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Fred. Olsen’s ‘Summer Ball’ raises over £11,500 for three local staff charities

Fred. Olsen’s ‘Summer Ball’ raises over £11,500 for three local staff charities

Fred. Olsen staff joined together and dug deep in their pockets at their ‘Summer Ball’, held at Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk, to raise over £11,500 for their three chosen local charities for 2018/19 – Ipswich Winter Night Shelter, Alzheimer’s Research UK and Apostleship of the Sea. Each of the three local charities will receive nearly £4,000 from this one event alone.

Fred. Olsen announces its three new staff charities for 2018/19

Fred. Olsen announces its three new staff charities for 2018/19

Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen has announced its three new staff charities to support during 2018/19: Ipswich Winter Night Shelter, Alzheimer’s Research UK and Apostleship of the Sea. Nominated and selected by staff, based on their top three choices of local worthy causes to support, these three charities will be the focus of Fred. Olsen’s fundraising from May 2018 until the end of April 2019.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recognises 'World Environment Day' with commitment to reduce and eliminate single-use plastics

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recognises 'World Environment Day' with commitment to reduce and eliminate single-use plastics

As part of its focus upon waste minimisation and recycling across its fleet, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce on ‘World Environment Day’ that it has introduced a ban on the use of plastic straws on its four ocean ships – 'Balmoral', 'Braemar', 'Boudicca' and 'Black Watch'. Plastic cutlery is also being removed throughout the Fred. Olsen fleet.

Fred. Olsen offers tempting incentives on 2019 'Brabant' European river cruises

Fred. Olsen offers tempting incentives on 2019 'Brabant' European river cruises

​Fred. Olsen is building upon the success of its river cruise ship Brabant’s first season with an expanded programme of 33 departures in 2019, from April to November, with durations between five and 25 nights. To encourage guests to try a 'Brabant' river cruise, Fred. Olsen has launched two tempting incentives, on all new bookings made up to 2nd July 2018 inclusive.

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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