2011 News
Coming to a TV near you Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches major advertising campaign
22 Dec, 2011
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. The 30-second advertisements – highlighting the exceptional customer service on Fred. Olsen cruises and access to hundreds of destinations worldwide on smaller ships from UK ports – will appear on a range of daytime terrestrial and digital TV channels from 28th December 2011 to mid-February 2012, falling within the all-important post-Christmas holiday booking period.
Indulge in an antique lover’s dream cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
22 Dec, 2011
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, there will be celebrated experts from the world of antiques, sharing their knowledge and passion with like-minded guests. Each of these experts appears as an appraiser on the BBC’s celebrated and long-running ‘Antiques Roadshow.’
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new longer cruises brochure – ‘The Voyage of a Lifetime 2013’
22 Dec, 2011
Cruise for longer in 2013, on a Balmoral ‘World Cruise’ of a record 112 nights, departing from Southampton on 5th January 2013, and a Black Watch cruise ‘Around Africa’ of 80 nights, also departing from Southampton on 10th January 2013. These two cruises are justifiably described as ‘The Voyage of a Lifetime’, and visit some of the most exotic, colourful and varied places on Earth, including Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam for the first time.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes new guest-funded RNLI lifeboat in the Kyle of Lochalsh
21 Dec, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is welcoming the launch of its latest guest-funded RNLI lifeboat, which has just been unveiled at the Kyle of Lochalsh, in the Highlands of Scotland. The new lifeboat has been made possible by the generosity of Fred. Olsen guests on board its four cruise ships. In 2009, guests’ donations on board amounted to an amazing £91,000, which enabled Fred. Olsen to reach its target and fund the new £180,000 Atlantic 85 class boat – the fourth to be purchased by Fred. Olsen guests.
Award-Winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers great benefits for Singles groups
20 Dec, 2011
Cruise experts at influential website Cruise Critic recently voted Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Best for Solo Cruisers’ in the third annual Cruise Critic ‘2011 Editors' Picks Awards’.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to exhibit at Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show 2012
14 Dec, 2011
Come and visit Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines at Stand 421, Manchester Central, 6th – 8th January 2012
Cruise from Harwich in 2013
13 Dec, 2011
Cruise from UK departure ports for your convenience to Worldwide destinations. Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will commence calls from Harwich International Port in 2013, with 804-guest Black Watch making four turnaround visits to the Essex port in May and June 2013.
Broadcaster Michael Nicholson joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas onboard enrichment programme
07 Dec, 2011
Cruise to the Mediterranean with the renowned TV correspondent, Michael Nicholson, OBE, MA, who is the latest in a line of glittering speakers to join its Vistas cruise enrichment programme. Michael will be the guest speaker on Boudicca’s 23-night cruise to the Mediterranean, departing from Portsmouth on 12th October 2012.
Lifetime achievement award for Nigel Lingard
05 Dec, 2011
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’.
'Best for Solo Cruisers' accolade for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Cruise Critic's '2011 Editors' Picks Awards'
30 Nov, 2011
Cruise experts at influential consumer website Cruise Critic have voted Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Best for Solo Cruisers’ in the third annual Cruise Critic ‘2011 Editors' Picks Awards’.
A fond farewell to Sales and Marketing Director Nigel Lingard
28 Nov, 2011
Members of the travel trade, cruise industry and the media gathered at London’s elegant Reform Club in Pall Mall on 22nd November 2011, at a glittering reception to honour the retiring Sales and Marketing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Nigel Lingard.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches ‘Captain’s Collection’ Cruise Brochure 2012/13
17 Nov, 2011
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. All the featured cruises offer additional savings on the prices in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ second edition brochure, and selected cruises offer Double Savings. In addition, some cruises also offer free On Board Spend, on outside cabin grades and above. The special rates detailed in the brochure are applicable on bookings made up to and including 29th February 2012.
'Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays' in the Travel Agents’ Choice Awards
16 Nov, 2011
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.
Explorer, author and film-maker, Tim Severin, joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas programme
10 Nov, 2011
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. Perhaps best known for his Viking Series of historical novels, Tim’s new association with the cruise line is especially appropriate given the company’s Norwegian heritage.
Sporting heroes join a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ voyage to the Caribbean and Cuba
04 Nov, 2011
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. The stars are ex-footballer and former Manager of both Spurs and Arsenal, Terry Neill, along with former darts champions, Keith Deller and Cliff Lazarenko, who will be entertaining guests throughout this cruise, as part of the exclusive onboard enrichment programme, Vistas (www.fredolsencruises-vistas.com)
Escape the ‘Big Chill’ with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Winter Sunshine’ cruise
24 Oct, 2011
Why not take a ‘Winter Sunshine’ cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Awarded Atlantic Alliance ‘Triple A’
17 Oct, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Awarded Atlantic Alliance ‘Triple A’.
Talk to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ experts at the Telegraph CRUISE Show
12 Oct, 2011
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.
VIPs Celebrate Aboard Fred. Olsen’s Boudicca in Port of Tyne
06 Oct, 2011
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.
VIPs join ‘Cruise Line of the Year’ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on board Boudicca to celebrate Port of Tyne links
30 Sep, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will welcome a delegation of VIPs on a visit to its 880-guest cruise ship, Boudicca, when she makes a turnaround call at the Port of Tyne, Newcastle on 4th October 2011, before departing on her 12-night ‘Baltic’ cruise.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Line's Nigel Lingard receives first 'Cruise Baltic Crown Award' at Seatrade Europe
28 Sep, 2011
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.
“Listen very carefully, I will ‘sail’ this only once!”
27 Sep, 2011
Two stars of the BBC’s much-loved Second World War comedy, ’Allo ’Allo!, Herr Otto Flick of the Gestapo (Richard Gibson) and Private Helga Geerhart (Kim Hartman), are to join two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ cruises in 2012.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to exhibit at the ‘Scandinavia Show 2011’
26 Sep, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be exhibiting at the Scandinavia Show 2011 at London’s Earls Court on 8th and 9th October 2011.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines crowned ‘Best Cruise Lines for Groups’ at the ‘Group Leisure Awards 2011’
22 Sep, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines crowned ‘Best Cruise Lines for Groups’ at the ‘Group Leisure Awards 2011’ for second consecutive year.
Renowned food writer, author and broadcaster, Jonathan Meades, joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas programme
20 Sep, 2011
Fred. Olsen pledges its support for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices’ ‘Treehouse Appeal’
20 Sep, 2011
Generous staff at Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – recently voted ‘Cruise Line of the Year’ in the ‘Cruise International Awards 2011’ – Fred. Olsen Travel and Fred. Olsen Limited, as well as the Fred. Olsen Travel shops throughout East Anglia, joined together at their Summer Ball at Trinity Park, Ipswich to raise a staggering £7,410 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ‘Treehouse Appeal’.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sweeps the board at the first-ever ‘Cruise International Awards’
15 Sep, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has swept the board at the first-ever ‘Cruise International Awards’, held at the Soho Hotel, London on 14th September 2011. The cruise line won the hotly-contested accolade of ‘Cruise Line of the Year’ in these new awards, which attracted some 180,000 votes from readers of Cruise International magazine and keen cruise customers, across 20 categories.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces appointment of new Sales and Marketing Director
01 Sep, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Philpot to the role of Sales and Marketing Director. Nathan will succeed Fred. Olsen’s long-standing and popular Sales and Marketing Director, Nigel Lingard, who retires at the end of November 2011.
Join Colonel John Blashford-Snell on an Amazonian adventure with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
21 Jun, 2011
As part of Vistas, its wide-ranging cruise enhancement programme, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to welcome on board the famed explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell. Lecturing aboard Braemar’s cruise of the Brazilian Amazon, M1203, appropriately he will be talking about ‘Amazonia’ and expeditions to this fascinating region.
