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From L-R: Ben Williams, Head of Digital at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Dave Dunlop, Partner and CDO at Else, Karen Calligeris, Head of UX at Else, Sean Carney, chair of the judges and Sally Lukins, Managing Director of DBA

Golden partnership between Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Else achieves renowned award recognition

A partnership between Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and design consultancy Else has delivered golden results.

The two businesses won a Gold Award at the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards in recognition of the outcomes of a digital overhaul project.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Else teamed up at the height of the pandemic with the aim of making improvements to the website to boost guest bookings

From L-R: Claire Hubert, Terri Overett, Daniel Hawes, Ben Williams and Jade Ratley with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' UK Customer Experience Awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines wins hat-trick of prizes at two awards ceremonies

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has picked up a trio of accolades at two prestigious awards.

The company scooped a Gold award for Best Customer Service and a Bronze award in the Customers at the Heart of Everything category at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2024.
Team members from across Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines came together to bring to life some of the stories and ways in which guests are

Barrel of single malt whisked off to mature on world cruise now available on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships

Barrel of single malt whisked off to mature on world cruise now available on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships

A barrel of single malt that sailed the high seas on board Borealis for 103 nights as part of the maturing process has now been bottled ready for guests.

Earlier this year, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teamed up with Suffolk-based brewer and distiller Adnams to host a nine-year-old cask that was in its final year of maturation.
The cask embarked on a cruise around the world where the movemen

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis to set sail on first Mystery Cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis to set sail on first Mystery Cruise

Guests can venture into the unknown as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sets sail on its first Mystery Cruise since 2019.

This November, smaller ship Borealis will take guests on an 11-night voyage of adventure from Southampton, with all ports of call a closely guarded secret until the ship’s arrival.
Clare Ward, Commercial and Product Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“We’re very e

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines working with TUI Musement to help guests explore ports of call

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines working with TUI Musement to help guests explore ports of call

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with TUI Musement to help guests explore ashore independently.
Global tours and activities business TUI Musement encourages independent exploration so guests can discover ports of call at their own pace.
Guests can purchase tickets for thousands of attractions such as the Chocolate Museum in Cologne or a pass for the seven most famous archaeological si

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes Doug Glenwright to newly created Guest Experience Director role

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes Doug Glenwright to newly created Guest Experience Director role

Putting the guest at the front and centre of absolutely everything; that’s the goal of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new Guest Experience Director.

Doug Glenwright, who brings 20 years of travel experience, has joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in this brand-new role, to lead in improving guest experience across all elements of the business.
Doug said:
“I am incredibly excited to join the f

Make your next cruise even more remarkable, with free drinks on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Make your next cruise even more remarkable, with free drinks on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Venture into Arctic Norway to seek out the Northern Lights, learn to flamenco in its birthplace of Cadiz and spot whales in the wildlife-rich waters of the Azores – these are just some of the remarkable moments that guests can enjoy with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, with a free drinks package on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of three smaller-sized ships, Bolette

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partners with Jet2.com for 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partners with Jet2.com for 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with airline Jet2.com for its new 2025 fly-cruise programme.

Between October and November 2025, Fred. Olsen’s smaller ship Balmoral will play host on a range of Mediterranean sailings, with Jet2.com to operate chartered flights from London Stansted and Manchester.
With cruises ranging from seven to 12-nights, guests will have opportunities to take

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome TV wildlife presenter on board cruises in Norway and South Africa

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome TV wildlife presenter on board cruises in Norway and South Africa

One of Britain’s most loved television presenters will be joining guests on board two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings.
Michaela Strachan, a regular face on TV screens for the past three decades, will be spending six days on board Bolette for the ‘Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords’ cruise in September.
Then, in March 2025 in South Africa, she will be joining Bolette’s maiden world sailing,

Enjoy free parking on selected Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings from Portsmouth in 2024/2025

Enjoy free parking on selected Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings from Portsmouth in 2024/2025

Guests can benefit from free car parking on a selection of sailings from Portsmouth with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
Together with Portsmouth International Port, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering free car parking on selected 2024 and 2025 cruises departing from Portsmouth on bookings made by 24th October 2024 inclusive.
The cruising programme on board Borealis from Portsmouth offers guests

Captain Rommel Pineda with Dr Stephen Payne OBE. Credit: Sail Away

Ornate tea bricks gifted to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines by Borealis’ naval architect

The naval architect behind Borealis has presented Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines with two decorative tea bricks.

