Braemar
We had no intention whatsoever to take a holiday in December this year, despite the fact that this was our 50th Christmas together as a couple. Then I spotted the opportunity to take part in an auction in the Silver Travel Advisor newsletter for a 13 night cruise around the Canary Islands! So decisions, decisions. […]…
Boudicca
This was our first trip to Norway and our first with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. We had picked this particular trip because I wanted to go to Norway but didn’t want to go down south to pick up the ship and this one went from Rosyth. In retrospect I wish I had researched more as […]…
Boudicca
Last year over 2 million people cruised from the UK and many of them were solo travellers. Having often wondered what it would be like to be a solo traveller on a cruise ship I decided to put it the test. Did I enjoy it, read on? Fred Olsen’s ship Boudicca looked pristine moored in […]…
Fred. Olsen’s splendid new ship, Bolette
It’s over 2 years since last cruising with Fred Olsen, affectionately known by regulars as ‘Fred’, now’s my chance to reacquaint myself, but as a solo passenger aboard their new flagship, Bolette, did I enjoy it? Read on….
Indonesian Island Discovery cruise with Fred. Olsen
I was extremely lucky to catch more than a glimpse of the world’s largest lizard in December 2019 when Fred. Olsen’s Boudicca visited the island as part of its Indonesian Island Discovery cruise….
Fred. Olsen Braemar ship visit in Southampton
We are delighted to announce a ship visit in Southampton thanks to our much-valued partner Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. The visit will be accompanied by Silver Travel Advisor hosts….
Cruising with a disabled partner
How do you holiday as a couple when your partner is disabled and prefers to fly and flop whereas you’re hungry for adventure and new experiences, (and lucky enough to be fit and active)?…
Island hopping with Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines
What a dream come true! Escaping the damp November weather to go island hopping in paradise across the Indian Ocean. We were sailing on board Boudicca, the smallest of Fred.Olsen’s ocean-going liners….
A seven-night sunshine cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
In Funchal, I’m on an important mission and nearly miss the boat – I mean ship! Calling a ship a boat is tantamount to a maritime insult! My father was in the navy and his instruction re nautical terms endures. At least I know whether I’m on the port or starboard side of a vessel and at the bow or the stern….
Fabulous time
We went on a cruise in November and as with every cruise with Fred Olsen the service and food was wonderful. The ship was a bit dated but we loved it nevertheless….
Three German rivers on Fred. Olsen’s Brabant
Castles, churches, vineyards and medieval towns, Germany has them all but how best to see them, simply by cruising the countries magnificent rivers. My journey begins in Dusseldorf on boarding MS Brabant, a river cruise ship operated by Fred. Olsen River Cruises….
Jewels of the Baltic with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
If you’ve had enough of searing temperatures in the Med or the Caribbean, where the only respite is the pool or the aircon, how about a different kind of sea? The Baltic….