'Food and Drink' presenter and wine expert, Jilly Goolden, joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Vistas programme
25 Aug, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that wine expert Jilly Goolden will be joining a Balmoral cruise to Iberia in 2012, hosting a theme of ‘Wines of Iberia’ as part of its cruise enhancement programme, Vistas. The 10-night cruise, L1217, departs from Southampton on 3rd October 2012, and visits Lisbon and Portimao (both Portugal), then Casablanca (Morocco), Cadiz, and La Coruna (both Spain), before returning to Southampton.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines commences its 2011 cruise programme from Portsmouth International Port
23 Aug, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest cruise ship, Boudicca, will be operating her second cruise season from Portsmouth International Port in autumn 2011, with guests enjoying the improved facilities of the newly-opened Passenger Terminal when they embark on their holiday.
Make it a ‘Caribbean Christmas’ at sea with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
16 Aug, 2011
Christmas is a time for celebration and relaxation, and what better way to do both than on a sunny Caribbean cruise? Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has a leisurely 25-night ex-UK ‘Caribbean Christmas’ cruise, W1121, aboard Black Watch, departing from Southampton on 17th December 2011.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines extends its ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’
12 Aug, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that its ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’, introduced earlier this year, is now extended to cover all bookings made up to and including 31st December 2011, for cruise departures from 1st January 2012.
The extension of this guarantee provides reassurance to those booking within this period that they will have not have to face any additional fuel-related costs to their cruise, providing they make the commitment by the end of this year.
Satirical caricaturist ‘par excellence’, Gerald Scarfe, joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas programme
03 Aug, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines moves to e-ticketing
26 Jul, 2011
Following a successful trial of e-ticket production on late bookings, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be introducing e-ticketing as standard on all tickets issued from Monday 25th July 2011.
Access to Portsmouth improved for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' guests
21 Jul, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Boudicca will commence her second season of cruises from Portsmouth on 1st November 2011. To complement Portsmouth International Port’s newly-opened ferry and cruise terminal, which will greatly enhance the embarkation experience, Fred. Olsen cruise guests will be able to benefit from even better links to this historic maritime city with the opening of the new Hindhead Tunnel on the A3, the main route to Portsmouth for those travelling by road. The new A3 is on schedule to open at the end of July 2011.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates its first qualified British Officer Cadets
19 Jul, 2011
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to announce the graduation of its first British Officer Cadets. Cadet Tim Cummins and Cadet Ian Meacham were sponsored by Fred. Olsen throughout their three years’ of study at Warsash Maritime Academy, in Southampton, and celebrated their graduation with a formal ‘Passing Out’ ceremony at the Academy in June 2011.
Cruise with Fred. Olsen and meet the most interesting people
14 Jul, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud of its philosophy ‘It’s all about the people’ and the cruise line is famed for its personal touch. Part of the pleasure of a cruise is to meet new people and enjoy stimulating discussion – perhaps learning something new along the way. An eclectic mix of speakers appears as part of Fred. Olsen’s cruise enhancement programme, Vistas, which covers a host of fascinating topics that guests can enjoy at no extra cost.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Balmoral to take part in Southampton 'Six Ships Extravaganza'
11 Jul, 2011
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.
Join naturalist and broadcaster Tony Soper, on a Fred. Olsen Cruise to the North Cape
06 Jul, 2011
Expedition leader, naturalist, and veteran broadcaster, Tony Soper, will be joining guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar cruise to the North Cape, M1214, in June 2012. Appearing as part of its Vistas cruise enhancement programme, Tony’s expert topic will be ‘Flora and Fauna’.
Commemorate RMS Titanic with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' mini cruise
04 Jul, 2011
The year 2012 marks the centenary of one of the most momentous events in cruising history; the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic. To mark the occasion, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be operating a mini cruise aboard its cruise ship, Balmoral.
