Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is closing the year by reflecting on the very best of 2020, which has included a host of awards, a thriving Virtual Cruising programme and the introduction of two new ships in what has been a challenging and unprecedented year for the industry.
On 13th March 2020, Fred. Olsen paused its operations and adapted to a new way of working. In April, it launched its award-winn
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering the chance to join Bolette for a fascinating journey to the Balkan peninsula in 2022, with the new ‘Discovering the Balkans’ cruise available to book from today.
Fred. Olsen’s new flagship, Bolette, will set sail from Southampton on the 18-night voyage on 14th June 2022, with the cruise combining hidden gems with more popular destinations, exploring the cent
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced revised ‘back in service’ dates for its four-strong ocean fleet, as the company prepares for cruising in 2021.
The new timetable shows that new ship Borealis will now be the first of the fleet to sail, and will embark on her maiden cruise with Fred. Olsen – the six-night ‘Scottish Lochs and Isles’ cruise - on 23rd April 2021 as originally planned. <
Holidaymakers looking ahead to their travels have an early opportunity to book on a 10-night voyage of cultural discovery, with Braemar to set sail to the lost lands of Prussia in August 2022.
Among the many highlights will be the chance to explore two former Prussian capital cities. From Baltiysk, guests can venture to Kaliningrad. The city was once known as Königsberg and was birthplace of th
Guests looking ahead to their holidays with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can choose between a free drinks package or up to £600 per person to spend on board as part of its annual Cruise Sale - launching today - for new bookings made on selected sailings before 2nd February 2021.
Sailings start from just £599 per person with more than 120 cruises included for 2021 and 2022, to destinations including
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled big savings on a selection of 2021 cruises as part of a week-long Black Friday sale, with guests able to save up to £700 for bookings made between 23rd to 30th November 2020.
The sale features 12 cruises, including a selection aboard Fred. Olsen’s newest additions to the fleet, Bolette and Borealis, with sailings ranging from short European city break
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teased further details of its 2022 programme, with two brand new cruises available to book today: ‘Canada in the Fall’ and ‘Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen’. Guests booking early will also enjoy up to £250 per person to spend on board, completely free.
In June 2022, Balmoral will set sail on a 15-night voyage of discovery to some of the most rugged and remote landscap
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ innovative Virtual Cruising programme saw the company scoop the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ title at the inaugural CovidComms Awards last night.
Organised by CorpComms Magazine, the awards were celebrated virtually at an event to recognise and celebrate the way companies have changed their communications approach to support their customers, employees and stakeholders an
Three Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen companies have become the first in the town to receive a Modeshift STARS award, in recognition of their efforts to support and promote sustainable travel with the creation of their new head office.
Modeshift STARS accreditation is awarded to companies, organisations and groups who encourage a change in travel behaviour and reduce the number of single occupancy ve
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests up to £100 per person FREE on board spending money on sailings from Portsmouth in 2021.
Smaller-sized Balmoral will set sail from Portsmouth in October and November 2021 as the cruise line strengthens its regional departure offering from the UK, with cruises to include a search for the Northern Lights in Norway and chasing the winter sun of the Canari
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines received the ‘Unsung Hero’ award at the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) awards last night, in recognition of a donation of more than £33,000 worth of food to Scottish good causes.
In June, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines donated more than 30 palettes of food from its four ships, which at the time were Balmoral, Braemar, Black Watch and Boudicca, during their lay-
Today marks one year until Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new-look fleet will get together for the first time, celebrating in Portugal’s vibrant capital, Lisbon.
On 22nd October 2021, Fred. Olsen’s four ships Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral and Braemar will between them host ‘Four Ladies in Lisbon’, with support from the Port of Lisbon and organisations within the city.
It is the third time that Fred
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.
