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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 20-night Cultural Adriatic Discovery as part of new 2024-25 programme

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 20-night Cultural Adriatic Discovery as part of new 2024-25 programme

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have unveiled a brand new 20-night cultural exploration of the Adriatic and Mediterranean from their upcoming 2024-25 programme.
Setting sail on 30th May 2024, guests on board Borealis will have the chance to enjoy the cultural and historical gems of the region and soak up the remarkable landscapes, local culture and traditions of these fascinating Mediterranean and Adr

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends Cruise Sale into February, as more guests than ever choose to sail with the family-run line

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends Cruise Sale into February, as more guests than ever choose to sail with the family-run line

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have extended their Cruise Sale into February after what has been the line’s most successful January on record – with more guests than ever choosing to book with the family-run company than ever before.
In January, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines saw a record number of bookings, including a 50% rise in those trying the line for the first time compared to January 2020.
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Over 4,400 wildlife sightings made by marine conservation charity ORCA from Fred. Olsen ships in 2022

Over 4,400 wildlife sightings made by marine conservation charity ORCA from Fred. Olsen ships in 2022

Guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet made more than 4,400 wildlife sightings with the help of marine wildlife charity ORCA in 2022.
It came as part of ORCA’s Cruise Conservationist programme, hosted aboard the Fred. Olsen fleet.
The most frequent wildlife spotted was the common dolphin, sighted 296 times - with the total number of individual dolphins spotted being 1,996. Other sight

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral arrives in South America marking the start of the first of three 2023 grand voyages

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral arrives in South America marking the start of the first of three 2023 grand voyages

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral is the first of the fleet’s three ships to set sail on a 2023 grand voyage and has arrived in Bermuda after leaving Portsmouth on 5th January for a 78-night ‘Exploration of South America and the Antarctic’ cruise.
During the circumnavigation of South America, Balmoral will be calling in to destinations including Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and for the first

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new Cruise Sale, with sailings from £499 per person, a choice of drinks package or on-board spend and dedicated solo savings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new Cruise Sale, with sailings from £499 per person, a choice of drinks package or on-board spend and dedicated solo savings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its Cruise Sale, with sailings starting from £499 per person, plus a choice of a free all inclusive drinks package or on board spending credit, when booked by 31st January inclusive.
The offer features more than 90 sailings, with durations ranging from five to 29 nights, with each cruise including Fred. Olsen’s hand-crafted itineraries offering their brand

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines awarded ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ in the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines awarded ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ in the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been crowned ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ in the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks 2022.
Cruise Critic Editors highlighted Fred. Olsen’s organised social occasions such as welcome drinks parties, mixed dining tables and the introduction of their two newest ships, Bolette and Borealis, as cementing their commitment to single passengers.
With over 140 solo cabins across

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines wins gold for ‘Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays’ at the British Travel Awards 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines wins gold for ‘Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays’ at the British Travel Awards 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been crowned ‘Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays’ at the British Travel Awards 2022 after winning the gold award.
More than 610,000 votes were cast by over 300,000 voters as part of this year’s British Travel Awards, with the winners announced yesterday evening in a ceremony held at Evolution London in Battersea Park, hosted by TV personality and broadcast

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral to offer sailings from Portsmouth next month

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral to offer sailings from Portsmouth next month

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be cruising from Portsmouth this December, offering a selection of festive cruises and an unforgettable exploration of South America and the Antarctic.
Leaving on 10th of December, Balmoral will depart from Portsmouth on a festive voyage to Spain and Portugal where guests will be able to admire the festive light displays of Vigo and meander Funchal’s Christmas mar

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

Enjoy free drinks on selected festive 2022 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Enjoy free drinks on selected festive 2022 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Travellers looking for some Christmas cheer this winter can enjoy a free all inclusive drinks package on board selected 2022 festive sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when booked before Sunday 20th November.
The offer includes chances to seek out the mesmerising Northern Lights, visit Funchal’s famed New Years Eve fireworks or even soak up some winter sun in the Canaries.
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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

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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.

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