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Olsen launches five new ex-Liverpool cruises with special savings

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has launched five brand-new 2026 cruises from Liverpool on board their flagship Bolette. And to mark the launch of these new adventures, guests can enjoy up to £285 per person FREE On-Board Spend plus additional savings or benefits when booked before 28 February 2025. The cruises include the chance to witness

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Olsen news: No sooner does Borealis complete multi-million pound refurbishment than Braemar goes up for sale

Just weeks after completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment of Borealis, Fred Olsen has said it is looking for a buyer for sister ship Braemar. Borealis became the first cruise liner to undergo work at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead for more than 25 years with her two-week overhaul at the end of October.

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Cheers! Olsen serves up FREE booze (and soft drinks) on selected festive cruises

Looking for some Christmas cheer this winter? Then how about celebrating with a free all-inclusive drinks package on selected festive sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when booked before 20 November. The offer includes chances to seek out the Northern Lights, visit Funchal’s famed New Years Eve fireworks or even soak up some winter sun

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Forget all that pesky paperwork … Olsen takes the strain out of Covid with new Travel Ready Service

Fred Olsen has launched a new Travel Ready Service, freeing guests from most of the hassle of Covid paperwork and tests that need sorting out before you can cruise. As part of the package, which costs from £49 per person, the cruise line will take care of as much of the paperwork as possible, including

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Fred Olsen launches 2022 Cruise Sale with 130 itineraries from £699, free drinks and tips

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’s new Cruise Sale, launched today, offers the chance to explore the world on a selection of sailings from £699 per person. Guests will also benefit from a complimentary all-inclusive drinks package and paid-for gratuities on all new bookings made until 1 February. More than 130 itineraries feature in the sale, including

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Tonight’s the night … Olsen’s new flagship Bolette makes inaugural sailing from Southampton

Fred Olsen’s new flagship Bolette departs Southampton for the first time this evening, bound for Antwerp and Amsterdam, marking the start of its inaugural season sailing from the city. And from now until August 2022 Bolette will offer 26 voyages of four to 19 nights, with future destinations including the Amalfi Coast, Norwegian fjords, European

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Last minute escapes from £399 with Fred Olsen Cruises

If you are still looking for a break this year, Fred Olen Cruises has a selection of great value last minute cruises. Whether you are in need of some late autumn sunshine or preferring to go in search of the Northern Lights, there is hopefully something that will tempt you, especially with prices from just

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Cruise specialist’s top tips for smoother sailing as he sounds warning of 2022 price hike

The cost of going on a cruise could be higher next year due to a combination of economic factors, according to a leading industry expert. As the UK emerges from the pandemic and demand for cruise increases, cruise lines will not need to discount as much as previously, while additional costs for fuel, onboard food

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Finally … Borealis maiden voyage propels Fred Olsen into a new era of cruising adventures

The long wait is over. After all the pandemic delays, Borealis finally set sail on her maiden voyage for Fred Olsen from Liverpool yesterday (5 July) to spearhead the launch of the line’s “Welcome Back” programme of UK summer sailings. Borealis, bought from Holland America in summer 2020, brings a number of new venues and

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New ships, new cruises: Fred Olsen offers something different aboard Bolette and Borealis in 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled 16 brand new sailings for 2022 on new ships Bolette and Borealis. They include a 34-night sailing to the Caribbean and a 15-night Mediterranean discovery, as well as sailings closer to home with a five-night scenic Ireland sailing and a two-night “no port” short break. Also included are

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