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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reveals savings of up to £300 per person in Black Friday sale
Guests can benefit from big savings on a host of 2024 and 2025 sailings as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches its Black Friday sale.
When booking a cruise between 21st November and 2nd December 2024 inclusive, guests can save up to £300 per person on a selection of cruises on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
The Black Friday sale, which includes 19 sailings from Southampton, Portsmouth, Liverpool and Newcastle, features opportunities to witness the magical Northern Lights in Arctic Norway, seek out marine wildlife with conservation charity ORCA around Iceland and immerse in the Caribbean way of life.
Doug Glenwright, Guest Experience Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“Our Black Friday sale is a great opportunity for guests to make some big savings on a variety of 2024 and 2025 cruises.
“A total of 19 hand-crafted itineraries are included in the offer with chances to visit bustling Christmas markets in France and Belgium, experience husky sledding and crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway and explore rainforests in Costa Rica, among much more. There really is a cruise for everyone.
“We look forward to welcoming our guests, both new and returning, on board a Fred. Olsen Cruise Line sailing soon.”
On top of the Black Friday sale, guests can enjoy additional savings on selected suites and single cabins.
Highlights of cruises included in the sale are:
Borealis’ 14-night S2427 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 7th December 2024. Prices start from £799, with savings of £100 per person.
- Enjoy an overnight stay in the ‘Gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø
- Spend time with local Sami people to learn about their way of life
- Explore the historic Hanseatic city of Bergen
Itinerary: Portsmouth, UK – Ålesund, Norway – Cruising Torghatten, Norway – Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway – Tromsø, Norway (overnight port) – Alta, Norway (overnight port) – Sortland, Norway – Bergen, Norway – Portsmouth, UK
For more details: Visit S2427 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’
Bolette’s nine-night T2428 ‘Festive Spanish Break’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 12thDecember 2024. Prices start from £599, with savings of £150 per person.
- Discover the valleys and mountains of Espana Verde
- Witness Vigo’s magical Christmas lights
- Experience the untamed beauty of Costa da Morte
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Vigo, Spain – Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, Spain – La Coruna, Spain – Gijon, Spain – Getxo (Bilbao), Spain – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2428 'Festive Spanish Break'
Balmoral’s 14-night L2437 ‘Christmas Lights and Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 22nd December 2024. Prices start from £1,499, with savings of £300 per person.
- Have the chance to see the Northern Lights during the festive season
- Celebrate Christmas Day on board Balmoral
- Experience the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv in winter
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Mo I Rana, Norway – Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway – Tromsø, Norway (overnight port) – Alta, Norway – Trondheim, Norway – Ålesund, Norway –Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit L2437 ‘Christmas Lights and Northern Lights’
Balmoral’s 45-night L2504A ‘Rainforests and Ruins of Central America’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 15thFebruary 2025. Prices start from £2,999, with savings of £300 per person.
- Go in search of rainforest wildlife and exotic birds
- Immerse yourself in the local way of life
- Uncover Mayan history on a tour to Altun Ha
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Cadiz, Spain – Arrecife, Canary Islands – Las Palmas, Canary Islands – Philipsburg, St Maarten – Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (overnight port) – Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – Puerto Limon, Costa Rica (overnight port) – Cozumel, Mexico – Belize City, Belize – Roatan Island, Honduras – Port Royal, Jamaica – Hamilton, Bermuda – Ponda Delgada, Azore Islands – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit L2504A 'Rainforests and Ruins of Central America'
Borealis’ five-night S2511 ‘Dutch Waterways and Works of Art’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 2ndMay 2025. Prices start from £499, with savings of £200 per person.
- Explore the delights of the Netherlands by bicycle or canal boat
- Indulge in local delights such as Bitterballen or Stroopwaffels
- Visit the windmills of Kinderdijk from Rotterdam
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Funchal, Portugal – Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – Las Palmas, Spain – Arrecife, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2511 'Dutch Waterways and Works of Art'
Bolette’s 10-night T2513 ‘Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls of Iceland’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 13th June 2025. Prices start from £1,199, with savings of £300 per person.
- · Discover the volcanic landscapes of the Land of Fire and Ice
- · Discover powerful waterfalls, glaciers and geysers
- · Encounter puffins and humpback whales at the very best time
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Reykjavik, Iceland (overnight port) – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Seydisfjörður, Iceland – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2513 ‘Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls of Iceland’
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Friday deals, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com/black-friday-cruise-deals
Book online, call Reservations on 0800 0355 215 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.
