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Fred. Olsen’s 'Black Watch' to commence cruise season from Rosyth, Edinburgh in Summer 2017

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 804-guest ship Black Watch is due to commence her cruise season from Rosyth, for Edinburgh, Scotland on 14th August 2017, with a seven-night ‘Lochs of Scotland’ sailing. In total, Fred. Olsen will be offering eight cruises from Edinburgh (Rosyth) aboard Black Watch this year, until 14th October 2017– an increase of one turnaround call since 2016.

Thrill-seekers are set to enjoy an Indian Ocean or African adventure with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Autumn and Winter 2017

Thrill-seekers are set to enjoy an Indian Ocean or African adventure with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Autumn and Winter 2017

​Walking with lions, enjoying a helicopter ride over one of the world’s most active volcanoes or zip-wiring through the forest…adrenalin-seekers can enjoy all of these on three exhilarating Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ adventures to the Indian Ocean and Africa in Autumn and Winter 2017, as featured in its new ‘Highlights of the Indian Ocean & Africa’ brochure.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Top 7’ sizzling Summer savers

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Top 7’ sizzling Summer savers

​Fred. Olsen has announced its ‘Top 7’ best-selling cruises for Summer 2017, as part of its great-value 'Summer Sale'. The promotion – which closes on 31st July 2017 – offers the chance to 'sail and save’ on a selection of 35 holidays, departing from June to December 2017. Itineraries include Spain, Portugal, Norway, the Arctic, as well as the Caribbean and 'Around UK & Ireland'.

Lyndsey Milne, Hotel Manager of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 'Boudicca' (fifth from right), and the ship’s crew were proud to welcome the world-famous America’s Cup on board during the 35th America’s Cup, held in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes the America’s Cup aboard 'Boudicca' in Bermuda

Guests on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca were lucky enough to get a rare glimpse of the America’s Cup, when the world-famous trophy was brought on board the 880-guest ship during a special themed cruise to Bermuda. Fred. Olsen’s 'Boudicca' was the only cruise ship in Hamilton, Bermuda to receive this privilege during the America’s Cup, which took place on 24th and 25th June 2017.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' 'Around the World 2018/19 with Sydney at New Year' brochure

Light up the skies on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Around the World’ sailing in 2018/19!

Guests have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to celebrate the New Year in style on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Around the World’ sailing in 2018/19. Fred. Olsen ‘Around the World 2018/19 with Sydney at New Year’ brochure, launched this week, showcases Black Watch’s most impressive cruise – a 107-night global exploration departing from Southampton in November 2018.

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines we are very proud of our smaller ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral - and the imaginative and unusual itineraries they allow us to offer. Every cruise is hand-crafted from scratch by our team of in-house Journey Planners to make sure you are not only visiting the best destinations, but at the best time to experience them.

For us, it’s not just about where we go but how we take you there. We put as much time into planning scenic cruising as we do in choosing the destinations themselves. On board, our Signature Experiences showcase the history, culture, nature and flavours of the destinations you’ll visit – from Treats of the Region, where you can enjoy local delicacies, to our Sky at Sea star-gazing sessions where you can relax with a hot toddy out on deck while our astronomer talks you through the night sky.

Plus, with each ship carrying 1,300 guests or less, our ships are small enough for us to offer a warm, friendly and personal service where nothing is ever too much trouble, as we visit a host of exciting ports in every corner of the globe.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom