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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines showcases the advantages of small ship cruising by providing picturesque sailings to some of the most stunning waterways on Earth that larger ships cannot access.
Fred. Olsen has loyal customers who return time and time for the same reasons: the cruise line's knowledgeable and helpful staff, the reliability of its onboard services, and the immersive nature of its itineraries.
The company's three midsized ocean cruise ships, Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral, provide a more intimate and personalised experience than larger ships. They are excellent for individuals seeking a laid-back, trouble-free, cruising holiday.
Also, the dining options on Fred. Olsen ships are unlike any other, ranging from classy pubs and Asian fusion food to lively al fresco buffets and sophisticated bars. An afternoon tearoom is even available to Borealis clients!
With live music, stargazing, and cooking courses among the many delightful surprises in store, the ships are also no slouch for entertainment. To view the whole schedule, visit the World Cruise Vibes website.
Fantastic value for money is offered to passengers with fares that include meals, evening entertainment, morning coffee and afternoon tea, and all recreational facilities. Onboard lectures and other activities are free, whereas speciality shore excursions may have an additional charge.
When it comes to round-the-world cruises, sailings to remote harbours, and no-fly sailings from ports in the United Kingdom, no one does it better than Fred. Olsen.
The fleet of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Discover the Art of Cruising
As a family-run cruise line, we really take your experience personally. While the cruise industry has gone for bigger ships, brimming with more and more people, we have always believed that smaller is better. We treat passengers as guests, we dock at smaller ports in more interesting places and we avoid overcrowding both aboard and ashore. At capacity, our smaller ships will only ever sail with between 900 and 1,400 guests.
We have a small team of specialist itinerary planners. They take great pride in handcrafting each journey, to ensure we show you hidden gems as well as highlights on each of our sailings. It is a passion that has won us the Cruise Critic award for Best Itineraries for five consecutive years.
Cruise from six regional UK ports to hundreds of destinations worldwide in the classic style and comfort of our smaller-sized ships. For most of the year, the ships are based in Britain, with cruises departing from Rosyth (Edinburgh), Newcastle, Liverpool, Dover, Southampton, and Portsmouth.
We are incredibly proud of our fleet of smaller ships. Each has been elegantly designed and they all look and feel like ships (not hotels or holiday resorts); with wide open deck spaces as well as lounges and restaurants which have been meticulously planned to ensure you have a wonderful experience.
With fewer guests, our crew can really get to know you and what you like. And the atmosphere on board our ships is always warm and civilised.
The smaller size of our ships also allows us access to more interesting places, such as Norway’s lesser-known Fjords as well as European cities with narrow waterways and size-restricted bridges. It also means we can dock in the heart of some of the world’s most fascinating cities.