Cruise from Newcastle with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
27 Jun, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is well known for offering a programme of ex-UK cruises from a variety of regional ports. One of the most popular, with guests from the North East and Scotland, is the easily-accessible Port of Tyne in Newcastle. Cruise ship Boudicca has a selection of northerly autumn cruises from this port at competitive prices.
Seville welcomes Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' inaugural visit on Braemar
27 Jun, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will make its inaugural visit to the Port of Seville on 27th June 2011, with the call of its elegant, stylish cruise ship, Braemar.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches 'Music and Laughter' entertainment programme for 2011/12
23 Jun, 2011
Along with food, and of course the company of fellow guests, a key aspect in the success of any cruise is the quality of its entertainment. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Music & Laughter’ programme has proved to be an enormously popular highlight on selected cruises. Provided at no extra cost, the programme offers a star-studded line-up of quality acts from the worlds of comedy, music and entertainment. A diverse range of musical styles is represented, including pop, soul, jazz, classical and opera.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines voted 'Best Cruise Line for Groups' in 2011 Group Travel Awards
16 Jun, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just received a major accolade from group travel organisers – the cruise line has been voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ by readers of Group Travel Organiser Magazine, in the prestigious Group Travel Awards 2011.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new themed nights
15 Jun, 2011
A highlight of Fred. Olsen cruises for many guests is the chance to dress up and join in the fun of a specially themed night . Helping to create a party atmosphere, menus and entertainment are all designed to tie in with the theme.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Black Watch to visit Bangor
13 Jun, 2011
The Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship, Black Watch, will make her first ever call into the port of Bangor, in Northern Ireland, on Wednesday 15th June 2011, as part of her cruise, W1106 ‘Dublin & Around the UK.’
Talon, the Best of Eagles' to celebrate 15th anniversary aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Black Watch
09 Jun, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce a very special mini-cruise in 2012, which will be a real treat for rock fans. Black Watch’s mini-cruise, W1206, to Antwerp and Amsterdam, will play host to ‘Talon, the Best of Eagles’, who are celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2012.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Balmoral Is First Ship to Visit New Cruise Berth at Aalborg
03 Jun, 2011
The Danish port of Aalborg will be opening its new city centre cruise berth on 25th May 2011, and the first ship to dock there will be Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1350-guest Balmoral. The new Aalborg Royal City Berth is right in the centre of the town, making it extremely convenient for cruise ship guests to go ashore. This quay is also used by the Danish Royal Yacht, Dannebrog.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches worldwide cruises brochure 2012/13
31 May, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new worldwide cruises for 2012/13. The brochure details a comprehensive programme of ex-UK cruises, from early 2012 to Spring of 2013, aboard Fred. Olsen’s fleet of classic ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch. All the new cruises feature Fred. Olsen’s ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' cruise enhancement programmes - Vistas and Flagship Golf
31 May, 2011
As well as offering a wide range of cruises, to a host of worldwide destinations, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines likes to offer its guests something extra, to make sure their time on board is as enjoyable as possible.
Enjoy a great choice of regional departure ports with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
31 May, 2011
The new Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ brochure of worldwide cruises for 2012-13 offers a comprehensive range of cruises to destinations all over the world, from a choice of British ports. You can choose to cruise from Dover, Southampton, Portsmouth, Newcastle, Greenock (Glasgow) or Rosyth (Edinburgh.)
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' weekend 'Summer Sale' on selected 2011 cruises
26 May, 2011
For a limited period only, over the late May Bank Holiday period, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be offering special reduced prices on six summer 2011 cruises, with durations ranging from 7 to 16 nights, to a variety of exciting destinations. These unbeatable deals will only be available from Friday 27th to Monday 30th May 2011 inclusive, and offer, amongst others, the chance to view the volcanic region of Iceland from the comfort and safety of a cruise ship!
Back by popular demand - The Operababes to cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
17 May, 2011
As part of the popular ‘Music and Laughter’ programme of cruises, with high quality, live entertainment, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to welcome back, for a second season, The Operababes.
From 'The Street' to the High Seas: Corrie's 'Ken' to join a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' summer cruise
27 Apr, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce a treat for soap fans. The legendary Coronation Street actor, William Roache, MBE, who has played ‘Ken Barlow’ ever since the long-running soap first aired in 1960, and is the only member of the original cast still starring in the programme, will be joining a Braemar cruise to the Western Mediterranean in June 2011, travelling as a VIP guest.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches 'Grand Voyages 2013' Brochure
19 Apr, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced details of two epic voyages, visiting a host of fascinating ports around the world. The two cruises, detailed in the ‘Grand Voyages 2013’ brochure, are a World Cruise of 112 nights, aboard Balmoral – L1301 – and an 80-night voyage to the Indian Ocean, aboard Black Watch – W1301. Both depart from Southampton in January 2013.
Celebrate the 'Wedding of the Decade' with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines!
19 Apr, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is preparing to celebrate the ‘big day’ of Prince William and Kate Middleton on 29th April 2011, as guests on board its four cruise ships get into the spirit and join in the festivities from various parts of the world.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches worldwide 2012/13 1st edition brochure
02 Jun, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new worldwide cruises for 2012/2013. The brochure details a comprehensive programme of ex-UK cruises, from early 2012 to Spring of 2013, aboard Fred. Olsen’s fleet of classic ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch. All the new cruises feature Fred. Olsen’s ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’.
MS Balmoral Delayed into Southampton, Friday 27th May
26 May, 2011
All departures/arrivals are running to schedule with the exception of MS Balmoral, whose arrival into Southampton, Mayflower Terminal, Berth 106, Friday 27 May, is delayed until 1200 noon owing to heavy seas. It is anticipated that guests will disembark from 1300hrs onwards.
M20 Junction 8 (London bound) closure - 2100hrs, Fri 10 June - 0600hrs, Mon 13 June
16 May, 2011
M1111 - Baltic Sailing , Disembarkation Saturday 11 June 2011
The Highways Agency has advised us of the below road closure with diversion which will add an additional 30 minutes to your London bound journey. Dover bound traffic remains unaffected.
'Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday' on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Caribbean cruise
13 Apr, 2011
As part of its popular ‘Music and Laughter’ variety programme, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it will be featuring a line-up responsible for some of the biggest hits of the Seventies. ‘The Sounds of Boney M, featuring Sheyla Bonnick’ will be entertaining guests on 15-night Caribbean fly-cruise M1126, on board Braemar, departing ex London Gatwick/Manchester on 8th December 2011.
Visit the Beautiful Baltic with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
12 Apr, 2011
The Baltic is one of the most beautiful and fascinating cruise destinations for the summer, and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has two exceptional Baltic itineraries, with very competitive rates available.
Mum's The Word on a Fred. Olsen Cruise!
31 Mar, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines always likes to celebrate an important occasion, and to make things extra special for its guests, whatever the season. With Mother’s Day – or, traditionally, Mothering Sunday – fast approaching, the ships are all planning ways to pamper mothers on board, on Sunday 3rd April 2011.
‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’ for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
31 Mar, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’ on all bookings made up to, and including, 31st August 2011, for cruises departing from 1st January 2012
Improve your Bridge Skills with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
23 Mar, 2011
Regular cruisers will know that a game of bridge is a popular activity on many cruises; Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships all have dedicated card rooms, and guests regularly get together to enjoy a rubber, whether they are regular players, or just enjoying a friendly game of cards while at sea. On all Fred. Olsen cruises, except the very short mini cruises, there are seasoned bridge players on board to offer advice and tuition for those who wish to learn more
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Unveils New Joint RNLI DVD on YouTube
23 Mar, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled an action-packed new promotional film on its own YouTube channel, produced in partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), to highlight the amazing fundraising efforts of its guests on board its four cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – for this very worthy cause.
Visit ‘La Bella Italia’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
23 Mar, 2011
Visit ‘La Bella Italia’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Jazz in Naples – Fireworks in Rome
Learn about photography with ‘Vistas’
Last chance to fly-cruise on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar in the Caribbean in winter 2011/12
16 Mar, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 927-guest cruise ship, Braemar, will operate cruises exclusively from UK ports, following the conclusion of her winter 2011/12 Caribbean fly-cruise season. The cruise ship has operated a winter fly-cruise programme, based in Barbados, since she joined the Fred. Olsen fleet in 2001.
The 'Baby Boomers' Cruise On - 'Celebrate 65' with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
16 Mar, 2011
The year 2012 marks the 65th anniversary of the peak of the so-called ‘Baby Boom’ – born in 1947, the post-war generation that has enjoyed relative prosperity, health, and longevity never previously experienced so generally in this country. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, the cruise line of choice for so many of this very special age group, celebrated the ‘Baby Boomers’’ 60th anniversary in 2007, and is now pleased to mark their – even more important – milestone 65th birthday.
Talk to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Experts at the Daily Telegraph CRUISE Show, London -
16 Mar, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will have a team of experts on hand at this spring’s Daily Telegraph CRUISE Show in London, 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.
The Plot Thickens on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 'Queen of Crime' cruise
10 Mar, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Easter cruise to Iberia and Morocco, aboard Balmoral, will be something very special. To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Agatha Christie, the cruise is themed, in conjunction with Agatha Christie Limited.
Nigel Lingard to Retire from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
08 Mar, 2011
Nigel Lingard, Marketing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, has announced that, after a career spanning 23 years, he is to retire from the Company with effect from 30th November 2011.
From 'Albinoni' to 'Ambridge', 'Watercolours' to 'Wildlife' with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
03 Mar, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launched its eagerly-awaited new programme of special interests, Vistas, at a glittering reception at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London on 2nd March 2011.
Make it a Mediterranean Medley this Summer with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Braemar - M1110 and M1113
10 Feb, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is well-known for operating a great choice of cruises from the UK, so you can reach your sunshine destination without any of the hassle of flying, and no restrictions on that summer wardrobe!
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a Major Sponsor of the RNLI's 2011 'Thank You' Awareness Campaign
08 Feb, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a major sponsor of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) new promotional campaign for 2011, aimed at raising awareness of the charity and the vital work it does, as well as recognising the important role that its supporters play in helping to save lives at sea.
Calling all Cycling Fans - See the 'UCI Road World Championships 2011' with a Fred. Olsen Baltic cruise
03 Feb, 2011
One of the delights of cruising is that you often discover an event, or special activity, happening in a port of call that was quite unexpected, but could be a real treat! Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Baltic cruise L1116 aboard Balmoral includes a call into Copenhagen, on 24th September 2011, which coincides with one of the world’s greatest cycle races – the ‘UCI Road World Championships 2011’ – being hosted by the city.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines clarifies position on rising fuel costs
02 Feb, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines wishes to clarify its position with regards to Fuel Cost Supplements and Fuel Surcharges, which it has levied in response to the increasing cost of fuel oil and the significant impact this has had on its operating costs.
FRED. OLSEN LAUNCHES FIRST NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN WITH NEW AGENCY, FOX KALOMASKI
23 Jan, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the launch of a new, national advertising campaign, the first since the appointment of its new advertising agency, Fox Kalomaski, in late 2010.
Fuel cost update
19 Jan, 2011
Due to the escalating price of oil fuel, FOCL has reviewed the impact on its
operating costs.
Happy new dot com from Fred. Olsen!
11 Jan, 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has changed its website address to www.fredolsencruises.com
The new .com address reflects the international nature of the cruise line, and will make access easier, wherever you are searching from.
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