What's included in your cruise holiday?

Guests dining in the Spey restaurant, Balmoral
Guests dining in The Spey Restaurant, Balmoral

A cruise is about being out there on the ocean, exploring the world from the perfect vantage point of Bolette, Borealis or Balmoral, and on board each cruise are an extensive list of the benefits included, which we've detailed below.

So, join us on one of our three cruise ships, and experience all this for yourself.

What's Included in the price of your cruise

 
  • Comfortable cabins and suites all equipped with climate control, interactive smart TV, hairdryer, desk, phone, fridge (which can be stocked as a mini-bar) and tea and coffee making facilities
  • Tempting cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfasts and lunches, buffets, afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes and late-night snacks
  • Self-service tea and coffee in selected venues
  • In-cabin dining and snacks
  • All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing
  • Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and Fitness Centre
  • A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations throughout the day
  • All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
  • Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/ pick-up point

*Once on board, everything is priced in Sterling, so there is no need to worry about currency fluctuations.

Lobster dish in main dining room
Swimming pool on Balmoral
Fitness Centre, Bolette
Guests taking a Pilates class
Guest Lecturer
Complimentary Afternoon Tea
Dancing in the Oceans bar with our dance hosts, Bolette
Bolette Theatre Company

What's Included in the price of your cruise

Lobster dish in main dining room
Swimming pool on Balmoral
Fitness Centre, Bolette
Guests taking a Pilates class
Guest Lecturer
Complimentary Afternoon Tea
Dancing in the Oceans bar with our dance hosts, Bolette
Bolette Theatre Company
  • Comfortable cabins and suites all equipped with climate control, interactive smart TV, hairdryer, desk, phone, fridge (which can be stocked as a mini-bar) and tea and coffee making facilities
  • Tempting cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfasts and lunches, afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes, buffets and late-night snacks
  • Self-service tea and coffee in selected venues
  • In-cabin dining and snacks
  • All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing
  • Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and Fitness Centre
  • A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations throughout the day
  • All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
  • Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/ pick-up point

*Once on board, everything is priced in Sterling, so there is no need to worry about currency fluctuations.

Premier Suite on Borealis
Binoculars and Atlas
Owners Suite, Borealis
Suite Balcony and Champagne
Balcony Junior Suite, Bolette

Our suite Dreams Package - exclusive to all Suite grade cabins

 

Guests staying in our spacious, stylish Suites can take advantage of our complimentary Suite Dreams package benefits.

These include extras such as daily canapes, luxury towels, bathrobes and slippers, a free pressing service and laundry vouchers - those little touches that help to make your cruise experience even more relaxing, enjoyable and memorable.

Take a look below at what's included along with a selection of example suites available across our fleet. 

Our suite Dreams Package - exclusive to all Suite grade cabins

Premier Suite on Borealis
Binoculars and Atlas
Owners Suite, Borealis
Suite Balcony and Champagne
Balcony Junior Suite, Bolette

Guests staying in our spacious, stylish Suites can take advantage of our complimentary Suite Dreams package benefits.

These include extras such as daily canapes, luxury towels, bathrobes and slippers, a free pressing service and laundry vouchers - those little touches that help to make your cruise experience even more relaxing, enjoyable and memorable.

Take a look below at what's included along with a selection of example suites available across our fleet. 

Our Signature Experiences

 

On board every cruise, and alongside all the lovely food, drink, entertainment and activities you'd expect, you can enjoy some of our Signature Experiences.

Scenic Discoveries: Out on deck, or from the comfort of our Observatory Lounges, our on board teams provide commentary and point out points and places of interest, often accompanied by nature specialists from whale and marine life charities, ORCA and Ocean Wildlife Encounters. 

Itinerary Insights: Our enthusiastic Guest Speakers are specially chosen to give our like-minded guests a deeper understanding of the culture, history and people of the places that we are visiting. 

Treats of the Region: Our talented chefs will host cookery demonstrations where local delicacies are prepared, where everyone attending is given a taster and the recipe to try for themselves when they return home. 

The Sky at Sea: On clear nights we host star-gazing experiences where you can sit back on the open deck and listen to our experts as they bring the night sky to life. 

The Ship and the Sea: Join us for ‘an audience with’ the Captain or some of our crew, take part in discussion sessions about navigation and chart-reading.

Humpback Whale in St Lawrence River, Canada
Guest Lecturer
Treats of the region cookery demonstration
Guests star gazing out on deck
Ask the Captain session

Signature Experiences for all our Guests

Humpback Whale in St Lawrence River, Canada
Guest Lecturer
Treats of the region cookery demonstration
Guests star gazing out on deck
Ask the Captain session

On board every cruise, and alongside all the lovely food, drink, entertainment and activities you'd expect, you can enjoy some of our Signature Experiences.

Scenic Discoveries: Out on deck, or from the comfort of our Observatory Lounges, our on board teams provide commentary and point out points and places of interest, often accompanied by nature specialists from whale and marine life charities, ORCA and Ocean Wildlife Encounters. 

Itinerary Insights: Our enthusiastic Guest Speakers are specially chosen to give our like-minded guests a deeper understanding of the culture, history and people of the places that we are visiting. 

Treats of the Region: Our talented chefs will host cookery demonstrations where local delicacies are prepared, where everyone attending is given a taster and the recipe to try for themselves when they return home. 

The Sky at Sea: On clear nights we host star-gazing experiences where you can sit back on the open deck and listen to our experts as they bring the night sky to life. 

The Ship and the Sea: Join us for ‘an audience with’ the Captain or some of our crew, take part in discussion sessions about navigation and chart-reading.

Helpful information

Here are a few essential extras you may wish to purchase, and also some lovely treats to enjoy when you are on board your Fred. Olsen cruise.

  • Car parking at your departure port.
  • All drinks on board (our fantastic 'Drinks Package Upgrade' is available on selected cruises).
  • Speciality restaurants - Colours & Tastes and Vasco - book before you travel for £10pp or on board for £15pp.
  • Shore Tours and RIB Tours.
  • Hairdressing, health & beauty treatments at our indulgent Atlantis Spa.
  • Personal laundry and dry cleaning.
  • WiFi costs.
  • Passport and visa costs.
  • Mandatory Holiday Insurance.
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this brochure.
  • Discretionary gratuities to the crew, drivers, guides, etc. on board and ashore.
  • Access to our Thermal Suite on board Bolette and Borealis.
  • Chocolates and beverages from The Bookmark Cafe
  • Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea