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  • Cairo: Ancient Pyramids and The Sphinx

    Cairo: Ancient Pyramids and The Sphinx

    One of the most famous of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that remains largely in tact, Cairo is infused with culture and history that can only be fully appreciated by the naked eye.

  • Ipswich Town legend gets to ‘Wark on water’ once again, aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar in Harwich

    Ipswich Town legend gets to ‘Wark on water’ once again, aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar in Harwich

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar has welcomed a very special guest on board on her second call to Harwich, on her return from a spectacular seven-night Norwegian fjords cruise. To celebrate Fred. Olsen's travel partnership with Ipswich Town Football Club, the Master of Braemar, Captain Bent Ivar Gangdal, was introduced to Blues’ legend John Wark and gave him an extensive tour of the ship.

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Saga Holidays sign up to new partnership

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Saga Holidays sign up to new partnership

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it has signed a significant new partnership agreement with Saga Holidays, to promote and sell its cruises. Saga will have allocations on a range of 2014/15 Fred. Olsen cruises across its fleet of four ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – focusing on products that do not compete directly with Saga cruises.

  • Why you should visit Norway

    Why you should visit Norway

    For many people, the prospect of a cruise conjures up images of shimmering waters, bright sun, deckchairs and sunglasses. Whilst this is the case for many trips, there are also cruises which take a different route to explore natural splendour in some of the most beautiful locations on the planet. Norway is a very popular cruise destination as it offers adventure, incredible panoramic views, ...

  • Renew your wedding vows with Fred.!

    Renew your wedding vows with Fred.!

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is now pleased to offer guests the chance to relive one of the most romantic and significant days of their lives, with its new ‘Renewal of Wedding Vows’ package, all for just £250.*

  • Why solo cruises are great!

    Why solo cruises are great!

    A solo cruise doesn't have to mean that you can’t have double the fun! Travelling alone can be a liberating and exciting experience where you can meet people during your adventure, both offshore and on board! You can go where you like and can take your time while soaking up whatever local highlights your destinations have to offer. Travelling alone is also the perfect opportunity to meet ...

  • Take Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Far East Explorer’ ‘Grand Voyage’ in 2015 for the ultimate cruise of a lifetime

    Take Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Far East Explorer’ ‘Grand Voyage’ in 2015 for the ultimate cruise of a lifetime

    For 2015 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ is offering guests the chance to experience some of the world’s most incredible destinations on board Balmoral’s 119-night ‘Far East Explorer’ (L1501). Departing from Southampton on 4th January 2015, this cruise, which is Fred. Olsen’s longest-ever sailing, is the ultimate experience of a lifetime. Stepping foot in 51 destinations, in 24 countries, ...

  • Experience the beautiful Baltic like never before with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2015

    Experience the beautiful Baltic like never before with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2015

    In 2015, for the first time, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests a chance to experience the Baltic region like never before. Taking full advantage of Braemar’s shallow draft Fred. Olsen is offering guests two new 14-night cruise holidays entitled ‘In the Heart of the Baltic’, departing from Dover on either 9th May 2015 (M1513) or 9th August 2015 (M1523), which will take guests to the ...

  • First Time Cruise Tips

    First Time Cruise Tips

    Cruising is a unique and highly enjoyable form of travelling and exploration, but those who have never cruised before may wonder about the little things such as what to pack, how to spend their time on board and how to be best prepared for the adventure ahead. Just like any other holiday, it’s all about a bit of planning – whilst the accommodation will able to cater for the basics, being well ...

  • Experience ‘Rugged & Rural Canada’ on a  Fred. Olsen ex-UK cruise in just 16-nights

    Experience ‘Rugged & Rural Canada’ on a Fred. Olsen ex-UK cruise in just 16-nights

    For the first time, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to experience the unique and impressive landscapes of Canada on an ex-UK cruise…in just 16 nights! Requiring just 11 days’ leave for cruise guests who work, Black Watch’s ‘Rugged & Rural Canada’ cruise, (W1514), which departs from Liverpool on 14th August 2015, is the first no-fly, ex-UK Transatlantic cruise that Fred....

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