Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
With all ships carrying less than 1,400 guests, Silver Travellers will be sure to enjoy the benefits of small ship cruising both aboard and ashore, from travelling to those harder to reach ports, enjoying many days of scenic cruising, and returning to the ship to a welcoming, smiling face and a team that knows your name and how you like your breakfast.
The Fred. Olsen fleet of smaller ships can reach places the bigger ships cannot and are able to dock at smaller ports in more interesting places.
With less guests on board, the atmosphere is warm and civilised, and the service is more personal. This passion for cruising has led to them having more returning guests than any other cruise line.
Why Cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has a small team of specialist itinerary planners. They take great pride in hand-crafting each journey, to ensure they show their guests hidden gems as well as highlights on each of their sailings.
In 2023 and 2024, Fred. Olsen cruises will depart from five local ports: Rosyth (Edinburgh), Newcastle, Liverpool, Dover and Southampton. So you are never too far away from joining a Fred. Olsen cruise.
- Planned with Scenic Discovery routes in mind: Cruises are designed to take in all the islands, ports, waterways, lochs and lakes, fjords and interesting seascapes that are out there.
- Itinerary Insights programme: On every ship, friendly speakers will give you a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the places you are visiting before you arrive.
- Seasonal and special event itineraries: Sailings that coincide with seasonal and special events, such as the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights, or to catch the waterfalls of Norway at their strongest in the spring
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Destinations & Tours
Key Destinations
Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Baltics, British Isles & Ireland, Canada & New England, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Central America, Iceland, Mediterranean, North America, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, South America, USA, Africa & Indian Ocean.
Solo Travellers
Fred. Olsen often features special offers for solo travellers, with a range of single cabins and/or reduced or no single supplement for twin accommodation.
Dining Choices
Dining in elegant restaurants and dining venues is a high point of every Fred. Olsen cruise. Deliciously-tempting dishes – expertly crafted by chefs – on offer throughout the day, presented with the personal touch of Fred. Olsen’s famous on board service.
Innovative Itineraries
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are famous for their hand-crafted and innovative itineraries. They have won the Cruise Critic Best Itineraries award every year since 2015. Their dedicated team of Journey Planners are passionate about travel and craft interesting itineraries which visit a mixture of popular ports and hidden gems.
Scenic Safari RIB Tours
Taking exploration to the next level are the on board Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). In operation on board both Balmoral and Braemar, these exciting crafts offer guests the chance to be immersed in destinations in a way few others get to enjoy.
Shore Excursions
A wide range of tours suit all interests and tastes, from gentle panoramic sightseeing tours to energetic adventure tours!
Journey Guides On Every Ship
A Nature Scout, Culture Curator, Entertainment Host and a Maritime Guide are on board every ship to entertain and inspire with their insights and stories. They host talks, presentations and private lunches, and are available to anyone who wishes to find out more about their journey.
Special Offers
We regularly receive special offers and discounts from our travel partners.
For the latest offers and a bespoke quotation, speak to our Silver Travel Advisors on 0800 412 5678.
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