Fred Olsen Cruise Lines...
Description
The company originated in Hvitsten, a small town on Oslofjord in Norway, in 1848 when three Olsen brothers – Fredrik Christian, Petter and Andreas – bought their first ships and began an international shipping company.
Now into the fifth generation of the family, they operate companies skilled in various aspects of the cruise and passenger shipping trade as well as aviation, ships’ crewing, shipbuilding and offshore industries.
Aside from the transportation industries, the Fred Olsen group also has interests in the luxury hotel sector, estate management, property development, and electronics companies.
Ships
Balmoral |
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Launched: | 1st January 2008 | |
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Tonnage: | 43,537 | |
Length: | 715 feet | |
Total Crew: | 510 | |
Occupancy: | 1,325 | |
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Balmoral is named after the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family, and the Scottish theme runs throughout the main dining venues – the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey – where guests can enjoy tantalising menus prepared by our expert chefs. |

Bolette |
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Launched: | 4th January 2020 | |
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Tonnage: | 62,735 | |
Length: | Unknown | |
Total Crew: | Unknown | |
Occupancy: | 1,338 | |
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Our flagship Bolette is everything that our loyal guests have come to expect from a Fred. Olsen ship. Proudly bearing the name of Fred. Olsen Jr.’s great-great-grandmother, as many other Olsen vessels have over the years, she exudes classic, elegant style in her exterior and interior design, features spacious and comfortable public areas, and has all the facilities and special touches you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. |

Borealis |
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Launched: | 21st December 1996 | |
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Tonnage: | 31,011 | |
Length: | 781 feet | |
Total Crew: | Unknown | |
Occupancy: | 1,360 | |
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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. |

Further Information
Cruises
Adriatic & Eastern Mediterranean Discovery - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
42 Nights |
Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
31 Nights |
Adriatic with Corsica & the Amalfi Coast - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
21 Nights |
Amalfi Coast, Italian Riviera & Corsica - Europe, Mediterranean
11 Nights |
Andalusia & Portugal with Madeira - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
13 Nights |
Around the World with Japan & Hawaii - Worldwide
99 Nights |
Bays, Mountains & Islands of the Dalmatian Coast - Europe, Mediterranean
10 Nights |
Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks - Canaries
15 Nights |
Canaries Escape with The Fleet Fiesta - Canaries
10 Nights |
Canary Islands & Geminid Meteor Shower - Canaries
14 Nights |
Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth - Canaries, Europe
15 Nights |
Canary Islands Christmas & Cádiz New Year - Canaries
15 Nights |
Canary Islands Christmas & Funchal Fireworks - Canaries
14 Nights |
Canary Islands Christmas With Lisbon In New Year - Canaries, Europe, Iberian Peninsula
13 Nights |
Canary Islands with The Fleet Fiesta - Canaries
15 Nights |
Captain's Mystery - Transatlantic
9 Nights |
Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping - Caribbean
31 Nights |
Castles & Cultures of the Baltic - Europe, United Kingdom, Baltic
11 Nights |
Charming Spanish Cities & Autumn Warmth - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
8 Nights |
Christmas Markets - Canaries, Europe
8 Nights |
City Sights and Overnights - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
10 Nights |
Coastal & Cultural Scottish Isles - United Kingdom
5 Nights |
Coastal & Cultural Scottish Isles - Europe, United Kingdom
6 Nights |
Coastal Charms of Normandy & Dorset - United Kingdom
5 Nights |
Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
63 Nights |
Colourful Cliffside Towns Of The Amalfi Coast - Europe
16 Nights |
Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast - Europe, Mediterranean
10 Nights |
Croatia, Greece, Turkey & the Canaries - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
52 Nights |
Cuisines & Culture Of French Cities - Europe
8 Nights |
Cultural Spanish Discovery - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
14 Nights |
Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape - Egypt & Red Sea
10 Nights |
Discovering Greece, Italy & Morroco - Mediterranean
11 Nights |
Discovering Italy with The Amalfi Coast - Europe, Mediterranean
18 Nights |
Discovering Turkey, Greece & Morocco - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
21 Nights |
Discovering Turkish Treasures - Europe, Mediterranean
12 Nights |
Discovering Turkish Treasures with Spain, Portugal - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
19 Nights |
Discovering the Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts - Europe, Mediterranean
20 Nights |
Discovering the Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts - Europe, Mediterranean
28 Nights |
Discovering the Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts - Europe, Mediterranean
40 Nights |
Discovering the Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts, Greece - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
47 Nights |
Discovering the Colourful French Riviera - Europe
16 Nights |
Dramatic Coastlines of France & Britian - Europe
7 Nights |
Enchanting Landmark of the Baltic - Europe, United Kingdom, Baltic
14 Nights |
European Cities & Scenic Rivers - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
14 Nights |
Exploration of South America & the Antarctic - Central America, Worldwide
76 Nights |
Exploring Iceland In Eight Nights - Polar Regions
8 Nights |
Exploring Rugged & Remote Greenland & Iceland - Polar Regions
15 Nights |
Exploring Spain, Portugal & Morocco - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
12 Nights |
Exploring The Landscapes Of Espana Verde - Europe
5 Nights |
Exploring The Landscapes Of Espana Verde - Europe
7 Nights |
Exploring the Dalmatian Coast & Greek Islands - Europe, Mediterranean
18 Nights |
Exploring the Dalmatian Coast & Greek Islands - Europe, Mediterranean
30 Nights |
Exploring the Dalmatian Coast with Greek Islands - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
37 Nights |
Exploring the French Riviera - Europe, Mediterranean
16 Nights |
Exploring the Greek Islands - Mediterranean
11 Nights |
Exploring the Harbour Town of Honfleur - Canaries, Europe
5 Nights |
Exploring the Iconic Coastline of The Emerald Isle - United Kingdom
7 Nights |
Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice - Europe, United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice in Nine Nights - Scandinavia
9 Nights |
Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice in Nine Nights - Polar Regions
9 Nights |
Exploring the Landscapes of Green Spain - United Kingdom, Baltic
5 Nights |
Exploring the Scenic British Isles - United Kingdom
11 Nights |
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns Of The Baltic - Europe, Baltic
14 Nights |
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic - United Kingdom, Baltic
12 Nights |
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic - Europe, Baltic
14 Nights |
Falls & Fjords of Norway - Europe, Scandinavia
7 Nights |
Festive France & Belgium - Europe
6 Nights |
Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights - Scandinavia
5 Nights |
Fjords, Mountains & Glaciers of Norway - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
France & the River Seine Bank Holiday - Europe
5 Nights |
France In Five Nights - Europe
5 Nights |
French Rivers & Channel Harbours - United Kingdom, Baltic
7 Nights |
French Rivers with Normandy & Bordeaux - Europe, United Kingdom
11 Nights |
French Rivers with Normandy & Bordeaux - Europe, United Kingdom
13 Nights |
German Christmas Markets - Europe
6 Nights |
Gibraltrar, Spain & Portugal - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
14 Nights |
Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls of Iceland - United Kingdom, Polar Regions
11 Nights |
Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls of Iceland - Polar Regions
10 Nights |
Glaciers, Mountains & Fjords of Norway - Scandinavia
9 Nights |
Greece, Morocco & the Canary Islands - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
21 Nights |
Greek Island Odyssey - Europe, Mediterranean
8 Nights |
Greek Island Odyssey with Turkey - Europe, Mediterranean
20 Nights |
Greek Island Odyssey with Turkey, Spain, Portugal - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
27 Nights |
Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
32 Nights |
Hamburg Christmas Markets in Five Nights - Europe
5 Nights |
Harbours & Vineyards of France - Europe
8 Nights |
In Search Of The Northern Lights - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
In Search Of The Northern Lights - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
In Search of The Northern Lights - Scandinavia
14 Nights |
In Search of The Northern Lights - Scandinavia
15 Nights |
In Search of the Northern Lights - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
In Search of the Northern Lights - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
In Search of the Northern Lights - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
In Search of the Northern Lights - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
14 Nights |
In Search of the Northern Lights - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
