Embark on an exceptional journey with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Published on February 12, 2024

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers a selection of remarkable voyages featuring extended stays of over 14 nights aboard their intimate fleet comprising Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral.

Crafted with care, these itineraries provide guests with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the destinations they visit.

Travelers can embark on a cultural odyssey exploring the ancient empires and kingdoms of the Mediterranean, with highlights such as the Acropolis in Ancient Greece and iconic landmarks in Istanbul like the Hagia Sophia mosque and Topkapi Palace.

Alternatively, guests can opt for a unique cruise experience, such as witnessing a Solar Eclipse en route to the Azores, exploring Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii on the ‘Colourful and Cosmopolitan Mediterranean’ voyage, or venturing off the beaten path to discover remote destinations in Canada and Greenland.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Services at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“Our extraordinary voyages have all been curated with our guests in mind to really taken them off the popular tourist trail and allow them to immerse themselves in local cultures.

“With our Itinerary Insights programme, guests can listen to engaging guest speakers who are knowledgeable about the destinations they will be visiting.

“Guests can also choose to join an insightful wildlife photography session, to take part in dance or music classes and for culinary enthusiasts, our Treats of the Region sessions offer cookery demonstrations, where guests can sample local delicacies of the places they are venturing to.

“There’s truly a cruise tailored to every preference.”

For guests who reserve before February 29th, there’s a choice between a complimentary drinks package or onboard credit for select sailings throughout 2024.

Here are some of the exceptional voyages departing from Southampton, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Rosyth:

Bolette’s 32-night T2404 ‘Discovering Greece, Turkey and the Dalmatian Coast’ cruise, departing from Southampton on February 25th, 2024. Prices start from £4,499 per person.

Experience the stunning Dalmatian coastlines.
Immerse yourself in the authentic culture and traditions of Greece.
Delve into the rich history of Split, Dubrovnik, and Cartagena.
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Malaga, Spain – Palma, Spain – La Goulette, Tunisia – Valletta, Malta – Split, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – Kotor, Montenegro – Cruise Zakynthos Coastline, Greece – Limassol, Cyprus – Rhodes, Greece – Kusadasi, Turkey – Cruising Dardanelles, Turkey – Istanbul, Turkey (overnight port) – Navigating the Strait of Messina, Italy – Passing by the Aeolian Islands, Italy – Cagliari, Italy – Cartagena, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, UK

Balmoral’s 15-night L2409 ‘Springtime Canary Islands and Portugal’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on April 2nd, 2024. Prices start from £1,899 per person.

Marvel at the breathtaking views of Cabo Girão, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs.
Explore the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands and Madeiran gardens.
Visit the charming Portuguese cities of Oporto and Lisbon.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Tangier, Morocco – Cruising Cartagena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Sailing by Benirras Beach at sunset, Spain – Cruising along the North Coast of Mallorca, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Newcastle, UK

Bolette’s 17-night T2410 ‘Colourful and Cosmopolitan Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on May 8th, 2024. Prices start from £2,999 per person.

Enjoy picturesque views of the Amalfi Coast from the decks of Bolette.
Explore the Roman history in Cartagena and Pompeii from Salerno.
Take a tour from Sorrento to the active volcano of Mount Vesuvius.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Tangier, Morocco – Cruise Cartagena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Sailing by Benirras Beach at sunset, Spain – Cruising along the North Coast of Mallorca, Spain – Propriano, Corsica, France – Olbia, Italy – Sorrento, Italy – Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri, Italy – Salerno, Italy – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Liverpool, UK

Bolette’s 27-night T2417 ‘Scenic Wonders and Wildlife of Canada and Greenland’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on July 19th, 2024. Prices start from £3,799 per person.

Experience the breathtaking icebergs and glaciers of Greenland.
Spot polar bears in Nunavut.
Discover the Olsen family links with L’Anse aux Meadows.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – St. John’s, Canada – Halifax, Canada – Corner Brook, Canada – Cruise Humber Arm and Bay of Islands, Canada – Red Bay, Labrador, Canada – L’Anse aux Meadows, Canada – Cruise North East Coast of Akpatok Island, Canada – Cruise by Resolution Island, Canada – Cruise by Lower Savage Islands, Canada – Nuuk, Greenland – Nanortalik, Greenland – Narsarsuaq, Greenland – Cruising Prins Christian Sund, Greenland – Reykjavik, Iceland – Liverpool, UK

Balmoral’s 15-night L2424 ‘Portugal’s Islands in Search of the Meteor Shower’ cruise, departing from Rosyth on August 7th, 2024. Prices start from £1,999 per person.

This cruise is timed to coincide with the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Spot shooting stars from the decks of Balmoral in the Azores.
Spend time with an astronomer who will offer insight into this event.
Itinerary: Rosyth, UK – Praia da Vitoria, Portugal – Horta, Portugal – Ponta Delgada, Portugal – Vila Franca Islet, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Leixões, Portugal – Rosyth, UK

Bolette’s 20-night T2423 ‘Exploring the Colourful Adriatic’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on September 30th, 2024. Prices start from £2,999 per person.

Enjoy two days in Croatia and explore Diocletian’s Palace.
Cruise along the fjord-like Bay of Kotor aboard Bolette.
Visit Sicily, home to the still active volcano Mount Etna.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise by Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Catania, Italy – Split, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Kotor, Montenegro – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – La Goulette, Tunisia – Cruise Cartagena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Lisbon, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Liverpool, UK

Borealis’ 26-night S2423 ‘Canada in the Fall’ cruise, departing from Southampton on October 3rd, 2024. Prices start from £3,699 per person.

Timed to coincide with the fall season, witness the color-changing foliage.
Meet an award-winning fiddler in St John’s, Newfoundland.
Delve into the history of the indigenous Mi’kmaq people.
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – St. John’s, Canada – Halifax, Canada – Gaspé, Canada – Cruising St Lawrence River, Canada – Trois-Rivières, Canada – Montreal, Canada – Quebec, Canada (overnight port) – Saguenay, Canada – Cruising Saguenay Fjord, Canada – Corner Brook, Canada – Cruise Jumber Arm and Bay of Islands, Canada – Cruising by Spike Island, Ireland – Cobh, Ireland – Southampton, UK

Bolette’s 18-night T2427 ‘Winter Warmth in the Canaries and Cape Verde’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on November 24th, 2024. Prices start from £2,199 per person.

Explore the cultural islands of the Cape Verdes.
Discover the volcanic landscapes of La Palma and Tenerife.
Learn about the world’s most famous explorers in Lisbon.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Arrecife, Spain – Mindelo, Cape Verde – Praia, Cape Verde – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain – Cruise Mouth of River Ragus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal