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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Holidays 2018 / 2019

Fred. Olsen was founded by the Olsen brothers in 1848, and the family, friendly and homely feel is still present in Fred. Olsen’s ships today. On a Fred. Olsen cruise, every staff member will make an effort to get to know you by name, go to great lengths to make you smile and tailor the cruise to your needs, so you will want to book again before you disembark.

There are many stories of friendships that have been cemented onboard and then shared over a lifetime of repeat trips. With a variety of entertainment including live performances, onboard shows and fine dining experiences, there is never a dull moment.

Where to Cruise To and From

Fred. Olsen is famous for themed cruises, sailing to the most incredible destinations with experts onboard to help you to make the most of them.

Fred. Olsen sets sail to a wide variety of locations, so you can choose from the Amazon, the Arctic and Greenland, the Baltic states, the Canary Islands and West Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Iberia, Iceland, the Mediterranean, Norway, Northern Europe, North America and Canada, and the UK and Ireland.

There are even some mini-cruises that you could choose to go on if you have not got time to go on a full cruise, where you can explore some places a little closer to home, such as France, Belgium and parts of the UK.

You can set sail on your cruise from Southampton, Liverpool, Dover, Newcastle, Greenock in Glasgow and Rosyth in Edinburgh with Fred. Olsen

There are four liners as part of the Fred. Olsen family, which include the Balmoral, the Boudicca, the Black Watch and the Braemar, all of which offer luxury accommodation and dining experiences, along with fantastic entertainment and leisure activities to keep the whole family busy throughout your holiday.

We would be happy to book your cruise holidays with Fred. Olsen and talk you through some of our offers, last-minute deals and cheap cruise getaways.

Cruise with real confidence with Fred. Olsen's Enjoyment Promise*

Fred. Olsen is so confident that you will enjoy the whole Fred. Olsen experience that if within a couple of days of sailing you find it is not for you, let them know and they will arrange a flight back to the UK from the next port and give you your money back. So, your relaxation starts the moment you choose Fred. Olsen.

*Please ensure you read the terms and conditions before booking.

The Enjoyment Promise is only applicable to guests who have not cruised on a FOCL ship before. It excludes Party Nights and cruises for 4 or fewer nights. The promise only applies to Bookings made for departures more than 12 weeks ahead. The Enjoyment Promise only applies to Passengers who have contracted with FOCL and excludes cruises on vessels operated by FOCL but booked through third Party operators. Should you wish to invoke the Enjoyment Promise, you will need to inform Guest Relations within 48 hours of the Vessel's departure from the original port of embarkation at the latest. FOCL will arrange and pay for a flight and/or transport back to the UK. FOCL will refund the cruise cost only but will not refund other costs.

Fred. Olsen cruise deals for 2018 / 2019 are now available

Book your 2018 / 2019 Fred. Olsen cruise holiday today to save money, get free extras and secure your cabin or suite for the busy summer periods.

Fred.Olsen

SEVILLE’S FERIA DE ABRIL

Braemar

From
£1,499
Per person

Interior Cabin

Full Board

12 nights, 06/05/19

Cruise Only

Southampton

2 Adults

Subject to terms & conditions

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Southampton - Cádiz - Andalusia - Seville, Andalusia (late departure) - Guadalquivir River - Lisbon, Portugal - Leixões (for Oporto), Portugal - La Coruña, Galicia - Southampton

To book call 01922 896 566

BALTIC CAPITALS

Balmoral

From
£1,699
Per person

Interior Cabin

Full Board

14 nights, 09/05/19

Cruise Only

Newcastle

2 Adults

Subject to terms & conditions

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Newcastle - Copenhagen, Denmark - Cruising through Stockholm Archipelago - Stockholm, Sweden (late departure) - Cruising through Stockholm Archipelago - Helsinki, Finland -
St. Petersburg (overnight) - Tallinn, Estonia - Oslo, Norway - Newcastle

