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  • This Weekend Only: Extra Savings on Remaining 2025 Fred. Olsen Cruises

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. invites guests to enjoy additional savings of up to 10% on select Ocean View and higher-grade cabins for its remaining 2025 sailings.
    To take advantage of this limited-time offer, guests must quote ‘WEEKEND’ when booking between the 11th and 15th September. Fred. Olsen guests can choose from a range of sailings departing from the line's domestic ports, as well as

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Partners with Visit Eidfjord for ‘Clean a Beach’ initiative

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' crew aboard Borealis and Bolette recently joined forces with Visit Eidfjord to support beach clean-up efforts in Eidfjord, Norway, one of the line’s scenic ports of call.
    On the 16th and 31st of August, 45 crew members from Borealis and 42 crew members from Bolette took part in clean-up activities across three local sites, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Unveils Limited-Time On-Board Credit Offer on Over 100 Sailings

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced an exciting on-board credit offer of up to £300 per cabin on selected 2025 & 2026 sailings.
    The offer is valid on new bookings made between 20th August and 24th September 2025 and applies to over 100 sailings departing from September 2025 through to December 2026.
    Standout sailings in the promotion include festive voyages in search of the Northern L

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to introduce a Mediterranean-Inspired Open-Air Dining Venue Aboard Borealis

    Later this year, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is set to unveil Fresco – a new open-air dining venue aboard Borealis, alongside exciting culinary enhancements for 2026 onwards.
    Opening in November on Deck 8 aft, Fresco will bring a relaxed atmosphere and light bites inspired by the sun-soaked flavours of the Mediterranean, offering a charming new way to experience cuisine at sea following Borealis’

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines supporting Ipswich’s St Elizabeth Hospice’s ‘Hop to it!’ art trail

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is sponsoring the ‘Hop to it! Suffolk 2025’ art trail, which will see hare sculptures located across Ipswich to raise funds for, and awareness of, the work of St Elizabeth Hospice, the main hospice serving the East Suffolk area.
    The cruise line has unveiled its hare sculpture, Boreal, featuring a Scandinavian theme embracing the natural wonders of the world and encompas

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to feature in new Dover TV series

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is set to appear in an upcoming episode of a new behind-the-scenes TV series filmed at the Port of Dover.
    Featuring on episode four of Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port, airing on Channel 4 on Monday 23rd June at 8pm, the focus will be on the operations of its 1,353-guest ship, Borealis on a turnaround day, and how the crew prepare the ship for the embarkation of new

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Scotland for selection of summer sailings

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today (7th June) returned to the Port of Rosyth in Scotland, marking the start of a summer season of sailings aboard its 1,325-guest ship, Balmoral.
    A total of eight cruises will depart from Rosyth between June and August 2025, offering guests the chance to enjoy scenic and cultural discoveries closer to home and further afield.
    Highlights include scenic cruisin

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Borealis returns to Dover for summer sailings

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today returned to Dover, offering a selection of sailings throughout summer 2025 to destinations including Norway, Malta, Croatia, the Azores and Iceland.
    This year, aboard Borealis, guests can witness the waterfalls of Langfoss and Kleivafoss; immerse themselves in outdoor activities such as fishing on the fjords; discover the historic charm of Dubrovnik and Split;

  • Students welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis for an immersive five-night sailing

    A group of 26 travel and tourism students from West Suffolk College have returned from an inspirational five-day study trip to the Netherlands, hosted by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
    The Suffolk-based cruise line welcomed the learners on board its smaller-sized ship, Borealis, for a round-trip sailing from Newcastle with visits to Amsterdam and Rotterdam – offering a unique opportunity to explore

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new Summer Sale with FREE drinks packages on selected cruises

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled its Summer Sale which includes FREE drinks packages on over 40 selected sailings - plus special savings offers for solo guests.
    Guests booking eligible cruises between Wednesday 14th May and Wednesday 25th June, will benefit from FREE drinks packages worth up to £35.00 per person, per night, added to their cruise providing even greater value and the c

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines becomes first cruise line to launch Carbon Literacy training

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the first cruise line to launch a Carbon Literacy training programme for its shoreside team, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable practices.
    The cruise line has pledged to become a certified Carbon Literate Organisation - an accreditation delivered by the Carbon Literacy Project that recognises organisations commi

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new domestic flights for 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled new domestic flight options as part of it’s 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme, meaning guests can start their holiday even closer to home.
    The introduction of new domestic flight options from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Newcastle will connect with flights from London Heathrow, offering guests a seamless start to their Mediterranean fly-cruis

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