Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new Autumn/Winter programme for 2026, with new inclusive pricing and dining drinks

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled an exciting programme of sailing for Autumn/Winter 2026, with more than 30 voyages taking in destinations such as Norway, the Mediterranean and more - plus chances to seek out the Northern Lights and the Geminid Meteor Shower.

The programme includes several standout sailings, such as Fred. Olsen’s three-ship Fleet Fiesta in Gran Canaria in December 2026, a Mystery Cruise, three festive Christmas and New Year sailings and the return of the line’s You Choose Your Cruise adventure.

There will also be a 71-night Grand Voyage, encompassing a new Mediterranean fly-cruise programme, taking in Corsica, the Adriatic, Greece, the French Riviera, the Amalfi Coast and more, while featuring new calls into the Italian ports of Messina, Siracusa and Savona, plus Lesvos and Samos in Greece.

The new sailings will be included within Fred. Olsen’s Freedom Fare Price Promise, which was unveiled at the end of last year. This means that guests who book a Freedom Fare within the first four weeks of a cruise going on sale will receive either a cabin upgrade or credit to spend on board, should an equivalent cabin on their cruise be reduced at a later date.

Booking a Freedom Fare comes with additional benefits, such as the ability to choose your cabin grade and number, dining time and table size, among others.

Martin Lister, Head of Product Innovation at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“We have had great fun planning our next programme of cruising, with plenty of sailings offering the chance to extend summer’s warmth as the days become shorter and darker back home.

“For those looking for a longer adventure, there’s our 71-night Grand Voyage, plus a range of shorter, destination-rich fly-cruises to the Mediterranean, taking in its beautiful scenic coastline.

“We’ve also included some particularly special sailings to both warmer and cooler climates, from the chance to witness the Geminid Meteor Shower from the vantage point of the sea, where there is less light pollution, to adventures to seek out the Northern Lights.

“Extra special for December 2026, is our ‘Fleet Fiesta’, the fourth event of its kind where our fleet come together, accompanied by a day filled with festivities on the quayside, with the Canaries’ year-round sunshine providing the perfect setting.”

In addition to the new Autumn/Winter programme, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its new inclusive pricing, complete with dining drinks, that will come into force for all sailings from January 2026 onwards.

This means that, in addition to full board dining, guests will be able to enjoy house beers, wines, spirits, and draught soft drinks with lunch and dinner; entertainment and enrichment activities; shuttle buses when the port is more than one mile from the ship; guided social strolls in selected ports; fitness classes; crew gratuities and port fees and taxes – all covered in the cost of their initial cruise fare.

In addition, Fred. Olsen is introducing a new Premium Drinks Package as an optional upgrade. Guests who have already booked a drinks package for a cruise in 2026 will automatically be upgraded to the new Premium Drinks Package at no extra cost.

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

“We know that cruising provides exceptional value for money when compared with many overland equivalents, but feedback from our guests told us that this wasn’t always clear.

“It’s really important to us that every cruise is relaxing and carefree, and that should start right from the moment a booking is made. That's why we’ve listened to our guests, and made our pricing simpler, clearer, and more inclusive – so that guests can look ahead to exploring the world with us without worrying about extra costs.”

Highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2026 Autumn/Winter programme include:

Bolette’s 16-night T2624 ‘Exploring the French Riviera’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 22^ndSeptember 2026. Prices start from £1,899 per person.

• Explore the iconic Côte d’Azur, known for its timeless beauty
• Savour Provence’s charm at its cafés, boutiques, bistros and vineyards
• Enjoy a visit to Toulon's bustling Cours Lafayette market

Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Gibraltar – Port Vendres, France – Toulon, France – Villefranche, France – Ajaccio, Corsica, France – Cartagena, Spain – Malaga, Spain – Liverpool, England
For more information: Visit Bolette’s T2624 ‘Exploring the French Riviera’ cruise

Balmoral’s 11-night L2636 ‘Exploring the Greek Islands’ fly-cruise (return flights from London or Manchester), departing from Heraklion, Crete, on 29^th October 2026. Prices start from £1,779 per person including flights and transfers. Cruise-only prices start from £1,379 per person.

• Discover lesser-known Greek Islands at a quieter time of year
• Enjoy scenic cruising past landmarks including the Temple of Poseidon
• Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Ermoupoli

Itinerary: Heraklion, Crete (overnight stay) – Ermoupoli, Syros – Cruise by Temple of Poseidon, Sounio, Greece (at sunset) – Cruise by Karthaia, Kea, Greece – Cruise by Tourlitis Lighthouse, Andros, Greece – Kavala, Greece (overnight stay) – Cruise by Mount Athos, Greece – Mytilene, Lesbos – Vathy, Samos – Rhodes, Greece – Limassol, Cyprus (overnight stay)
For more information: Visit Balmoral’s L2636 ‘Exploring the Greek Islands’ fly-cruise

Borealis’ eight-night S2624 ‘Scenic Norwegian Fjords’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 13^thSeptember 2026 (adults-only sailing). Prices start from £999 per person.

