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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reveals its new ‘Arctic Explorer’ voyage

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reveals its new ‘Arctic Explorer’ voyage

Following the success of its first-ever 'Arctic Explorer' cruise for 2015 – which sold out within a week! – Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is again offering guests the chance to experience the awe-inspiring Arctic, one of the most hard-to-reach regions of the world, in Summer 2016. Black Watch's 26-night W1610 ‘Arctic Explorer’ voyage, departing from Tilbury.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign – save up to 30% and benefit from ‘Fred.’s Enjoyment Promise’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign – save up to 30% and benefit from ‘Fred.’s Enjoyment Promise’

As part of its new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign, award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a ‘The more you book, the more you save’* cruise sale, running from 1st December 2014 until 2nd March 2015, which is valid on cruises of five nights’ duration or more – the scheme will also offer an attractive discount to customers who only wish to make a single cruise purchase. In addition, ...

Take a Fred. Olsen cruise to watch British double World Champion Lewis Hamilton defend his F1 title at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2015

Take a Fred. Olsen cruise to watch British double World Champion Lewis Hamilton defend his F1 title at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2015

​Described as the highlight of the Formula One season, the Monaco Grand Prix is the race that every driver wants to win; so it is a treat for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests to be able to visit this top-class circuit first-hand, on Boudicca’s 15-nights D1511 ‘Film Stars & Fast Cars’ cruise around the south of France and Spain, sailing from Dover on 16th May 2015.

See the world with friends with ‘Best for Groups’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

See the world with friends with ‘Best for Groups’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ by readers of Group Leisure magazine for five consecutive years, and ‘Best Cruise Operator for Groups’ by Group Travel Organiser magazine for the last four years, has launched a new ‘Group Travel’ brochure, detailing the many exclusive benefits available to groups.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is ‘Best Value for Money’ three years in a row, as voted by Cruise Critic experts

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is ‘Best Value for Money’ three years in a row, as voted by Cruise Critic experts

Cruise experts at influential consumer website Cruise Critic have voted Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Best Value for Money’ in its ‘Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards 2014’, for the third consecutive year. The winners are selected by Cruise Critic’s international team of Editors, based on the lines and ships that they feel best represent excellence in each of the 18 categories.

Put on your blue suede shoes and celebrate The King of Rock and Roll’s 80th birthday with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Spring 2015

Put on your blue suede shoes and celebrate The King of Rock and Roll’s 80th birthday with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Spring 2015

Join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 929-guest Braemar as she sets off from Harwich on 13th April 2015 on a 5-night Elvis cruise (M1510) with a difference! This very special ‘Elvis Party Cruise’ will celebrate what would have been The King’s 80th birthday, with a visit to the only ‘Graceland’ outside the United States, and will feature award-winning Elvis tribute acts Ben Portsmouth and Ben Thompson.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines invests in staff through training partnership with The Institute of Leadership and Management

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines invests in staff through training partnership with The Institute of Leadership and Management

Award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it is working in partnership with The Institute of Leadership and Management (‘ILM’) to deliver an accredited training initiative, the ‘Supervisor and Management Development Programme’, which has been added to its Training and Development curriculum for ship-based Officers and crew.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch, Braemar and Balmoral to undergo refurbishment at Hamburg’s Blohm+Voss in November and December 2014

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch, Braemar and Balmoral to undergo refurbishment at Hamburg’s Blohm+Voss in November and December 2014

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ three ships Black Watch, Braemar and Balmoral are all due to enter dry dock at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in November and December 2014, in preparation for the forthcoming 2015/16 cruise season. This is the first time that so many Fred. Olsen ships have undergone refurbishment within such short succession.

‘Get closer with Fred.’ in 2015 – get closer to the experience,  discover the difference!

‘Get closer with Fred.’ in 2015 – get closer to the experience, discover the difference!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new brochure – ‘Get closer with Fred.’ – which highlights the factors that make cruising on board its fleet of four smaller, more intimate ships so special, unique and different. All the cruise holidays featured – with durations of between 7 and 14 nights, and prices starting from just £91 per person, per night – offer inspirational experiences, such as ...

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 ...

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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
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom