Fred.Olsen fleet get-together

FOLLOWING on from the success of its ‘Four Ships in Bergen’ event in Summer 2015, and with it exciting ‘Captains in Cádiz’ celebration on the horizon on 10th September 2018, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is now pleased to announce that its fleet of four ocean ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – will be reuniting once again, this time in Funchal, #Madeira on Saturday 4th April 2020.

Fred. Olsen’s third fleet get-together in Spring 2020 on the stunning ‘Garden Island’ of Madeira - 'Four Fred.s in Funchal' - will be packed full of lively celebrations and festivities, on four specially-themed cruise itineraries, went on sale on 22nd February 2018.

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Warmer Cruising from Fred.Olsen

FRED.OLSEN Cruise Lines will be launching its new ‘Warmer Cruising’ campaign on 16th August 2017, offering guests up to 40% off a selection of 32 tempting cruises between October 2017 and March 2018, on bookings made up to 18th October 2017 inclusive. Durations vary from 46 nights to shorter breaks of three and five nights – the perfect ‘taster’ cruise for those taking a holiday at sea for the very first time.

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107 Night Cruise celebrating New Year in style

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to celebrate the New Year in style on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Around the World’ sailing in 2018/19. Fred. Olsen ‘Around the World 2018/19 with Sydney at New Year’ brochure, launched this week, showcases Black Watch’s most impressive cruise – a 107-night global exploration departing from Southampton in November 2018.

The cruise has been designed to coincide with Sydney Harbour’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks – one of the world’s most impressive and colourful displays – so guests can mark the start of 2019 in a spectacular way.

Other highlights of this epic voyage include observing the Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat, sailing the newly-expanded Panama Canal, relaxing on a paradise beach in Bora Bora and visiting the inspirational Taj Mahal.

Justin Stanton, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Our late 2018 World Cruise is an incredible adventure where guests can enjoy a multitude of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

“Guests have the chance to experience the blissful paradise islands of the French Polynesia over the festive period, before Black Watch berths in Sydney Harbour, with a view of the bridge, just in time for New Year’s Eve, the fireworks and, of course, the arrival of 2019.

“The journey back around the globe includes Singapore, India, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, Petra in Jordan, James Bond Island in Thailand, and the Burg Khalifa – the world’s tallest building – in Dubai.

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Summer Party Night in Liverpool

MAKE the most of the August Bank Holiday this year with a memorable ‘Summer Party Night’ aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca in Liverpool, on the evening of Monday 28th August 2017. 

Boudicca – one of Fred. Olsen’s most popular and friendly ships – will be in port during the city’s annual ‘International Beatleweek Festival’, taking place from 23rd to 29th August 2017, and Fred. Olsen is delighted to have secured one of the best-known Beatles tribute acts around – 'The Backbeat Beatles' – to entertain guests live on this very special party evening.

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Cruise resolutions for the New Year

A #CRUISE holiday gives holidaymakers the chance to visit far-flung places and ‘off-the-beaten-track’ destinations, and is the ideal choice for a stress-free getaway, where food, accommodation and entertainment are all included.

Fred. Olsen highlights five exciting and unusual destinations to spark guests’ imaginations in 2017/18:

1. Nordfjord, Norway

The tranquil and enchanting Nordfjord offers breath-taking scenery in every direction, including the chance to pass the magnificent Hornelen, Europe’s highest sea cliff.

2. Prins Christiansund, Greenland

Dramatic icebergs and glistening glaciers; crossing the glass-like waters of Prins Christiansund is not to be missed!

3. Akureyri, Iceland

Magnificent scenery, Iceland is a ‘must’. Fred. Olsen offers an impressive whale-watching adventure from Akureyri – named on Lonely Planet’s ‘Best Places in Europe’ 2015 list – which is ideal for nature-lovers wanting to marvel at these fantastic creatures in their natural environment.

4. St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg is a ‘must-see’ destination in Eastern Europe. It is easy to fall in love with the beauty and elegance of the city, and visiting Peterhof Palace, the world-famous Fabergé Museum, and the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, will be top of your ‘to do’ list.



5. St. John’s, Antigua

Antigua is simply stunning, and for those looking for a relaxing holiday, with beautiful sandy beaches, a Caribbean cruise is definitely something to tick off the list. St. John’s has as many as 365 pretty beaches – one for each day of the year, so the locals say!

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Sail away in the new year

FRED Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new multi-strand ‘Cruise Sale’, as part of its New Year promotional campaign. The new promotion incorporates two great-value offers to tempt guests: ‘Free upgrade to the ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package’ and ‘No single-supplements’ and is valid for bookings made until 1st March 2017.

Members of Fred. Olsen’s Oceans loyalty club booking between 1st and 27th December 2016 can take advantage of an exclusive booking period for two additional offers as part of its new ‘Cruise Sale’ – ‘Free on shore spending money’ and ‘Free door-to-door transfers’ – after which time they will be available on general sale until 31st January 2017.

Neil Herbert, Head of Sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: ‘Our fantastic new ‘#Cruise Sale’ has been designed to reward loyal Fred. Olsen guests, as well as targeting single-cruise bookers and removing any barriers for first-time cruisers.

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Arctic exploration

FRED Olsen #Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to discover and explore the #fjords of the #Arctic as seen on the current popular BBC Two programme ‘Arctic Live’ – on an epic 27-night journey to Norway, Spitsbergen, Iceland, Greenland, and even the secluded Faroe Islands. Setting sail on board 804-guest ship Black Watch, from Dover on 14th July 2017, this voyage will call into 12 destinations and sail over 30 areas of scenic cruising.

Highlights of the holiday include; crossing the Arctic Circle; shore tours to the iconic North Cape; the chance to see a Polar Bear in Svalbard; witnessing the magical Midnight Sun; uncovering a deserted soviet settlement in Pyramiden; and experiencing majestic scenery.

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Fred.Olsen commits small ship fleet to UK in 2017/18

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES will sail its fleet of four smaller, more intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca, and Black Watch –from 10 regional ports in 2017/18. The sailings will launch from Southampton, Dover, Tilbury, Harwich, Falmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle, Greenock (Glasgow), Rosyth (Edinburgh), and Belfast.

Nathan Philpot, sales and marketing director for Fred. Olsen #Cruise Lines, said: ‘We know that travel to and from a departure port is a key influencer for guests booking a cruise holiday, and Fred. Olsen is continuing to offer the widest range of regional departure ports of any cruise line, with a total of ten, covering all the important cruise markets of the UK.

We are also committed to ensuring that we match our departure ports to the right kind of cruise itinerary, meaning that we can offer the shortest duration of Norwegian fjords experience, of just five nights, from Newcastle, and a Canaries and Madeira holiday of just 12 nights from Falmouth.’

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All aboard for the Balmoral

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES will base its 1,350-passenger flagship, Balmoral, in Newcastle, England, for the first time this summer.

Mike Rodwell, managing director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, says: ‘It means we are almost doubling our capacity and offering our loyal guests in the North-East an even greater number of cruise departures than ever before, with a choice of 11 in total. 

Bookings for 2016 have shown that, so far, our 14-night Wonders of Spitsbergen and 11-night Icelandic Wildlife, Falls & Hot Springs cruises are bestsellers.

‘The Port of Tyne is ideally placed for our ever-popular Scandinavian and Baltic itineraries. We can save up to three days’ cruising time sailing from Newcastle to Norway than from southern ports.’  Andrew Moffat, chief executive officer, Port of Tyne, said: ‘The port has 27 cruise calls planned during the year. 2015/2016 promises to be a record year for cruise calls.’

The Port of Tyne’s International Passenger Terminal (in North Shields, eight miles from Newcastle city centre) welcomes approximately 620,000 passengers each year. Passenger shipping generates some 60 million for the North-East economy annually, supporting more than 2,000 tourism-related jobs.

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