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  • 5 Amazing Sun Cruise Destinations

    5 Amazing Sun Cruise Destinations

    Have you spent the last year pondering where to go for your next holiday? Does your checklist consist of sun, sun and more sun? Well, if it’s some lovely heat you’re looking for, here is a rundown of some seriously sunny destination ideas to inspire your next trip on the seas.

  • Save up to 30% on Fred. Olsen cruises with ‘The more you buy, the more you save’ campaign

    Save up to 30% on Fred. Olsen cruises with ‘The more you buy, the more you save’ campaign

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests can benefit from impressive savings if they make multiple cruise bookings in a single transaction, before 7th May 2014, on 2014/15 cruises of six nights’ duration or more, and less than 36 nights. If they buy two cruises as part of Fred. Olsen’s ‘The more you buy, the more you save’ campaign, they will save 20% off both cruises, and if they buy three or more...

  • Celebrate Norway’s ‘National Day’ on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ sailing from Harwich in Spring 2014

    Celebrate Norway’s ‘National Day’ on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ sailing from Harwich in Spring 2014

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – with its strong Norwegian heritage, having been established in the small Norwegian town of Hvitsten by the three Olsen brothers in 1848 – will be celebrating one of the most important days in the Norwegian calendar, its ‘National Day’, or ‘Constitution Day’, on 17th May 2014, when Braemar will be making a call in Bergen, the country’s second city.

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers its first-ever Caribbean sailing from Scotland in 2015

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers its first-ever Caribbean sailing from Scotland in 2015

    For the first time ever, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering Scottish guests the chance to take a convenient, no-fly cruise to the Caribbean from ‘right on their doorstep’. The 32-night ‘Caribbean from Scotland’ cruise, W1521, on board 804-guest Black Watch, will depart from Greenock (Glasgow) on 10th November 2015, and will take in 12 sun-drenched islands.

  • ‘Fred.’s Enjoyment Promise’ is back!

    ‘Fred.’s Enjoyment Promise’ is back!

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce an extension to its innovative ‘Enjoyment Promise’ – the biggest initiative of its kind ever to take place in the UK to encourage people to try cruising! ‘Fred.’s Enjoyment Promise’ is now applicable on all Fred. Olsen cruises in 2014/15, booked at least 14 weeks in advance, on sailings of seven nights’ duration or more (and less than 36 nights).

  • Introducing Charleston…

    Introducing Charleston…

    When people think about the American Deep South it’s not often that our thoughts flit to the timeless cobbled promenades of Charleston; – our minds are usually clouded by the conjuring of desolate ranches, cowboy hats, country music and mouth-watering BBQ ribs and iced tea. Not to say that these things can’t be found in Charleston, but there is a certain feel to the city that makes it a real gem

  • Cruise Travel Tips - Making the most of your time on board

    Cruise Travel Tips - Making the most of your time on board

    When going on a cruise holiday, you naturally want to make the most of the experience – after all you have paid good money for & are investing the time to get yourself out there. So how do you make the most of your time on board? We aren't here to tell you how to experience your holiday, but the following cruise travel tips are some things to consider if you really want to get every minutes worth.

  • ‘Go West’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on a longer voyage in 2015/16

    ‘Go West’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on a longer voyage in 2015/16

    Whilst most of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ voyages are around a week or fortnight in length, the cruise line also offers selected longer departures, for guests with the time and curiosity to explore a bit further afield and discover even more new and exciting ports around the world. Amongst the new 2015 voyages are two brand new cruise itineraries to spectacular Canada and the mighty USA.

  • Why people love Mini Cruises

    Why people love Mini Cruises

    Life can sometimes get the better of us all and everyone deserves a break - but when you can only get a few days off, what should you do to get the most out of your holiday? Some people might drive up the country or visit a different city, but many are starting to discover the prospect of a quick trip courtesy of a mini cruise. So why are they so popular?

  • Packing for a cruise

    Packing for a cruise

    Cruises are a fantastic way to see a number of different places in just one holiday with all the perks you get from staying in a resort, but with constantly changing scenery. Some trips can last for weeks, so knowing how to pack for a cruise can suddenly seem like a bit of an art. Not to worry! We have plenty of experience in this area so here are some useful tips.

  • You can ‘tell the Captain where to go’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ concept in autumn 2015

    You can ‘tell the Captain where to go’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ concept in autumn 2015

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its most exciting, innovative and unique cruise yet! Braemar’s 15-night ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ sailing, which departs from Southampton on 10th October 2015, is a brand-new concept for Fred. Olsen, and quite possibly within the cruise industry as a whole. Guests on board will get to ‘tell the Captain where to go’, as they vote for the next port of call as...

  • A discovery of wine on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Iberian Sea & Gastronomy’ cruise in Spring 2014

    A discovery of wine on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Iberian Sea & Gastronomy’ cruise in Spring 2014

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that expert oenophile Martin Ward of Wine Educators International will be joining Braemar’s 12-night ‘Iberian Sea & Gastronomy’ cruise, M1414, departing from Harwich on 20th May 2014. Martin will be providing tutored wine tastings and interactive lectures for guests throughout this cruise, which will stop in six beautiful Iberian ports, including...

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