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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.<

Venture further on an extraordinary voyage with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Venture further on an extraordinary voyage with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise further and for longer to destinations including the Eastern Mediterranean, Dalmatian Coast, Canada and Greenland on an extraordinary voyage.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ range of extraordinary voyages are longer cruises with more than 14 nights on board its fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
The hand-crafted itineraries have been designed to give guests the

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines gives first look at two brand-new 2026 Grand Voyages offering worldwide exploration

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines gives first look at two brand-new 2026 Grand Voyages offering worldwide exploration

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched two brand-new itineraries offering guests the chance to set sail on an adventure exploring vibrant, captivating cities and paradise islands.

The first of the Grand Voyages is an epic 95-night around the world adventure, ‘Discovering the World’s Idyllic Islands and Iconic Cities’.
Departing in January 2026, Bolette will take guests on a journey with a

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award in recognition of its exceptional standard of customer experience.

The Trusted Service Awards, an independent seal of excellence, were set up by Feefo to recognise brands that use the platform to collect verified reviews and receive phenomenal feedback from their customers.
Over the past year, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends 2024 Cruise Sale into February

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends 2024 Cruise Sale into February


Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has extended its Cruise Sale into February, with sailings starting from just £749 per person, plus a choice of additional savings.
Guests who book before 29th February can enjoy either a free drinks package or on board spend on selected sailings throughout 2024 on its fleet of smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
From an Arctic exploration of Canad

New generation embrace the “golden gap year” as they head to retirement, according to survey

New generation embrace the “golden gap year” as they head to retirement, according to survey

A new generation of traveller is here with more than two fifths of over 55s (42%) claiming to be adventurous, according to a recent survey.
A poll by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines found that 37% of retirees surveyed described themselves as adventurous with almost a quarter (24%) of 55 and overs saying they have got more adventurous with age and three in 10 (29%) admitting they travel more now they a

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Dover this summer with selection of sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Dover this summer with selection of sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will return to Dover offering summer cruises to destinations including Norway, Iceland, Portugal and the Azores.

Borealis will set sail on five cruises from Dover in June, July and August, offering guests the chance to take in the breath-taking views of the Norwegian Fjords, enjoy sailing events in the Baltic and spot marine life from the ship’s decks.
The first

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette to set sail on maiden world cruise in 2025

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette to set sail on maiden world cruise in 2025

One of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships will embark on her maiden around the world voyage in 2025.

As part of the ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ setting sail in January 2025, Bolette will visit beautiful destinations, including Brazil, Chile, French Polynesia, Australia and South Africa among many others.
The epic 106-night voyage includes the opportunity to visit some of the so

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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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