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This Weekend Only: Extra Savings on Remaining 2025 Fred. Olsen Cruises
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. invites guests to enjoy additional savings of up to 10% on select Ocean View and higher-grade cabins for its remaining 2025 sailings.
To take advantage of this limited-time offer, guests must quote ‘WEEKEND’ when booking between the 11th and 15th September. Fred. Olsen guests can choose from a range of sailings departing from the line's domestic ports, as well as fly-cruise options, aboard the fleet’s three ships – Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral.
Highlights of this exclusive offer include voyages in search of the Northern Lights; explorations of The Azores’s volcanic vistas, with opportunities to spot whales and dolphins off the coast of Portugal; and festive getaways to some of Europe’s most charming Christmas markets.
Guests booking this weekend can also receive up to £300 in complimentary on-board credit per cabin, on top of savings on their cabin fare.
Highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2025 weekend flash-sale include:
Bolette’s 13-night T2524 ‘Whales & Volcanic Wonders of the Azores & Madeira’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 10th October 2025. Prices start from £3,499pp. Book by 24th September to receive £300 on-board credit per cabin, plus save up to an additional 10% on Ocean View and higher-grade cabins with promo code ‘WEEKEND’ when booked by 15th September.
- Admire the vibrant floral displays on the ‘Garden Island’ of Madeira
- Engage in local traditions and sample Madeiran wine or pastéis de nata
- Go dolphin and whale watching in the waters surrounding the Azores
Itinerary: Liverpool, United Kingdom – Praia da Vitória, Portugal – Ponta Delgada, Portugal – Funchal, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belém Tower & Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Liverpool, United Kingdom
For more details: Visit T2524 The Azores & Madeira
Balmoral’s 12-night L2528 ‘Discovering Turkish Treasures’ fly-cruise, departing from Rhodes on 25th October 2025. Prices start from £1,549pp. Book by 24th September to receive £300 on-board credit per cabin, plus save up to an additional 10% on Ocean View and higher-grade cabins with promo code ‘WEEKEND’ when booked by 15th September.
- Includes overseas transfers and luggage to and from Balmoral
- Explore a multitude of renowned European landmarks
- Embrace local Turkish traditions, and enjoy the fragrant local tea
- Delve into the winding streets of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Itinerary: Fly out from the UK to meet your ship in Rhodes – Rhodes, Greece – Bodrum, Turkey – Kusadasi, Turkey – Istanbul, Turkey – Valletta, Malta – Málaga, Spain – Fly back from Málaga to the UK
For more details: Visit L2528 Discovering Turkish Treasures
Bolette’s 14-night T2526 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 3rd November 2025. Prices start from £1,499pp. Book by 24th September to receive £300 on-board credit per cabin, plus save up to an additional 10% on Ocean View and higher-grade cabins with promo code ‘WEEKEND’ when booked by 15th September.
- Take the chance of witnessing the Northern Lights
- Visit a local Sámi community and discover their way of life
- Uncover the scientific wonders of the Aurora Borealis
Itinerary: Liverpool, United Kingdom – Ålesund, Norway – Cruising Torghatten, Norway – Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway – Alta, Norway – Tromsø, Norway – Sortland, Norway – Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway – Molde, Norway – Liverpool, United Kingdom
For more details: Visit T2526 In Search of the Northern Lights
Balmoral’s 5-night L2531 ‘Hamburg Christmas Markets in Five Nights’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 27th November 2025. Prices start from £599pp. Book by 24th September to receive £100 on-board credit per cabin, plus save up to an additional 10% on Ocean View and higher-grade cabins with promo code ‘WEEKEND’ when booked by 15th September.
- Enjoy the traditional Christmas Market in Hamburg
- Sample delectable treats such as lebkuchen, stollen and Glühwein
- Discover the rich history of the long-standing German festive markets
Itinerary: Southampton, United Kingdom – Cruising River Elbe, Germany – Hamburg, Germany – Southampton, United Kingdom
For more details: Visit L2531 Hamburg Christmas Markets in Five Nights
For full terms and conditions of the promotion, visit fredolsencruises.com
Book online or 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.