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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new sailings for new ship Bolette, including series of UK cruises

The inaugural cruise programme for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette has been unveiled, including a number of brand new itineraries and a series of UK cruises, with guests able to book from today.

Bolette’s maiden voyage will be a seven-night ‘Scotland & Northern Ireland’ cruise, setting sail from Southampton on 5th March 2021. This will be followed by two further UK cruises before Bolette sets sail for the warmer climates of the Azores and Madeira over the Easter break.

Bolette’s inaugural programme will include itineraries previously scheduled for Boudicca, with a number of brand new sailings added, and will operate predominantly from the port of Dover.

Guests who book onto any of Bolette’s sailings for 2021 or 2022 by 30th September 2020 will enjoy FREE tips and up to £100 per person to spend on board.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service, said:

“Our new ships have been a long time in the planning, so it is great to be able to officially unveil our itineraries for Bolette today.

“We know that our guests can’t wait to get back cruising again, and to experience our new ships for themselves. Now they can really start planning their first holiday back with us, whether they are looking for a UK break, to escape to warmer climates or for something a little more adventurous.

“Offering free tips and on board spending is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our guests for their support, and to get them excited about enjoying the many new and wonderful facilities that Bolette brings to the fleet, from new specialty dining venues to an increased number of bars and lounges where they can sit back, relax and experience the joys of cruising once again.”

Some highlights from Bolette’s inaugural cruise season include:

The seven-night T2103 ‘Scenic Scotland with Belfast’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 5th March 2021. Prices start from £699 per person.

Experience something very special and be among the first guests to sail on Fred. Olsen’s new flagship, Bolette. Immerse yourself in the beauty and remoteness of the Scottish isles; Marvel at the intriguing wonders of Dutchman’s Cap and Fingal’s Cave; Explore ashore in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and take in the highlights of Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast.

Ports of call: Southampton, England – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Cruising by Fingals Cave, Isle of StaffaCruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor) – Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland – Southampton, England

For more details: Visit T2103 ‘Scenic Scotland with Belfast’ 

The 12-night T2114 Icelandic Wonders & Wildlife cruise, departing from Dover on 3rd June 2021. Prices start from £1,799 per person.

Natural wonders and wildlife await your discovery as you explore Iceland’s incredible landscape and waterways. An overnight stay in Reykjavik offers plenty of time to witness the splendour of the Golden Circle’s many hot springs and waterfalls. Meanwhile, unforgettable experiences such as fjord kayaking and whale watching await, along with the spectacular sights of Seyðisfjörður, Eyjafjörður and Hrisey Island.

Ports of call: Dover, England – Reykjavík, Iceland (overnight stay) – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Cruising Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – Dover, England

For more details: Visit T2114 ‘Icelandic Wonders & Wildlife’ 

The 16-night T2128 ‘Moroccan Discovery with Cape Verde’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 20th November 2021. Prices start from £1,799 per person.

Experience the vibrant cultures, fascinating history and local way of life in visits to Cape Verde and Morocco; Be captivated by the African and Portuguese-influenced architecture, music and dance, in Cape Verde; Behold the buzz of day-to-day Moroccan life amongst the souks, streets and squares of Agadir, Tangier and Casablanca, and seek-out the country’s iconic, world-famous landmarks.

Ports of call: Southampton, England – Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain – Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde – Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde – Porto Novo, Santo Antão, Cape Verde – Agadir, Morocco – Casablanca, Morocco – Tangier, Morocco – Southampton, England

For more details: Visit T2128 ‘Moroccan Discovery with Cape Verde’ 

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ship Bolette and the new itineraries, visit www.fredolsencruises.com/our-ships/bolette. Book online, call Reservations on 0800 0355 242 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent. 

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Line operates in the UK with four intimately sized ships for a more personal cruising experience.

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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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