15 Nights |
In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
15 Nights |
In Search of the Northern Lights with Lofoten - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
21 Nights |
Islands & Bays of Italy, Croatia & Greece - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
50 Nights |
Islands & Bays of The Mediterranean - Europe, Mediterranean
23 Nights |
Islands & Cities of the Mediterranean - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
61 Nights |
Islands & Coastlines of Scotland - Europe, United Kingdom
7 Nights |
Islands of the Caribbean - Caribbean, Europe, Transatlantic, Iberian Peninsula
32 Nights |
Italy & the Eastern Mediterranean - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
53 Nights |
Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
42 Nights |
Italy's Scenic Riviera With Charming Cinque Terre - Europe
17 Nights |
Italy’s Scenic Riviera with Charming Cinque Terre - Europe, Mediterranean
16 Nights |
Landscapes & Legends of the Scottish Isles - United Kingdom
8 Nights |
Legends & Landmarks of Ireland - United Kingdom, Baltic
7 Nights |
Malta & the Scenic Sights of Croatia - Europe, Mediterranean
11 Nights |
Medinas & Mountains Of Moorish Morocco - Canaries, Africa
12 Nights |
Mediterranean Grand Voyage - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
57 Nights |
Mediterranean Grand Voyage - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
71 Nights |
Mediterranean Grand Voyage from Newcastle - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
59 Nights |
Mediterranean Islands, Harbours & Coastlines - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
19 Nights |
Mountain Landscapes of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
7 Nights |
Mountain Landscapes of The Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
8 Nights |
Mountain Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords - Europe, United Kingdom, Baltic
8 Nights |
Mountainous Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
7 Nights |
Mountains & Fjords of Norway - Scandinavia
7 Nights |
Mountains & Fjords of Norway - Scandinavia
7 Nights |
Mountains & Fjords of Norway - Scandinavia
8 Nights |
Mountains & Fjords of Norway - Europe, Scandinavia, United Kingdom
9 Nights |
Mountains & Valleys of Iberia & Morocco - Canaries
11 Nights |
Mountains & Waterfalls of the Norwegian Fjords - United Kingdom
7 Nights |
Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords of Norway - United Kingdom, Baltic
8 Nights |
Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords of Norway - United Kingdom, Baltic
8 Nights |
Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords of Norway - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Mountains, Islands & Lakes of The Dalmatian Coast - Europe, Mediterranean
24 Nights |
Mystery Cruise - Europe
7 Nights |
Natural Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland - United Kingdom
13 Nights |
Natural Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland - United Kingdom, Polar Regions
13 Nights |
Northern Spain with the Solar Eclipse - United Kingdom, Baltic
10 Nights |
Norway's Arctic Islands & Mountainous Vistas - Europe, Scandinavia, United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights - United Kingdom
5 Nights |
One-Night Sailing - United Kingdom
1 Nights |
Picturesque Lochs & Isles of Scotland - United Kingdom, Baltic
10 Nights |
Regions of Northern Spain - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
7 Nights |
River Cities & Coastlines of France - United Kingdom
12 Nights |
River Cities of France & Belgium - Europe
5 Nights |
River Cities of France & Belgium - Europe
6 Nights |
River Cities of France & Portugal - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
14 Nights |
River Cities of France, Spain & Portugal - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
14 Nights |
Roundtrip Southampton - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
10 Nights |
Scenic Adriatic & Mediterranean Discovery - Europe, Mediterranean
11 Nights |
Scenic Coast lines of the British lsles - Europe, United Kingdom
9 Nights |
Scenic Coast lines of the British lsles - Europe, United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Scenic Coastlines of The British Isles - United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Scenic Fjords & Falls of Norway - Scandinavia
8 Nights |
Scenic Gems of Croatia & the Bay of Kotor - Europe, Mediterranean
10 Nights |
Scenic Gems of the Dalmatian Coast - Europe, Mediterranean
22 Nights |
Scenic Greek Islands with Turkey & Egypt - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
21 Nights |
Scenic Islands & Coastlines Of Scotland & Ireland - United Kingdom
9 Nights |
Scenic Islands & Dramatic Coastlines of Scotland - United Kingdom
5 Nights |
Scenic Isles & Landscapes of Scotland & the Faroes - United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland - United Kingdom
8 Nights |
Scenic Isles of Scotland - United Kingdom
7 Nights |
Scenic Landscapes Of The Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
7 Nights |
Scenic Landscapes Of The Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
8 Nights |
Scenic Landscapes of Ireland - United Kingdom
8 Nights |
Scenic Landscapes of The Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
9 Nights |
Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
8 Nights |
Scenic Norwegen Fjords In Five Nights - Scandinavia
5 Nights |
Scenic Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
8 Nights |
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights - Scandinavia
5 Nights |
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights - Scandinavia
5 Nights |
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights - Scandinavia
5 Nights |
Scenic Scottish Isles & the West Country - Europe, United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Scenic Scottish Isles In Five Nights - United Kingdom
5 Nights |
Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights - United Kingdom
5 Nights |
Scenic Shores of Italy, Croatia & Greece - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
40 Nights |
Scenic Sights of Italy, Croatia & Greece - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
32 Nights |
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia - Europe, Scandinavia
8 Nights |
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia - Scandinavia
9 Nights |
Southampton to Southampton - Scandinavia
8 Nights |
Spain & Morocco with The Fleet Fiesta - Canaries
16 Nights |
Spain & the River Cities of France - Europe, Iberian Peninsula
12 Nights |
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Island - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
38 Nights |
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Island - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
40 Nights |
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Island - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
50 Nights |
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Island - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
52 Nights |
Spanish Colours & Cultures - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
10 Nights |
Spanish Colours & Cultures With Amalfi Coast - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
19 Nights |
Spanish Colours & Cultures from Newcastle - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
12 Nights |
Spanish Colours & Cultures with Amalfi & Dalmatian - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
30 Nights |
Spanish Colours & Cultures with Amalfi & Dalmatian - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
32 Nights |
Spanish Colours & Cultures with Amalfi Coast - Europe, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Iberian Peninsula
22 Nights |
Spanish Colours & Cultures with Amalfi Coasts - Europe, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula
20 Nights |
Springtime Gardens of Europe - Europe
7 Nights |
Springtime Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
5 Nights |
Springtime Tulips Of The Netherlands - Europe
5 Nights |
Sub-Tropical Landscapes of the Canary Islands - Canaries, Europe
14 Nights |
Summertime Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
7 Nights |
Summertime Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
8 Nights |
The Fred Olsen Mystery - United Kingdom
5 Nights |
The Scenic Shores of Scotland & Ireland - United Kingdom
9 Nights |
The Scenic Shores of Scotland & Ireland - United Kingdom
8 Nights |
The Scenic Shores of Scotland & Ireland - United Kingdom
8 Nights |
Turkey & the Islands of the Canaries & Greece - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
42 Nights |
Turkey, Greece, Morocco & the Canaries - Canaries, Europe, Mediterranean
31 Nights |
Volcanic Vistas Of The Azores & The Madeira - Canaries, Iberian Peninsula
13 Nights |
Volcanic Vistas Of The Azores & The Madeira - Canaries, Iberian Peninsula
14 Nights |
Volcanic Vistas of The Azores & Madeira - Canaries, Iberian Peninsula
13 Nights |
Volcanic Vistas of The Azores & Madeira - Canaries
13 Nights |
Volcanic Vistas of The Azores & Madeira - Canaries
14 Nights |
Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway - Scandinavia, United Kingdom
10 Nights |
Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of lceland - Scandinavia, Polar Regions
12 Nights |
Wildlife & Culture Of The Scenic Scottish Isles - United Kingdom
7 Nights |
Winter Warmth in the Canary Islands - Canaries, Europe
14 Nights |
Winter Warmth in the Canary Islands - Canaries
14 Nights |
Wintertime Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords - Scandinavia
10 Nights |
Wonders of Iceland with the Solar Eclipse - United Kingdom, Polar Regions
11 Nights |
Wonders of Iceland with the Solar Eclipse - United Kingdom, Polar Regions
12 Nights |
Wonders of Iceland with the Solar Eclipse - United Kingdom, Polar Regions
13 Nights |