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Michaela enjoys dinner with guests

Renowned wildlife presenter set to board a second cruise in a month after success of the first

A much-loved wildlife presenter who joined guests onboard a cruise received such a welcome, she arranged to join a second a fortnight after disembarking.
Michaela Strachan joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests onboard Borealis for four nights at the start of the month August to join the Exploring Rugged and Remote Greenland and Iceland cruise.
She delivered two talks – one about British wi

Bill Wilson and his wife were Community Heroes winners

It’s “all aboard” for Community Heroes as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rewards winners

Twenty Newcastle champions were rewarded with the trip of a lifetime after scooping a prize in a competition to celebrate their dedication to their local community.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partnered with Chronicle Live to run a Community Heroes competition where readers could nominate individuals making a difference to win a cruise departing from the city.
Among winners was Dianne Turner,

Stephen and Claire Ward

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests run, walk, cycle and swim 34,849 miles in aid of RNLI

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines guests and crew ran, cycled and swam a staggering 34,849 miles – the equivalent to the distance of their Around the World in 80 Days cruise.
The challenge onboard Borealis came after guests, husband and wife, Stephen and Claire Ward, from Wellington in Somerset, set themselves a feat to complete 10 marathons each to raise money for the RNLI.
To help the couple toward

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is in the running for several prizes at two highly coveted award schemes.
Fred. Olsen is vying for three awards – Customers at the Heart of Everything, Best Customer-Centric Culture and Best Customer Service – at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2023.
Alongside this, the Wave Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced with Fred. Olsen making the cut for five prizes. <

Community Heroes winner Thomas Marshall

Trip of a lifetime handed out to 15 Community Heroes as part of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines campaign

Fifteen deserving winners will be making waves after scooping a prize as part of our Community Heroes giveaway.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partnered with The Scottish Sun to run a competition where readers could nominate their community heroes to win a cruise on board Balmoral departing from Rosyth.
Entries told tales of individuals setting up Scotland’s first non-medical, 24/7 crisis centre,

Dedicated Liverpool volunteers recognised in our Cruises for Community Heroes

Dedicated Liverpool volunteers recognised in our Cruises for Community Heroes

Hundreds of people nominated in our Community Heroes giveaway who make a difference in their communities in Liverpool have been whittled down to 30 winners.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partnered with the Liverpool Echo to run a competition where readers could nominate their deserving community heroes to win a cruise on board Borealis departing from Liverpool.
From setting up mental health c

Credit: Ben Jones

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to work with global charity dedicated to saving world’s seagrass meadows

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with global environmental charity Project Seagrass on a project to raise awareness of the ocean’s seagrass habitats.
Scientists from the organisation will join a cruise on board Bolette to the Isles of Scotland and the Faroes in August.
The experts will spend time both on deck and shoreside to help guests learn more about the importance of seagrass and

 A holiday of a lifetime for 100-year-old Betty thanks to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

A holiday of a lifetime for 100-year-old Betty thanks to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has made a dream of a lifetime come true for one centenarian who celebrated her milestone birthday on board with four generations of her family.
Betty Wright was joined by 13 relatives on board Bolettefor the seven-night Scenic Summertime Norwegian Fjords cruise and described it as an experience “far beyond my wildest dreams”.
Speaking from her cottage in Filey, near

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis celebrates two years of sailing

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis celebrates two years of sailing

Today marks two years since Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage.
Borealis was purchased in the summer of 2020, along with sister ship Bolette, as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines looked to strengthen and evolve ahead of its return to cruising.
Smaller shipBorealis, always carries less than 1,400 guests and brought several new venues and facilities to the Fred.

Michaela Strachan - Credit: Benjamin Harris

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome popular TV presenter onboard cruise to Greenland and Iceland

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be welcoming Michaela Strachan onboard Borealis for four nights in August to join the Exploring Rugged and Remote Greenland and Iceland cruise.
One of Britain’s most loved television presenters, Michaela has been a regular face on our screens for more than three decades.
She will be delivering a talk on British wildlife, behind the scenes of wildlife programme

Class of Year 5 students explore career opportunities at Cruise Liverpool with surprise visit on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis

Class of Year 5 students explore career opportunities at Cruise Liverpool with surprise visit on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis

A class of Year 5 pupils set foot on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis with Cruise Liverpool as part of The Johnson Foundation’s My Big Future – a work experience initiative designed to inspire the next generation.
Last Friday, 26 children from Christ Church Primary School in Birkenhead, Wirral, were invited to spend the day at Cruise Liverpool, with a surprise VIP tour on Borealis to ex

From left: Peter Deer, Jayne Biggs and Steve Williams

Fred. Olsen House unveils first 24-hour publicly available defibrillator in partnership with local charity Heart 2 Heart

A 24-hour publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed on the gates of Fred. Olsen House in Ipswich.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Fred. Olsen Travel and Fred. Olsen Limited have worked together with local Norfolk charity Heart 2 Heart for the past nine months in a fundraising campaign to purchase this publicly accessible defibrillator.
Charity Heart 2 Heart was founded by Jayne Biggs i

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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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