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Experience a ‘Scandinavian Adventure’ in 2015 with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Experience a ‘Scandinavian Adventure’ in 2015 with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

With it proud Norwegian heritage, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new brochure – ‘Fred.’s Scandinavian Adventure’ – showcasing the breadth of amazing sights, cultures and natural wonders that are waiting to be discovered in the cruise line’s historic homeland, as well as across Northern Europe, with prices starting from just £84 per person, per night.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ to commence third cruise season from Harwich, on board Braemar

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ to commence third cruise season from Harwich, on board Braemar

Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is due to commence its third cruise season from Harwich International Port, Essex on 4th April 2015, on board 929-guest Braemar, with a seven-night ‘Easter City Getaway’ cruise (M1508), with overnight stays in Hamburg (Germany) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), as well as a full day to explore Antwerp (Belgium).

Venture further, for longer with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Extraordinary Explorations’

Venture further, for longer with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Extraordinary Explorations’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new brochure – 'Extraordinary Explorations' – showcasing the amazing breadth of destinations and experiences to be enjoyed on a longer cruise in 2015. Featuring a selection of voyages, with durations from 25 to 46 nights, the new brochure includes holidays to the Adriatic, Greenland, Norway, New York, Canada, the Caribbean and Brazil.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at sea with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

A Fred. Olsen cruise is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, 14th February – the tranquil days at sea, exotic and exciting destinations to visit and the chance to experience outstanding service & delicious food. Plus, with the relaxing spas on board all four of its smaller, more traditional cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – guests can indulge in some special ...

Get ready to be inspired! Find out more about Fred. at the ‘London CRUISE Show 2015’ – Stand B22, Olympia, Saturday 14th / Sunday 15th February 2015

Get ready to be inspired! Find out more about Fred. at the ‘London CRUISE Show 2015’ – Stand B22, Olympia, Saturday 14th / Sunday 15th February 2015

Award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will have a team of experts on hand on stand B22 at the ‘London CRUISE Show 2015’, to be held at Olympia, London on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February 2015, ready to inspire and inform visitors about the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them. Set sail with Fred. and explore the unknown.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines makes it even easier to enjoy an ‘Around UK’ getaway

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines makes it even easier to enjoy an ‘Around UK’ getaway

​Since a proportion of the UK population does not hold either a valid passport or photo card driving licence, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has amended its policy to widen the appeal of an 'Around UK' cruise, to include anyone who can produce other acceptable forms of photographic identification at Check-in.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines promotes ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign –  featuring Mr. Fred. Olsen Junior himself!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines promotes ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign – featuring Mr. Fred. Olsen Junior himself!

Fred. Olsen has launched a promotional sales campaign on 18 digital TV channels, which will run until 24th January 2015, to showcase its ‘The more you book, the more you save’* cruise sale, its innovative ‘Enjoyment Promise’* and its wide range of regional UK departures. Fred. Olsen’s TV campaign is also supported by a comprehensive mix of print, radio, online and social media promotional activity

Book your ‘All Inclusive Holiday’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2015/16

Book your ‘All Inclusive Holiday’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2015/16

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new brochure – 'All Inclusive Holidays' – targeted specifically at the 'yet to cruise' market. The brochure contains simple, all inclusive pricing, based on one cabin type, and tackles some of the perceived challenges of cruising head on, using more familiar mainstream holiday vocabulary, such as 'Ocean View Room', rather than 'Outside Cabin'.

Join ‘Best Value for Money’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines at the Telegraph Cruise Show London 2015 | ExCeL, 9th to 11th January 2015, Stand 820

Join ‘Best Value for Money’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines at the Telegraph Cruise Show London 2015 | ExCeL, 9th to 11th January 2015, Stand 820

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – voted ‘Best Value for Money’ in 2014 by experts at influential consumer website Cruise Critic, for the third consecutive year – will have a team of experts on hand at the Telegraph Cruise Show, to be held at ExCeL London on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th January 2015, ready to inspire and inform visitors on the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them.

No single supplements on selected Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 'Festive Cruises'

No single supplements on selected Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 'Festive Cruises'

To make cruising over the festive season even more attractive to solo guests, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a ‘no single supplement’ on certain grades of twin cabins for sole occupancy, on a selection of Christmas cruises. These special ‘no single supplement’ deals mean that a solo guest, occupying a twin cabin, will pay the same per person rate as a couple, on applicable cruises.

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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
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