The Fred Olsen Cruise Blog | Category: Crew Stories
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Captain Victor Stoica Interview
7th December 2021
This year, Captain Stoica celebrates 20 years of working with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Since joining us in 2001, he has become a much-loved member of our fa...
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Our Crew's Stories
21st January 2021
Some well-known Fred. Olsen crew members share their stories of life on board while we eagerly await our guests return to our fleet of cruise ships.
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Focus on... Captain Rommel Pineda
25th July 2019
After over 20 years, Rommel was promoted to Captain, making history as the first Filipino Captain to sail under an international flag on a cruise ship.