Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scoops trio of consumer-voted awards

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scoops trio of consumer-voted awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been recognised with a hat-trick of awards voted for by guests.

At the British Travel Awards 2024, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines picked up a silver prize in the Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays and bronze in the Best Cruise Line for Expedition Voyages category.

More than 1.2million votes were cast by more than 400,000 voters as part of the awards, with the winners announced on Tuesday night during a ceremony at the Evolution London, Battersea Park.

The accolades follow on from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines being named Favourite Specialist Cruise Line, in another consumer-voted category at the Wave Awards 2024 held at The Dorchester, London, on 4th November.

Doug Glenwright, Guest Experience Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“We’re thrilled that the hard work and dedication of our wonderful team, both ashore and on board our fleet of smaller-sized ships, has been recognised by our guests.

“Our regional departure ports allow our guests to experience some truly incredible no-fly itineraries, from visiting far-flung destinations on an around the world adventure and a voyage exploring Caribbean gems to a trip to seek out the magical Northern Lights in Arctic Norway and a Bank Holiday escape to discover the south coast of Britain. There really is an itinerary for everyone.

“These three awards are testament to how our entire team go over and above to put our guests at the heart of everything we do.”

Highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ no-fly cruises include:

Borealis’ 14-night S2427 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 7th December 2024. Prices start from £799 per person. Enjoy savings of £100 per person when booked by 2ndDecember 2024.

  • 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’

Balmoral’s six-night L2436 ‘European River Cities and Christmas Markets’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 16th December 2024. Prices start from £449 per person. Enjoy savings of £100 per person when booked by 2ndDecember 2024.

  • Browse stalls at two traditional Christmas Markets in two cities
  • Sample delicious Belgian chocolates in Antwerp
  • Explore the winding medieval streets of Rouen

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Antwerp, Belgium (overnight port) – Rouen, France (overnight port) – Cruising River Seine, France – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit L2436 'European River Cities and Christmas Markets'

Borealis’ 13-night S2508 ‘Maritime Traditions of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 4th April 2025. Prices start from £1,799 per person.

  • Stroll through the old towns of Iberia
  • Join a flamenco lesson with a local bailaora in Cadiz
  • Learn to make Pasteis de Nata in Lisbon

Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise by Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Malaga, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Matsinhos (for Porto), Portugal – La Coruña, Spain – Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, Spain – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit S2508 ‘Maritime Traditions of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’

Bolette’s five-night T2508 ‘Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights’, departing from Liverpool on 2ndMay 2025. Prices start from £549 per person. Enjoy savings of £200 per person when booked by 2ndDecember 2024.

  • Explore the rugged coastlines of the Hebridean Islands
  • Discover the traditions of the Western Isles
  • Get closer to nature with the help of ORCA

Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Portree Isle of Skye, Scotland – Stornoway, Scotland – Cruising by the Small Isles, Scotland – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), Scotland – Cruising by Fingal’s Cave, Scotland – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2508 'Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights'

Balmoral’s 10-night L2515 ‘Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice’, departing from Rosyth on 10thJuly 2025. Prices start from £1,599 per person.

  • Discover Iceland’s extraordinary glaciers, geysers and waterfalls
  • Immerse yourself in Iceland’s wellness culture of hot spring bathing
  • Experience whale watching on a tour from Balmoral

Itinerary: Rosyth, Scotland – Cruising by Duncansby Sea Stacks, Scotland – Cruising Pentland Firth, Scotland – Cruising by the Needle, Scotland – Cruising by Old Man of Hoy, Scotland – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Reykjavik, Iceland – Rosyth, Scotland
For more details: Visit L2515 'Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice'

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, visit www.fredolsencruises.com
Book online, call Reservations on 0800 0355 215 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.

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Ellis Orchard

Ellis Orchard

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations 07557672265
Georgina May

Georgina May

Press contact Public Relations Executive Public Relations
Lauren Gardner

Lauren Gardner

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations 07546807099

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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.

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