Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers a unique cruising experience that combines rich maritime heritage with innovative itinerary planning, providing guests with unforgettable journeys across the globe.
Unique Cruise Experience
With 175 years of sailing experience, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines focuses on creating special moments for guests every day. Their journey planners meticulously craft itineraries to ensure travellers visit destinations at the optimal times, whether it’s witnessing the Northern Lights in the Arctic or observing humpback whale migrations along the Canadian coast.
Onboard Experience
- Signature Experiences: Curated activities led by experts, including chart-reading sessions and regional cooking classes.
- Entertainment: A variety of options including deck games, quizzes, and Bridge tournaments.
- Culinary Excellence: Multiple dining venues offering diverse culinary experiences, including specialty restaurants.
- Wellness Focus: Fitness studios, spa facilities, and wellness classes available.
Voyage Variety
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers an extensive range of itineraries designed to provide unique and memorable experiences. For the 2024-2025 season, their voyages include Norwegian Fjords cruises, Baltic explorations, Arctic discoveries, meteor shower expeditions, and bird migration journeys. The cruise line provides departures from multiple UK ports including Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Rosyth, with itineraries ranging from short European mini-cruises to extensive world voyages. Highlights include specially-timed sailings to coincide with natural wonders, wildlife migrations, and unique cultural events like the Rio Carnival and the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival.
Fleet and Itineraries
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines operates three intimate ocean-going ships, allowing access to ports that larger vessels cannot reach. The fleet includes:
- Borealis
- Balmoral
- Bolette
These ships offer a range of itineraries, from short breaks to grand voyages, exploring destinations across all seven continents.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines continues to evolve its offerings while maintaining its commitment to providing a warm, personal cruising experience that celebrates discovery and connection with local communities.