To book call 01922 896 566

NORWAY’S NORTHERN ISLANDS

Black Watch

From
£1,799
Per person

Interior Cabin

Full Board

13 nights, 20/09/19

Cruise Only

Liverpool

2 Adults

Subject to terms & conditions

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Liverpool - Kristiansund - Nærøysundet (passing Rørvik) - Torghatten (Hat Mountain) - Seven Sisters mountain range - Cross Arctic Circle 66°31’ - Svolvær, Lofoten - Trollfjord - Raftsundet - Sortland, Vesterålen (overnight) - Tromsø (overnight) - Leknes, Lofoten - Reine, Lofoten Islands - Lerwick, Shetland Islands - Liverpool

to book call 01922 896 566

ICONIC AUSTRALIA

Boudicca

From
£4,799
Per person

Interior Cabin

Full Board

28 nights, 12/12/19

LGW or MAN

Bali

2 Adults

Subject to terms & conditions

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Benoa, Bali - Broome, Australia - Fremantle (Perth) - Albany - Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island - Melbourne, Victoria - overnight) - Hobart, Tasmania - Sydney, NSW - 2 nights) - Brisbane - Great Barrier Reef - Townsville - Cairns, Queensland (overnight)

To book call 01922 896 566

Key facts

Fred. Olsen Cruise Holidays Information

Key information: The Fred. Olsen cruise line is world-renowned for its comfortable, luxurious and traditional cruising experience. Its smaller ships mean that their onboard service is more attentive than those with larger cruise ships. Additionally, along with the onboard service, they also offer varied itineraries to suit all preferences. If you are looking for a comfortable, traditional and unique way to experience the waterways of the world, then a Fred. Olsen cruise can provide everything you need for a perfect cruise holiday.

Cruises available: Fred. Olsen currently operates four cruise ships which can take you across the world. You can experience the beauties of Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America. This cruise line can also depart from UK ports during summer time which can be more convenient than flying to your destination to begin sailing.

The ideal time to go: For those that are looking for the perfect Mediterranean cruise with Fred. Olsen, the months July and August are the hottest months and provide the most amount of sunshine. Although there may be more tourists at this time of the year, you can also expect more activities and attractions to be open at local ports. If you are looking for a cheap Mediterranean cruise, then the off-peak months can provide fewer tourists, lower rates and cooler weather.

Currency: The currency that is used on board the cruise ships is the British Pound Sterling (£). If you are planning on purchasing souvenirs from the local ports, you may want to bring the local currency.

Fun fact: The Fred. Olsen cruise line began in 1848 as a vessel for transporting timber and ice to Britain.

Top tip: If you are looking for a more adventurous cruise holiday, then you may want to consider their themed cruises. They have a ‘Mystery Cruise’ which is a themed cruise event, where the itinerary is influenced by the passengers once it has set sail.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships

Fred. Olsen operates four luxurious cruise ships that can take you anywhere in the world. During your cruise, you can experience the variety of luxuries and amenities onboard the ships.

Balmoral – With the capacity to hold up to 1,350 passengers and a total length of 218 meters, Balmoral is the largest of the entire fleet. Fred. Olsen is known for its friendly and warm atmosphere, and it is no different on Balmoral than any other of their ships. The accommodation onboard is nothing less than exquisite, as there are 710 rooms, which vary from suites, balcony views and ocean views. Designed with comfort and luxury holidays in mind, the brilliant entertainment and relaxing facilities make up the perfect cruise holiday.
Braemar – Timeless, yet elegant, Braemar is a beautifully crafted ship with a five-deck-high atrium. With a total length of 195 meters, this ship can hold up to 929 passengers and offers 485 rooms. Onboard Braemar, you will find the finest selection of restaurants, lounges and bars which offer an extensive range of drinks, food and entertainment.
Boudicca – Brimming with elegance and style, Boudicca is highly popular amongst guests and staff. Up to 880 passengers can enjoy an exquisite cruise on Boudicca, and with a length of 205 meters, there are 462 rooms for guests to stay in. There are various types of rooms, from a balcony room with ocean views to interior rooms. With a variety of bars, lounges, restaurants and facilities, there is plenty to keep you busy on your cruise.
Black Watch – Sailing from ports all around the UK, Black Watch is a sleek and intimate ship that offers a luxurious traditional cruising experience. With a total length of 205 meters, Black Watch can accommodate up to 804 passengers and offers a variety of room types to choose from. Whether you are after an ocean view or an interior room, you can be sure that Black Watch has everything you need.

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