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‘Warmer Cruising’ with Fred. Olsen in 2019/20 can save you up to 40%!

‘Warmer Cruising’ with Fred. Olsen in 2019/20 can save you up to 40%!

Fred. Olsen has launched its new ‘Warmer Cruising’ campaign, offering guests special reductions of up to 40% on a selection of over 50 tempting ex-UK and fly-cruise itineraries, between October 2019 and March 2020. These great-value sailings must be booked by 15th October 2019 inclusive.

Peter Deer confirmed as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new Managing Director

Peter Deer confirmed as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new Managing Director

​Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Peter Deer as its new Managing Director, with effect from 1st September 2019. Peter will take over as Managing Director from Mike Rodwell, who will be retiring from Fred. Olsen on 31st August 2019. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, Peter will take overall responsibility for overseeing and managing the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ operation.

Fred. Olsen-related companies support the East Anglian Air Ambulance with a further £10,000 donation

Fred. Olsen-related companies support the East Anglian Air Ambulance with a further £10,000 donation

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to pass on a donation of £10,000 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance (‘EAAA’). This significant donation, which follows previous awards of £5,000 each in 2017 and 2018, has been brought about by the generosity of the Fred. Olsen Social Engagement Group, acting on behalf of Bonheur ASA (Bonheur) – the ultimate parent company of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

Save an extra £100 per person with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on almost every ocean and river sailing this August and September

Sun-seekers and holidaymakers looking to enjoy a last-minute getaway can save an extra £100 per person on almost every ocean and river sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in August and September. This is on top of any existing offers, and applies to new bookings made by 13th August 2019 inclusive - the promotional code ‘EXTRA100’ must be quoted at the time of booking.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new app to enhance guest experience

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new app to enhance guest experience

​Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced an interactive new app to assist its guests in making the most of their cruise experience, both whilst on board Fred. Olsen's four ocean ships and during their time ashore. Fred. Olsen has created the new app in response to increasing demand from its guests for more technological solutions to help to inform and enhance their cruise experience.

Fred. Olsen-related companies support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution with £10,000 donation

Fred. Olsen-related companies support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution with £10,000 donation

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to pass on a donation of £10,000 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). This significant donation has been brought about by the generosity of the Fred. Olsen Social Engagement Group, acting on behalf of Bonheur ASA (Bonheur), based in Oslo, Norway, in order to benefit the safety of passengers and staff of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

Fred. Olsen is first cruise line to pledge support to national Refill Campaign, with environmental organisation City to Sea, to encourage guests to ‘bring their own bottles’ on next holiday

Fred. Olsen is first cruise line to pledge support to national Refill Campaign, with environmental organisation City to Sea, to encourage guests to ‘bring their own bottles’ on next holiday

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today [19th June 2019] announced that it is the first cruise line to work with environmental campaigning organisation, City to Sea, as part of its Refill Campaign. Today’s announcement coincides with ‘National Refill Day’, which raises awareness of the environmental impact of single-use plastic water bottles, and encourages people to use refillable water bottles.

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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