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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis completes multimillion-pound refurbishment at Cammell Laird shipyard near Liverpool

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis completes multimillion-pound refurbishment at Cammell Laird shipyard near Liverpool

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has completed a multimillion-pound refurbishment programme at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, becoming the first cruise liner to undergo work at the site for over 25 years.
Borealis arrived on 28th October, for a 14-day refurbishment, including steel repairs, an overhaul of the shafts and propellers as well a new application of underwater paint, supported

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils two new shorter sailings to India and Singapore or Japan, USA and Mexico as part of 2023 Phileas Fogg adventure

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils two new shorter sailings to India and Singapore or Japan, USA and Mexico as part of 2023 Phileas Fogg adventure

Explorers looking for their next adventure can take advantage of two new shorter sailings unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines today, as part of its ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ cruise in 2023 – with up to £300 per person for guests to enjoy on board.
Borealis will set sail from Southampton on 23rd February 2023, following as closely as possible in the footsteps of fictional explorer Phileas

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines receives silver award for putting Customers at the Heart of Everything at UK Customer Experience Awards 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines receives silver award for putting Customers at the Heart of Everything at UK Customer Experience Awards 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have been awarded Silver for ‘Customers at the Heart of Everything’ at the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards 2022.
Hosted in Wembley Stadium, the UK Customer Experience Awards is Britain’s biggest celebration of customer experience, with judges consisting of an expert panel of independent business professionals.
The award was won after members from Fred. Ol

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates the Joy of the Journey with new Signature Experiences

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates the Joy of the Journey with new Signature Experiences

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled five new Signature Experiences to celebrate the Joy of the Journey on board each of its sailings.
The experiences will focus on Itinerary Insights, the Sky at Sea, Treats of the Region, Scenic Discoveries and the Ship and the Sea, with each to be delivered by specialist guides who are experts in their field.
Open air sunrise, sunset or stargazing even

Look ahead to a festive break as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers 10% saving on pre-Christmas cruises

Look ahead to a festive break as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers 10% saving on pre-Christmas cruises

Travellers looking for some festive cheer this winter can enjoy a special 10% saving on selected pre-Christmas breaks with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when booked by 30thSeptember 2022.
The offer includes chances to explore a number of European Christmas markets, or seek out some winter sunshine in journeys further south.
Jackie Martin, Director of Marketing and Sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Li

This week only! Enjoy up to £100 per person to spend on board during selected autumn and winter sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

This week only! Enjoy up to £100 per person to spend on board during selected autumn and winter sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Travellers looking to escape the cooler climate or set sail on a new adventure can enjoy up to £100 per person to spend on board on a selection of Fred. Olsen’s late summer, autumn and winter cruises when booked this week.
The offer includes cruises venturing to warmer climates, offering chances to delve into the culture and history of Morocco, explore the many ancient wonders of Greece and th

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to return to Dover with selection of late summer sailings from August

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to return to Dover with selection of late summer sailings from August

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will return to Dover this month, offering a selection of late summer cruises to destinations including Norway, France, Spain and the Adriatic.
Flagship Bolette will sail from Dover in August, September and October, offering the chance to take in the vistas and volcanoes of the Azores and Madeira, sail into the heart of the Norwegian fjords and explore three Scandinavia

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers no single supplement on selected grades and sailings for 2022 and 2023

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers no single supplement on selected grades and sailings for 2022 and 2023

Solo travellers looking to get away in 2022 or 2023 can enjoy a twin cabin with no single supplement on selected grades and sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
The offer includes opportunities to venture to the emerald-green islands of the Azores, seek out winter warmth in the Canary Islands or enjoy scenic sailings of the River Seine.
Durations range from four to 19-nights, with region

Simon Weston CBE. Credit: Derek D'Souza Photography

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome war veteran Simon Weston CBE when Balmoral visits Falkland Islands in 2023

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be welcoming war veteran Simon Weston CBE aboard Balmoral in 2023, when the ship visits the Falkland Islands as part of its epic 78-night voyage to South America and the Antarctic.
Simon Weston CBE will join guests onboard for 14-nights during the call into Port Stanley, and will share his experiences of his time in the Falklands.
Simon is well-known in the Un

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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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