"Hold the Front Page": Christopher Ward Shares "Fleet Street Secrets" Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to welcome distinguished journalist and writer Christopher Ward, former Editor of the Daily Express, on its 15-night M1222 ‘Western Mediterranean’ cruise aboard Braemar, as part of its award-winning Vistas onboard enrichment programme. This cruise,... - September 07, 2012
Take a Step Back in Time with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Antiques-Themed Vistas Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – awarded "Best Educational Cruise" by readers of Cruise International magazine in 2011 and a popular contender in the 2012 Awards – is offering a special antiques-themed cruise in autumn 2013, through its acclaimed onboard enrichment programme, Vistas. - September 05, 2012
BBC Gardening Expert, Steve Brookes, Joins a Fred. Olsen Vistas Cruise to the Canaries
The BBC gardening presenter, Steve Brookes, will be joining a Fred. Olsen cruise to the Canary Islands in 2013. Boudicca’s ‘Gardens & Beaches of the Canaries’ cruise, D1307, is for 12 nights, departing from Liverpool on 21st April 2013, the first departure in the cruise... - August 26, 2012
Show Your Support for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in the Second "Cruise International Awards"
Having swept the board in last year’s first-ever "Cruise International Awards," Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is calling upon its loyal guests and fans to show their support once again, with the chance to win a number of attractive prizes, including a luxurious week-long holiday in Fort... - August 24, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Makes It Even Easier for Guests on a Liverpool Pier Head Sailing
As part of its commitment to its new Liverpool Pier Head departures in 2013, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be offering guests a complimentary hourly shuttle service between Lime Street Rail Station, the Bus Station and the Cruise Terminal. It will not be necessary for guests to pre-book this new... - August 24, 2012
Explore the Life and Work of Norway’s Greatest Artist, Edvard Munch, on a Fred. Olsen Scandinavian Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering an enticing cruise for art lovers in summer 2013; "Scandinavian Capitals & St. Petersburg" (D1312) is a 14-night cruise aboard Boudicca, departing on 9th June 2013 from Greenock (Glasgow). This cruise is part of the Vistas onboard enrichment... - August 23, 2012
A Chocoholic Treat Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca in Winter 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be hosting a Mediterranean cruise on board Boudicca in November 2012 to tickle the taste buds of any chocoholic. The cruise line will be offering guests the chance to learn all there is to know about this most tempting of treats from renowned chocolatier, Gerry Wilton,... - August 23, 2012
Explorer Sue Stockdale Joins a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Arctic Cruise - August 22, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Adds Three New UK Departure Ports for 2013 – Harwich, Liverpool and Belfast
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines adds three new UK departure ports for 2013 – Harwich, Liverpool and Belfast. - August 12, 2012
Take a "Voyage of a Lifetime" in 2014 with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines features two new "World Cruises" for 2014 in its 2013-14 brochure of worldwide cruises. These exciting "Voyages of a Lifetime," aboard cruise ships Balmoral and Black Watch will visit some brand new ports of call, such as exotic Yangon in Myanmar –... - August 03, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Improved Access in Liverpool
Cruising from Liverpool with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become even easier and more convenient, with the UK Government’s announcement yesterday of its intention to lift the restrictions that had previously prevented Liverpool’s Pier Head Terminal from being used for turnaround calls... - July 29, 2012
Discover the Beautiful Baltic on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise
Discover the beautiful Baltic on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ cruise. - July 05, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "Summer Cruises" Brochure for June – October 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just launched a special selection of cruises for summer 2012, offering great savings on brochure prices. There are sailings from a range of regional UK ports, to destinations including the Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, the Arctic, Mediterranean and the Canary Islands,... - June 25, 2012
Light Up the Skies with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' "Northern Lights" Cruise
For the first time, in 2012, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offered winter cruises to Norway, giving guests a chance to experience the stunning spectacle of the "Aurora Borealis," or "Northern Lights," as well as sampling the proud Norwegian heritage of this long-running cruise... - June 13, 2012
"Chase the Northern Lights" on a New Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Norway Winter" Cruise in 2013
Due to the enormous demand for its magical ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ winter cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has added a new Norwegian itinerary, giving guests more opportunities to seek the amazing experience of seeing the ‘Aurora Borealis’, or ‘Northern... - June 09, 2012
Get in the "Red, White and Blue" Spirit on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Diamond Jubilee Cruise
As a British cruise line attracting predominantly British guests, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines plans to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in typical patriotic style. - March 24, 2012
Be First to Book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ New "Pre-Launch Offers" 2013/14 Cruise Brochure
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has produced a special brochure of "Pre-Launch Offers" to give early bookers the opportunity to take advantage of some very competitive prices on a selection of 57 worldwide cruises in 2013/14. - March 21, 2012
Easter Cruises for 2012 from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be celebrating Easter on board its ships this year with a variety of attractive cruises to destinations all over the world. Boudicca will be sailing from Southampton on 2nd April 2012, on a 14-night cruise to the Western Mediterranean, D1206, and Balmoral has a five-night mini-cruise over Easter 2012, L1202, commemorating the fateful Titanic cruise that departed from Southampton 100 years ago. - March 19, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch Voted "Best Small Ship for Entertainment" in the 2012 Cruise Critic "Cruisers’ Choice UK Awards"
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that its 804-guest cruise ship Black Watch has been voted "Best for Entertainment" in the 2012 Cruise Critic "Cruisers’ Choice UK Awards" (Small Ships Category), having been awarded an impressive 4.3 out of a total of 5 for its onboard entertainment. - March 16, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Extends Its Reservations Opening Hours
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it will be extending the opening hours of its Reservations Department, with effect from Monday 5th March, 2012. - February 23, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral Makes Maiden Call at the Port of Galveston
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest cruise ship Balmoral made her inaugural call at the Port of Galveston in the United States on 25th January 2012. - February 22, 2012
Enjoy "Flavours of the Adriatic" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cruise guests can enjoy an early summer holiday to the Adriatic in 2012, getting the chance to visit a host of attractive ports, including two in Croatia. Boudicca’s cruise, D1210, of 21 nights, departs from Greenock (Glasgow) on 20th May 2012. - February 17, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches New Canaries, North Africa and Cape Verde Fly-Cruise Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is introducing a new programme of exotic fly-cruises to the Canary Islands, West Africa and the Cape Verde Islands aboard Braemar, to go on general sale from 10th February 2012. - February 17, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral Makes Maiden Call at the Port of Galveston
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest cruise ship Balmoral made her inaugural call at the Port of Galveston in the United States on 25th January 2012, during the first sector of her 89-night ‘Cruise to the New World’, which departed from Southampton on 5th January 2012. - February 10, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches New Canaries, North Africa and Cape Verde Fly-Cruise Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is introducing a new programme of exotic fly-cruises to the Canary Islands, West Africa and the Cape Verde Islands aboard Braemar, to go on general sale from 10th February 2012. - February 09, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to Return to Liverpool in 2013
Cruise guests in Liverpool will be welcoming Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines back to the city in spring/summer 2013. - February 08, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to Sail from Belfast in 2013
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will commence calls from Belfast in 2013, with 880-guest Boudicca making two turnaround visits in October 2013. - February 04, 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to Abolish 5% Online Booking Discount
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is to abolish the 5% online discount for guests booking cruise holidays direct via its company website www.fredolsencruises.com. - February 03, 2012
Legendary Former Jockey, Bob Champion MBE, Joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that the inspirational former jockey and Grand National winner, Bob Champion MBE, will be joining its acclaimed cruise enrichment programme, Vistas, as one of its "Sporting Personalities." - January 19, 2012
First "Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines World Indoor Bowls Championships" to be Held at Potters Leisure Resort
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been named as the title sponsor of the forthcoming "World Indoor Bowls Championships" at Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk. - January 12, 2012
Get in the Mood for Love with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cruise guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ four ships can expect a mood of romance on board this coming Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14th February 2012. - January 11, 2012
Coming to a TV Near You: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches Major Advertising Campaign
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be launching its first TV advertising campaign since 2009, using the distinctive, hand-drawn style and strong brand values of its recent highly-successful print campaign. - December 25, 2011
Indulge in an Antique Lover’s Dream Cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – awarded "Best Educational Cruise" by readers of Cruise International magazine in 2011 – is offering three cruises in 2012 with "Antiques" as the special topic, through its acclaimed onboard enrichment programme, Vistas. On each cruise,... - December 24, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to Exhibit at Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – recently voted "Cruise Line of the Year" in the "Cruise International Awards 2011" – will be exhibiting on Stand 421 at the Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show. - December 22, 2011
Broadcaster Michael Nicholson Joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Onboard Enrichment Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that the renowned TV correspondent, Michael Nicholson, OBE, MA, is the latest in a line of glittering speakers to join its Vistas cruise enrichment programme. - December 09, 2011
Lifetime Achievement Award for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Nigel Lingard
After 32 years’ tirelessly promoting travel by sea, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ retiring Sales and Marketing Director, Nigel Lingard, has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award – the Passenger Shipping Association’s (PSA) annual "John Lancaster Smith Award." - December 07, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "Captain’s Collection" Cruise Brochure 2012/13
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is launching a new brochure of 73 specially selected, ex-UK cruises for 2012/13, offering exceptional value for money – the "Captains' Collection," on sale from 1st December 2011. - November 24, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Voted "Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays" in the Travel Agents' Choice Awards
The multi-award winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines www.fredolsencruises.com has received another accolade from the travel trade, having been voted "Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays" in the Travel Agents’ Choice Awards. The other nominees in this category were P&O, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Thomson. - November 23, 2011
Explorer, Author and Film-Maker, Tim Severin, Joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Programme
Explorer, author and historian, Tim Severin, is the latest illustrious name to join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas programme as a speaker, www.fredolsencruises-vistas.com. - November 12, 2011
Sporting Heroes Join a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Voyage to the Caribbean and Cuba
Guests joining award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ (www.fredolsencruises.com) 35-night Caribbean voyage aboard Boudicca in January 2012 – D1202 – will find themselves in the prestigious company of three major sporting celebrities from two of Britain’s favourite sports, darts and football. - November 09, 2011
Pop Legends "The Osmonds" to Perform Live on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral
Three of The Osmonds – perhaps the world’s best-known pop family – are to perform live on two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ cruises aboard Balmoral. - November 04, 2011
Escape the "Big Chill" with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Winter Sunshine" Cruise
With heating costs having risen by 18% in recent months, and exceptionally cold weather predicted, Britain is anticipating a difficult time this winter; in fact, forecasters are expecting the disruptive weather front known as "La Niňa" to cause temperatures to plummet. So, why not leave it all behind and take a "Winter Sunshine" cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines? - October 29, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca to Make Maiden Call at Halmstad, Sweden
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ elegant cruise ship, Boudicca, will make her first-ever call at the historic Swedish port of Halmstad in October 2011. This port forms part of a 12-night Baltic cruise itinerary, in which Boudicca was departing from the Port of Tyne, Newcastle, on 4th October 2011, and calling at Oslo (Norway), Halmstad (Sweden), Turku and Helsinki (both Finland), St. Petersburg (Russia), and Copenhagen (Denmark), before returning to Newcastle. - October 28, 2011
The Cast of ‘Allo ‘Allo Board Cruise Ship
’Allo ’Allo!’s Herr Flick and Private Helga join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ award-winning Vistas programme. - October 27, 2011
VIPs Celebrate Aboard Fred. Olsen’s Boudicca in Port of Tyne
On Tuesday 4th October 2011, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, in association with the Port of Tyne, welcomed a delegation of VIP guests aboard its elegant 880-guest cruise ship, Boudicca, in Newcastle. - October 23, 2011
Talk to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Experts at the Telegraph CRUISE Show
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, recently voted "Cruise Line of the Year" by readers of Cruise International magazine, will have a team of experts on hand at this autumn’s Telegraph CRUISE Show, to be held in Glasgow and Birmingham, ready to inspire and inform visitors on the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them. Visitors can also take advantage of a variety of Fred. Olsen deals – exclusive to the Show – on selected cruises around the world. - October 22, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Awarded Atlantic Alliance "Triple A"
During the Seatrade Europe 2011 Convention in Hamburg, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was honoured by the Atlantic Alliance, with its prestigious "Triple A" Award. The cruise line was recognised for being the most frequent visitor to the Atlantic Alliance’s member ports in 2011, visiting ten of the 17 ports which make up the Alliance during the 2011/12 cruise season. - October 21, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Crowned "Best Cruise Lines for Groups" at the "Group Leisure Awards 2011" for Second Consecutive Year
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was once again delighted to be crowned the most group-friendly cruise line at this year’s "Group Leisure Awards." - October 20, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Nigel Lingard Receives First "Cruise Baltic Crown Award" at Seatrade Europe
Nigel Lingard, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Sales and Marketing Director, has been awarded Cruise Baltic’s inaugural "Crown Award," in recognition of his on-going support and promotion of the Baltic Sea region as a cruise destination. - October 16, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral to Take Part in Southampton "Six Ships Extravaganza"
For the second time this year, the port of Southampton will see a magnificent line-up of six cruise ships, berthed simultaneously, on 16th July 2011. In January this year, the first "Six Ships Extravaganza" took place, and the role call on that occasion included two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships – Balmoral and Black Watch. This was the first time for over 50 years that so many cruise ships had docked together in the port, and a huge crowd came out to greet them. - July 23, 2011