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Lucky competition winner scoops a Fred. Olsen cruise prize a year for two ‘for life’, worth a staggering £160,000!

Lucky competition winner scoops a Fred. Olsen cruise prize a year for two ‘for life’, worth a staggering £160,000!

​Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was delighted to present lucky competition winner Mrs. Pamela Creighton, 68, of Cottingham, Yorkshire, with a cruise holiday a year for two ‘for life’, during a VIP Reception on board its flagship, Balmoral, at the Port of Tyne, Newcastle. Mrs. Creighton entered a competition with Fred. Olsen in March this year, guaranteeing her a cruise for two, of up to two weeks...

 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Belfast in 2015 with Black Watch

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Belfast in 2015 with Black Watch

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will return to Belfast in Autumn 2015, with three cruises on board 804-guest Black Watch. Fred. Olsen will be offering guests a choice of a 16-night W1527 ‘Scandinavian Capitals’ cruise, an eight-night W1518 ‘Discovering Spain & France’ adventure and a 14-night W1519 ‘Morocco, Portugal & The Canaries’ getaway.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils its new ‘Worldwide Cruises 2016/17’ brochure, bringing guests closer to 253 destinations in 84 countries

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils its new ‘Worldwide Cruises 2016/17’ brochure, bringing guests closer to 253 destinations in 84 countries

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new ‘Worldwide Cruises 2016/17’ main brochure, featuring its most ambitious and unique cruise programme ever. In 2016/17, Fred. Olsen’s fleet of four smaller, more intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – will be visiting no fewer than 253 destinations in 84 countries around the globe – more than ever before!

Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen announces its new staff charities for 2015/16

Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen announces its new staff charities for 2015/16

Staff across the three Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen companies – Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Fred. Olsen Travel and Fred. Olsen Ltd. – have selected their three new local charities to support during 2015/16: Forget-Me-Not Dementia Campaign at West Suffolk Hospital, Alzheimer’s Society and Cancer Research UK.

Set sail from Dover with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines this Summer, for sunshine, islands and exotic beaches – from right on your doorstep!

Set sail from Dover with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines this Summer, for sunshine, islands and exotic beaches – from right on your doorstep!

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests in the South East a chance to set sail on a ‘Summer sunshine’ cruise from right on their doorstep. Departing from Dover on 28th June 2015, Braemar’s M1519 13-night ‘Islands of the Azores & Madeira’ cruise will take in four destinations, including an overnight stay in the charming capital of Madeira, Funchal – from just £54 per person, per night!

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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

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom