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Go ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines this winter!

Go ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines this winter!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – the majestic ‘Aurora Borealis’ this winter on its ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruises aboard either Boudicca, departing from Liverpool on 8th November 2014 (D1420), or Black Watch, sailing from Tilbury on 20th December 2014 (W1420). NASA scientists have predicted that the current ...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines names ‘Top 5’ ex-UK European cruises for 2015

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines names ‘Top 5’ ex-UK European cruises for 2015

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines four more traditional, intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – visit over 200 destinations around the world, from ten convenient, regional UK departures ports – Southampton, Dover, Harwich, Tilbury, Bristol (Avonmouth), Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth (for Edinburgh), Greenock (for Glasgow) and Belfast – however some of the most popular destinations ...

‘Experiential’ cruises come out on top in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ten best-sellers list

‘Experiential’ cruises come out on top in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ten best-sellers list

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released its latest ‘Top 10’ best-selling cruises for the rest of the 2014/15 cruise season. Fred. Olsen’s four more traditional, intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – visit over 200 destinations around the world, from ten convenient, regional UK departures ports – Southampton, Dover, Harwich, Tilbury, Bristol (Avonmouth), Liverpool, ...

Take an ‘Artistic City Break’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Autumn 2014

Take an ‘Artistic City Break’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Autumn 2014

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the perfect opportunity to visit three cultural European cities – Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium) – with Balmoral's ten-night L1416 'European Cities & Waterways' cruise, departing from Southampton on 24th October 2014 – all from just £79 per person, per night*.

‘Bringing the world closer to you’ with Fred. at the ‘Telegraph Cruise Show Liverpool 2014’ – Stand C30, Echo Arena, Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th October 2014

‘Bringing the world closer to you’ with Fred. at the ‘Telegraph Cruise Show Liverpool 2014’ – Stand C30, Echo Arena, Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th October 2014

Award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will have a team of experts on hand on stand C30 at this autumn’s ‘Telegraph Cruise Show Liverpool 2014’, to be held at the Echo Arena on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2014, ready to inspire and inform visitors about the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them.

Experience Christmas with a difference on a ‘Festive Cruise’ with Fred.!

Experience Christmas with a difference on a ‘Festive Cruise’ with Fred.!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new Christmas cruising mini-brochure for December 2014, entitled ‘Fred.’s Festive Cruising’, which features 13 cruises, including Winter sun escapes, Christmas market city breaks and four brand new festive sailings from Liverpool. There is also the chance to see the breathtaking ‘Northern Lights’, or ‘Aurora Borealis’, on a Winter sailing to Norway.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches TV campaign to highlight its longest-ever ‘Grand Voyage’ to the Far East in 2015

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches TV campaign to highlight its longest-ever ‘Grand Voyage’ to the Far East in 2015

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a promotional TV campaign on four digital channels – Drama, Alibi, Yesterday and Home – to showcase the amazing destinations and outstanding value for money that is on offer on its 119-night L1501 'Far East Explorer' cruise, sailing from Southampton on board Balmoral on 4th January 2015. Guests will get the chance to visit a total of 51 destinations.

Which? ‘Recommended Provider’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils its ‘Worldwide Cruises 2015/16’ brochure to 243 destinations in 80 countries

Which? ‘Recommended Provider’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils its ‘Worldwide Cruises 2015/16’ brochure to 243 destinations in 80 countries

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – named one of Which?’s Top 3 cruise lines in the UK and a ‘Recommended Provider’ in its 2014 cruise survey* – has launched its new ‘Worldwide Cruises 2015/16’ brochure, featuring its most ambitious and unique cruise programme ever. In 2015/16, Fred. Olsen is offering guests the chance to visit a total of 243 destinations in 80 countries around the globe.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines commences second cruise season from Belfast with Boudicca

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines commences second cruise season from Belfast with Boudicca

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has returned to Belfast this Summer, with Boudicca’s departure on an eight-night D1415 ‘The Greatest Fjords of Norway’ cruise. This cruise calls at Norway’s Olden, Flåm, Bergen and Lerwick on the Shetland Islands, and will return to Belfast Harbour on 6th September 2014. 880-guest Boudicca will then set sail on a 10-night D1416 ‘Sun, Souks & Sultans’ cruise.

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At the heart of the Fred. Olsen experience is our exceptional crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of our cruises. Each team member goes above and beyond to offer personalised attention, forging genuine connections with guests to create truly memorable journeys.

Our smaller ships contribute to this friendly atmosphere, with their intimate size allowing for a relaxed yet engaging experience on board. You can enjoy a variety of curated activities, from regional cooking demonstrations to stargazing sessions, each designed to enhance your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the destinations we visit.

And when it comes to our itineraries, our team of Journey Planners meticulously crafts each cruise, ensuring that we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most incredible destinations at the best possible times to experience them. Whether witnessing the Northern Lights or exploring hidden fjords, our expertly designed itineraries promise unforgettable adventures.

Join us on a Fred. Olsen cruise, where you’ll discover the warmth of a family at sea and the legacy of 175 years of sailing heritage.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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