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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines shortlisted for three prizes at UK Social Media Awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines shortlisted for three prizes at UK Social Media Awards


Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been announced as a triple finalist at the 2024 UK Social Media Awards.
The cruise line has been shortlisted in the Best Use of Instagram and Best Use of Facebook categories. While Social Media Marketing Manager Chloe Bullard is a finalist in the Mark Hanson (Rising Star) Award, recognising the brightest and most promising social media communicators.

The

Three new sailings as part of world voyage revealed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Three new sailings as part of world voyage revealed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Explorers looking for their next adventure can take advantage of three new shorter sailings as part of its 2025 world cruise.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled three new shorter cruises on board Bolette as part of her maiden 106-night world voyage in January 2025.
From Southampton on 6thJanuary, guests can embark on a 56-night ‘Exploring South America and the Pacific Islands’. They w

Ellen Walker from Travel Editions, Jessica Fowler, Ellie Fulcher and Hayley Walker from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and presenter Pete Firman

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines crowned Best Cruise Line for Groups at Group Leisure & Travel Awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has won the accolade of Best Cruise Line for Groups at the 2024 Group Leisure and Travel Awards.
The cruise line was named the winner at a glitzy awards ceremony in London yesterday, hosted by magician and comedian Pete Firman.
The winners are voted for by readers of Group Leisure and Travel, the magazine for group travel organisers, who organise holidays, trips and

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Rosyth for summer season

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Rosyth for summer season

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has arrived in Scotland for a summer season of sailing on board Balmoral.
The smaller-sized ship will today set sail on her first cruise of the season from Rosyth, taking guests on a seven-night Norwegian Fjords cruise.
Other destinations from June through to August include the Baltic, Scottish Isles, Iceland and Portugal’s islands.
Clare Ward, Director of Product

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines named Travel and Leisure Website of the Year at top digital awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines named Travel and Leisure Website of the Year at top digital awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been unveiled as the winner of the Travel and Leisure Website of the Year at a prestigious digital awards ceremony.

The company received the accolade at the UK Digital Growth Awards 2024 ceremony in central London yesterday evening (20thJune), following judging by a panel of experts from across the digital sector.
The awards recognise work that is transformin

Guests in the Morning Light Pub on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to show key sporting events across fleet this summer

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it will broadcast all UEFA European Football Championship matches, Wimbledon and the Olympics aboard its fleet throughout the summer.
On their three smaller ocean cruise ships – Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral– matches and games will be shown in public areas as well as in guest cabins.
Starting 14th June, all UEFA European Football Championship mat

Engine team on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Balmoral

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines continues to showcase commitment to crew welfare by becoming a member of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have become a member of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and have been praised for their continuing commitment to the welfare of seafarers.
ISWAN is an international maritime charity which works to improve the lives of seafarers and their families with resources, strategies, advocacy and by offering a range of wellbeing services and hu

Free champagne afternoon tea for teachers on select 2024/25 summer holiday cruises

Free champagne afternoon tea for teachers on select 2024/25 summer holiday cruises

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering teachers a free champagne traditional afternoon tea for two on sailings in July and August to coincide with the summer holidays.

Traditionally, booking holidays during the school breaks can be an expensive challenge for those working in the education sector.
Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“At

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is finalist in Suffolk business awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is finalist in Suffolk business awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been unveiled as a finalist at a prestigious business awards.
The company has been named as a finalist in the Customer Excellence Award category at the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2024.
The awards recognise the best companies, strategies and people that make up the county's business community.


Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer

Agents on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Borealis [Credit: Steve Dunlop Photography]

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes more than 200 agents aboard Borealis at CLIA’s annual conference

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed more than 200 travel agents on board Borealisin Southampton as part of a travel agent conference.
The Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) event is the largest agent cruise conference in the UK and provided an opportunity for travel agents and media guests to experience Fred. Olsen's hospitality and onboard offerings first-hand.
Saturday’s ev

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is finalist in renowned digital awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is finalist in renowned digital awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is in the running for an accolade at a highly coveted digital awards scheme.

The company has been unveiled as a finalist in the Travel and Leisure Website of the Year category at the UK Digital Growth Awards 2024 which celebrate impressive digital results leading to further business growth.
Ben Williams, Head of Digital at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“We

From left to right: Georgina May, PR Executive, Tabi Winney, Destination Experience Assistant, Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Product Development (Credit: Michael Newington Gray)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines awarded ‘Consumer Favourite for Excursions’ at the Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have been awarded ‘Consumer Favourite for Excursions’ at the inaugural Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2024.
The cruise line received the award last night (16thMay) at a gala ceremony held in central London, attended by more than 170 guests and hosted by Patrick Grant, presenter of hit BBC show, The Great British Sewing Bee.
More than 150 entries were submitted across t

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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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