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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveil Easter flash sale with savings of up to £200 per person
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveil Easter flash sale with savings of up to £200 per person
Holidaymakers seeking an adventure with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2024 can enjoy savings of up to £200 per person this Easter weekend.
With destinations including Iceland, the Norwegian fjords, the Azores, the Adriatic and the British Isles, guests can make the most of savings on selected cruises for bookings made between Thursday 28th March and Tuesday 2nd April inclusive.
Among the cruises featured in the offer are opportunities to see puffins before they migrate from Iceland, enjoy a short trip to the Norwegian fjords, explore the rugged beauty of the British Isles and sample local produce in northern Spain.
Departures are available from Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth, on board all three of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ smaller-sized ships, Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“We know that many people are eager to have an adventure or two to look forward to this year. So, we are giving travellers the chance to experience the world for less with savings of up to £200 per person on selected 2024 cruises. And what’s more, the savings are combinable with our current free credit to spend on board offer.
“All of our itineraries are hand-crafted by our team of expert Journey Planners to ensure guests are shown the very best of each destination and at the right time, whether that’s to seek out wildlife in its natural habitat, witness a natural phenomena or experience a cultural event.
“We look forward to welcoming guests, both returning and brand new to Fred. Olsen, on board a cruise soon.”
Cruises included in the savings of up to £200 per person offer are:
Borealis’ 15-night S2407A ‘Discovering Scandinavian Islands and Capitals’ cruise departing from Southampton on 17th April 2024. Prices start from £1,799 per person.
- Experience scenic archipelago cruising in Turku and Stockholm
- Sail past the Olsen family home in Hvitsen
- Explore Helsinki and its islands on a boat tour
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Cruising by the Olsen Family Home, Norway – Cruising Oslofjord, Norway – Oslo, Norway – Visby, Sweden – Stockholm, Sweden (overnight stay) – Cruising Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden – Tallinn, Estonia – Helsinki, Finland – Turku, Finland – Cruising Turku Archipelago, Sweden – Copenhagen, Denmark – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2407A ‘Discovering Scandinavian Islands and Capitals'
Balmoral’s nine-night L2410 ‘Natural Wonders of Iceland’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 17th April 2024. Prices start from £899 per person.
- Witness Iceland’s geology and geothermal activity
- Learn about Icelandic folklore on scenic cruising around the Westfjords
- Look for marine life with ORCA en route to Iceland
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Reykjavik, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hornbjarg, Iceland – Cruising Drangaskörd, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Cruising Grimsey, Iceland – Cruising Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland – Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2410 ‘Natural Wonders of Iceland'
Borealis’ 11-night S2410 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland’ cruise departing from Southampton on 14th May 2024. Prices start from £1,099 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 – Reykjavik, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hornbjarg, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Cruising Grimsey, Iceland – Crossing the Icelandic Arctic Circle, Iceland – Cruising Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland – Cruising by Mykines, Faroe Islands – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2410 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland'
Borealis’ nine-night S2412A ‘Southampton to Dubrovnik’ cruise departing from Southampton on 30th May 2024. Prices start from £1,099 per person.
- Explore the British Overseas Territory of ‘The Rock’
- Meet the mischievous Barbary macaques
- Discover Valletta’s impressive fortifications
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise by Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Valletta, Malta – Dubrovnik, Croatia
For more details: Visit S2412A ‘Southampton to Dubrovnik'
Borealis’ 11-night S2412B ‘Dubrovnik to Southampton’ cruise departing from Southampton on 8th June 2024. Prices start from £1,599 per person.
- Discover the cascading waterfalls of Krka National Park
- Prepare and sample local Croatian cuisine
- Uncover centuries of old history in La Goulette and Cartagena
Itinerary: Dubrovnik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Kotor, Montenegro – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – La Goulette, Tunisia – Cruise Cartagena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2412B ‘Dubrovnik to Southampton'
Bolette’s 13-night T2416 ‘Volcanic Islands and Hidden Gems of Portugal’ cruise departing from Liverpool on 6th July 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
- Search for the Sete Cidades crater lakes from Ponta Delgada
- Search for dolphins and whales from Bolette’s decks with ORCA
- Embrace Portuguese traditions and savour local cuisines
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Praia da Vitoria, Portugal – Ponta Delgada, Portugal – Cruising by Santa Maria, Portugal – Funchal, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Leixões, Portugal – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2416 ‘Volcanic Islands and Hidden Gems of Portugal'
Borealis’ 11-night S2415 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland’ cruise, departing from Dover on 11th July 2024. Prices start from £1,299 per person.
- See puffins before they migrate from Iceland
- Join a tour to Vigur Islands from Ísafjörður to spot puffins
- See the awe-inspiring Strokkur Geyser and powerful Goðafoss Waterfall
Itinerary: Dover, UK – Cruising by Duncansby Stack, Scotland – Cruising Pentland Firth, Scotland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Reykjavik, Iceland – Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland – Lerwick, Scotland – Dover, UK
For more details: Visit S2415 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland’
Balmoral’s nine-night L2427 ‘Iceland’s Whales, Waterfalls and Way of Life’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 29th August 2024. Prices start from £1,099 per person.
- Uncover remarkable landscapes, folklore and wildlife in Iceland
- Discover more about the local way of life in remote Ísafjörður
- Spot cetaceans from the decks of Balmoral with ORCA conservationists
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Cruising by Duncansby Sea Stacks, UK – Cruising Pentland Firth, UK – Reykjavik, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hornbjarg, Iceland –Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Cruising Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland – Cruising by Mykines, Faroe Islands – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2427 ‘Iceland's Whales, Waterfalls and Way of Life'
Borealis’ 13-night S2422 ‘Volcanic Islands of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise departing from Southampton on 20th September 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
- Join ORCA conservationists on Borealis’ decks to spot marine life
- Visit the levada walking trails in Madeira
- Explore Portugal’s maritime history and floral gardens
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Praia da Vitoria, Portugal – Ponta Delgada, Portugal – Cruising by Santa Maria, Portugal – Funchal, Portugal (overnight stay) – Leixões, Portugal – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2422 ‘Volcanic Islands of the Azores and Madeira'
Cruises including the savings of up to £100 per person offer are:
Balmoral’s five-night L2412 ‘Springtime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 3rd May 2024. Prices start from £749 per person.
- This five-night escape provides a taste of fjordland exploration
- Explore Alesund and climb Mount Aksla for panoramic views
- Experience scenic cruising of Nordfjord, and a sunset sail by Hornelen
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Olden, Norway – Cruising Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Cruising by Hornelen, Norway – Alesund, Norway – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2412 ‘Springtime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights'
Balmoral’s five-night L2414 ‘Springtime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 23rd May 2024. Prices start from £749 per person.
- Enjoy a taste of the Norwegian fjords in five nights
- Sail the picturesque Nordfjord on board Balmoral
- Learn how the Briksdal Glacier has changed over time
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Alesund, Norway – Olden, Norway – Cruising Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2414 ‘Springtime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights'
Balmoral’s eight-night L2415 ‘The Life and Nature of Scotland’s Scenic Isles’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 28th May 2024. Prices start from £1,099 per person.
- Discover natural wonders and wildlife close to home
- Join ORCA to spot marine wildlife from Balmoral’s decks
- Take a tour to Skara Brae from Kirkwall
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Lerwick, UK – Cruising by Sumburgh Head, UK – Kirkwall, UK – Cruising Pentland Firth, UK – Ullapool, UK – Cruising Loch Broom, UK – Cruising by the Small Isles, UK – Cruising Loch Hourn, UK – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), UK – Cruising by Fingal’s Cave, UK – Cruising by Iona, UK – Stornoway, UK – Cruise by Troup Head, Moray Firth, UK – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2415 ‘The Life and Nature of Scotland's Scenic Isles'
Borealis’ nine-night S2416 ‘Scenic Landscapes and Wildlife of the British Isles’ cruise departing from Dover on 22nd July 2024. Prices start from £1,099 per person.
- Discover the Scottish isles of Orkney and Skye
- Join ORCA to spot marine life from Borealis
- Explore the rugged beauty of Malin Head from Killybegs
- Enjoy autumnal scenery from on board Bolette
- Take a tour to Godoy from Alesund to see outstanding nature
- Sail the picturesque Nordfjord and UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord
Itinerary: Dover, UK – St Peter Port, Guernsey – Cruising by the Skelligs, Ireland – Cruising by Inishnabro, Ireland – Killybegs, Ireland – Stornoway, UK – Cruising Pentland Firth, UK – Portree Isle of Skye, UK – Cruising by Fingal’s Cave, UK – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), UK – Cruising by the Small Isles, UK – Cruising by Neist Point Lighthouse, UK – Kirkwall, UK – Dover, UK
For more details: Visit S2416 ‘Scenic Landscapes and Wildlife of the British Isles'
Bolette’s nine-night T2422 ‘Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords’ cruise departing from Liverpool on 21st September 2024. Prices start from £1,149 per person.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Cruising by Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Olden, Norway – Alesund, Norway – Molde, Norway – Hellesylt, Norway – Cruise by Seven Sisters Waterfall, Norway – Cruising Geirangerfjord, Norway – Cruising Storfjorden, Norway – Cruising by Strandafjellet Mountain, Norway – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2422 ‘Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords'
Balmoral’s seven-night L2430 ‘Norwegian Fjords and Autumn Fruit Harvest’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 3rd October 2024. Prices start from £849 per person.
- Experience Norway as it turns from summer to autumn
- In Ulvik, sample local fruit produce, such as apple juice and cider
- Sail past Hornelen – Europe’s highest sea cliff
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Olden, Norway – Cruising by Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Cruising by Hornelen, Norway – Haugesund, Norway – Ulvik, Norway – Cruise Hardangerfjord, Norway – Stavanger, Norway – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2430 ‘Norwegian Fjords and Autumn Fruit Harvest'
Bolette’s seven-night T2424 ‘Discovering Northern Spain’ cruise departing from Liverpool on 20th October 2024. Prices start from £799 per person.
- Visit three Spanish cities on this week-long getaway
- Sample pintxos in Bilbao and Asturian cider in Gijon
- Explore Santiago de Compostela from La Coruna
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Getxo (for Bilbao), Spain – Gijon, Spain – La Coruna, Spain – Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, Spain – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2424 ‘Discovering Northern Spain'
There are also savings of up to £500 per person on a cruise around the Adriatic:
Borealis’ 20-night S2412 ‘Cultural Adriatic Discovery’ cruise departing from Southampton on 30th May 2024. Prices start from £2,499 per person.
- Marvel at waterfalls in Croatia’s Krka National Park
- Cruise the fjord-like waters of the Bay of Kotor
- Immerse yourself in the local way of life
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise by Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Valletta, Malta – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Kotor, Montenegro – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – La Goulette, Tunisia – Cruising Cartegena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Cruising by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Cruising Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2412 ‘Cultural Adriatic Discovery'
Cruises with savings up of to £300 per person:
Borealis’ 15-night S2412C ‘Southampton to Cartagena’ cruise departing from Southampton on 30th May 2024. Prices start from £1,999 per person.
- Discover the Rock of Gibraltar and its mischievous inhabitants
- Experience remarkable Dalmatian Coast scenery
- Immerse yourself in traditional daily life
- Explore the remarkable scenery, wildlife and nature in Iceland
- Enjoy Scenic Discoveries of Gásadalur and Vestmanna
- Spot marine life from Bolette with the help of wildlife charity ORCA
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise by Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Valletta, Malta – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Kotor, Montenegro – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – La Goulette, Tunisia – Cruising Cartegena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain
For more details: Visit S2412C ‘Southampton to Cartagena'
Bolette’s 12-night T2414 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland’ cruise departing from Liverpool on 15th June 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Reykjavik, Iceland (overnight stay) – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hornbjarg, Iceland – Crossing the Icelandic Arctic Circle, Iceland – Midnight Sun, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Cruising Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland – Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Cruising Gáshólmur, Tindhólmur and Drangarnir, Faroe Islands – Cruising by Gásadalur (Goose Valley), Faroe Islands – Cruising by Mykines, Faroe Islands – Cruising by Vestmanna Cliffs, Faroe Islands – Cruising by Cape Enniberg, Faroe Islands – Klaksvík, Faroe Islands (overnight stay) – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2414 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland'
Balmoral’s 11-night L2422 ‘The Life and Landscapes of Iceland’ cruise, departing from Rosyth on 22nd July 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
- Visit awe-inspiring Snæfellsjökull National Park from Grundarfjörður
- Have the chance to spot puffins in Heimaey, Vestmanna
- Discover volcanic Faroese landscapes from Torshavn
Itinerary: Rosyth, Scotland – Cruising by Duncansby Sea Stacks, Scotland – Cruising Pentland Firth, Scotland – Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland – Reykjavik, Iceland – Grundarfjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Husavik, Iceland – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Rosyth, Scotland
For more details: Visit L2422 ‘The Life and Landscapes of Iceland’
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Easter Sale, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com/cruise-deals/easter-sale
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.