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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends pause in operations until end of June 2021

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends pause in operations until end of June 2021

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today confirmed that it is cancelling all sailings until the end of June 2021 in light of the current restrictions in England as a result of the pandemic.
The company had been due to resume sailing on 22ndMay, with the extension to affect 14 sailings.
All guests affected will be given a number of options, including a no quibble refund or an additional future cr

Discover the best of Norway with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard seven brand new sailings for 2022

Discover the best of Norway with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard seven brand new sailings for 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is unveiling a series of brand new sailings for 2022 available to book from tomorrow (Friday, 29thJanuary), capturing the natural beauty of late winter and springtime Norway in all its glory, including narrow fjord cruising and a chance to witness the spectacular Northern Lights.
The seven sailings will be available across the whole Fred. Olsen fleet – Bolette, Boreali

Explore Latin America with the Chilean Fjords in immersive 79-night sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Explore Latin America with the Chilean Fjords in immersive 79-night sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Travellers looking to immerse themselves in a culture-rich and vibrant voyage can join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ship Bolette for a 79-night sailing to Latin America with the Chilean Fjords in January 2022 – with up to £400 per person to spend on board.
Among the highlights will be days ashore in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Brazil, including overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos A

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces revised ‘back in service’ date for new ship Borealis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces revised ‘back in service’ date for new ship Borealis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced a revised ‘back in service’ date for new ship Borealis, in light of the latest Government lockdown.
Borealis will still be the first of the fleet to set sail, with her maiden voyage with Fred. Olsen now the seven-night ‘Sailing Around Iconic Ireland’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 22nd May 2021. Borealis was initially due to set sail on 23rd Apr

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reflects on ‘the best of 2020’ as it prepares to welcome back guests in 2021

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reflects on ‘the best of 2020’ as it prepares to welcome back guests in 2021

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

Set sail on a fascinating journey through the centuries as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches ‘Discovering the Balkans’ cruise for 2022

Set sail on a fascinating journey through the centuries as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches ‘Discovering the Balkans’ cruise for 2022

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 announces revised ‘back in service’ dates as company prepares for cruising in 2021

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces revised ‘back in service’ dates as company prepares for cruising in 2021

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. <

Braemar to discover lost lands of Prussia in latest cruise to be teased from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2022 programme

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

Sail from £599 with free drinks or up to £600 to spend on board in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale

Sail from £599 with free drinks or up to £600 to spend on board in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale

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 unveils big savings in week-long Black Friday campaign

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils big savings in week-long Black Friday campaign

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 teases 2022 programme with early launch of scenic Canada and remote Spitsbergen sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teases 2022 programme with early launch of scenic Canada and remote Spitsbergen sailings

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 receives ‘Best Use of Social Media’ title at inaugural CovidComms Awards for innovative Virtual Cruising programme

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

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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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