Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette is to make her Channel 5 debut later this month, as presenter Susan Calman sets sail on a Cruise of a Lifetime to the breath-taking Norwegian Fjords. Susan set sail on her eight-night adventure from Liverpool, before venturing to the Norwegian ports of Olden, Ålesund, Åndalsnes Read more…
The first guests have set sail aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newly refurbished Balmoral, following a multi-million-pound dry dock programme. The cruise line’s smallest ship, Balmoral, entered the shipyard at A&P Falmouth on 1st December for a two-week programme of maintenance. On-board, the work has included a technical refurbishment of The Neptune Lounge Read more…
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 Read more…
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 delicious meals, learn Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has sailed to Dover for her first ever turnaround call at the Port of Dover. She was greeted by a water cannon fanfare as she sailed past the stunning White Cliffs, with a celebratory plaque exchange also taking place on board on 11th July. It marks Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled three new shorter cruises on board Bolette as part of her maiden 106-night world voyage in January 2025. From Southampton on 6thJanuary, guests can embark on a 56-night ‘Exploring South America and the Pacific Islands’. They will be able to see some of the world’s most Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it will broadcast all UEFA European Football Championship matches, Wimbledon and the Olympics aboard its fleet throughout the summer. On their three smaller ocean cruise ships – Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral – matches and games will be shown in public areas as well as in Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a brand-new selection of fly-cruise sailings to offer guests a shorter, yet immersive cruise experience in 2025. As part of the 2025/26 Worldwide programme, a selection of seven to 12-night cruises to the Mediterranean have been unveiled on board smaller ship Balmoral. Guests will be Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its brand new cruise programme for 2025/26, featuring a host of specially-timed sailings where guests can embrace the local way of life, seek out native wildlife and witness spectacular natural wonders. The programme offers sailings from Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth, and Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched two brand-new itineraries offering guests the chance to set sail on an adventure exploring vibrant, captivating cities and paradise islands. The first of the Grand Voyages is an epic 95-night around the world adventure, ‘Discovering the World’s Idyllic Islands and Iconic Cities’. Departing in Read more…
A poll by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines found that 37% of retirees surveyed described themselves as adventurous with almost a quarter (24%) of 55 and overs saying they have got more adventurous with age and three in 10 (29%) admitting they travel more now they are retired than they ever Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette will embark on her maiden around the world voyage in 2025. As part of the ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ setting sail in January 2025, Bolette will visit beautiful destinations, including Brazil, Chile, French Polynesia, Australia and South Africa among many others. The epic Read more…