Make attractive savings in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Summer Sale 2018’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests attractive savings on over 40 ocean and river sailings from June to September 2018, in its new ‘Summer Sale 2018’, on all new bookings made from 11^th April to 2^nd July 2018 inclusive. Guests can save up £400 per person on ocean cruises, and up to £300 per person on Brabant river cruises. Special solo cruising offers are also available on selected sailings.

The itineraries featured in Fred. Olsen's new ‘Summer Sale’ brochure are all offered on board its fleet of four smaller, more intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – along with 156-guest river cruise ship, Brabant. Sailings include all the firm favourites, from Norway and the Arctic, to scenic French river cruises and leisurely voyages along the Rhine, on a variety of durations.

The ocean cruises featured in Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Summer Sale’ brochure depart from five convenient regional UK departure ports: Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Edinburgh (Rosyth).

Justin Stanton, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

"Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Summer Sale’ offers a wide choice of unforgettable destinations to tempt guests, with departures from around the UK, so no doubt there will be a cruise getaway to suit.

“Step aboard one of Fred. Olsen’s smaller, friendlier ocean-going ships – together with river vessel Brabant – and be whisked away to a range of remarkable destinations. Lose yourself in the beauty of Norway’s stunning fjordland or seek out fascinating natural wonders in Greenland and Iceland. Head to the French region of Provence at the perfect time to see the famous lavender fields, or sail picturesque French rivers into charming cities. Immerse yourself in the architectural highlights of the Baltic, or uncover Scotland’s unspoilt landscapes, remote islands and enchanting lochs: the choice is yours.”

Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Summer Sale’ brochure showcases the following example itineraries:

- Boudicca’s nine-night D1811 ‘German Waterways with Kiel Week’ cruise, ex Dover on 21^st June 2018. Prices start from £999 per person, based on an Interior Room. Save up to £200 per person!

Combine stunning scenery and historic city highlights with the opportunity to experience the excitement of the world’s largest sailing event on this very special German Waterways cruise. Have the chance to take a tour to Lübeck from Travemünde; enjoy an extended stay in Hanseatic Hamburg; and glide along the Weser River straight to Bremen, all topped-off by a memorable sail of the Kiel Canal to Kiel, in time for the ‘Kieler Woche’ (‘Kiel Week’) extravaganza.

Ports of call: Dover, UK ‎– Kiel Canal Transit – Kiel, Germany – Travemünde, Germany – Kiel Canal Transit – Hamburg, Germany (overnight stay) – Cruising River Elbe – Cruising Weser River – Bremen, Germany – Dover, UK

For more information: See 'German Waterways with Kiel Week'

- Balmoral’s nine-night L1819 ‘Greatest Fjords of Norway’ cruise (adult-only), ex Edinburgh (Rosyth) on 12^th July 2018. Prices start from £1,099 per person, based on an Interior Room. Save up to £200 per person!

This exquisite itinerary packs in nine of the ‘Top Ten’ fjords experiences, as voted by the Norwegian public in Fjord Norway’s 2013 survey. Experience scenic cruising of astonishing waterways, such as Hardangerfjord, Nordfjord, Geirangerfjord, Lysefjord and Nærøyfjord, thanks to Balmoral’s ability to divert from the usual sea routes. Discover sights and highlights galore during your time ashore in picturesque Flåm, Olden, Bergen.

Ports of call: Edinburgh (Rosyth), UK – Cruising Lysefjord – Cruising Hardangerfjord – Cruising Maurangerfjord – Flåm, Norway – Cruising Naeroyfjord – Olden, Norway – Cruising Nordfjord – Cruising past Seven Sisters Waterfall – Hellesylt, Norway – Cruising Sunnylvsfjorden – Kristiansund, Norway – Bergen, Norway – Edinburgh (Rosyth), UK

For more information: See 'Greatest Fjords of Norway'

