Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to return to Australia for first time in more than three years on world cruise

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to return to Australia for first time in more than three years on world cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be returning to Australia for the first time since 2020.

As part of the 2024 World Cruise, guests on board Borealis will visit beautiful destinations including Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, Bali and Oman among many others.

The epic 101-night voyage includes the opportunity to spend three days on Florida’s coast, encounter wildlife in the rainforests of Costa Rica, revel in local cultures and volcanic vistas in Hawaii and find bliss in the paradise islands of French Polynesia.

From there, guests will experience diverse landscapes, famous vineyards and scenic waterways in New Zealand, while iconic landmarks and natural wonders such as Ayers Rock await in Australia.

Highlights on the Asian leg of the adventure include rarely-visited Alotau in Papua New Guinea, laid-back Bali and Komodo Island – the natural habitat of the world’s largest lizard.

Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Planning and Destination Experience at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“We are absolutely thrilled to be returning to Australia for the first time in more than three years.

“On this epic cruise circumnavigating the world, our guests will have a multitude of opportunities to see varying species of marine and wildlife.

“The waters around Hawaii are said to be some of the best for whale watching and we have timed this cruise to coincide with humpback whales making their annual migratory trip from the summer feeding grounds of Alaska.

“Together with our trusted partners, we have planned some incredible once-in-a-lifetime experiences to enable guests to truly immerse themselves in the destination they are visiting. These include seeing Uluru at sunrise in Australia, discovering more about village life in Papua New Guinea on a shore tour to see local women demonstrate the age-old technique of clay pot making and spending time with a Dabbawala in Mumbai delivering tiffin lunch boxes.”

Borealis’ 101-night S2402 ‘World Cruise’, departing from Southampton on 7th January 2024. Prices start from £9,999 per person.

  • Experience an around the world cruise on Borealis
  • Discover a mix of cultural and natural wonders
  • Explore Sydney, Singapore, Mumbai and New Zealand

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S2402 ‘World Cruise’

Alternatively, guests can enjoy a fly-cruise sector of the grand voyage.

These include:

Borealis’ 53-night S240104 ‘Liverpool to Sydney’, departing from Liverpool on 5th January 2024. Prices start from £8,399 per person.

  • Explore the coastline of Florida and visit Cape Canaveral
  • Discover three volcanic Hawaiian islands
  • Learn about the marine life in New Zealand’s Sounds

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S240104 ‘Liverpool to Sydney’

Borealis’ 18-night S2403 ‘The Americas with the Panama Canal’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 7th January 2024.Prices start from £2,399 per person.

  • Experience a taste of the Caribbean and life on the USA’s east coast
  • Sail the Panama Canal and seek out native Costa Rican wildlife
  • Visit Port Canaveral, home to the Kennedy Space Centre

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S2403 ‘The Americas with the Panama Canal’

Borealis’ 51-night S240304 ‘Florida, Hawaii and Oceania’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 7th January 2024. Prices start from £6,499 per person.

  • Explore the east coast of the USA, including Cape Canaveral
  • Sail through the Panama Canal, and marvel at its engineering
  • Experience Scenic Discoveries in New Zealand’s bewitching fjords

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S240305 ‘Florida, Hawaii and Oceania’

Borealis’ 61-night S240405 ‘Hawaii, Oceania and The Far East’ cruise, departing from Puerto Caldera on 25th January 2024.Prices start from £7,999 per person.

  • Experience the cultures of Hawaii and French Polynesia
  • Contrast the iconic sights of Sydney with the fjords of New Zealand
  • Experience the hustle and bustle of Mumbai and Kochi

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S240405 ‘Hawaii, Oceania and The Far East’

Borealis’ 50-night S240506 ‘Australia, Far East and the Mediterranean’ cruise, departing from Sydney on 27th February 2024.Prices start from £6,999 per person.

  • Experience an adventure of natural wonders and enriching cultures
  • See Sydney’s iconic attractions and discover the contrasts of Asia
  • Visit the ‘Lost City’ of Petra and sail Egypt’s Suez Canal

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S240506 ‘Australia, Far East and the Mediterranean’

Borealis’ 28-night S2405 ‘Exploring Australia and the Far East’ cruise, departing from Sydney on 27th February 2024. Prices start from £5,199 per person.

  • Discover diverse Australian cities and Asian destinations
  • See Sydney’s world-famous attractions; and go in search of natural wonders
  • Visit tribal Papua New Guinea; explore Bali, Phuket and Komodo Island

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S2405 ‘Exploring Australia and the Far East’

Borealis’ 22-night S2406 ‘Emirates to the Med via the Suez Canal’ cruise, departing from Dubai on 26th March 2024. Prices start from £3,299 per person.

  • Visit incredible attractions across Arabia, the Middle East and Med
  • See the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and revel in the contrasting highlights of Oman
  • Discover the ‘Lost City’ of Petra and sail Egypt’s Suez Canal

For more details: Visit Borealis’ S2406 ‘Emirates to the Med via the Suez Canal’

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, visit www.fredolsencruises.com, 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.

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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.

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