15 Feb 2025
45 Nights
Tropical Islands & Verdant Rainforests
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are thrilled to share their imaginative and unusual itineraries for 2025 and 2026.
Their Journey Planners have poured their passion into crafting a programme that they are truly proud of, offering an extensive range of interesting journeys to some of the world's most amazing destinations, and at the very best times to see them. Explore northern Norway at the perfect time to spot the elusive Northern Lights, celebrate New Year in Funchal, perhaps enjoying the impressive fireworks display from on deck, or witness iconic events such as the Rio Carnival.
Plus, book now and enjoy Free On Board Spend or Door-to-Door Transfers on selected 2025/26 cruises.
*Terms & Conditions apply. Offer ends 30th April 2024.
As one of Britain's best-loved cruise lines, Fred Olsen has over 170 years of maritime and seafaring experience, and are committed to making your cruise holiday special with carefully crafted itineraries onboard their fleet of four smaller scale, intimate ships - Balmoral, Bolette, Borealis and Braemar. These small to mid-size classic ships are less crowded than larger cruise ships with a friendly, intimate atmosphere onboard complimented perfectly by the gracious, personal service provided by Fred Olsen's crew.
Due to their size, Fred Olsen's ships can sail into smaller, more remote ports and rivers that larger vessels can't reach, meaning every Fred Olsen cruise will take you into the heart of the towns and cities and even closer to the natural beauty and scenic wonders of the destinations you will visit.
Fred Olsen offers cruise sailings directly from the UK from ports all year round, including Southampton and Dover, and regularly offers regional departures from cities including Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth, and more, making it easy to reach your destination ship. During the winter months, you can also enjoy fly/cruise holidays to the Canary Islands, the Caribbean and more exotic destinations, or even join one of Fred. Olsen's ships for a full world voyage.
Fred Olsen is also perfect for independent travellers, with several rooms on their ships available for single passengers.
Balmoral is the largest of our ocean-going cruise ships, yet is still small enough to navigate size-restricted waterways such as the Kiel Canal, providing fantastic scenic cruising opportunities, and retains the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere that the Fred. Olsen fleet is renowned for.
A timeless style flows throughout Braemar's interiors. Large windows bathe the ship's public areas in natural light and provide spectacular views, and the polished wooden fixtures, decadent fabrics and elegant décor assume the feel of a traditional country house hotel.
The flagship Bolette is everything that loyal guests have come to expect from a Fred. Olsen ship.
Bearing a name that previously bestowed an Olsen-owned vessel in the 1940s, and inspires thoughts of the Aurora Borealis, elegant Borealis proudly connects with, and represents, our founding family’s history and Norwegian heritage. Stylish, spacious and comfortable, with capacity for fewer than 1,400 guests, she’s in keeping with our commitment to offering a more traditional style of cruising.