2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

FRED. OLSEN’S BALMORAL CRUISE SHIP UNDERGOES MAJOR REFIT

29 Nov, 2007

The ship – formerly Norwegian Crown - docked on 16th November at dry dock ELBE 17 at Blohm + Voss Repair, Hamburg. She will be extended by 30.20 metres and the extra capacity will allow for an additional 186 passenger 53 new crew cabins. In addition, 60 new balconies will be added while public areas will be modified and new areas constructed.

BLACK PRINCE - CRUISE CODE BP720

14 Sep, 2007

Black Prince is currently sailing an amended itinerary.

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES LAUNCHES ON-SITE GOOGLE EARTH SOLUTION

18 Jun, 2007

Google Earth uses satellite imagery to three-dimensionally map the globe and provides a web search function, allowing users to search for businesses, areas of interest or get directions to their desired location.

FRED. OLSEN ANNOUNCES LENGTHENING OF BALMORAL

11 Apr, 2007

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Pte. Ltd. (FOCL) has announced that it has signed an agreement to lengthen its latest purchase, the Norwegian Crown, which is currently under bareboat charter to Norwegian Cruise Lines. FOCL will have the vessel redelivered in November 2007, and has entered into a contract with Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH Hamburg to extend the length of the vessel by about 30m. In addition to increasing public areas, it will also increase passenger capacity by approximately 350 bringing the total passenger count to around 1,340 in lower beds.

IPSWICH IP8 SITE ACQUISITION BY FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES

10 Sep, 2007

The site extends to approximately 4.5 acres and will house the new UK headquarters of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. “We are delighted to have acquired this prime location for Fred. Olsen” said David Lowe, Consultancy and Development director at EWS, who handled the negotiations. “It was selected after a rigorous search and review process of office development sites in the area” he continued.

BLACK PRINCE CRUISES BP720, BP721 & BP722

19 Sep, 2007

Cruise BP720 - Eastern Mediterranean Sailing - Departed Liverpool Sat 01 September 2007.

FRED. OLSEN LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE CRUISES BROCHURE 2008/9

19 Jul, 2007

The extensive 2008-9 cruise programme offers the greatest ever number of ports of call at 306 in 116 different countries, with around 21 ports new to Fred. Olsen.

FRED. OLSEN LAUNCHES A NEW PROGRAMME OF CIVILISATIONS CRUISES

06 Nov, 2007

Originally only offered on Black Watch cruises, for 2008-9 Civilisations will be available on selected Black Watch and Boudicca itineraries to a variety of destinations.

FRED. OLSEN ANNOUNCES NEW CRUISES FOR 2008/9

28 Jun, 2007

Highlights of the new programme include two epic, long voyages.

FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES LENGTHENS SECOND SHIP

02 Jul, 2007

The work will be carried out by Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH Hamburg which will be handling a similar project on the company’s latest acquisition, Balmoral, later this year.

FRED. OLSEN TAKES POSSESSION OF FIFTH SHIP

07 Nov, 2007

The vessel, which will eventually be renamed Balmoral, will sail across the Atlantic to Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH Hamburg where it will undergo an extensive refit and refurbishment. It is expected to arrive in Hamburg in 10 days time.