Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has expanded its video calling system throughout the Reservations team.
The video reservations system was initially trialled in April 2023, but thanks to the success of the project, has now been rolled out further.
The approach allows those viewing cruises online to request a video call, offering a face-to-face interaction with a member of the Fred. Olsen Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a brand-new selection of fly-cruise sailings to offer guests a shorter, yet immersive cruise experience in 2025.
As part of the 2025/26 Worldwide programme, a selection of seven to 12-night cruises to the Mediterranean have been unveiled on board smaller ship Balmoral.
Guests will be able to visit destinations such as the charming cliff-top towns of
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its brand new cruise programme for 2025/26, featuring a host of specially-timed sailings where guests can embrace the local way of life, seek out native wildlife and witness spectacular natural wonders.
The programme offers sailings from Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth, and has been carefully curated to ensure guests are
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the first cruise operator to depart from Newcastle this year, offering a variety of spring and summer sailings.
Smaller ship Balmoral will today set sail on her first cruise of the season from the Port of Tyne, taking guests on a nine-night ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise.
Other destinations throughout the season include Scandinavia, the Canary Islan
Travellers looking to plan their next holiday have until the end of February to take advantage of cruise offers starting from just £749 per person.
Guests who book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on or before 29th February can also enjoy a free drinks package or credit to spend on board on selected sailings throughout 2024 on its fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has received a top accolade of ‘Travel Website of the Year’ at the prestigious UK Dev Awards 2024.
The company received the award at a glittering ceremony in central London last night (21st February), following judging by a panel of industry experts from across the digital sector.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled their new website last year, which featured a stream
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has raised £50,000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution – surpassing its 2023 target by an incredible £10,000.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) longest-standing corporate partner, and for more than 60 years, has been working together with guests to fundraise towards saving lives at sea.
Since 2000, Fred. Olsen Cruis
One of Britain’s most loved television presenters has shared her knowledge with guests while in her hometown in South Africa.
Wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘The Intrepid Beauty of Africa and the Indian Ocean’ cruise for four nights in Cape Town.
From 26th to 29th January, Michaela, who has been a regular on TV screens for the past 30 years, shared her
Nearly 3,500 marine animals were spotted by guests on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships in 2023.
With help from marine wildlife charity ORCA as part of its Cruise Conservationist programme, a total of 3,431 wildlife sightings were made.
The most frequent species spotted was the common dolphin with 1,409 sightings, with the total number of individual dolphins being seen at 2,312.<
Cruise further and for longer to destinations including the Eastern Mediterranean, Dalmatian Coast, Canada and Greenland on an extraordinary voyage.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ range of extraordinary voyages are longer cruises with more than 14 nights on board its fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
The hand-crafted itineraries have been designed to give guests the
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched two brand-new itineraries offering guests the chance to set sail on an adventure exploring vibrant, captivating cities and paradise islands.
The first of the Grand Voyages is an epic 95-night around the world adventure, ‘Discovering the World’s Idyllic Islands and Iconic Cities’.
Departing in January 2026, Bolette will take guests on a journey with a
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award in recognition of its exceptional standard of customer experience.
The Trusted Service Awards, an independent seal of excellence, were set up by Feefo to recognise brands that use the platform to collect verified reviews and receive phenomenal feedback from their customers.
Over the past year, 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.
