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Recreate part of the Celebrity Race Across the World route with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailing

Recreate part of the Celebrity Race Across the World route with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailing

Have you been inspired by the BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World which saw four famous pairings travel through 24 countries?

The teams started their epic journey in Marrakech, Morocco, and travelled 10,000km to reach the finish line in Tromsø, Norway.
The journey saw the pairs race through every landscape and culture that this part of the world has to offer, from the great North Afric

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to return to Australia for first time in more than three years on world cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to return to Australia for first time in more than three years on world cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be returning to Australia for the first time since 2020.

As part of the 2024 World Cruise, guests on board Borealis will visit beautiful destinations including Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, Bali and Oman among many others.
The epic 101-night voyage includes the opportunity to spend three days on Florida’s coast, encounter wildlife in the rainforests o

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes Samantha Stimpson as its new CEO

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes Samantha Stimpson as its new CEO

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes CEO Samantha Stimpson, who has more than 25 years of commercial, operational and executive experience in the travel and hospitality industry.
She joins the company from FTI Touristik, where she currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer. Samantha brings a remarkable track record of strong commercial results, exceptional customer experience, and energised orga

Celebrations as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scoop pair of prestigious awards

Celebrations as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scoop pair of prestigious awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has picked up a duo of prestigious awards in recognition of its customer service.
The company was awarded Silver in Customers at the Heart of Everything and Bronze in Best Customer Service in the UK Customer Experience Awards 2023.
Hosted at Wembley Stadium, the UK Customer Experience Awards is a celebration of organisations that have gone above and beyond in providi

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Join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on a sailing to warmer climes


Leave the dreary mornings and grey skies at home and join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on a voyage to warmer climes.
Travellers looking to escape the cooler weather or set sail on a new adventure can enjoy a variety of cruise options this autumn and winter.
Destinations such as the sun-drenched Canary Islands and the Caribbean offer balmy climates, turquoise waters and beautiful beaches all

Enjoy free drinks on selected Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings

Enjoy free drinks on selected Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests a free drinks package on a selection of 2024 itineraries.
Running until 31st October, the drinks package will be available free of charge on cruises ranging from five to 32 nights on board Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
More than 80 hand-crafted itineraries are featured in the offer, with chances to explore the volcanic landscapes of the Canary I

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled as finalist in three categories at respected awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled as finalist in three categories at respected awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is in the running for a trio of prizes at a prestigious awards scheme.
The cruise line has been shortlisted for Best Business Transformation Strategy, Best Customer Centric Strategy and Best Use of Customer Insight at the Engage Awards 2023 which recognise innovation and excellence across the entire spectrum of customer and employee engagement.


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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newest Captain sails into his home town for first time since promotion

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newest Captain sails into his home town for first time since promotion

Captain Davor Dubravica, of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, has sailed into his hometown of Rijeka for the first time on board flagship Bolette, during her maiden call to the city.
The ship’s guests, crew and Captain were welcomed into the city by the Rijeka Port Authority and local media during the 26-night scenic exploration of the Adriatic and Dalmatian coast cruise.
After starting his career w

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to set sail for Caribbean for first time in more than three years

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to set sail for Caribbean for first time in more than three years

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be sailing to the islands of the Caribbean this November for the first time in just over three years.
Guests on board Borealis – also heading on her maiden voyage to the Caribbean – will enjoy some winter warmth while visiting stunning tropical destinations on the Classic Caribbean Islands cruise.
The island-hopping adventure includes stops at nine islands incl

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome well-known TV wildlife presenter on board cruise to South Africa

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome well-known TV wildlife presenter on board cruise to South Africa

One of Britain’s most loved television presenters will be joining Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ grand voyage in South Africa for four nights.
Wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan has been a regular face on our screens for more than 30 years and will be joining guests on board Bolette for The Intrepid Beauty of Africa and the Indian Ocean cruise.
From 26th to 29th January, in her hometown of Cap

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces two-year training partnership with Maritime Skills Academy

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces two-year training partnership with Maritime Skills Academy

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a two-year partnership with the Maritime Skills Academy to further enhance the level of training of its on board crews.
The courses include Bridge Resource Management which uses a team approach to achieve safe operation and trains bridge team members to be aware of their responsibility, prepared to recognise workload demands, risk factors and the ability t

Olena Kushakovska and Clare Gibson from the Suffolk Community Foundation, Georgina May from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Andy Beharrell and John Wilkinson from the Woolverstone Project

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines award £2,000 to the Woolverstone Project through Suffolk Community Foundation

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has awarded a £2,000 grant to the Woolverstone Project, as part of funding through the Suffolk Community Foundation.
The project provides a range of accessible sailing opportunities and tuition for those with disabilities throughout the year at Alton Water and during the summer months at Woolverstone on the River Orwell.
This year marks the 30thanniversary of the Woo

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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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