Your cruise at a glance
Hand-crafted highlights
On this exploration of Ireland’s iconic coastline, you can savour some of the fabled isle’s most remote and remarkable scenery, including the natural wonder of Giant’s Causeway, with its fascinating interlocking basalt columns. As Bolette diverts away from the main routes, you will see the incredible landscapes of Arranmore, the Slieve League Cliffs and the Cliffs of Moher. Immerse yourself in the traditional Irish way of life by sampling a drop of Jameson Whiskey or a pint of Guinness, enjoying céilí dancing, or listening to Shanakee storytelling. You will also have the chance to learn about the Titanic in Belfast and visit Cobh, her last port of call before she departed for America.
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Iconic Irish Coastline
Your cruise aboard Bolette will sail along some of Ireland's most spectacular coastlines, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Giant's Causeway where you'll have the chance to discover the unique hexagonal basalt columns, formed by volcanic activity, and said to have been created by the giant Finn McCool. You will also enjoy scenic cruising past two of the Wild Atlantic Way's natural wonders – the entirely vertical Cliffs of Moher, home to a large number of bird species; and marvel at the dramatic vistas of Ireland's highest sea cliffs at Slieve League, where it's possible to see the ‘Giants Desk and Chair’, a significant element of the history of the region.
Your Hand-crafted Signature Experience | Scenic Discoveries
Traditional Irish Island Life
Immerse yourself in traditional Irish life and discover the enchanting Gaelic culture of the Emerald Isle. Enjoy listening to a shanakee as they tell you stories of legend, marvel at the skill of Irish dancers as they perform céilí and step dancing, and indulge in typical Irish fayre by enjoying Irish stew with soda bread and a Guinness. Join us at a Jameson Distillery, taking you beyond just the whisky-making techniques, and to the very heart of the traditions that have shaped its flavours. In Cork, enjoy a visit to Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone, where a kiss of it is said to bestow the gift of eloquence or “the gift of the gab”.
Your Hand-crafted Signature Experience | Itinerary Insights
Ireland's cruise ships links
With a rich seafaring history, Belfast and Cork have significant links with cruising, and in particular the infamous Titanic. In Belfast's Titanic Quarter, you can see the slipway from where the luxury cruise liner was first launched and the dry dock where she was beautifully furnished. The museum here is built on the site of Harland & Wolff, also once owned by Fred. Olsen, and must be visited as it serves as a poignant reminder of the "Ship of Dreams". In Cork, join us on a tour of the Titanic Experience, and step back in time to April 1912, sharing the excitement of boarding the most luxurious cruise ship of the time and understanding how life was on board.
Your Hand-crafted Signature Experience | Itinerary Insights
Life On Board
Introducing Bolette
With just 690 cabins Bolette fits perfectly in our fleet of smaller ships. With her warm, welcoming atmosphere, timeless style, and classic open deck spaces providing a place to fully immerse yourself in the magic of ocean cruising.
Bolette
Bolette is one of the largest ships, by overall size, in our fleet. With its 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.
Treats & Pastimes
In addition to our Signature Experiences, we have a selection of lovely Treats & Pastimes for you to enjoy when on board. Just check your Daily Times each day for full details.
Cabins, Prices & Offers
Cabin Options On Your Cruise
* Prices correct as of 06:00 29/04/2024, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on two people sharing a twin cabin. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.
* Prices correct as of 06:00 29/04/2024, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on sole occupancy. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.
Cabin Grades
Balcony Junior Suite (BJ)
Bolette's Balcony Junior Suites have a private balcony and sitting/bedroom area.
| Freedom Fare | From £2,699 pp |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade Deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £2,299 pp |
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Ocean View (F)
Bolette's F Grade Ocean View cabins have two portholes and are on decks 1 & 2
| Freedom Fare | From £1,399 pp |
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Interior Cabin (I)
Located on decks 1, 2 & 3, I Grade Interior cabins on Bolette have a bathroom with shower
| Freedom Fare | From £1,199 pp |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on deck 1.
| Freedom Fare | From £1,999 pp |
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Balcony Suite (BS)
Located on deck 6, Bolette's Balcony Suites have a private balcony
| Freedom Fare | From £4,198.50 |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade Deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £4,368.10 |
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Superior Ocean Fully Obstructed View (CO)
CO Grade Superior Ocean View cabins have a fully obstructed picture view window
| Freedom Fare | From £2,548.50 |
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Interior Cabin (H)
H Grade Interior cabins on Bolette are located on decks 1 & 2
| Freedom Fare | From £2,273.25 |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on deck 1.
| Freedom Fare | From £1,999 |
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Cruise Offers
What's Included
SO MUCH ALREADY INCLUDED
As well as our Signature Experiences, there are a host of other treats to enjoy on board our ships.
Dining & Lounges
- À la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Daily buffet dining options
- Late night Supper Club
- Afternoon tea
- Self-service tea & coffee
- In-cabin dining & snacks
Treats & Pastimes
- Evening shows
- Live music & dancing
- Dance classes
- Lectures & talks
- Cookery demonstrations
- Traditional deck games
- Daily games & quizzes
Relaxation & Fitness
- Swimming Pools
- Jacuzzis
- Fitness Centre
- Fitness Classes
Enhance your cruise
Each of our cruises has been carefully designed for you to get the very best out of your time on board; and now you can enhance your cruise to make it even more special.
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Visa and health requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you check with a professionally qualified source and comply with such requirements. UK passport holders will need visas for certain Fred. Olsen cruise holidays and will advised at the time of booking. Your cruise booking information will also detail any requirements applicable to your holiday.
On certain sailings we offer two types of cruise fares; Freedom and Saver Fares.
Our single guests feel right at home on board our ships; Fred. Olsen have the reputation of sailing the friendliest fleet afloat.
Disembarking when your ship's at anchor is a very different experience to when it's docked portside. Getting ashore in this instance often involves the use of the ship's tender, which is accessed via the steps of a secure gangway.