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Fred Olsen Cruises

Independently owned and still operated by the same family, Fred Olsen is distinctively different from other cruise lines. Their four ships are relatively intimate in size, relaxed in character and giving a traditional cruise experience for mainly British passengers.

Fred Olsen operates four ships from the UK which are relatively intimate in size, relaxed in character and offer a traditional cruise experience for mainly British passengers. The intimate size of the ships means guests receive a personal service to ensure an unforgettable journey. Flagship Balmoral is a classically styled ship and exudes a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and a warming, home-from-home feel. Braemar’s timeless style and elegance gives the ship the intimate feel of traditional country house hotel. Black Watch provides a traditional cruise experience with friendly and attentive staff. Beautiful Boudicca oozes class, style and elegance and provides an intimate cruise experience.

  • Black Watch
  • Boudicca Cabin
  • Boudicca Cabin
  • Braemar
  • Braemar Cabin

Fred Olsen Cruise Collection

The Scenic Shores of Scotland & Ireland

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The Scenic Shores of Scotland & Ireland on Balmoral
8 Nights
Departs 10 Jun 2026
from Rosyth
  • £1,163pp
  • £1,745pp
  • £2,570pp
  • £2,764pp

Rosyth, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Belfast, Killybegs, Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Galway, Cruise by the Cliffs of Moher

Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords of Norway

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Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords of Norway on Borealis
8 Nights
Departs 18 Jun 2026
from Southampton
  • £1,406pp
  • £4,248pp

Southampton, Olden, Bergen, Ulvik, Cruising Hardangerfjord, Sandnes

Mountains & Waterfalls of the Norwegian Fjords

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Mountains & Waterfalls of the Norwegian Fjords on Balmoral
7 Nights
Departs 18 Jun 2026
from Rosyth
  • £2,036pp

Rosyth, Olden, Cruising Åkrafjord & Langfoss Waterfall, Cruising Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord, Stavanger

Landscapes & Legends of the Scottish Isles

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Landscapes & Legends of the Scottish Isles on Bolette
8 Nights
Departs 20 Jun 2026
from Liverpool
  • £1,648pp
  • £2,211pp
  • £3,413pp

Liverpool, Cruise past Ailsa Craig, Cruise Past Fingals Cave, The Small Isles, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Ullapool

Scenic Isles of Scotland

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Scenic Isles of Scotland on Balmoral
7 Nights
Departs 25 Jun 2026
from Rosyth
  • £1,745pp

Rosyth, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Cruise Past Fingals Cave, The Small Isles, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Moray Firth

Natural Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland

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Natural Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland on Borealis
13 Nights
Departs 26 Jun 2026
from Southampton
  • £2,327pp
  • £3,229pp
  • £4,752pp

Southampton, Thorshavn, Akureyri, Isafjørdur, Reykjavík, Sailing around Surtsey Island, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Belfast

Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords

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Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords on Bolette
8 Nights
Departs 28 Jun 2026
from Liverpool
  • £2,948pp

Liverpool, Molde, Olden, Bergen, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

River Cities & Coastlines of France

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River Cities & Coastlines of France on Balmoral
12 Nights
Departs 02 Jul 2026
from Rosyth
  • £2,279pp
  • £5,043pp

Rosyth, Cherbourg, Bordeaux, Rouen, Honfleur

Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls of Iceland

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Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls of Iceland on Bolette
11 Nights
Departs 06 Jul 2026
from Liverpool
  • £2,744pp

Liverpool, Reykjavík, Grundarfjordur, Cruising Along Hornbjard Cliffs, Iceland, Akureyri, Husavik, Seydisfjørdur

Legends & Landmarks of Ireland

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Legends & Landmarks of Ireland on Borealis
7 Nights
Departs 09 Jul 2026
from Southampton
  • £1,163pp
  • £1,600pp

Southampton, Killybegs, Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Galway, Cruise by the Cliffs of Moher, Cobh

Summertime Norwegian Fjords

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Summertime Norwegian Fjords on Balmoral
7 Nights
Departs 14 Jul 2026
from Rosyth
  • £2,162pp
  • £2,463pp

Rosyth, Ålesund, Åndalsnes, Olden, Skjolden

Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords of Norway

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Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords of Norway on Borealis
8 Nights
Departs 16 Jul 2026
from Southampton
  • £1,745pp

Southampton, Stavanger, Eidfjord, Cruising Hardangerfjord, Skjolden, Bergen

Scenic Landscapes of Ireland

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Scenic Landscapes of Ireland on Bolette
8 Nights
Departs 17 Jul 2026
from Liverpool
  • £2,085pp

Liverpool, Cruise Past Fingals Cave, Belfast, Dun Laoghaire, Killybegs, Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Galway, Cruise by the Cliffs of Moher

Castles & Cultures of the Baltic

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Castles & Cultures of the Baltic on Balmoral
11 Nights
Departs 21 Jul 2026
from Rosyth
  • £4,587pp

Rosyth, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Saaremaa sadam, Riga, Copenhagen, Cruising the Kiel Canal

Picturesque Lochs & Isles of Scotland

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Picturesque Lochs & Isles of Scotland on Borealis
10 Nights
Departs 24 Jul 2026
from Southampton
  • £2,909pp
  • £4,267pp

Southampton, Invergordon, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Cruise Past Fingals Cave

Coastal Charms of Normandy & Dorset

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Coastal Charms of Normandy & Dorset on Bolette
5 Nights
Departs 25 Jul 2026
from Liverpool
  • £901pp
  • £1,357pp
  • £1,551pp

Liverpool, Isle of Portland, Honfleur

Summertime Norwegian Fjords

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Summertime Norwegian Fjords on Bolette
8 Nights
Departs 30 Jul 2026
from Liverpool
  • £2,123pp

Liverpool, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Bergen, Olden, Åndalsnes

Coastal & Cultural Scottish Isles

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Coastal & Cultural Scottish Isles on Balmoral
5 Nights
Departs 01 Aug 2026
from Rosyth
  • £727pp
  • £872pp
  • £1,454pp
  • £1,648pp

Rosyth, Moray Firth, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis


Fred Olsen Info

Family cruises with Fred Olsen

On peak holiday cruises, the Little Skippers Club provides a variety of daytime and evening entertainment and activities for children between 5 and 11 years old. These activities are run by a qualified, friendly team and include arts and crafts, discos, treasure hunts and much more.

Dining on Fred Olsen ships

One of the highlights of a Fred Olsen cruise is the food, lovingly prepared by expert chefs. There are formal restaurants on board offering quality dining as well as less formal venues if you prefer not to stick to set dinner times, or why not take advantage of the complimentary room service?

Fred Olsen cruise destinations from the UK

Fred Olsen cruise holidays are convenient for UK travellers, with five UK departure ports – Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh Rosyth and Southampton. The wide range of itineraries includes Norway, the Baltic, Greenland and Arctic, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and the Caribbean. As well as cruises around the British Isles there are also mini cruises and unforgettable world cruises to choose from, all departing from convenient UK ports.

Balmoral