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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines expands support for agents with two new Sales Team members

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines expands support for agents with two new Sales Team members

A year of record sales has led to the expansion of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Sales Team.
As part of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ commitment to building on its support for agents across the country, two new field sales agents have joined the business.
Dan Scott and Katie Hughes joined the team in late February, bringing with them a combined knowledge of more than 12 years in the travel industry.

Enhance your holiday with on-board spend or door-to-door transfers on selection of 2024 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Enhance your holiday with on-board spend or door-to-door transfers on selection of 2024 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Holidaymakers looking to get away this year can take advantage of on-board spending credit or free door-to-door transfers on selected 2024 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

Guests taking advantage of the offer can enjoy up to £405 per person to spend on board, or free door-to-door transfers for up to 200 UK mainland miles, on selected sailings for bookings made by 30thApril inclusive.

Manning agencies welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis for unique conference opportunity

Manning agencies welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis for unique conference opportunity

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have hosted their key manning agent partners from the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, India and Thailand on board its ship Borealis as part of a unique manning agents conference.
Representatives from Airborne Recruiting India, Kamaxi India, Wira Manning Indonesia and Bahia Philippines/Thailand were welcomed on board Borealis by CEO Samantha Stimpson and senior memb

Nearly 800 guests make the most of enhanced video calling booking system

Nearly 800 guests make the most of enhanced video calling booking system

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has expanded its video calling system throughout the Reservations team.

The video reservations system was initially trialled in April 2023, but thanks to the success of the project, has now been rolled out further.
The approach allows those viewing cruises online to request a video call, offering a face-to-face interaction with a member of the Fred. Olsen Cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new fly-cruise Mediterranean sailings for 2025

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new fly-cruise Mediterranean sailings for 2025

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a brand-new selection of fly-cruise sailings to offer guests a shorter, yet immersive cruise experience in 2025.

As part of the 2025/26 Worldwide programme, a selection of seven to 12-night cruises to the Mediterranean have been unveiled on board smaller ship Balmoral.
Guests will be able to visit destinations such as the charming cliff-top towns of

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new 2025/26 programme with chance to win £1,000 cruise voucher

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new 2025/26 programme with chance to win £1,000 cruise voucher

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its brand new cruise programme for 2025/26, featuring a host of specially-timed sailings where guests can embrace the local way of life, seek out native wildlife and witness spectacular natural wonders.

The programme offers sailings from Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth, and has been carefully curated to ensure guests are

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Newcastle for new season of cruising

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Newcastle for new season of cruising

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the first cruise operator to depart from Newcastle this year, offering a variety of spring and summer sailings.

Smaller ship Balmoral will today set sail on her first cruise of the season from the Port of Tyne, taking guests on a nine-night ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise.
Other destinations throughout the season include Scandinavia, the Canary Islan

Last chance to enjoy savings as end of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale approaches

Last chance to enjoy savings as end of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale approaches

Travellers looking to plan their next holiday have until the end of February to take advantage of cruise offers starting from just £749 per person.

Guests who book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on or before 29th February can also enjoy a free drinks package or credit to spend on board on selected sailings throughout 2024 on its fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines wins 'Travel Website of the Year' at renowned UK Dev Awards 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines wins 'Travel Website of the Year' at renowned UK Dev Awards 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has received a top accolade of ‘Travel Website of the Year’ at the prestigious UK Dev Awards 2024.
The company received the award at a glittering ceremony in central London last night (21st February), following judging by a panel of industry experts from across the digital sector.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled their new website last year, which featured a stream

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines donates £50,000 to the RNLI

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines donates £50,000 to the RNLI

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has raised £50,000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution – surpassing its 2023 target by an incredible £10,000.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) longest-standing corporate partner, and for more than 60 years, has been working together with guests to fundraise towards saving lives at sea.
Since 2000, Fred. Olsen Cruis

Well-known TV wildlife presenter joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines guests in South Africa

Well-known TV wildlife presenter joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines guests in South Africa

One of Britain’s most loved television presenters has shared her knowledge with guests while in her hometown in South Africa.
Wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘The Intrepid Beauty of Africa and the Indian Ocean’ cruise for four nights in Cape Town.
From 26th to 29th January, Michaela, who has been a regular on TV screens for the past 30 years, shared her

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines guests make nearly 3,500 wildlife sightings with marine conservation charity ORCA

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines guests make nearly 3,500 wildlife sightings with marine conservation charity ORCA

Nearly 3,500 marine animals were spotted by guests on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships in 2023.

With help from marine wildlife charity ORCA as part of its Cruise Conservationist programme, a total of 3,431 wildlife sightings were made.

The most frequent species spotted was the common dolphin with 1,409 sightings, with the total number of individual dolphins being seen at 2,312.<

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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.

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