- Braemar’s 11-night M1820 ‘Islands & Cities of Scandinavia’ cruise, ex Southampton on 12^th August 2018. Prices start from £1,199 per person, based on an Interior Room. Save up to £400 per person!***Summer Sale Solo Cruising Offer’ – £1,279, for an ‘H’ Grade Interior Room.***

Escape to Scandinavia and experience the region’s wonderful diversity to the full, taking in remote islands and vibrant capital cities. In Denmark, visit charming Rønne on the pretty island of Bornholm and cultural Copenhagen; while in Sweden, Braemar will guide you to Gotland Island and UNESCO-listed Visby, as well as stunning Stockholm. Also enjoy scenic cruising of the spectacular Stockholm Archipelago and the Kiel Canal, as well as visiting Mariehamn in the Finnish Åland Islands.

Ports of call: Southampton, UK – Kiel Canal Transit – Rønne, Denmark – Visby, Sweden – Stockholm, Sweden – Cruising Stockholm Archipelago – Mariehamn, Finland – Copenhagen, Denmark –Southampton, UK

For more information: See 'Islands & Cities of Scandinavia'

- Black Watch’s seven-night W1820 ‘Lochs of Scotland’ cruise, ex Liverpool on 15^th September 2018. Prices start from £999 per person, based on an Ocean View Room. Save up to £250 per person!

Join Black Watch for an incredible exploration of the Scottish lochs: discover spellbinding scenery, remote towns, stunning natural wonders and a host of historic sites. Highlights include the chance to marvel at Eas a' Chual Aluinn, Britain’s highest waterfall, sail the picturesque lochs of Dunvegan and Broom, and go in search of the fabled Loch Ness Monster!

Ports of call: Liverpool, UK – Cruising Loch Dunvegan - Kirkwall, UK – Invergordon, UK – Ullapool, UK – Cruising Loch Broom – Tobermory, Isle of Mull, UK – Cruising Sound of Mull – Cruising past Duart Castle – Greenock, UK – Liverpool, UK

For more information: See 'Lochs of Scotland'

- Brabant’s seven-night R1814 / R1818 / R1822 ‘Exploring the Scenic Moselle Valley’ river cruise, ex London Heathrow on 5^th July 2018 / 2^nd August 2018 / 30^th August 2018, via Düsseldorf, Germany, ending in Basel, Switzerland. Prices start from £1,299 per person, based on a Standard Room (fly-cruise package) / from £999 per person (cruise-only). Save up to £300 per person!

This is Germany at its beautiful best. See a medley of exquisite vineyards, forested hills, and picture-perfect historic towns, as stylish Brabant sails the Middle Moselle, Lower Moselle and Middle Rhine valleys. Marvel at Cologne’s stunning cathedral, the half-timbered houses of Bernkastel-Kues and Cochem’s imposing Reichsburg Castle. There is also the chance to explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Strasbourg, before sailing through the Upper Rhine Valley and Grand Canal d’Alsace.

Ports of call: Düsseldorf, Germany – Cologne, Germany – Cruising Passage of Bonn – Remagen, Germany – Cruising Middle Moselle Valley – Bernkastel-Kues, Germany – Cochem, Germany - Cruising Lower Moselle Valley – Koblenz, Germany – Cruising the Middle Rhine Valley – Speyer, Germany – Strasbourg, France – Cruising Upper Rhine – Basel, Switzerland

For more information: See R1814 - 'Exploring the Scenic Moselle Valley' / R1818 - 'Exploring the Scenic Moselle Valley' / R1822 - 'Exploring the Scenic Moselle Valley'

All prices shown above are based on two adults sharing a twin-bedded room, and include accommodation, all meals and entertainment on board, plus port / airport taxes, flights and transfers, where applicable.

Guests can also choose to upgrade to Fred. Olsen’s ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package for just £15 per person, per night on its ocean cruises, and for just £10 per person, per night for the ‘Dining Drinks Upgrade’ on Brabant’s river cruises.

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, 8am to 8pm; Saturday, 9am to 5pm; Sunday, 10am to 4pm), or visit an ABTA travel agent.