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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Unveils New Joint RNLI DVD on YouTube

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled an action-packed new promotional film on its own YouTube channel, produced in partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), to highlight the amazing fundraising efforts of its guests on board its four cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – for this very worthy cause.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines moves to e-ticketing

Following a successful trial of e-ticket production on late bookings, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be introducing e-ticketing as standard on all tickets issued from Monday 25th July 2011.

Cruise from Newcastle with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is well known for offering a programme of ex-UK cruises from a variety of regional ports. One of the most popular, with guests from the North East and Scotland, is the easily-accessible Port of Tyne in Newcastle. Cruise ship Boudicca has a selection of northerly autumn cruises from this port at competitive prices.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new themed nights

A highlight of Fred. Olsen cruises for many guests is the chance to dress up and join in the fun of a specially themed night . Helping to create a party atmosphere, menus and entertainment are all designed to tie in with the theme.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Black Watch to visit Bangor

The Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship, Black Watch, will make her first ever call into the port of Bangor, in Northern Ireland, on Wednesday 15th June 2011, as part of her cruise, W1106 ‘Dublin & Around the UK.’

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches worldwide 2012/13 1st edition brochure

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new worldwide cruises for 2012/2013. The brochure details a comprehensive programme of ex-UK cruises, from early 2012 to Spring of 2013, aboard Fred. Olsen’s fleet of classic ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch. All the new cruises feature Fred. Olsen’s ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’.

Enjoy a great choice of regional departure ports with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

The new Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ brochure of worldwide cruises for 2012-13 offers a comprehensive range of cruises to destinations all over the world, from a choice of British ports. You can choose to cruise from Dover, Southampton, Portsmouth, Newcastle, Greenock (Glasgow) or Rosyth (Edinburgh.)

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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.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom