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  • Five great summer cruises in 2014

    Five great summer cruises in 2014

    If you’re looking for something different to do this summer, maybe setting sail on board a summer cruise is just what you’re looking for. Wake up each morning somewhere different with plenty of entertainment on board, exquisite cuisine, the chance to meet new people and of course best of all, no flying and nauseating jet lag. Just blue oceans and good times. So where should you go?

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch to sail from Newcastle again in 2014

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch to sail from Newcastle again in 2014

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests some very attractive cruise deals from Newcastle in 2014, from just £67 per person, per night*, as 804-guest Black Watch commences her cruise season from the Port of Tyne on 28th June 2014. Fred. Olsen is embarking on a series of seven cruises from this convenient North East departure port from June to October 2014, on a variety of worldwide itineraries.

  • It’s a ‘floral frenzy’ for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests in 2015

    It’s a ‘floral frenzy’ for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests in 2015

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering ‘green-fingered’ guests the chance to experience some of the most vibrant, colourful and unique gardens and flower festivals on two exciting cruises in 2015. 880 guest-ship Boudicca will embark on a 14-night ‘Madeira Flower Festival’ cruise, D1508, which departs from Dover on 14th April 2015, followed by an 11-night ‘Floral Britannia’ cruise, D1509.

  • Adventure in Vietnam : Ho Chi Minh City

    Adventure in Vietnam : Ho Chi Minh City

    Picture the winding streets of an energetic and colourful city, spanning both sides of the Saigon River, north-east of the tranquil Mekong Delta and you will have a snapshot of one of Vietnam’s most vibrant cities.

  • The Great Wall of China: from Tianjin

    The Great Wall of China: from Tianjin

    Standing the test of time, the ancient and iconic Great Wall is a jaw-dropping sight to be experienced, and one that you can now have the opportunity to tick off your must-do list, with a Fred. Olsen Far East voyage.

  • Kobe (Osaka) : hidden gems of Japan

    Kobe (Osaka) : hidden gems of Japan

    Japan is one of the most incredible destinations in the world and one we all aspire to go to, mainly because it feels so out of our reach, a mere pipedream. With a Fred. Olsen cruise you can dock in Kobe and explore the wider districts and destinations, including the hustle and bustle of Osaka or enchanting Kyoto.

  • Indonesia: The Borobudur Temple

    Indonesia: The Borobudur Temple

    Many backpackers, Indonesian locals, and Buddhists come here in search of peace and meditation on their pilgrimage - the views aren’t half bad either!

  • All that glitters is gold: Yangon

    All that glitters is gold: Yangon

    Feel a surge of positive energy and calming vibes from the most sacred and sensational Shwedagon Pagoda, it really does make it difficult not to be swept away by its enchanting presence.

  • New Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ research shows itinerary and destination more important than price

    New Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ research shows itinerary and destination more important than price

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has conducted a survey of its guests post-cruise to determine their motivation in booking, and has found that, out of approximately 20,000 responses itinerary and destination are more important factors than the low price of the cruise holiday, scoring 39% and 16% respectively. In addition, the convenience of regional departure ports has also proven to be a key factor ...

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