Fred Olsen

Guests embarking on selected Fred. Olsen cruises in 2023 will be able to make the most of extra benefits, the cruise line has announced. Free door-to-door transfers are available on certain sailings of 17 nights or more, while those on voyages of 16 nights or less can enjoy a free…

Fred. Olsen has resumed its sailings to Scotland for the first time since 2019, as Balmoral sets off on a voyage to the Norwegian Fjords. Departing later today (8 July), the small ship will leave Rosyth for its eight-night ‘Hidden Gems Of The Norwegian Fjords’ cruise. Passengers on board will…

Fred. Olsen will hold the first reunion of its new-look fleet next year, when all four of the ships set to come together in Funchal, Madeira. The event, planned for November 2023, will see Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral and Braemar set sail on four different cruises following a quayside fiesta. Peter…

Fred. Olsen has launched a 93-day exploration of Africa and the Indian Ocean for 2023, which will take in some of the region’s most incredible sights. The cruise from Southampton will depart on 19 November 2023 and has been handcrafted by Fred Olsen Junior himself, alongside a team of dedicated…

Fred. Olsen has released details of its summer 2023 cruises, which include sailings to the Adriatic and Arctic. Borealis will visit some of the most fascinating ports in the Adriatic in May next year, including destinations such as the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split and Kotor. The 25-night Renaissance Italy, the…

Fred. Olsen has experienced a strong start to 2022, as sales across its small-ship fleet show signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels. Last-minute bookings have proved particularly popular for late winter and early spring sailings. Part of this success is owed to Fred. Olsen’s Travel Ready Service, which handles passengers’…

Fred. Olsen has completed the refurbishment of new ship, Borealis, without sending any waste material to landfill. An extensive redevelopment of the 1,360 guest ship, one of two acquired by the cruise line last September, saw upgrades to public areas, guest accommodation and bathroom facilities. Fred. Olsen have worked with…

Fred. Olsen has introduced an interactive new app for its ocean fleet to assist guests in making the most of their cruise experience onboard and during their time ashore. The new app has been created in response to increasing demand from guests for more technological solutions to help to inform and enhance…

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it is the first cruise line to work with environmental campaigning organisation, City to Sea, as part of its Refill Campaign. Fred Olsen Refill Campaign Free water stations are in the process of being installed on the Fred Olsen fleet and guest are…

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with ORCA for an inaugural Iceland sailing on Boudicca in Summer 2019, as part of a new partnership to monitor whale and dolphin numbers and to help to conserve and protect the seas as a safe environment in which these species can live…