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Kevin Harrison with companion Yvonne and some of the crew on board Borealis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fan marks 30 years of cruising, 2,500 nights, 100 bookings and 15 trips round the world

A former fish and chip shop owner who was “bitten by the travel bug” 30 years ago has marked a total of 2,500 nights with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
Kevin Harrison, who is set to turn 75 on his current adventure to the Caribbean, took his first cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 1993 and has stuck with the company ever since – completing more than 100 cruises, including 15 around the world.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teases first glimpse at new 2025 programme with launch of Dalmatian and Italian Riviera sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teases first glimpse at new 2025 programme with launch of Dalmatian and Italian Riviera sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering a first look at its new summer programme for 2025 with the early release of two cruises venturing to warmer climes.
In June, Borealis will take guests on an enchanted journey along the Dalmatian coast, where Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ expert journey planners have hand-crafted an itinerary to include cruising along the fjord-like Bay of Kotor in Montenegro and

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’ 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

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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
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