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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

Harbours & Vineyards of France

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Harbours & Vineyards of France on Bolette
8 Nights
Departs 08 Oct 2026
from Liverpool
  • £1,745pp
  • £2,424pp
  • £3,472pp

Liverpool, Honfleur, Pauillac, Lorient

Captain’s Mystery Cruise

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Captain’s Mystery Cruise on Borealis
9 Nights
Departs 16 Oct 2026
from Southampton
  • £2,191pp

Southampton, Mystery Ports

Winter Warmth in the Canary Islands

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Winter Warmth in the Canary Islands on Borealis
14 Nights
Departs 25 Oct 2026
from Southampton
  • £2,473pp

Southampton, Vigo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon

In Search of the Northern Lights

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In Search of the Northern Lights on Borealis
15 Nights
Departs 08 Nov 2026
from Southampton
  • £2,424pp
  • £3,394pp
  • £4,655pp
  • £5,334pp

Southampton, Ålesund, Cruising Torghatten, Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Narvik, Sortland, Vesteralen Islands, Tromsø, Harstad, Bergen

Spain & Morocco Fleet Fiesta

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Spain & Morocco Fleet Fiesta on Bolette
16 Nights
Departs 21 Nov 2026
from Liverpool
  • £2,521pp
  • £4,752pp

Liverpool, Cádiz, Tangier, Casablanca, Agadir, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Vigo

Canary Islands Fleet Fiesta

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Canary Islands Fleet Fiesta on Borealis
15 Nights
Departs 23 Nov 2026
from Southampton
  • £2,376pp
  • £3,239pp
  • £3,646pp

Southampton, Gibraltar, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira, Leixões

Canary Islands & Geminid Meteor Shower

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Canary Islands & Geminid Meteor Shower on Bolette
14 Nights
Departs 07 Dec 2026
from Liverpool
  • £1,939pp
  • £2,705pp
  • £3,055pp

Liverpool, Leixões, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Geminid Meteor Shower, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Vigo

Festive France & Belgium

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Festive France & Belgium on Balmoral
6 Nights
Departs 10 Dec 2026
from Southampton
  • £872pp
  • £1,066pp
  • £2,230pp

Southampton, Cruising the Seine River, France, Rouen, Zeebrugge

A Celebration of Dance at Sea

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A Celebration of Dance at Sea on Borealis
5 Nights
Departs 13 Dec 2026
from Southampton
  • £1,163pp
  • £1,454pp

Southampton, Amsterdam, Honfleur

German Christmas Markets

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German Christmas Markets on Balmoral
6 Nights
Departs 16 Dec 2026
from Southampton
  • £969pp
  • £1,357pp
  • £1,503pp

Southampton, Hamburg, Honfleur

Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping

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Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping on Borealis
31 Nights
Departs 18 Dec 2026
from Southampton
  • £5,625pp
  • £10,136pp

Southampton, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Saint John's, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Castries, Bequia Island, Saint George's, Bridgetown, Funchal, Madeira

Canary Islands Christmas & Cádiz New Year

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Canary Islands Christmas & Cádiz New Year on Bolette
15 Nights
Departs 21 Dec 2026
from Liverpool
  • £5,722pp

Liverpool, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Cádiz, Vigo

Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks

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Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks on Balmoral
15 Nights
Departs 22 Dec 2026
from Southampton
  • £4,073pp

Southampton, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon

Southern Spain Siesta

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Southern Spain Siesta on Bolette
13 Nights
Departs 05 Jan 2027
from Liverpool
  • £1,794pp
  • £2,424pp
  • £2,812pp

Liverpool, La Coruña, Cádiz, Málaga, Gibraltar, Vigo

Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth on Balmoral
14 Nights
Departs 06 Jan 2027
from Southampton
  • £1,454pp
  • £2,036pp
  • £3,375pp
  • £3,646pp

Southampton, Vigo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira, La Coruña

Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth on Bolette
14 Nights
Departs 18 Jan 2027
from Liverpool
  • £2,085pp
  • £3,055pp
  • £3,637pp

Liverpool, Leixões, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Vigo

Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth on Balmoral
13 Nights
Departs 20 Jan 2027
from Southampton
  • £1,260pp
  • £1,590pp
  • £3,006pp
  • £3,278pp

Southampton, Vigo, Gibraltar, Málaga, Cádiz, Leixões

Hawaii, Japan & the Wonders of Asia

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Hawaii, Japan & the Wonders of Asia on Borealis
59 Nights
Departs 21 Jan 2027
from Southampton
  • £8,050pp
  • £9,408pp
  • £12,561pp
  • £15,422pp

Southampton, Lisbon, Funchal, Madeira, Bridgetown, Saint George's, Cartagena (Columbia), Colón, Panama Canal Transit, Puntarenas, Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Hilo, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Nawiliwili, Hawaii, Crossing the International Date Line, Tokyo, Shimizu, Nagoya, Osaka, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore


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