Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches New Guide for Groups
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – winner of the ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ accolade in the 2011 Group Travel Awards – has just launched a useful, dedicated brochure for group travel organisers. The new brochure sets out all the benefits available to groups, as well as giving details of capacities of the main rooms on each ship, so that events and meetings can be planned in advance. - July 23, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Celebrates Its First Qualified British Officer Cadets
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to announce the graduation of its first British Officer Cadets. Cadet Tim Cummins and Cadet Ian Meacham were sponsored by Fred. Olsen throughout their three years’ of study at Warsash Maritime Academy, in Southampton, and celebrated their graduation with a formal ‘Passing Out’ ceremony at the Academy in June 2011. - July 23, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "Music & Laughter" Programme for 2011/12
Along with food, and the company of fellow guests, a key aspect in the success of any cruise is the quality of its entertainment. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Music & Laughter" programme has proved to be an enormously popular highlight on selected cruises. Provided at no extra cost, the programme offers a star-studded line-up of quality acts from the worlds of comedy, music and entertainment. A diverse range of musical styles is represented, including pop, soul, jazz, classical and opera. - July 21, 2011
Commemorate RMS Titanic with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Mini Cruise
The year 2012 marks the centenary of one of the most momentous events in cruising history; the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic. To mark the occasion, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be operating a mini cruise aboard its cruise ship, Balmoral. - July 10, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch Visited Bangor for the First Time
The Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship, Black Watch, made her first ever call into the port of Bangor, in Northern Ireland, on Wednesday 15th June 2011, as part of her cruise, "Dublin & Around the UK." - June 23, 2011
Enjoy a Great Choice of Regional Departure Ports with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
The new Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ brochure of worldwide cruises for 2012-13 offers a comprehensive range of cruises to destinations all over the world, from a choice of British ports. You can choose to cruise from Dover, Southampton, Portsmouth, Newcastle, Greenock (Glasgow) or Rosyth (Edinburgh.) - June 23, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Launch New Cruise Enhancement Programmes
As well as offering a wide range of cruises, to a host of worldwide destinations, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines likes to offer its guests something extra, to make sure their time on board is as enjoyable as possible. For some people, that means taking part in a favourite sporting activity, and for others, it might mean taking up a new hobby, learning a new skill, or listening to a fascinating speaker. - June 23, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches Worldwide Cruises Brochure 2012/13
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new worldwide cruises for 2012/13. The brochure details a comprehensive programme of ex-UK cruises, from early 2012 to Spring of 2013, aboard Fred. Olsen’s fleet of classic ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch. All the new cruises feature Fred. Olsen’s ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’. - June 23, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Balmoral is First Ship to Visit New Cruise Berth at Aalborg
The Danish port of Aalborg opened its new city centre cruise berth on 25th May 2011, and the first ship to dock there was Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1350-guest Balmoral. The new Aalborg Royal City Berth is right in the centre of the town, making it extremely convenient for cruise ship guests to go ashore. This quay is also used by the Danish Royal Yacht, Dannebrog. - June 23, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Voted "Best Cruise Line for Groups" in 2011 Group Travel Awards
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just received a major accolade from group travel organisers – the cruise line has been voted "Best Cruise Line for Groups" by readers of Group Travel Organiser Magazine, in the prestigious Group Travel Awards 2011. - June 23, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches 2012 Preview Brochure
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its 2012 Preview Brochure, the first publication of its cruise programme for summer and autumn 2012. The preview offers an opportunity for early booking, and the chance to take advantage of competitive prices. It also allows early bookers to secure a preferred... - March 03, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Reservations Team Announces the ‘Destination Masters’
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has always valued the personal touch, and its Reservations team is known for a friendly and helpful approach. Selected team members have had extra training, to help them specialise in a particular destination. This means that they will be even better placed to offer advice... - January 01, 2011
Enhanced Shopping Experience for Fred. Olsen’s Cruise Ship Braemar
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ has created an upmarket new Fine Jewellery shop on board its Braemar cruise ship. - January 01, 2011
Fred. Olsen Appoints Sue Sankey to Co-ordinate Relaunch of The ArtsClub
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Sankey as the first-ever dedicated Project Manager for The ArtsClub, the cruise line’s programme of special interests on board. - December 30, 2010
Fred Olsen Crowned 'Best Cruise Line for Groups' at Group Leisure Awards
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was delighted to be crowned the most group-friendly cruise line at this year’s Group Leisure Awards, held in Birmingham one 22nd September 2010, in front of over 350 members of the UK and international travel trade. - October 18, 2010
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Introduces Luxury World Cruise Sectors
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines created World Cruise sectors. These are specially selected segments that allow joining the cruise en-route for between two and six weeks, depending on the cruise destination. - March 30, 2010
Fred Olsen Announces New European Cruise Offers & Destinations for 2010
Fred Olsen Cruises picked a selection of four cruises to take travellers straight to the highlights of Europe. From the fjords of Norway to the beaches of the Canary Islands, travellers will be enjoying an intimate, friendly and attentive service. - February 17, 2010
Experience the Diversity of Northern Europe with Fred Olsen Norway Cruises
Nothing can surpass the awesome sight of the Norwegian Fjords. Fred Olsen takes its guests to a cruise through Northern Europe on a truly cultural experience set to the backdrop of some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. - December 18, 2009
Fred Olsen Cruises Launch Captain’s Collection for 2010
A lifetime of cruising experience confirms the view that there are a lot of people who prefer a cruise that is a little more traditional. They enjoy ships on a human scale with a real home-away-from-home feeling. - November 27, 2009
Fred Olsen Launches Latest Caribbean Cruises Programme & Fly Cruise Holidays
For those who dream of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, the Caribbean offers exactly this. From volcanic peaks to magical reefs, Fred Olsen’s Caribbean cruises offer the chance to experience these diverse islands. - August 27, 2009
Fred Olsen Launches Luxury Music Themed Cruises Music at Sea
As part of the new programme of music themed cruises from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – Music at Sea – one of the great names of jazz will be entertaining passengers this autumn. - July 27, 2009
Singing Legend Lulu Adds Star Quality to Fred Olsen Iberia Cruise
For the first time in 2009, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is operating cruises from Portsmouth; one of these sailings offers another first – Boudicca cruise BD0927 - Spain & Portugal Iberia cruise, will feature top class entertainment from singing legend Lulu, performing with the Leo Green Experience. - May 28, 2009
Fred Olsen Cruise Ships Will Avoid Sailing Through the Gulf of Aden
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has taken the decision to change the itinerary of Balmoral’s world cruise in 2010 in order to avoid sailing through the Gulf of Aden. The 106 night cruise, which is scheduled to sail from Dover on 5th January 2010 in a westerly direction, was due to visit ports in the... - April 29, 2009