Fred. Olsen Solo Cruises
For guests travelling on their own, Fred. Olsen solo cruises take away the things that make booking a holiday for one harder than it needs to be. With 157 dedicated single cabins across its three ships, solo travellers will have no problem feeling comfortable as they sail the seas and enjoy a daily programme of tailored social events.
Why Choose Fred. Olsen Solo Cruises?
Fred. Olsen Cruises’ solo accommodation is something to behold, with Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral holding a total of 157 single cabins between them. With a choice of single interior cabins, single ocean view cabins with a proper sea view or, on selected sailings, single balcony suites with private outdoor seating, there are options available to suit every idea of the perfect solo voyage.
As you sail the world, the sociable side of your itinerary is arranged rather than left to chance. The Daily Times lists a host of activities to dive into, including solo cruiser meet-ups, welcome drinks, mixed dining socials and dance evenings. Guests who would rather keep to themselves will still find room service, a library, and quiet corners of the deck, and none of the programme is compulsory.
What Are the Best Fred. Olsen Solo Cruise Destinations?
Fred. Olsen’s ships sail from UK ports for most of the year, so solo guests can choose their destination without worrying about flights. Its smaller ships also berth close enough to the centre of most ports, meaning transfers don’t need to be arranged beforehand. Here are some of the top regions that guests can discover with Fred. Olsen solo cruises:
Norwegian Fjords
The Norwegian Fjords are the easiest region to sail alone because so much of the interest happens from the deck rather than ashore. Ships thread through the narrow water to Olden, Flåm and Geiranger, and with the scenery being so beautiful, guests often can’t help but start discussing it without any prompting. Bergen and Ålesund offer walkable days in port, and sailings to Tromsø offer the chance to see the Northern Lights between autumn and late winter.
British Isles
For a short, low-commitment trip close to home, the British Isles are hard to beat. Ships call at Belfast for the Titanic Quarter and the Giant’s Causeway before continuing to Dublin for a city day on foot. Quieter corners are also included, from Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides to the Isles of Scilly and Guernsey.
Northern Europe
Northern Europe rewards solo guests who appreciate a bit of structure to their day. Copenhagen, Tallinn, Riga, Helsinki and Gdansk are all compact enough to see properly in a day, and the medieval centres are walkable from the quayside. Itinerary Insights talks set out the history of each city before anyone steps ashore, and guided walking tours provide guests who would rather not navigate alone a group to explore with.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean sailings provide the widest choice of ports and the longest run of warm evenings on deck. Take in Barcelona, Rome, the Greek islands, the Croatian coast and the Turkish Riviera with smaller ships that can open up the most exclusive ports. Discover Mahon in Menorca and Propriano in Corsica like never before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guests can still sail. If dedicated single cabins have sold out, guests can book a twin cabin for sole occupancy with a single supplement applied, opening up the full range of cabin grades and locations rather than limiting the choice to three.
Fred. Olsen’s programmes are designed so that company is available without being obligatory. Solo cruisers can enjoy meetups, drinks, social strolls, deck games, dance evenings and craft classes, or enjoy their time on board independently.
Only if they would like to. Mixed dining tables are set aside in the main restaurants specifically so solo guests can be seated together, and the same is arranged in the speciality restaurants on request. Guests who would rather enjoy a quiet evening can eat at a table for one or order to their cabin instead, and changing their mind from one night to the next is no trouble at all.
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