Life on board

A cruise ship is only as good as the people who work on it and, at Fred. Olsen, we’re particularly proud of ours. We’ve chosen our on board teams for their personalities and superb skills in providing a warmer and more personal service. And they’ve chosen us because our smaller ships create a home-from-home atmosphere, where both our crew and guests are part of our family.

On each of our cruises, we have five special Signature Experiences, designed to ensure that our guests get the most out of the culture and nature of the destinations we are visiting. On our Scenic Discoveries, we choose to take the routes that sail along lochs and fjords, through smaller waterways and past tiny islets and archipelagos; learn more from our knowledgeable guest speakers on our Itinerary Insights; taste our Treats of the Region with dishes prepared by our chefs that are local to the places you're visiting; experience seeing the wonders of the universe at our Sky at Night events; or learn about what it takes to run a cruise ship from the Captain at our Ship and the Sea sessions.

As well as our fantastic Signature Experiences, we have a host of other activities for you to enjoy whilst you are on board with us. Perhaps you would like to learn a new hobby, such as learning to dance, singing in a choir or perfecting playing a musical instrument; relax at our Atlantis Spa with a treatment, work up a sweat in our Fitness Studios; or be entertained by our Theatre Companies and guest performers. Just check your Daily Times once you're on board for full details of the events and activities that are available each day.

Dining at our Speciality restaurants on each of our ships is a really special experience. Our talented chefs are passionate about producing superb dishes, made fresh to order, where each delicious mouthful is an explosion of flavour. Vasco offers an authentic taste of Goa, where each menu has been created by our Goan chefs, and for a taste of Asian Fusion, Colours & Tastes offers an eclectic combination of flavours in an intimate dining setting.

On sea days, we will be hosting a series of exciting tastings and experiences. Learn to shake up a storm at one of our Martini Experiences, join our Sommelier for a series of special wine tasting sessions or enjoy rare tea tastings of the world at our Oriental Tea Rooms with our Tea Sommeliers. Details for many of our experiences and tasting sessions can be found on your My Cruises account. We recommend booking before you sail to avoid disappointment, as spaces are limited.