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The Fred Olsen Cruise Blog - Page 12

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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Barman on board

Five-night Fjords: Perfect for first-time cruisers

8th April 2020
Fred. Olsen strives to create holidays that make for an ideal first foray into cruising, including a selection of five-night cruises to the Norwegian Fjords.
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Geiranger, Norway
Eidfjord, Norway

An interview with Ted Cordery | D-Day Veteran

6th November 2019
Among the veterans who joined Boudicca for the poignant D-Day sailing was 95-year-old Ted Cordery. Read on to discover how important this voyage was for him.
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Ted & Glynis Cordery with Captain Danielsen
Ted Cordery, D-Day veteran

Five things to see in Hamburg

18th September 2019
Take a Fred. Olsen cruise to the cultural city of Hamburg on one of our smaller cruise ships, and experience an abundance of vibrant and historic attractions.
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Hamburg
Hafencity, Hamburg

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.
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Captain Rommel

Five reasons to celebrate the festive season and Christmas on a cruise

10th December 2018
How many times have you celebrated Christmas and New Year in the same way, in the same place? Like so many people, you may have struggled to come up with new...
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Hamburg city center at Christmas time, Germany
Christmas tree all decorated with red and gold decorations

Mysterious Easter Island

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 18th March 2018
The monoliths of Easter Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have filled travellers with a sense of intrigue since the arrival of Admiral Jacob Roggeveen.
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Statues on Easter Island, Chile.
Moais statues, Easter Island

Top Things to Do in San Francisco

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 27th January 2018
From the stunning Golden Gate Bridge to the oldest Chinatown in North America, there is an abundance of things to see and do in San Francisco.
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Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco

Top tips from our guests

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 23rd February 2017
Some of our more seasoned cruisers have learnt the art of simple hacks they’ve discovered to make life on board a little easier.
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Open yellow suitcase with different clothes packed for travel
Vintage suitcase - Top Tips