Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today [Wednesday 17th May 2017] announced the launch of its new dedicated cruise programme by river boat, unveiled in its new ‘European River Cruising by Fred. Olsen' brochure. Fred. Olsen is now offering European river cruise holidays, between 5th April and 3rd November 2018, on board 156-guest river boat, 'Brabant', to go on general sale from 26th May 2017.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests a trio of Caribbean cruises in Autumn and Winter 2017, aboard its popular 'Braemar' and 'Balmoral' ships. Guests can choose from a 32-night ‘Caribbean Discovery’ sailing in October, or a 16-night ‘Voyage to the Caribbean’ fly-cruise and 14-night ‘Caribbean Christmas & New Year’ fly-cruise in December.
Generous staff at Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen have chosen the three local charities that they will support over the next 12 months: Ipswich Hospital Baby Bereavement Group, Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Suffolk MIND.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to 'sail and save’ with its new 'Summer Sale' campaign, which starts from 10th May 2017, on a selection of 35 holidays, departing from June to December 2017.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ‘Authentic Escapes’ brochure features the top Summer holiday destination for British travellers, Spain. Fred. Olsen guests can explore the very best that this beautiful country has to offer on one of four captivating Spanish adventures in 2017.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is encouraging guests to book their cruise holidays at the earliest opportunity, in order to take advantage of its two special Launch Offers: book by 3rd May 2017 inclusive to make the most of Fred. Olsen’s great-value ‘Three cruises for the price of two’ offer, or its attractive ‘Your tips covered’ deal.
Fred. Olsen has launched a new brochure, entitled ‘Spellbinding Norway’, dedicated to its range of ‘Norwegian Fjords’ holidays in 2017 and 2018. It showcases nine unique itineraries in 2017, and nine in 2018, from a ‘Five-Night Fjords’ cruise aboard Balmoral, ex Newcastle on 23rd August 2017, to Braemar’s eight-night ‘Scenic Fjords & Waterfalls of Norway’ sailing, ex Southampton on 16th May 2018.
Raise a glass on St. George’s Day by taking advantage of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ celebratory weekend offer! To mark England’s patron saint day, on 23rd April, guests booking one of two specific Fred. Olsen UK sailings, from Friday 21st April to Monday 24th April 2017 inclusive, will be treated to a free upgrade to its 'all-inclusive' drinks package, on selected drinks.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to pass on donations of £5,000 each to the RNLI and East Anglian Air Ambulance, brought about by the generosity of the Fred. Olsen Social Engagement Group (‘FOSEG’), acting on behalf of Bonheur ASA (Bonheur) – the ultimate parent company of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, based in Oslo, Norway - in order to benefit the safety of Fred. Olsen's passengers and staff.
Make the most of the August Bank Holiday this year with a memorable ‘Summer Party Night’ aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 'Boudicca' in Liverpool, on the evening of Monday 28th August 2017. 'Boudicca' will be in port during the city’s annual ‘International Beatleweek Festival’, and Fred. Olsen is delighted that 'The Backbeat Beatles' will be entertaining guests live on board.
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has extended its sponsorship of Suffolk FA’s ‘Walking Football’ initiative for a second year. The agreement will include sponsorship of the Suffolk FA ‘Walking Football Cup’, which is to take place for a second time in May 2017.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Evans as its new Head of Sales. Mike has been promoted from his previous role as Sales Manager – Independent Retail, and will be responsible for managing Fred. Olsen’s UK Sales teams, as well as further developing relations with the travel trade.
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.
