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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends 2024 Cruise Sale into February
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has extended its Cruise Sale into February, with sailings starting from just £749 per person, plus a choice of additional savings.
Guests who book before 29th February can enjoy either a free drinks package or on board spend on selected sailings throughout 2024 on its fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
From an Arctic exploration of Canada and Greenland, sailings to the sun-kissed Mediterranean and Adriatic, a specially timed cruise to Spitsbergen to witness the Midnight Sun to journeys to Norway to seek out the Northern Lights; each cruise features a hand-crafted itinerary.
Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“We have seen huge demand for cruises already this year, and as a result, have extended our Cruise Sale until the end of February.
“Our Journey Planners have timed cruises to visit destinations at the best times; whether that’s to witness the Northern Lights, see the Midnight Sun or experience Canada in the Fall, we are sure there is something to suit everyone’s holiday desire.
“On our cruises, guests can discover natural wonders and fascinating wildlife, uncover captivating history and discover local culture. They can enjoy hidden gems reached on board our smaller ships such as the narrow fjords of Norway, along the River Seine to the quaint city of Rouen or seek out volcanic landscapes and marine life.
“The Cruise Sale is also the perfect opportunity for those wanting to book their first cruise with several five-night cruises included in the offer along with either a free drinks package or on board spend before the end of February.”
Departures are available from Southampton, Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth, Portsmouth and Dover.
There are also savings for solo travellers with sailings from £999 per person, including the opportunity to experience the cultures and culinary traditions of the Mediterranean, enjoy a festive Spanish break and seek out the Perseid Meteor Shower, among many others.
Highlights of the Cruise Sale which includes departures from Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth include:
Balmoral’s five-night L2408 ‘Scandinavian Easter City Break’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 28th March. Prices start from £749 per person.
- Escape to Scandinavia and explore two captivating cities for a memorable Easter weekend
- After sailing Oslofjord, take in the plentiful historic, artistic and cultural highlights of Oslo
- Spend Easter Sunday strolling Gothenburg’s pretty streets, squares, parks and gardens
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Cruising by the Olsen Family Home, Norway – Cruising Oslofjord, Norway – Oslo, Norway – Gothenburg, Sweden – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2408 ‘Scandinavian Easter City Break’
Bolette’s 14-night T2408 ‘Natural Wonders and Wildlife of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise departing from Liverpool on 19th April. Prices start from £1,899 per person.
- Marvel at the wonders of beautiful Portuguese islands
- Explore volcanic sites in the Azores
- Go in search of whales with ORCA on Bolette
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Praia da Vitoria, Portugal – Ponta Delgada, Portugal – Cruising by Santa Maria, Portugal – Cruise by Cabo Girao, Portugal – Funchal, Portugal (overnight port) – Lisbon, Portugal – Leixões, Portugal – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2408 ‘Natural Wonders and Wildlife of the Azores and Madeira’
Borealis’ 14-night S2410 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland’ cruise departing from Southampton on 14th May. Prices start from £1,299 per person.
- Experience some of Iceland’s remarkable wonders of nature
- See spurting geysers and thundering waterfalls
- Spot whales and other cetaceans from the decks of Borealis with ORCA
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Reykjavík, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hornbjarg, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrísey, Iceland – Cruising Grimsey, Iceland – Crossing the Icelandic Arctic Circle, Iceland – Cruising Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland – Cruising by Mykines, Iceland – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2410 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland’
Bolette’s 27-night T2417 ‘Scenic Wonders and Wildlife of Canada and Greenland’ cruise departing from Liverpool on 19thJuly. Prices start from £3,799 per person.
- Experience icebergs and glaciers in Greenland
- Perhaps spot a polar bear in Nunavut
- Learn about the Olsen family links with L’Anse aux Meadows
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – St John’s, Canada – Halifax, Canada – Corner Brook, Canada – Cruise Humber Arm and Bay of Islands, Canada – Red Bay, Labrador, Canada – L’Anse aux Meadows, Canada – Cruise North East Coast of Akpatok Island, Canada – Cruise by Resolution Island, Canada – Cruise by Lower Savage Islands, Canada – Nuuk, Greenland – Narsarsuaq, Greenland – Nanortalik, Greenland – Cruising Prins Christian Sund, Greenland – Reykjavík, Iceland – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2417 ‘Scenic Wonders and Wildlife of Canada and Greenland’
Borealis’ 14-night S2417 ‘Volcanic Islands of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise departing from Dover on 31st July. Prices start from £1,999 per person.
- · Discover more of Portugal’s maritime history in Lisbon
- · Admire the blue hydrangeas in full bloom in the Azores
- · Spot sperm whales and other marine life with ORCA representatives
Itinerary: Dover, UK – Praia da Vitoria, Portugal – Ponta Delgada, Portugal – Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (overnight port) – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belém Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Leixões, Portugal – Dover, UK
For more details: Visit S2417 ‘Volcanic Islands of the Azores and Madeira’
Balmoral’s five-night L2423 ‘Summertime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights’ cruise departing from Rosyth on 2ndAugust. Prices start from £949 per person.
- Experience the beauty of Norway in just five nights
- Visit the Swords in the Rock monument in Stavanger
- Sail under Pulpit Rock and past the Hornelen sea cliff
Itinerary: Rosyth, Scotland – Olden, Norway – Cruising Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Cruising by Hornelen, Norway – Stavanger, Norway – Cruising Lysefjord, Norway – Rosyth, Scotland
For more details: Visit L2423 ‘Summertime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights’
Balmoral’s 19-night L2429 ‘Exploring the Islands of the Mediterranean’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 14thSeptember. Prices start from £2,699 per person.
- Visit Valletta and Mahon, known for their impressive fortifications
- Look for birds migrating south from Gibraltar, and meet the macaques
- Delve into thousands of years of history in Cartagena
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise by Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise Cartagena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruising Grand Harbour, Malta – Valletta, Malta – Propriano, Corsica, France – Mahon, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – La Coruna, Spain – Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, Spain – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2429 ‘Exploring the Islands of the Mediterranean’
Borealis’ 14-night S2428 ‘Canary Islands Christmas and Funchal New Year’ cruise departing from Portsmouth on 21stDecember. Prices start from £2,599 per person.
- Visit UNESCO-listed Risco Caido archaeological site in Gran Canaria
- Celebrate Christmas Day festivities on board Borealis
- See in the New Year with the annual fireworks display in Madeira
Itinerary: Portsmouth, UK – Las Palmas, Spain (overnight port) – Santa Cruz de la Tenerife, Spain – San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain – Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain – Funchal, Portugal (overnight port) – Portsmouth, UK
For more details: Visit S2428 ‘Canary Islands Christmas and Funchal New Year’
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ offers, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com/cruise-deals/free-drinks
Book online, call Reservations on 0800 0355 242 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.