Dr Stephen Payne OBE, who was the project manager for the building of the ship, formerly known as Rotterdam VI for Holland America, presented the ornate tea bricks to Captain Rommel Pineda on a recent cruise to Iceland.
The bricks, made of compressed tea, were previously owned by h

Dover and Deal Sea Cadets on the Bridge with Captain Rommel Pineda (right)

Dover and Deal Sea Cadets welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis at the Port of Dover

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed the Dover and Deal Sea Cadets aboard Borealis, as part of an opportunity to learn more about life at sea.
Last Wednesday (31st July), during Borealis’ call into the Port of Dover, 19 cadets were welcomed aboard by members of Borealis’ Bridge Team, including Captain Rommel Pineda, Safety Officer Abbie Sanders and Navigation Officer George Gunningham.
Aft

Peter Deer steps down as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Chief Financial Officer

Peter Deer steps down as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Chief Financial Officer

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced that Peter Deer has stepped down from his role as Chief Financial Officer.
Peter joined the business in 2004 and has worked in various roles across the business in that time. Most notably, he led the company through the Covid-19 pandemic and played an important role in securing the purchase of the newest ships in the fleet, Bolette and Borealis.
P

Enjoy family savings on selection of summer breaks with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Enjoy family savings on selection of summer breaks with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Families looking to get away on a last-minute break can enjoy special savings on a selection of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines this summer.

Across August, third and fourth guests can sail from just £199 per person when sharing a cabin with two full-paying adults.
These family savings are available on six cruises in August, with departures available from Liverpool, Newcastle, Dover, Southampt

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 2025 fly-cruise Mediterranean sailings from Newcastle

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 2025 fly-cruise Mediterranean sailings from Newcastle

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed a selection of fly-cruise sailings from Newcastle in 2025.

Setting sail from the Port of Tyne in September 2025, there are five cruises ranging from 12 to 52 nights to the Mediterranean, including return flights to the UK.
Guests will be able to visit destinations such as the charming cliff-top towns of Cinque Terre and Amalfi, the beautiful Bay of K

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is finalist in two prestigious award schemes

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is finalist in two prestigious award schemes

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is vying for seven prizes at two coveted award schemes.
Fred. Olsen is in the running for two awards – Customers at the Heart of Everything and Best Customer Service – at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2024.

Alongside this, the Wave Awards 2024 shortlist has been announced with Fred. Olsen being named as a finalist in five categories.
Hosted by Real Respon

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new behind the scenes tours for guests

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new behind the scenes tours for guests

Guests will be able to step behind the scenes and explore areas of the ship that are usually off limits.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new behind the scenes tour on board its fleet of three smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
As part of the new offering, guests can see the inner workings of the ships by venturing into the Galley to see how the chefs prepare delicio

‘Enhance your holiday, on us!’  Enjoy up to £150 per person to spend on board on selected 2024 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

‘Enhance your holiday, on us!’ Enjoy up to £150 per person to spend on board on selected 2024 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving the guests the opportunity to enhance their cruise with up to £150 per person to spend on board on a selection of 2024 sailings.

Guests can use their on board spending credit towards a number of experiences on board and ashore, from specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments and more.
Those looking to take advantage can choose from 18 sailings,

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Port of Dover celebrate inaugural call of Borealis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Port of Dover celebrate inaugural call of Borealis

Borealis has sailed to Dover for her first ever turnaround call at the Port of Dover.
She was greeted by a water cannon fanfare as she sailed past the stunning White Cliffs, with a celebratory plaque exchange also taking place on board on 11th July.
It marks another chapter in the inspiring story of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Dover, which began nearly 30 years ago with the arrival of the

Sail from Liverpool on epic world cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Sail from Liverpool on epic world cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Adventurers looking to take part in an around the world voyage can now set sail from Liverpool.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship, Bolette, will set sail on her maiden world cruise ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ in January 2025.
On 4th January, guests can embark in Liverpool before visiting beautiful destinations including Brazil, Chile, French Polynesia, Australia and South Afric

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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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