Experience the Whales, Waterfalls and Geysers of Iceland with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines! Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines offers traditional cruising on-board small ships, and Borealis is no exception to this. As one of two new additions to the fleet and having undergone a refit in 2015, she offers guests everything they expect from Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines,…
As social distancing and working from home becomes to new norm for many people across the globe, there are plenty of new ways to immerse yourself to keep you sane and looking forward to where you can go on your next holiday. Here are just some of the virtual tours available to enjoy with your...
The UK is a cruising hub, with Southampton being the busiest cruise terminal and second largest container port in the UK. It’s a great place to start and end your sailings, with 15 cruise ships calling it their homeport and a further 12 cruise lines regularly calling at the port. 1.5 million cruise enthusiasts depart...
It's often thought that cruise ships are deemed 'resorts at sea', filled with novelties and facilities which some guests might not find appealing. That's why Fred Olsen's approach to cruising has taken a different turn. Braemar is dedicated to taking its guests closer to the destination. You might be a five-minute walk from the iconic...
Solo travel is popular amongst cruising passengers, with more ships now offering single cabins than ever before! Seeking out destinations and adventuring alone may sound a little daunting, but with such an array of cruise lines now offering exclusive benefits just for solo travellers, it can be hard to say no. Which cruise line offer...
Mainstream cruising is mainly tipped for families, offering waterparks and kids’ clubs galore which are fun for your young ones and multi-generational groups. However, if you’re a couple or group of adult friends this can be less appealing but don’t let this put you off! There are a number of cruise lines which offer their...
The flagship of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet has a colourful pedigree. Originally built in 1988 for the now defunct Royal Cruise Line, the 1,350-passenger Balmoral sailed with NCL as Norwegian Crown before it was purchased by Fred. Olsen in 2007. The vessel underwent a major refurbishment the following year, including the addition of a...