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  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is fulfilling its ‘Enjoyment Promise’, according to guests!

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is fulfilling its ‘Enjoyment Promise’, according to guests!

    After over six months of its ground-breaking ‘Enjoyment Promise’ being in place, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that not a single guest has taken it up on its offer to fly them home and refund their cruise fare because they were not enjoying their cruise holiday! Fred. Olsen launched its unique ‘Enjoyment Promise’ in December 2013 – the biggest initiative of its kind ever to...

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca commences its second cruise season from Liverpool

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca commences its second cruise season from Liverpool

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest ship Boudicca has commenced its second cruise season from Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head Cruise Terminal, with an 8-night sailing to the Norwegian fjords. The ship will arrive back in the city on 7th July 2014 and will then depart on a 14-night adventure cruise to Greenland and Iceland. In all, Fred. Olsen is offering 11 sailings from Liverpool in its 2014/15...

  • Sun, Sea and Samba await as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches its 2016 ‘South America Explorer’ cruise

    Sun, Sea and Samba await as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches its 2016 ‘South America Explorer’ cruise

    For 2016 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests will have the chance to experience the excitement and vibrancy of South America on board Balmoral’s 46-night ‘South America Explorer’ cruise, L1602, which departs from Southampton on 19th January 2016. This wonderful cruise takes in 16 destinations, with seven of those ports of call in the ‘country of the moment’ – beautiful Brazil!

  • 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.

  • 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 ...

  • 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.

  • 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.*

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