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Imaginative and Unusual Itineraries

A WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED

 

Imaginative and Unusual Itineraries

A WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED

 

Explore our best selling Winter cruises

Our team of Journey Planners carefully craft each journey to ensure we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world's most amazing destinations.

Below you'll find a selection of this week's best selling cruises as booked by fellow guests.

Balmoral
Christmas Markets of France & Belgium L2533
Sail from 
Balmoral
16 Dec 2025
6 nights
From £599pp
Saver Fare
 
Bolette
Canary Islands Christmas & Funchal Fireworks T2528
Sail from 
Bolette
22 Dec 2025
14 nights
From £3,099pp
Sailing soon
 
Balmoral
In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas L2534
Sail from 
Balmoral
22 Dec 2025
15 nights
From £2,299pp
Saver Fare
 
Borealis
Canary Islands Christmas with New Year in Lisbon S2533
Sail from 
Borealis
22 Dec 2025
13 nights

Available Offers:

From £2,299pp
Saver Fare
 
 

Our team of Journey Planners carefully craft each journey to ensure we visit the world's most amazing destinations.

Below you'll find a selection of this week's top trending cruises departing from Portsmouth as booked by fellow guests.

Christmas Markets of France & Belgium L2533
Sail from 
Balmoral
16 Dec 2025
6 nights
From £599pp
Saver Fare
Canary Islands Christmas & Funchal Fireworks T2528
Sail from 
Bolette
22 Dec 2025
14 nights
From £3,099pp
Sailing soon
In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas L2534
Sail from 
Balmoral
22 Dec 2025
15 nights
From £2,299pp
Saver Fare
Canary Islands Christmas with New Year in Lisbon S2533
Sail from 
Borealis
22 Dec 2025
13 nights

Available Offers:

From £2,299pp
Saver Fare

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Join us on board Balmoral to experience the true essence of Europe's festive markets in Belgium and France, spend Christmas aboard Borealis in the Canaries with New Year's Eve in Lisbon, or go in search of the Northern Lights at Christmas, sailing from Southampton.

Here's a selection of our specially curated cruises sailing very soon.

 

Christmas Markets of France & Belgium L2533
Sail from 
Balmoral
16 Dec 2025
6 nights
From £599pp
Saver Fare
Canary Islands Christmas with New Year in Lisbon S2533
Sail from 
Borealis
22 Dec 2025
13 nights

Available Offers:

From £2,299pp
Saver Fare
In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas L2534
Sail from 
Balmoral
22 Dec 2025
15 nights
From £2,299pp
Saver Fare
Canary Islands Christmas & Funchal Fireworks T2528
Sail from 
Bolette
22 Dec 2025
14 nights
From £3,099pp
Sailing soon
In Search of the Northern Lights S2601
Sail from 
Borealis
04 Jan 2026
10 nights

Available Offers:

Adults Only
From £1,299pp
Saver Fare
Exploring Spain, Portugal & Morocco T2603
Sail from 
Bolette
05 Jan 2026
12 nights
From £1,499pp
Saver Fare
Winter Warmth in the Canary Islands L2601
Sail from 
Balmoral
06 Jan 2026
14 nights

Available Offers:

From £1,499pp
Sailing soon
New Year Spanish Escape S2602
Sail from 
Borealis
14 Jan 2026
14 nights
Adults Only
From £1,599pp
Saver Fare
Southern Spain New Year Escape S2602S1
Sail from Palma
Borealis
19 Jan 2026
6 nights

Available Offers:

From £849pp

IMAGINATIVE AND Unusual ITINERARIES

A WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED

INTRODUCING THE FRED. OLSEN FLEET

The size of our ships allows us access to more interesting places, and means we can dock in the heart of some of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Bolette in Olden, Norway
Bolette at sunrise

Bolette

Bolette is the largest of our fleet of ships, by overall size. With her warm, welcoming atmosphere and timeless style, and classic open deck spaces providing a place to fully immerse yourself in the magic of ocean cruising, Bolette is very much in keeping with what our guests have come to expect from a Fred. Olsen ship.

690 cabins
1,338 guests
642 crew
62,735 GT
24.5kts max speed
Explore Bolette
Borealis at sea at sunset
Borealis at sea at sunset

Borealis

Sister ship to Bolette, Borealis is perfectly suited for taking guests on journeys around the globe, enabling more exploration in more exciting ports. Her smaller size, spacious public areas, open deck spaces and impressive array of restaurants make her perfect for longer voyages and shorter journeys alike.

702 cabins
1,353 guests
642 crew
61,849 GT
25kts max speed
Explore Borealis
Balmoral
Fred. Olsen ship Balmoral sailing at dawn

Balmoral

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of peaceful scenic cruising. Balmoral offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open deck space.

710 cabins
1,250 guests
537 crew
43,537 GT
16kts max speed
Explore Balmoral