Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches ‘Summer Sale 2013’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new ‘Summer Cruises 2013’ brochure, introducing some unbeatable savings on 38 selected Summer cruises, departing from a range of convenient, regional UK ports – Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth (Edinburgh) and Greenock (Glasgow) – between June and September 2013. Prices on these special cruises start from just £59 per person, per night, and include accommodation, all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes, and carry a commission rate of 7.5%.

These ‘Summer Sale 2013’ cruises, aboard all four ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Black Watch and Boudicca – visit a variety of attractive destinations, including Scandinavia, the Arctic, the Baltic, Iceland and Iberia. 

Guests taking advantage of these Summer 2013 cruise deals can also choose to upgrade with the popular ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package, for a special price of just £10 per person per night, which includes selected wines, spirits beers and soft drinks (on mini cruises, this package is priced at £39 per person, per night). What is more, premium branded drinks and cocktails are also available at half price.

Nathan Philpot, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“We have some fantastic value-for-money cruises on offer this Summer, and guests can book with confidence knowing that they are benefiting from great savings on a holiday packed full of wonderful experiences and memories. 

“Our warmer, more sociable onboard atmosphere is perfect for people who wish to travel by themselves, and our new ‘Summer Sale 2013’ promotion offers a limited number of twin cabins for sole occupancy for only a 50% supplement to cater to solo guests.”

Examples of cruises offering the special ‘Summer Sale 2013’ fare of £59 per person, per night are as follows:

Balmoral’s L1307 ‘Crossing the Arctic Circle’ cruise

This 14-night cruise departs from Southampton on 18th June 2013, and travels right up to the North Cape, the most northerly point in mainland Europe. Prices for a twin, inside cabin start from £826 per person.  

Braemar’s M1322 ‘Stockholm & St. Petersburg’ cruise

This cruise of 13 nights departs from Dover on 27th August 2013, and offers an overnight stay in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, as well as a two-night stay in Russia’s magnificent St. Petersburg, an undoubted highlight of the trip. Prices for a twin, inside cabin start from £767 per person.  

Black Watch’s W1318 ‘World Heritage Sites of Iberia’ cruise

This 12-night cruise from Rosyth (Edinburgh) departs on 20th September 2013, and visits Leixoes (for tours to Oporto, Portugal), the Spanish ports of Vigo, La Coruna, Aviles and Getxo (for tours to Bilbao), as well as the French port of Le Havre. Prices for a twin, inside cabin start from £708 per person.