IMAGINATIVE & UNCOMMON ITINERARIES
A WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED
At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, they believe a cruise is different to a holiday. A cruise is about the joy of the journey, as well as the destinations you visit, and exploring the world from the wonderful vantage point of the ship and the sea.
They plan their cruises differently. The team of Journey Planners evolve their itineraries every year and channel the 175 years of experience in sailing and discovering the world into making every single day special for their guests. They also put as much time into planning scenic cruising on every sailing as they do in choosing the destinations themselves.
Their smaller-sized ships have been elegantly designed and all look and feel like ships with wide open deck spaces as well as lounges and restaurants which have been meticulously planned to ensure you have a wonderful experience. The smaller size of their ships allows you access to more interesting places, such as Norway’s lesser known Fjords, or the islands of the Azores. It also means you can dock in the centre of some of the world’s most fascinating cities.
What’s included in the price of your cruise?
- Comfortable cabins and suites with climate control, interactive smart TV, hairdryer, desk, phone, food and drink cooler (which can be stocked as a mini-bar), and tea and coffee making facilities
- Delicious full-board dining every day throughout your cruise – with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfasts and lunches, buffets, afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes, and late-night snacks
- Self-service tea and coffee in selected venues
- Your choice of restaurant and dining time confirmed at the time of booking, with the option to request your table size for dinner (not guaranteed)
- Evening entertainment featuring cabaret shows, live music and dancing
- Enrichment lectures and talks, including local experts on cruises longer than 14 nights
- Access to leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and Fitness Centre
- A wide range of daytime activities, including talks and demonstrations
- All UK port taxes and fees, where collectable in advance
- Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/ pick-up point
- Satisfaction Guarantee – for your peace of mind
On cruises departing from January 2026:
- Selected house beer (by the glass), selected red, white and rosé wine (by the glass), and draught soft drinks, included with lunch and dinner. Available with waiter service only in selected venues, including the main, buffet and speciality restaurants. Non-alcoholic options are also available.
- Gratuities
- a selection of fitness classes
- Complimentary shuttle service when a port is over one mile from your ship
- Guided ‘social strolls’ ashore in selected destinations, weather dependent
Itinerary Insights
Enthusiastic guest speakers and locals from the places you’ve been visiting will often be on hand to help you delve further into your destinations, offering talks, workshops and demonstrations. Each has been specifically chosen for their ability to give you a deeper understanding of the culture and nature.
Treats of the region
Is there a more delicious way to discover something of a country’s culture than through its food?
As well as the tempting regional dishes you will always find on their lunch and dinner menus in the main and buffet restaurants, the talented chefs also host special cookery demonstrations in the spacious Auditorium.
Here, local delicacies are prepared and everyone enjoys tastings and recipes to try for themselves when they return home.
Delicious dining The Olsen Way
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have a dedicated and specialised on board team committed to crafting delicious meals, beverages, and treats for their guests.
Each day, creating freshly baked bread, mouth-watering dishes, delightful cocktails, aperitifs and after-dinner drinks, as well as exquisite pastries and cakes. And every cup of coffee or tea from Bookmark cafe is served with a freshly made shortbread biscuit or delicate macaron.
The sky at Sea
There is nothing quite like the invigorating experience of witnessing a beautiful sunrise at sea or of looking up at the beauty of a night sky from the deck of a ship.
To make your experience more special, on clear nights they host ‘Stargazing’ experiences where you can sit back on the open deck, wrapped in a blanket with a hot chocolate or hot toddy to warm you whilst listening to their experts as they bring the night sky to life and enhance your understanding of the stars above.
On selected itineraries, sail to seek out the unique Northern Lights or the beauty of the midnight sun.
Elegantly designed cabins
Enjoy a wide selection of accommodation available, ranging from Interior and Outside cabins to Suites. Regardless of your choice, each is beautifully designed with elegance, simplicity and attention to detail, featuring wonderfully comfortable beds and superior-quality linen.
The dedicated Housekeeping team ensures that every detail is meticulously attended to. As you return to your cabin each evening after a day of exploring, you’ll be greeted by the comforting touch of turn-down service and a copy of the Daily Times, allowing you to plan for the exciting day that lies ahead.
Find your cruise:
European Cities
Mediterranean & The Adriatic
Norwegian Fjords
Portugal & The Islands of Madeira & The Azores
Scandinavia & The Baltic
British Isles
The Caribbean & Central America
Arctic Norway, Greenland & Iceland
Cape Verde & The Canary Islands
Prefer a world cruise or grand voyage?
We share your passion for travelling the world with exciting Grand Voyages. Each year, the talented Journey Planners craft a programme of exciting cruises sailing around the world on board their smaller ships, taking you to explore the furthest corners of the globe and experience a variety of unique cultures.
The fleet of beautiful smaller ships:
BOLETTE
Bolette is one of the largest ships, by overall size, in their fleet. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and timeless style, and classic open deck spaces providing a place to fully immerse yourself in the magic of ocean cruising, Bolette is very much in keeping with what their guests have come to expect from a Fred. Olsen ship.
- 690 cabins
- 1,338 guests
- 657 crew
BOREALIS
Sister-ship to Bolette, Borealis is perfectly suited for taking guests on a journey around the globe, enabling more exploration in more exciting ports. Her smaller size, spacious public areas, open deck spaces and impressive array of restaurants make her perfect for longer voyages, and shorter journeys alike.
Borealis will be adults only from January 2026.
- 702 cabins
- 1,360 guests
- 662 crew
BALMORAL
Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising. Balmoral offers a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open-deck space..
- 710 cabins
- 1,325 guests
- 551 crew
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