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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

One of the world’s most recognisable cruise operators, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers small ship cruise holidays that depart from regional ports throughout the UK.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is a firm favourite with many of our clients, and it’s easy to see why. The perfect alternative to ‘big ship’ cruising, Fred Olsen truly believes that smaller is better and provides guests with an intimate onboard environment that never feels overcrowded. The unique blend of Norwegian heritage, Oriental-style hospitality and a British country club-style atmosphere ensure that a Fred Olsen cruise is unlike any other type of holiday at sea.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sail to many of the world’s most popular cruise destinations. From the picturesque ports and harbours of the Mediterranean to remote regions such as the Arctic and the Indian Ocean, you will find an extensive variety of itineraries available, many of which operate from a port in the UK. While ashore, you will enjoy a range of small-group excursions designed to ensure you get the most out of your time away.

At The Cruise Line, we highly recommend Fred. Olsen to couples and older families seeking a classic cruise experience with like-minded people. They are also perfectly suited to solo travellers , providing single guests with bespoke accommodation and a range of tailored experiences.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Fleet

There are four ships in the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet. Balmoral , Bolette , Borealis and Braemar . Bolette and Borealis joined the fleet in 2020 and replaced the two longest-serving vessels, Black Watch and Boudicca.

Cabins & Suites

Fred Olsen’s ships offer a capacity of up to 1,409 guests and are smaller than many ocean-going cruise vessels. The stylishly decorated accommodation is comfortable and homely, offering everything you will need throughout your cruise. Most cabins and suites on a Fred Olsen ship boast ocean views via a large picture window or a private balcony.

Dining on a Fred Olsen ship is a real treat, with various choices available in the ship’s fantastic restaurants and eateries. The Main Dining Room provides an elegant atmosphere to enjoy the delicious cuisine prepared by Fred Olsen’s expert chefs. Those seeking an alternative option will love the speciality experiences in The Grill or The Poolside.

Entertainment & Activities

Daily life on a Fred Olsen ship is informal and unhurried. During days at sea or for those times when you’d rather stay on board during a port visit, you can choose to relax on the pool deck or in one of the ships’ many lounges. Alternatively, you may wish to book a treatment at the Atlantis Spa or participate in organised quizzes, cookery lessons, and fitness sessions.

When night falls, Fred Olsen’s ships provide a range of entertainment options. You can take in a show or musical performance in the theatre, try your luck in the casino or dance on deck to live music.

Fred Olsen Cruises From The UK

Fred Olsen has always been an attractive option for UK cruisers, owing to the many departures available from various ports in the UK. So whether you live in the South-East or further north in Scotland, choosing Fred Olsen means you don’t need to worry about flying – unpack once and get ready to enjoy an unforgettable holiday.

Fred Olsen currently sails from the following UK ports:

• Rosyth (Edinburgh)
• Southampton

*Flights may be required on selected long-haul Caribbean and South America itineraries.

Fred. Olsen Cruises 2024/2025

Fred Olsen’s 2024 cruise collection showcases an array of captivating highlights. From a Beatles-themed world cruise departing from Liverpool to the return of the popular ‘Mystery Cruise’ itineraries, there’s no shortage of unique options, especially if you prefer a no-fly cruise holiday. Among the new additions for 2024, you’ll find a 15-night voyage aboard Balmoral, offering guests the opportunity to visit the Azores while enjoying the best chance of witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower. Additionally, there’s a 14-night Northern Lights cruise departing just before Christmas.

Looking ahead to 2025, Fred Olsen will kick off the year with a 106-night World Cruise aboard Bolette, setting sail from Southampton. This remarkable voyage retraces the path of 16th-century explorers Elcano and Magellan, taking you to various destinations across South America, the Pacific, and Australia. If you can’t find the time for a full circumnavigation of the world, why not explore a little closer to home? New additions for 2025 include 5-night Norwegian Fjords sailings, in-depth tours of the Scottish Islands, and two-night mini-cruises. Alternatively, you can indulge in a sun-kissed cruise along the Amalfi Coast or venture further afield to destinations like Australia or Indonesia.

Included with Fred Olsen Cruises:

While not a fully inclusive cruise line, Fred Olsen is renowned for offering fantastic value for money.

The following elements are included in the price you pay at the time of booking:

• Comfortable accommodation with private ensuite bathroom facilities
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Self-service tea and coffee
• All entertainment and onboard activities
• Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet
• All UK port taxes
• Flights – where applicable

Additional extras, such as drinks packages and shore excursions, are available to purchase during your voyage.

Book your Fred Olsen cruise with us

We are one of the UK’s original luxury cruise specialists and would be delighted to help you find your perfect Fred Olsen cruise. To speak to our Voyage Consultants, please call 0800 008 6677 or submit an online enquiry for your preferred sailing on our website.

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Find a massive selection of Fred Olsen cruises for 2024 that are perfect for discovering cruise destinations across the world. Explore all the cruise line has to offer and enjoy the incredible dining and entertainment options aboard their stunning fleet of ships. Book your next cruise holiday here at Cruise118.com and make it a Fred Olsen cruise for 2024. 

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Explore Fred Olsen Cruises from the UK

Most Fred Olsen holidays are cruises from the UK from various cruise terminals across the country, including Fred Olsen Cruises from Liverpool , cruises from Southampton , and cruises from Newcastle , making a Fred Olsen cruise a hassle-free, no-fly experience. Discover our Fred Olsen cruises for 2024 and set sail from your closest port to destinations worldwide. 

Discover the Fred Olsen Fleet

The Fred Olsen fleet consists of three ships: Fred Olsen Bolette , Fred Olsen Balmoral , and Fred Olsen Borealis . Each is stylish, spacious, and comfortable, with a choice of elegant public areas and intricate dining options, including excellent restaurants catering to tastes across the world. Explore all the Fred Olsen fleet offers as you set sail on a Fred Olsen cruise in 2024.

Book Your Fred Olsen Cruise in 2024

Find our latest and best offers for Fred Olsen cruises in 2024. You can find great Fred Olsen cruise deals that allow you to upgrade to an all-inclusive cruise holiday. Explore our selection of cruise deals for 2024 cruises and discover great last-minute cruise deals to get the most out of your Fred Olsen cruise in 2024. 

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Fred. Olsen Offers Free Drinks on Select 2024 and 2025 Sailings

• September 7, 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests a free drinks package on select 2024 and 2025 voyages booked by October 31, according to a press release.

Sailing aboard the Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral, itineraries included in the offer will feature visits to Christmas markets in the Baltic, exploring Morocco and the cliffside towns of the Amalfi Coast as well as the chance to join a Mystery Cruise.

Sailings are available from Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth, with durations ranging from five to 22 nights.

Doug Glenwright, director of customer experience at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Here at Fred. Olsen Cruises, we channel our 175 years of experience into making every single day on board special for our guests.

“At the very heart of this experience is our wonderful crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of a Fred. Olsen cruise. Each team member goes above and beyond to ensure that our guests’ time on board is filled with remarkable moments that become cherished memories lasting a lifetime.

“Onboard, guests can enjoy a range of activities, including regional cookery demonstrations, hosted dance classes and stargazing sessions on deck, all designed to enhance their enjoyment and understanding of the destinations on the itinerary.

“We carefully craft our onboard experience, just as we take great care when designing our itineraries to ensure we take guests to beautiful destinations at the best times of year and include the most imaginative, scenic sailing routes, some of which are only accessible on smaller ships.”

Featured itineraries include:

• Bolette’s 14-night ‘Natural Wonders and Wildlife of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on October 27, 2024.
• Borealis’ 14-night ‘Cultures and Cuisines of the Mediterranean’ cruise, departing from Southampton on October 29, 2024.
• Balmoral’s 10-night ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise departing from Newcastle on November 9, 2024.
• Borealis’ 14-night ‘Canary Islands Christmas and Funchal New Year’ cruise departing from Portsmouth on December 21, 2024. 

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Flavours of the Caribbean

Prepare to be swept away with flavour and spice

The local cuisine will inspire hundreds of vivid memories of your Caribbean cruise . It’s full of colour, flavour and heat, with some dishes having a back story that’s as evocative as the food itself. Here’s our guide to the best-known dishes, plus a few you might not have heard of.

What is Caribbean food?

Before we can explore these delights, it’s worth looking at what we mean by Caribbean food. To modern Western eyes and taste buds, it’s a celebration of all that’s sunny and welcoming. But from a historical point of view, these are cuisines with heart-rending stories.

First, there were the indigenous peoples of the islands and the North of South America. They grew and traded foods such as cassava, sweet potatoes, corn, guava and peppers, which remain synonymous with the area.

From the 1500s, however, these peoples were all but wiped out with the arrival of Dutch, French, British and Spanish colonial powers. The African slaves they brought in to work the land became the numerically dominant populations, and they developed the local foods into the dishes we know today. When slavery was abolished, labour came from India and China, and that set off even more culinary inspiration.

Over recent centuries, these lands gradually gained independence. They became hotbeds of culture, entertainment, sport and tourism. The dishes we know today are vibrant fusions of local delicacies and imported tastes. Nobody would choose to re-run the story if we could go back 600 years, but we can enjoy the flavours today for what they are – celebrations of perfectly cooked meats, fish and vegetables with a rich afterglow.

Must-try Caribbean dishes

These are the dishes you won’t be able to miss as you cruise the Caribbean . Not that you’ll want to miss them, of course – they’re all about heat, flavour and nutrition.

Jerk chicken

Jerk chicken is synonymous with Jamaica. The dish traces back to the Maroons, who escaped captivity and settled in the mountains. To avoid giving away their location, they would smoke their chicken underground, often for days. Everyone in Jamaica has their own recipe. Usually though, jerk chicken is marinated with a blend of allspice, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme and a host of other spices.  It’s then grilled over pimento wood or slow-cooked, giving it a smoky, spicy flavour.

Originally an Indian bread, roti has been adopted in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s now a cultural staple, reflecting the island’s diverse heritage. The dough is rolled into flatbreads and cooked on a griddle, but that’s only half the story. The flatbreads are wrapped around blends of curried chicken, goat, shrimp, potato or chickpeas, and you eat them with your fingers.

Delicious Jerk Chicken and Rice

Ackee and saltfish

This is the national dish of Jamaica, and is often eaten for breakfast. Ackee is a nutty-tasting, red-skinned fruit that is related to lychees. It’s native to West Africa, so traces its Caribbean history directly to the slave trade. You may hear scare-stories about its seeds, rind and unripe flesh being poisonous, but don’t worry – the locals know exactly how to prepare it. The ackee is sautéed with flaked, soaked, salt cod, along with onions, tomatoes and Scotch bonnet peppers.

Aromatic Goat Curry 

Popular across Jamaica and Guyana, curry goat is a must-have at family celebrations. Again, its preparation and flavours show the influence of Indian workers in the Caribbean. It’s pretty easy to prepare, which no doubt helps with its popularity. Goat meat is marinated in a mix of spices, including curry powder, ginger and garlic. It’s then slow-cooked until tender, and usually served with rice or roti.

Rice and peas

This side dish is served all over the Caribbean, and preparation is simplicity itself. Rice is cooked with kidney beans or pigeon peas, coconut milk, spring onions, garlic and thyme. The coconut milk gives it a creamy texture and rich flavour, somewhere between risotto and rice pudding. Whatever you’re eating it with, it’s a healthy, filling side.

Duff is a traditional Bahamian dessert, served during special occasions and family gatherings. It looks like a Swiss roll or roulade, but has a soft doughy bite to it. At its heart is a sweet dough, sometimes with added fruits like raisins, which is boiled or steamed. It’s then rolled around a sweet guava filling. Duff is usually served warm with a rich sauce made of butter, sugar, and rum or brandy.

As well as the world-famous dishes above, there are several that are popular in the region but which haven’t travelled quite as widely. Once you’ve tasted them, you’ll wonder what the world is waiting for.

Grenada’s national dish is oil down, and it’s the ultimate comfort food. It’s often cooked during family gatherings, a vibrant example of the island’s Afro-Caribbean cuisine. Breadfruit, salted meat or fish, dumplings, and leafy greens are cooked in a pot with coconut milk, carrot, okra, corn, turmeric and other spices. Eventually, the liquid is absorbed and the ingredients become tender. It’s pure indulgence from start to finish.

Conkies are a cherished Barbadian dessert, especially associated with Independence Day. They’re called paime In Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. In all cases they reflect the islands’ agricultural roots. Preparation is an art form in itself. A mixture of cornmeal, grated coconut, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, sugar and spices is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until set. The theatre of unwrapping the conkies and experiencing the waft of delicious fruity aroma is pure joy for the senses.

Try making it yourself on board!

One of the joys of cruising with Fred. Olsen is that we put on Signature Experiences to immerse our guests in the local culture. That of course means food, and while you’re floating around under the sun, we’d love you to join us on a Caribbean cooking experience at one of our Treats of the Region events. Our expert chefs really put on a show that’s fun and educational, so why not join us ?

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