Fred. Olsen Cruises
As a specialist in smaller-ship cruising, Fred. Olsen Cruises offers the highest quality service to guests. Explore hand-crafted itineraries to cruise destinations that larger cruise ships simply can’t reach before returning on board for signature dining and relaxation experiences.
What Makes a Fred. Olsen Cruises Holiday Exceptional?
On a Fred. Olsen cruise, guests can expect an elevated level of service that only comes from 175 years of experience sailing and discovering the world. As a cruise line that channels its resources and expertise into making each day exceptional for every guest, Fred. Olsen strives to make every holiday a unique international experience.
When guests select a Fred. Olsen Cruises itinerary, they can look forward to a hand-crafted experience that makes the most impressive destinations feel just like home. Explore the mesmerising coastlines of the Norwegian Fjords or summer favourites across the Mediterranean with Fred. Olsen’s guarantee of cultural and culinary immersion.
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Why Choose Fred. Olsen Cruises?
Fred. Olsen Cruises thrives when it comes to bringing guests to some of the least accessible ports in the world for experiences that are truly once-in-a-lifetime. From exquisite on board lounges to cabins fit for a palace, here are some of the highlights you can expect on a Fred. Olsen Cruises holiday:
Expertly-Crafted Dining Experiences
Each Fred. Olsen Cruises' ship features elegantly appointed main dining rooms and buffet restaurants, complete with a Tastes of the Region section to fully immerse guests in the places they are visiting. Offering tastefully designed speciality restaurants too, these ships ensure guests can celebrate and dine in style anywhere in the world.
Signature Experiences
Every Fred. Olsen experience comes with five Signature Experiences included. From fascinating Scenic Discoveries routes that choose spectacle over speed to Itinerary Insights that bring guest speakers on board to explore the history and culture of each destination, guests don’t just see the world but engage with it on an enriching level.
Bars & Lounges
Find the perfect place for pre-dinner cocktails or a quiet corner to cosy up with a coffee on your Fred. Olsen ship. Whether you prefer a martini experience or rare tea tasting, there’s a venue and activity to give everyone a flavourful evening of fun.
Cabins
When it comes to accommodation, Fred. Olsen Cruises’ fleet offers a range of room options so guests can choose what suits them best. Each cabin grade offers standard facilities, from distinctly superior experiences to suites that offer extra space for unwinding in style.
Fred. Olsen Cruises Destinations
Boarding a Fred. Olsen Cruises ship, guests can set sail for top destinations across Europe and the wider world. Head off on a cruise from the UK and get ready to explore the historic cities of Northern Europe, or keep it closer to home with a British Isles cruise to some of the UK and Ireland’s most unmissable ports.
Those craving distant shores can explore the volcanic coasts of the Canary Islands for fun in the sun, and longer world cruise voyages are available that visit beautiful destinations across multiple continents. Wherever you plan to head, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable cruise holiday with Fred. Olsen Cruises.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Line Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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No, Fred. Olsen Cruises is not an all-inclusive cruise line. As of January 2026, it offers Freedom Fares, a new and improved pricing structure that includes selected house beer by the glass, selected wines by the glass, and draught soft drinks with your lunch and evening meals. These drinks are available only with waiter service and can be enjoyed in selected venues. For more information on Fred. Olsen Cruises drinks packages: make sure to check out our extensive guide.
Whilst the cruise line is not adults-only, Fred. Olsen does offer adults-only cruises on select itineraries and ships. As of January 2026, Borealis is an adult-only ship, with Bolette and Balmoral continuing to welcome families.
Fred. Olsen Cruises sails primarily from the UK, offering cruise holidays from a wide range of UK ports, including Southampton, Liverpool, Dover and Newcastle.
There are three pricing options:
- Freedom Fares provide guests the best choice of cabins, offering the greatest selection, benefits and flexibility possible.
- Saver Fares offer guests promotional fares with a simplified pricing structure. They give guests specially reduced prices when full payment is made at the time of booking (100% cancellation charges apply, and no refunds are permitted).
- Saver Fare PLUS Fares include all of the above Saver Fares terms and conditions, but guests will receive their grade of cabin at the time of booking.
Fred. Olsen Cruises ships feature European plugs. Bolette also features UK plug sockets, and Bolette and Borealis also feature American-style 110-volt plugs. Learn more about the plug types across all of the top cruise lines by reading our guide to cruise ship plug sockets.
Yes, Fred. Olsen Cruises welcomes bookings from younger guests aged 12 months to 17 years.
Evening wear is simple for Fred. Olsen Cruises ships. Most evenings are smart casual, with a formal night or two providing the chance to dress up. To add some fun to the cruise, there may also be some optional theme nights on longer sailings.
Guests can request first (6.15pm) or second (8.30pm) seating when they make their booking. They can also request a preferred table depending on the fare type booked, but this can’t always be guaranteed. Restaurant seating cards are provided upon boarding, confirming the table number and dining time. This will be your allocated table for the duration of your cruise. Please note that evening dining times may vary on the One Night Cruises.
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Explore Our Cruise & Stay Holidays
Fred. Olsen Cruises provides a personal cruising experience like no other, but what if you could keep your cruise holiday going even after disembarking? With a Cruise & Stay holiday, you can choose to extend your holiday at your embarkation or disembarkation port, giving you time to explore all the beautiful destination has to offer.
