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Fred Olsen Cruises: Intimate Journeys, Unique Ports, and Unforgettable Experiences

Experience a unique style of cruising with Fred Olsen, a family-run business for over 175 years, renowned for its friendly atmosphere and high guest return rate. With ships carrying a maximum of 1,400 passengers, Fred Olsen offers an intimate experience, reaching smaller, exclusive ports others can’t access.


KEY POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW;

👉SOLO CRUISE DEALS ARE BACK! With limited availability single cabins will be available for the £pp price tag! Grab them whilst you can as they go quick!

👉Fred Olsen posts out a 'Journey Guide' a few weeks before travel which is personal to your cruise. Advertising the excursions, formal nights etc. This is a great way to plan ahead for your dream cruise!

👉SAVE £5pp on pre booking speciality dining restaurants. This can always be amended once onboard, £10pp pre booked / £15pp booked on-board.

👉Fred Olsen offers unusual and imaginative itineraries like the Solar Eclipse Cruise, Antarctic Adventure cruises & Rainforest and ruins of Central America. Making sure that the ports are never duplicated. 

👉For our foodies...food options are available to you at all times of the day! With the buffet restaurant open for a midnight snack, a 24 hour room service option, afternoon tea served daily and of course the set meal times through-out the day! Fred Olsen caters where they can to all dietary requirements.

👉Fred Olsen offers a drinks package at a cost of £24.99pp, per day! However the prices for drinks on-board are reasonable anyway with a glass of wine costing £6 and a cappuccino costing £3!

👉As of 2026 gratuities will be included in your cruise price! Giving you the option to tip at your own judgement.

👉Fred Olsen are offering a convenient and hassle-free door-to-door transfers (on selected cruises) offering you the peace of mind that you'll be collected from your home, and taken straight to the port.


ON-BOARD ENTERTAINMENT;

⭐Live Music (String Quartet & Singers)

⭐Theatre Performances

⭐Comedians

⭐The Famous Fred Olsen Quiz

⭐Art Studio Classes

⭐Luxury Spa & Thermal Suite


FRED OLSEN SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES;


👉BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS -  You can discover the secrets and challenges of running a cruise ship on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, where you'll have special access to areas that are normally off-limits to guests, providing a unique peek into the inner workings of our vessel.

👉'STAR GAZING' EXPERIENCES - To make your experience more special, on clear nights Fred Olsen 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 the experts as they bring the night sky to life and enhance your understanding of the stars above.

👉MEET THE TEAM - You can join the Captain and Senior crew and take part in navigation and chart-reading sessions. Shipping and Maritime are truly in Fred's DNA, and they love to share their passion for the sea with you!

👉COOKING CLASSES - 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.

👉SCENIC CRUISING - Fred Olsen takes the most fascinating routes possible to ensure you see all the islands, ports, waterways, lochs, lakes, fjords and coastal landscapes possible and to help you understand more about them. Either out on deck or from the comfort of our Observatory Lounges, our on-board teams provide commentary, point out places of interest, share stories of local people and culture and help you spot and identify marine and birdlife.


Set sail with Fred Olsen and experience a truly unique, welcoming cruise tailored to your desires. From unforgettable destinations and enriching onboard experiences to seamless service and thoughtful amenities, every journey promises cherished memories. Discover the Fred Olsen difference, where every detail is designed to make you feel at home.


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