'Sail and save' with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ‘Summer Sale’ offers for 2017

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to 'sail and save’ with its new 'Summer Sale' campaign, which starts from 10th May 2017, on a selection of 35 holidays, departing from June to December 2017.

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 – and include all the firm favourites, from Spain and Portugal, to Norway and the Arctic, as well as the Caribbean and 'Around the UK & Ireland'‎, on a variety of durations.

With the exception of its fly-cruises, the getaways featured in Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Summer Sale’ brochure depart from six convenient regional UK departure ports: Southampton, Dover, London Tilbury, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Rosyth (Edinburgh).

Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Summer Sale’ brochure showcases, for the very first time, exotic fly-cruises to the mesmerising, far-flung Indian Ocean, Madagascar and South Africa.‎

Fred. Olsen guests can ‘sail and save’ on three of Boudicca’s adventurous fly-cruises‎ in 2017: a 33-night sailing to ‘The Mediterranean, Zanzibar & Mauritius’, ex Liverpool on 14^th October 2017; a 14-night ‘Indian Ocean Islands & Zanzibar’ fly-cruise, ex Port Louis, Mauritius on 14^th December 2017; and a 14-night ‘Madagascar, Mozambique & South Africa’ departure, ex Port Louis, Mauritius on 28th December 2017 (ending in Cape Town, South Africa).

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

"Fred. Olsen's latest promotion features great-value offers on a choice of tempting destinations over seven months ‎this Summer; guests can discover faraway cultures, fascinating wildlife and exotic landscapes on a fly-cruise of the Indian Ocean, or embark on an island-hopping adventure to the sun-kissed Caribbean.

“Choose your favourite place to visit, and Fred. Olsen’s friendly, welcoming crews and traditionally-built, smaller-scaled ships will be the perfect companions, allowing you to get 'closer' to the very best highlights around the globe.”

Four examples of the attractive departures and savings available in Fred. Olsen's new 'Summer Sales' brochure include: 

 - Boudicca's eight-night D1715 ‘Scenic Sights of Norway’s Fjordland’ cruise, ex Liverpool on 13^th July 2017. Prices start from £999 per person, based on an Interior Room.

Discover a host of natural wonders, from the mighty waterfalls of Tvinde and Kjosfossen in Flåm, to the jaw-droppingly beautiful Kjenndalen Valley, near Olden. Equally appealing are the array of man-made marvels, including Bergen’s beautiful Bryggen Wharf, and the Royal Castle of Mey, from Scrabster. In addition, the remarkable scenic cruising on this innovative itinerary makes the journey just as rewarding as the ports of call.

Ports of call: Liverpool, UK ‎– Flåm, Norway – Cruising Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen – Olden, Norway ‎– Cruising Nordfjord – Cruising by Hornelen – Bergen, Norway – John O’Groats (from Scrabster), Scotland, UK – Liverpool, UK.

For more information: See http://www.fredolsencruises.com/places-we-visit/cruise-holiday/scenic-sights-of-norways-fjordland-d1715?referrer=7&isback=1-

Braemar’s 11-night M1725 ‘Spain & the Algarve’ cruise, ex Southampton on 9^th October 2017. Prices start from £999 per person, based on an Interior Room.

A rewarding adventure, combining Spanish flair with the best of Portugal. Staying overnight in Seville and Lisbon, guests will be able to discover two of Europe’s prettiest, most fascinating cities at their own pace, with tapas, Flamenco shows, museums and countless architectural gems at their fingertips. Meanwhile, calls to El Ferrol and the picturesque Algarve region offer exploration at its most rewarding.

Ports of call: Southampton, UK – El Ferrol, Spain – Cruising Guadalquivir River – Seville, Spain (overnight stay) – Portimão, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal (overnight stay) – Southampton, UK.

For more information: See http://www.fredolsencruises.com/places-we-visit/cruise-holiday/spain-and-the-algarve-m1725?referrer=7&isback=1

- Boudicca’s 33-night D1724 ‘Sailing to the Mediterranean, Zanzibar and Mauritius’ fly-cruise, ex Liverpool on 14^th October 2017 (ending in Port Louis, Mauritius). Prices start from £2,599 per person (fly-cruise package) / £1,999 per person (cruise-only), based on an Interior Room.

Experience an incredible voyage on board Boudicca, cruising from Liverpool to Mauritius, via a host of enchanting destinations. From Mediterranean cities, all the way to the idyllic islands of the Indian Ocean, this inspirational journey will be effortlessly rewarding throughout. Take the chance to uncover fascinating history, seek out untouched landscapes, discover diverse cultures and search for some of the world’s most amazing wildlife.

Ports of call: Liverpool, UK – Cádiz, Spain – Palma, Mallorca, Spain – Valletta, Malta – Iraklion, Crete, Greece – Cruising Suez Canal – Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – Salalah, Oman – Zanzibar, Tanzania (overnight stay) – Mozambique Island, Mozambique – Toamasina, Madagascar – Port Reunion, Reunion Island – Port Louis, Mauritius (overnight stay).

‎For more information: See http://www.fredolsencruises.com/places-we-visit/cruise-holiday/sailing-to-the-med--zanzibar-and-mauritius-cruise-d1724?referrer=7&isback=1

- Balmoral’s32-night L1726 ‘A Caribbean Discovery’ cruise (adult-only), ex Southampton on 29^th October 2017. Prices start from £2,399 per person, based on an Interior Room.

An in-depth island-hopping adventure, featuring a glorious mix of exotic landscapes, dreamy beaches, culture-rich destinations, time-honoured landmarks and unforgettable experiences galore!

Ports of call: Southampton, UK – Funchal, Madeira – Bridgetown, Barbados – Fort-de-France, Martinique – Castries, St. Lucia – Cruising by the Pitons – St. George’s, Grenada – Kralendijk, Bonaire – Willemstad, Curaçao – Ocho Rios, Jamaica – George Town, Grand Cayman – Havana, Cuba (overnight stay) – Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos Islands) – Road Town (Tortola) – Basseterre, St. Kitts – St. John’s, Antigua – Ponta Delgada, Azores – Southampton, UK‎.

For more information: See http://www.fredolsencruises.com/places-we-visit/cruise-holiday/a-caribbean-discovery-l1726?referrer=7&isback=1

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

Guests can also choose to upgrade to Fred. Olsen’s ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package for just £15 per person, per night.

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.