Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is ‘bringing the world closer’ to the people of Belfast, with three exciting cruise itineraries in Autumn 2013. Sailing on board 880-guest Boudicca, guests will have the opportunity, for the first time since 2007, to embark on a Fred. Olsen cruise from Belfast, without having to endure an expensive flight or long ferry crossing to reach its ships.
Back by popular demand, guests can now take a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise in January 2015! With the fun and excitement of the Christmas and New Year celebrations all over, guests will have the opportunity to escape the cold British winter on a Fred. Olsen 14-night sunshine cruise, taking in the stunning Caribbean Islands, aboard 929-guest cruise ship Braemar.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests and crew on board Balmoral are pleased to have raised a total of £3,336.98 for The Mission to Seafarers, the international charity that provides the largest counselling and support network to seafarers around the globe, in over 260 ports in 71 countries, and offers a vital lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Ryland as its new Public Relations Executive, based in the company’s Head Office in Ipswich, Suffolk. Ruth has joined Public Relations Manager, Rachael Jackson, and Public Relations Assistant, Wendy Jeffreys, on the in-house PR team.
This summer, guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral may be inspired to seek a more healthy lifestyle with the original TV fitness guru – Diana Moran, the ‘Green Goddess’.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed the viewing figures of 1.9 million for the first broadcast of the BBC's 'The Cruise: A Life At Sea' on BBC2 at 8.30pm on 9th July 2013.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has brought together its superb offering of world cruises and longer voyages for 2014/15 in a single brochure of ‘once in a lifetime’ cruises.
Following huge demand for its recently-launched ‘Solar Eclipse Cruises’ aboard Boudicca (D1504) and Black Watch (W1502), which are now both fully booked, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has added a third cruise on board Braemar (M1505), departing from Dover on 11th March 2015.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was proud to work with the BBC this year to film a six-part documentary series aboard its flagship Balmoral, called 'The Cruise: A Life at Sea', which will be broadcast on BBC2 from Tuesday 9th July 2013, at 8.30pm.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been crowned ‘Best Cruise Line Operator for Groups’ by readers of Group Travel Organiser magazine, in its prestigious ‘2013 Group Travel Awards’, for the third year in a row.
There is still a chance for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests to take advantage of some very tempting cruise deals from Newcastle this Summer, from just £59 per person, per night*, as 804-guest Black Watch commences her cruise season from the Port of Tyne on 18th June 2013.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recently launched a dedicated brochure detailing some great offers on cruises for summer 2013 to destinations worldwide. Now, the cruise line is supporting these special offer cruises with a comprehensive advertising campaign across a selection of TV channels carefully chosen to reach Fred. Olsen’s target audience.
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.