• Sail along narrow fjords that only smaller ships can access
• Experience a special diversion into Maurangerfjord to see Fureberg Waterfall
• Enjoy a maiden visit to Nordfjordeid, and experience friluftsliv

Itinerary: Southampton, England – Stavanger, Norway – Eidfjord, Norway – Cruise Hardangerfjord, Norway – Cruise Maurangerfjord (to Fureberg Waterfall), Norway – Bergen, Norway – Nordfjordeid, Norway – Cruise Nordfjord, Norway – Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Borealis’ S2624 ‘Scenic Norwegian Fjords’ cruise

Bolette’s 10-night T2622 ‘Fjords, Mountains and Glaciers of Norway’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 2^nd September 2026. Prices start from £1,099 per person.

• Experience cruising through narrow fjords aboard Bolette
• Immerse yourself in friluftsliv, Norway's love of the outdoors
• Discover Kjenndalen and Briksdal glaciers

Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Åndalsnes, Norway – Cruise Romsdalsfjord, Norway – Olden, Norway – Cruise Nordfjord, Norway – Skjolden, Norway – Cruise Lustrafjord, Norway – Cruise Sognefjord, Norway – Cruise Maurangerfjord (to Fureberg Waterfall), Norway – Cruise Hardangerfjord, Norway – Ulvik, Norway – Bergen, Norway – Liverpool, England
For more information: Visit Bolette’s T2622 ‘Fjords, Mountains and Glaciers of Norway’ cruise

Balmoral’s 71-night L2632 ‘Mediterranean Grand Voyage’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 30^thSeptember 2026. Prices start from £7,099 per person.

• Balmoral’s smaller size grants access to more intimate ports, timed perfectly to avoid peak crowds
• Enjoy extended stays in Salerno, Crete and Limassol to allow for deeper discovery
• Experience scenic sailings of the Bay of Kotor, the Amalfi Coast and the Strait of Messina

Itinerary: Southampton, England – Vigo, Spain – Cádiz, Spain – Malaga, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Alicante, Spain (overnight stay) – Mahon, Menorca – Savona, Italy – La Spezia (for Cinque Terre), Italy – Bastia, Corsica, France – Propriano, Corsica, France – Cruise Amalfi Coast, Italy – Salerno, Italy (overnight stay) – Cruise Maratea Coast (Sapri to Scalea), Italy – Cruise by Stromboli, Italy – Cruise Strait of Messina, Italy – Valletta, Malta – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Koper, Slovenia – Zadar, Croatia – Cruise Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – Kotor, Montenegro – Kerkira, Corfu, Greece – Heraklion, Crete (overnight stay) – Ermoupolis, Syros – Cruise by Temple of Poseidon, Sounio, Greece (at sunset) – Cruise by Karthaia, Kea, Greece – Cruise by Tourlitis Lighthouse, Andros, Greece – Kavala, Greece (overnight stay) – Cruise by Mount Athos, Greece – Mytilene, Lesbos – Vathy, Samos – Rhodes, Greece – Limassol, Cyprus (overnight stay) – Alexandria, Egypt – Marmaris, Turkey – Istanbul, Turkey (overnight stay) – Piraeus (for Athens), Greece (overnight stay) – Kalamata, Greece – Trapani, Sicily, Italy – Tangier, Morocco – Agadir, Morocco – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Funchal, Madeira (overnight stay) – Lisbon, Portugal – Matosinhos (for Porto), Portugal – Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Balmoral’s L2632 ‘Mediterranean Grand Voyage’ cruise

Borealis’ nine-night S2627 ‘Captain’s Mystery Cruise’, departing from Southampton on 16^thOctober 2026 (adults-only sailing). Prices start from £999 per person.

• A secret itinerary carefully crafted by our Journey Planners alongside our very own Captain Degerlund
• Visit four countries and call at ports not featured on any other 2026 Fred. Olsen sailing
• Each port remains a closely guarded secret until the last moment – adding an element of surprise to this unforgettable journey

Itinerary: Southampton, England – Mystery Ports – Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Borealis’ S2627 ‘Captain’s Mystery Cruise’

Bolette’s 16-night T2628 ‘Spain and Morocco with the Fleet Fiesta’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 21^st November 2026. Prices start from £1,599 per person.

• Meet up with Borealis and Balmoral in Las Palmas for a day of fun
• Explore coastal Spanish landmarks and Tangier's medina
• Immerse yourself in local culture, like sampling tagine and mechoui

Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Cádiz, Spain – Ceuta, Spanish Morocco – Tangier, Morocco – Agadir, Morocco – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Vigo, Spain –Liverpool, England
For more information: Visit Bolette’s T2628 ‘Spain and Morocco with the Fleet Fiesta’ cruise

Borealis’ 15-night S2630 ‘Canary Islands with the Fleet Fiesta’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 23^rd November 2026 (adults-only sailing). Prices start from £1,399 per person.

• Enjoy a day of fun as Borealis joins Bolette and Balmoral in Las Palmas
• Embrace Spain's relaxing siesta culture and relax on sandy beaches
• Explore Madeira's lush landscapes and sample its fortified wine

Itinerary: Southampton, England – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Santa Cruz, La Palma – Funchal, Madeira – Matosinhos (for Porto), Portugal – Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Borealis’ S2630 ‘Canary Islands with the Fleet Fiesta’ cruise

Balmoral’s 10-night L2639 ‘Canaries Escape with the Fleet Fiesta’ fly-cruise (return flights from London or Manchester), departing from Santa Cruz, Tenerife, on 30^thNovember 2026. Prices start from £1,199 per person, including flights and transfers. Cruise-only prices start from £999 per person.

• Experience a day of festivities in Las Palmas with Bolette and Borealis
• Savour wine and wrinkled potatoes in Lanzarote and Lisbon's famous custard tarts
• Bask in the winter sun in Gran Canaria and Tenerife

Itinerary: Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Funchal, Madeira (overnight stay) – Lisbon, Portugal – Matosinhos (for Porto), Portugal –Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Balmoral’s L2639 ‘Canaries Escape with the Fleet Fiesta’ fly-cruise

Bolette’s 14-night T2629 ‘Canary Islands & Geminid Meteor Shower’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 7^th December 2026. Prices start from £1,249 per person.

• Witness the Geminid Meteor Shower from Bolette's decks
• Savour Canarian dishes like papas arrugadas with mojo sauce
• Enjoy the winter sun in the Canaries, and explore Madeira

Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Matosinhos (for Porto), Portugal – Funchal, Madeira – Santa Cruz, La Palma (overnight stay) – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Vigo, Spain – Liverpool, England
For more details: Visit Bolette’s T2629 ‘Canary Islands & Geminid Meteor Shower’ cruise

Borealis’ 10-night S2631 ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ sailing, departing from Southampton on 8^thDecember 2026 (adults-only sailing). Prices start from £949 per person.

• Back by popular demand, this special sailing puts guests in charge of the itinerary
• Vote between two exciting destinations for each stop, shaping the journey in real time
• With every decision, the cruise becomes a one-of-a-kind adventure

Itinerary: Southampton, England – Gexto (for Bilbao), Spain OR Santanter, Spain – Gijón, Spain OR Santander, Spain – Matosinhos (for Porto), Portugal OR Vigo, Spain – El Ferrol, Spain OR La Coruña, Spain – Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Borealis’ nine-night S2631 ‘You Choose Your Cruise’

Balmoral’s six-night L2641 ‘German Christmas Markets’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 16^thDecember 2026. Prices start from £499 per person.

• Explore Christmas markets in Hamburg and Honfleur
• Savour festive treats like glühwein, lebkuchen and bratwurst
• Enjoy an overnight stay in Hamburg to soak up the festive atmosphere

Itinerary: Southampton, England – Hamburg, Germany (overnight stay) – Honfleur, France – Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Balmoral’s L2641 ‘German Christmas Markets’ cruise

Borealis’ 31-night S2632 ‘Caribbean Christmas Island Hopping’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 18^th December 2026 (adults-only cruise). Prices start from £3,699 per person.

• Go on an island-hopping adventure in the winter sunshine
• Enjoy Christmas Day at sea and New Year's Eve in Antigua
• Embrace the Caribbean's laid-back lifestyle and explore its rich culture

Itinerary: Southampton, England – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – St John's, Antigua (overnight stay) – Philipsburg, St Maarten – Basseterre, St Kitts – Castries, St Lucia – Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Grenadines – St George's, Grenada – Bridgetown, Barbados – Funchal, Madeira – Southampton, England
For more information: Visit Borealis’ S2632 ‘Caribbean Christmas Island Hopping’ cruise

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new Autumn/Winter programme visit www.fredolsencruises.com 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