups cruise experience, from the initial booking process to onboard facilities, and the quality of excursions on offer.

Staff at Fred. Olsen’s Head Office in Ipswich host a charity ‘Dress Down Day’ and present Inspire Suffolk, St. Elizabeth Hospice and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice’s  with their ‘Charity Ball’ cheque for £10,000!

Fred. Olsen staff raise £10,000 for three local charities: St. Elizabeth Hospice, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and Inspire Suffolk

The generous staff at Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen – comprising Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Fred. Olsen Travel and Fred. Olsen Limited – dug deep in their pockets earlier this year to raise a staggering £10,000 at their ‘Charity Ball’, which they have donated jointly to their three chosen staff charities for 2016: St. Elizabeth Hospice, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (‘EACH’) and Inspire Suffolk.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates sales success with its four new ‘Captains in Cádiz’ itineraries in Autumn 2018

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates sales success with its four new ‘Captains in Cádiz’ itineraries in Autumn 2018

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is celebrating sales success following the launch of its four new ‘Captains in Cádiz’ itineraries on 21st September 2016. The release of these exciting cruises – coupled with Fred. Olsen’s on-going promotional campaigns – has led to booking revenue for the week commencing 26th September 2016 being the third highest in the year to-date.

Win up to £5,000 worth of prizes in ‘The Big Fred. Olsen Giveaway’ for CLIA ‘Cruise Month’

Win up to £5,000 worth of prizes in ‘The Big Fred. Olsen Giveaway’ for CLIA ‘Cruise Month’

In support of CLIA ‘Cruise Month’, which is running during October 2016, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving travel agents the chance to win up to £5,000 worth of prizes in ‘The Big Fred. Olsen Giveaway’ – the biggest prize draw that the company has ever run! The competition commences on 1st October 2016, and agents can win an array of tempting prizes – 62 in total!

Make yours a hassle-free Christmas this year on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Seasonal Sailing’

Make yours a hassle-free Christmas this year on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Seasonal Sailing’

Why not take the stresses and strains out of the festive period this year with one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines four ‘Seasonal Sailings’? Guests can choose to celebrate Christmas and New Year in style on 'Balmoral', 'Braemar', 'Boudicca' and 'Black Watch', in the Canaries, Caribbean, or on Fred. Olsen’s first-ever ‘Around the UK’ Christmas cruise – fittingly named ‘Tinsel & Hogmanay’.

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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.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom