We Believe in the Joy of the Journey

The On Board Experience Re-imagined

We believe that a cruise is as much about the Joy of the Journey, as well as the destinations you visit and exploring the world from the ideal viewpoint of your ship and the sea; experiencing not only exciting new ports of call, but enjoying life on board too.

We believe that our experience on board is different to other cruise lines, and we want our guests to go beyond the standard tourist route and discover real insights about the culture and nature of the places we are visiting, and the reasons why our Journey Planners have thoughtfully compiled such interesting itineraries.

Our superb on board teams pride themselves on making your cruise informative and fascinating, but fun as well!

Find out more about cruising, The Olsen Way below:

 

The On Board Experience Re-imagined

We believe that a cruise is as much about the Joy of the Journey, as well as the destinations you visit and exploring the world from the ideal viewpoint of your ship and the sea; experiencing not only exciting new ports of call, but enjoying life on board too.

We believe that our experience on board is different to other cruise lines, and we want our guests to go beyond the standard tourist route and discover real insights about the culture and nature of the places we are visiting, and the reasons why our Journey Planners have thoughtfully compiled such interesting itineraries.

Our superb on board teams pride themselves on making your cruise informative and fascinating, but fun as well!

Find out more about cruising, The Olsen Way below:

 
 
Guests enjoying scenic cruising in Norway

Experience outstanding scenery

ORCA at sunset

Join ORCA to spot marine and birdlife

Guest Lecturer

Join a talk with our knowledgeable guest speakers

Learn about local treats of the region with our talented chefs

Sunset at sea

Experience stunning sunrises and sunsets at sea

Officer and guests looking at navigational charts

Discover more about navigational chart reading with our officers

Signature experiences

We're confident that when you're on a Fred. Olsen cruise, you'll enjoy the lovely feeling of warmth, friendliness, care and attentiveness offered by our on board teams. Our carefully curated Signature Experiences are delivered by an enthusiastic team of experts in their chosen fields, who have been chosen for their deep knowledge of the history, cultures, people and nature in the places we visit, who bring them to life perfectly. 

On board each and every cruise, and alongside all the lovely food, drink, entertainment and activities you'd expect, we always have five Signature Experiences included.

Signature experiences

We're confident that when you're on a Fred. Olsen cruise, you'll enjoy the lovely feeling of warmth, friendliness, care and attentiveness offered by our on board teams. Our carefully curated Signature Experiences are delivered by an enthusiastic team of experts in their chosen fields, who have been chosen for their deep knowledge of the history, cultures, people and nature in the places we visit, who bring them to life perfectly. 

On board each and every cruise, and alongside all the lovely food, drink, entertainment and activities you'd expect, we always have five Signature Experiences included.

Guests enjoying scenic cruising in Norway

Experience outstanding scenery

ORCA at sunset

Join ORCA to spot marine and birdlife

Guest Lecturer

Join a talk with our knowledgeable guest speakers

Learn about local treats of the region with our talented chefs

Sunset at sea

Experience stunning sunrises and sunsets at sea

Officer and guests looking at navigational charts

Discover more about navigational chart reading with our officers

 

HAND-CRAFTED ITINERARIES

Across all our cruises, you will see that we take a unique approach to itinerary planning. Ports of call have been arranged so that you're able to experience incredible natural events and destinations, such as the Midnight Sun in Spitsbergen; the Perseid Meteor Shower - phenomenal to discover at sea with minimum light pollution; seeing Canada in the fall as leaves change to a beautiful kaleidoscope of colours; experiencing a voyage of a lifetime sailing around Africa and the Indian Ocean searching for the Big Five, or immersing yourself in Mumbai's annual Holi Festival.

Borealis funnels and the Northern Lights

See exceptional natural phenomena from the decks of your ship

Dutch windmill and colorful tulips in spring garden of flowers Keukenhof, Holland, Netherlands.

See the tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens

Parc national Mont Tremblant. Quebec. Autumn in Canada

Marvel at Canada in the fall

Aerial view of lower Manhattan New York City and the Hudson River

Cruise the Hudson River and visit the Big Apple

Lion with his favorite Lioness

Go in search of the majestic Big Five in Africa

Holi Festival

Experience the colourful Holi Festival in Mumbai

Antwerp Christmas Markets

Explore festive European Markets

HAND-CRAFTED ITINERARIES

Across all our cruises, you will see that we take a unique approach to itinerary planning. Ports of call have been arranged so that you're able to experience incredible natural events and destinations, such as the Midnight Sun in Spitsbergen; the Perseid Meteor Shower - phenomenal to discover at sea with minimum light pollution; seeing Canada in the fall as leaves change to a beautiful kaleidoscope of colours; experiencing a voyage of a lifetime sailing around Africa and the Indian Ocean searching for the Big Five, or immersing yourself in Mumbai's annual Holi Festival.

Borealis funnels and the Northern Lights

See exceptional natural phenomena from the decks of your ship

Dutch windmill and colorful tulips in spring garden of flowers Keukenhof, Holland, Netherlands.

See the tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens

Parc national Mont Tremblant. Quebec. Autumn in Canada

Marvel at Canada in the fall

Aerial view of lower Manhattan New York City and the Hudson River

Cruise the Hudson River and visit the Big Apple

Lion with his favorite Lioness

Go in search of the majestic Big Five in Africa

Holi Festival

Experience the colourful Holi Festival in Mumbai

Antwerp Christmas Markets

Explore festive European Markets

 
Guests enjoying an artclass

Immerse yourself in on board activities at the Olsen Studio

Ceramic beds in Thermal Suite

Relax and rejuvenate in the Thermal Suite at the Atlantis Spa

Guest wine tasting with Sommelier

Enjoy learning about different wines at our bespoke wine tasting events

Guests practising their putting skills

Join in with fun on board activities and games

Enjoy a evening of entertainment with our Show Company

Treats & Pastimes

When you're on board one of our ships, we've a variety of other activities for you to enjoy, as well as our Signature Experiences.

Choose from learning a new crafting skill, painting with different materials, take some time for yourself in our Thermal Spa, or enjoy a pampering treatment at the Atlantis Spa. In the evening, watch one of our Theatre Company's superb shows, and then go behind the scenes the next day to see how they prepare for each one; or join one of our intereting wine tasting sessions, where you can discover more about the various wines of the world. 

Your Daily Times will have full details of each of our on board activities available each day, so you can plan as much or as little as you like.

Treats & Pastimes

When you're on board one of our ships, we've a variety of other activities for you to enjoy, as well as our Signature Experiences.

Choose from learning a new crafting skill, painting with different materials, take some time for yourself in our Thermal Spa, or enjoy a pampering treatment at the Atlantis Spa. In the evening, watch one of our Theatre Company's superb shows, and then go behind the scenes the next day to see how they prepare for each one; or join one of our intereting wine tasting sessions, where you can discover more about the various wines of the world. 

Your Daily Times will have full details of each of our on board activities available each day, so you can plan as much or as little as you like.

Guests enjoying an artclass

Immerse yourself in on board activities at the Olsen Studio

Ceramic beds in Thermal Suite

Relax and rejuvenate in the Thermal Suite at the Atlantis Spa

Guest wine tasting with Sommelier

Enjoy learning about different wines at our bespoke wine tasting events

Guests practising their putting skills

Join in with fun on board activities and games

Enjoy a evening of entertainment with our Show Company