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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines resumes sailing with Maiden Voyage aboard new ship Borealis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines resumes sailing with Maiden Voyage aboard new ship Borealis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is resuming sailing today, with new ship Borealis to depart on her Maiden Voyage from Liverpool this afternoon (Monday, 5th July).
It is the first time that the 1,360-guest ship will set sail with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and marks the launch of the line’s ‘Welcome Back’ programme of UK summer sailings.
Borealis brings a number of new venues and facilities to the

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new sailings aboard new ships Bolette and Borealis in 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new sailings aboard new ships Bolette and Borealis in 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled 16 brand new sailings aboard new ships Bolette and Borealis departing in early 2022.
The new cruises include a 34-night sailing to the Caribbean and a 15-night Mediterranean discovery, as well as sailings closer to home with a five-night scenic Ireland sailing and a two-night ‘no port’ short break. Also included are scenic sailings to the Norwegian f

Enjoy an all inclusive drinks upgrade and your tips covered or no single supplement on a selection of UK sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Enjoy an all inclusive drinks upgrade and your tips covered or no single supplement on a selection of UK sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Holidaymakers looking to make the most of a UK break this summer can enjoy a free all inclusive drinks package or no single supplement on a selection of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Welcome Back’ sailings, for all new bookings made this weekend.
There are six cruises on offer aboard new ships Borealis and Bolette, with departures available from Liverpool or Dover. Included are scenic sailings of

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new sailings with The Arts Society for 2022-23

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a series of new sailings for The Arts Society members as part of its brand new 2022-23 programme of cruising.
Arts Society members can choose from seven new sailings in 2022 and early 2023, setting sail to the Norwegian fjords, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and sailings closer to home around Iconic Ireland, with durations between five and 28 nights.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates year of award-winning Virtual Cruising as it looks ahead to a return to sailing this summer

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates year of award-winning Virtual Cruising as it looks ahead to a return to sailing this summer

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is today celebrating one year since it set sail on its first Virtual Cruise, as it looks ahead to a return to sailing with a new-look fleet this summer.
Fred. Olsen set sail on its first virtual cruise on 9th April 2020 on a Norwegian fjords voyage that celebrated the line’s heritage. Since then, it has set sail on 51 further virtual cruises, with destinations includin

Marine wildlife charity ORCA to join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for Welcome Back ‘no port’ scenic sailings this summer

Marine wildlife charity ORCA to join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for Welcome Back ‘no port’ scenic sailings this summer

Guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘no port’ scenic sailings this summer will be joined by experts from marine wildlife charity ORCA, who will be offering wildlife-spotting tips, hosting sessions from the deck and giving guests the chance to assist in vital conservation research.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its plans to resume sailing from this summer, and will welcome ORCA expe

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils series of British Isles and scenic sailings as it prepares for July restart

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils series of British Isles and scenic sailings as it prepares for July restart

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new ‘Welcome Back’ programme of cruises to showcase the best of the British Isles this summer, with scenic-only cruises and those with ports of call featured aboard its smaller ships.
The 11-cruise programme includes departures from Dover and Liverpool, with scenic sailings taking in the best of the British Isles, including the Shetland and O

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new programme of cruising for 2022/23, including NEW regional departures

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new programme of cruising for 2022/23, including NEW regional departures

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new programme of cruising for 2022/23 as the line gears up for a return to sailing, with 126 new voyages taking in 82 countries, with NEW regional departures from Belfast and London Tilbury.
The programme includes closer to home excursions around the British Isles and shorter, five-night breaks, with departures from eight UK ports – London Ti

Follow in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg in new ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Follow in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg in new ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Travellers looking for their next adventure can follow in the footsteps of explorer Phileas Fogg in a new ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ sailing unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
The cruise, departing in February 2023 from both Southampton and Liverpool, is timed to take advantage of a number of exceptional experiences, with a visit into Safaga coinciding with the 100-year anniversary of th

Braemar to repeat record-breaking voyage of Corinth Canal in 2022 with new cruise unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ small ship Braemar is set to repeat history when it returns to the narrow Corinth Canal in April 2022.
The 924-guest Braemarbroke the world record for being the largest ship ever to traverse the 6.4kilometre-long Corinth Canal in Greece when it first completed the sailing in October 2019.
And next April, Braemarwill return to the Corinth Canal, which is just 24 metr

Explore the iconic sites of Croatia and Italy on a handcrafted small ship sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2022

Set sail to the lands of the Adriatic and uncover the treasures of Croatia, Italy and beyond with a brand new cruise to be released from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2022 programme tomorrow (Friday, 12thFebruary).
Small ship Braemarwill set sail on this 27-night Adriatic adventure in October 2022, designed to showcase the well-celebrated icons and many hidden gems that Croatia and Italy have to of

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends pause in operations until end of June 2021

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends pause in operations until end of June 2021

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today confirmed that it is cancelling all sailings until the end of June 2021 in light of the current restrictions in England as a result of the pandemic.
The company had been due to resume sailing on 22ndMay, with the extension to affect 14 sailings.
All guests affected will be given a number of options, including a no quibble refund or an additional future cr

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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
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