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Mount Teide in Tenerife
Mount Teide in Tenerife

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Join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on a sailing to warmer climes

Leave the dreary mornings and grey skies at home and join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on a voyage to warmer climes.

Travellers looking to escape the cooler weather or set sail on a new adventure can enjoy a variety of cruise options this autumn and winter.

Destinations such as the sun-drenched Canary Islands and the Caribbean offer balmy climates, turquoise waters and beautiful beaches all year round, while guests can explore the natural wonders of Mount Teide in Tenerife and the volcanic lava fields of Lanzarote.

In the Caribbean, guests can stroll ashore to experience the islands’ history and culture, go in search of wildlife in the shadow of the Pitons on St Lucia or look for dolphins both ashore and on board.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“Whether you are looking to escape for some sunshine as the cooler temperatures draw in at home, or if you want to look forward to a new experience as the year draws to a close, I am sure there will be a cruise to tempt you.

“Our Journey Planners have designed hand-crafted itineraries giving guests the opportunity to discover real insights about the history, culture and nature of the places they are visiting.”

Departures are available from Southampton and Liverpool on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of smaller ships, Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.

Bolette’s 15-night T2328 ‘Spain and Portugal with the Fleet in Funchal’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 29th October 2023. Prices start from £1,299 per person.

  • Be part of the Fred. Olsen Fleet in Funchal event
  • Delve into the history of Hispania in cities linked to the Romans
  • See ancient amphitheatres and fortifications

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – La Coruna, Spain – Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Tarragona, Spain – Valencia, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Malaga, Spain – Funchal, Portugal – Southampton, UK

For more details: Visit Bolette’s T2328 ‘Spain and Portugal with the Fleet in Funchal’

Balmoral’s 15-night L2324 ‘The Canary Islands with the Fleet in Funchal’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 30th October 2023. Prices start from £1,399 per person.

  • Be part of the Fred. Olsen Fleet in Funchal celebrations
  • Discover the beaches and landscapes of the Canaries
  • Enjoy time in Madeira, Lisbon and Cadiz

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Cadiz, Spain – Las Palmas, Spain – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain- Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain – Funchal, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, UK

For more details: Visit Balmoral’s L2324 ‘The Canary Islands with the Fleet in Funchal’

Borealis’ 14-night S2323 ‘The Azores with the Fleet in Funchal’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 1st November 2023. Prices start from £1,599 per person.

  • Be part of a celebration at the Fred. Olsen Fleet in Funchal event
  • Experience the remarkable beauty of the Azores
  • Enjoy spotting marine life on board Borealis with ORCA

Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Ponta Delgada, Portugal (overnight port) – Praia da Vitoria, Portugal – Funchal, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Lexioes, Portugal – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit Borealis’ S2323 ‘The Azores with the Fleet in Funchal’

Balmoral’s 16-night L2325 ‘Discovering the Ancient Mediterranean’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 14th November 2023. Prices start from £1,199 per person.

  • Learn the history of ancient trading routes
  • You’ll see the influences of past ruling powers
  • Take in an abundance of historic sites

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Lisbon, Portugal – Cadiz, Spain – Algiers, Algeria – La Goulette, Tunisia – Cagliari, Italy – Cartagena, Spain – Tangier, Morocco – La Coruña, Spain – Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, Spain – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit Balmoral’s L2325 ‘Discovering the Ancient Mediterranean’

Balmoral’s 13-night L2326 ‘Winter Warmth in the Canaries’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 30th November 2023. Prices start from £999 per person.

  • Visiting four islands, you’ll enjoy a Canarian discovery
  • Relax on lovely beaches and marvel at landscapes
  • Explore Madeira’s famous botanical gardens

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Funchal, Portugal – Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – Las Palmas, Spain – Arrecife, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit Balmoral’s L2326 ‘Winter Warmth in the Canaries’

Borealis’ 29-night S2324 ‘Classic Caribbean Islands’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 15th November 2023. Prices start from £2,199 per person.

  • Experience cuisine, culture, natural beauty and breathtaking beaches
  • Learn about cocoa and sugar cane farming in Grenada and St Kitts
  • Witness the volcanic wonders of St Lucia and Dominica

Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Funchal, Portugal – St John’s, Antigua – Fort-De-France, Martinique – Bridgetown, Barbados – St George’s Grenada – Bequia, St Vincent and Grenadines – Castries, Saint Lucia – Cruising by Pitons, Saint Lucia – Roseau, Dominica – Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – Philipsburg, Netherlands Antilles – Ponta Delgada, Portugal – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit Borealis’ S2324 ‘Classic Caribbean Islands’

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

Contacts

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

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.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom