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3 September 2024 12:55

Make your next cruise even more remarkable, with free drinks on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Venture into Arctic Norway to seek out the Northern Lights, learn to flamenco in its birthplace of Cadiz and spot whales in the wildlife-rich waters of the Azores – these are just some of the remarkable moments that guests can enjoy with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, with a free drinks package on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of three smaller-sized ships, Bolette

16 August 2024 11:06

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partners with Jet2.com for 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with airline Jet2.com for its new 2025 fly-cruise programme.

Between October and November 2025, Fred. Olsen’s smaller ship Balmoral will play host on a range of Mediterranean sailings, with Jet2.com to operate chartered flights from London Stansted and Manchester.
With cruises ranging from seven to 12-nights, guests will have opportunities to take

13 August 2024 13:30

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome TV wildlife presenter on board cruises in Norway and South Africa

One of Britain’s most loved television presenters will be joining guests on board two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings.
Michaela Strachan, a regular face on TV screens for the past three decades, will be spending six days on board Bolette for the ‘Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords’ cruise in September.
Then, in March 2025 in South Africa, she will be joining Bolette’s maiden world sailing,

12 August 2024 10:08

Enjoy free parking on selected Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings from Portsmouth in 2024/2025

Guests can benefit from free car parking on a selection of sailings from Portsmouth with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
Together with Portsmouth International Port, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering free car parking on selected 2024 and 2025 cruises departing from Portsmouth on bookings made by 24th October 2024 inclusive.
The cruising programme on board Borealis from Portsmouth offers guests

9 August 2024 09:33

Ornate tea bricks gifted to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines by Borealis’ naval architect

The naval architect behind Borealis has presented Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines with two decorative tea bricks.

Dr Stephen Payne OBE, who was the project manager for the building of the ship, formerly known as Rotterdam VI for Holland America, presented the ornate tea bricks to Captain Rommel Pineda on a recent cruise to Iceland.
The bricks, made of compressed tea, were previously owned by h

2 August 2024 14:17

Dover and Deal Sea Cadets welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis at the Port of Dover

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed the Dover and Deal Sea Cadets aboard Borealis, as part of an opportunity to learn more about life at sea.
Last Wednesday (31st July), during Borealis’ call into the Port of Dover, 19 cadets were welcomed aboard by members of Borealis’ Bridge Team, including Captain Rommel Pineda, Safety Officer Abbie Sanders and Navigation Officer George Gunningham.
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31 July 2024 10:45

Peter Deer steps down as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Chief Financial Officer

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced that Peter Deer has stepped down from his role as Chief Financial Officer.
Peter joined the business in 2004 and has worked in various roles across the business in that time. Most notably, he led the company through the Covid-19 pandemic and played an important role in securing the purchase of the newest ships in the fleet, Bolette and Borealis.
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30 July 2024 11:14

Enjoy family savings on selection of summer breaks with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Families looking to get away on a last-minute break can enjoy special savings on a selection of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines this summer.

Across August, third and fourth guests can sail from just £199 per person when sharing a cabin with two full-paying adults.
These family savings are available on six cruises in August, with departures available from Liverpool, Newcastle, Dover, Southampt

25 July 2024 15:40

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 2025 fly-cruise Mediterranean sailings from Newcastle

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed a selection of fly-cruise sailings from Newcastle in 2025.

Setting sail from the Port of Tyne in September 2025, there are five cruises ranging from 12 to 52 nights to the Mediterranean, including return flights to the UK.
Guests will be able to visit destinations such as the charming cliff-top towns of Cinque Terre and Amalfi, the beautiful Bay of K

24 July 2024 15:02

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is finalist in two prestigious award schemes

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is vying for seven prizes at two coveted award schemes.
Fred. Olsen is in the running for two awards – Customers at the Heart of Everything and Best Customer Service – at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2024.

Alongside this, the Wave Awards 2024 shortlist has been announced with Fred. Olsen being named as a finalist in five categories.
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23 July 2024 16:30

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new behind the scenes tours for guests

Guests will be able to step behind the scenes and explore areas of the ship that are usually off limits.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new behind the scenes tour on board its fleet of three smaller-sized ships Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
As part of the new offering, guests can see the inner workings of the ships by venturing into the Galley to see how the chefs prepare delicio

18 July 2024 17:31

‘Enhance your holiday, on us!’ Enjoy up to £150 per person to spend on board on selected 2024 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving the guests the opportunity to enhance their cruise with up to £150 per person to spend on board on a selection of 2024 sailings.

Guests can use their on board spending credit towards a number of experiences on board and ashore, from specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments and more.
Those looking to take advantage can choose from 18 sailings,