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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new 106-night ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ cruise, inspired by journeys of historic and fictional explorers

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new 106-night ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ cruise, inspired by journeys of historic and fictional explorers

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a brand new World Cruise for 2025, inspired by journeys taken by famous historical explorers.
Departing from Southampton on 6th January 2025, flagship Bolette will follow a similar route to the first world circumnavigation by explorers Magellan and Elcano in 1519.
The cruise, which will take guests to destinations including Brazil, Argentina, French Pol

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis follows in footsteps of Phileas Fogg as she sets sail on ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ adventure from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis follows in footsteps of Phileas Fogg as she sets sail on ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ adventure from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has set sail on her ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ voyage from Southampton, an adventure following as closely as possible in the footsteps of fictional character Phileas Fogg.

Following her departure from Southampton, Borealis will arrive in Lisbon on 26thFebruary, before making calls in to Brindisi and Port Said in Egypt where gues

Last chance to enjoy dedicated solo savings as end of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale approaches

Last chance to enjoy dedicated solo savings as end of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale approaches

Solo travellers looking to plan their next adventure have until the end of February to take advantage of great savings in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale, offering solo sailings from just £699 plus a free all inclusive drinks package or credit to spend on board.
The campaign, available on selected sailings when booked by 28thFebruary inclusive, features journeys to the cultural capitals o

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale just got bigger – for this weekend only save up to an extra £500pp on selected cruises in 2023

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale just got bigger – for this weekend only save up to an extra £500pp on selected cruises in 2023

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering additional savings of up to £500 per person on selected sailings as part of its Cruise Sale - for this weekend only – in addition to a free all inclusive drinks package or credit to spend on board.
The cruise line has added additional savings on 12 sailings for new bookings made by 21st February inclusive, with cruises starting from £649 per person when book

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.
The s

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

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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.

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