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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

Mediterranean Islands, Harbours & Coastlines

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Mediterranean Islands, Harbours & Coastlines on Bolette
19 Nights
Departs 12 Mar 2026
from Liverpool
  • £3,006pp
  • £5,334pp

Liverpool, Tangier, Málaga, Alicante, Cagliari, Valletta, Catania, Cartagena (Spain), Gibraltar

In Search of the Northern Lights

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In Search of the Northern Lights on Balmoral
10 Nights
Departs 13 Mar 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £2,133pp
  • £1,454pp
  • £3,879pp
  • £3,103pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Molde, Cruising Torghatten, Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Tromsø, Narvik, Ålesund

In Search of the Northern Lights

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In Search of the Northern Lights on Balmoral
10 Nights
Departs 23 Mar 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £1,503pp
  • £3,491pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Molde, Cruising Torghatten, Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Alta, Tromsø, Ålesund

Islands and Coastlines of Scotland

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Islands and Coastlines of Scotland on Bolette
7 Nights
Departs 31 Mar 2026
from Liverpool
  • £1,018pp
  • £1,454pp
  • £1,745pp

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

River Cities of France & Portugal

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River Cities of France & Portugal on Balmoral
14 Nights
Departs 02 Apr 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £2,327pp
  • £3,879pp
  • £4,073pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Honfleur, Cruise on the Tagus (Lisbon), Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge, Lisbon, Leixões, Garonne River, France, Bordeaux, Cruising the Seine River, France, Rouen

Falls & Fjords of Norway

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Falls & Fjords of Norway on Bolette
7 Nights
Departs 07 Apr 2026
from Liverpool
  • £1,406pp
  • £2,812pp

Liverpool, Belfast, Bergen, Cruising Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord

Falls and Fjords of Norway from Belfast

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Falls and Fjords of Norway from Belfast on Bolette
6 Nights
Departs 08 Apr 2026
from Belfast
  • £921pp
  • £1,745pp

Belfast, Bergen, Cruising Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord, Liverpool

Cuisines & Culture of French Cities

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Cuisines & Culture of French Cities on Borealis
8 Nights
Departs 14 Apr 2026
from Southampton
  • £1,648pp
  • £1,939pp
  • £2,327pp

Southampton, Pauillac, La Pallice, Saint-Malo, Cherbourg

Volcanic Vistas of the Azores & Madeira

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Volcanic Vistas of the Azores & Madeira on Bolette
14 Nights
Departs 14 Apr 2026
from Liverpool
  • £2,424pp
  • £3,491pp
  • £3,782pp

Liverpool, Praia da Vitória, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Cruise by Cabo Girao, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon, Cruise on the Tagus (Lisbon), Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge

Mountains & Fjords of Norway

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Mountains & Fjords of Norway on Balmoral
7 Nights
Departs 16 Apr 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £1,357pp
  • £1,842pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Skjolden, Pass Urnes Stave Church, Cruising Sognefjord, Olden, Åndalsnes, Ålesund

Springtime Gardens of Europe

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Springtime Gardens of Europe on Balmoral
7 Nights
Departs 23 Apr 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £1,745pp
  • £1,309pp
  • £2,036pp
  • £2,230pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Honfleur, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge

Mountains, Islands & Lakes of the Dalmatian Coast

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Mountains, Islands & Lakes of the Dalmatian Coast on Bolette
24 Nights
Departs 28 Apr 2026
from Liverpool
  • £4,364pp
  • £6,498pp
  • £7,565pp

Liverpool, Gibraltar, Valletta, Dubrovnik, Hvar Island, Koper, Zadar, Split, Sailing in the Bay of Kotor, Kotor, Brindisi, Corfu, Tangier

Springtime Tulips of the Netherlands

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Springtime Tulips of the Netherlands on Borealis
5 Nights
Departs 30 Apr 2026
from Southampton
  • £872pp
  • £1,212pp
  • £1,212pp

Southampton, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, North Sea Canal Netherlands

Scenic Norwegian Fjords In Five Nights

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Scenic Norwegian Fjords In Five Nights on Balmoral
5 Nights
Departs 30 Apr 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £1,066pp
  • £2,424pp
  • £2,182pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Stavanger, Sailing in Lysefjorden, Ulvik, Cruising Hardangerfjord

Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice In Nine Nights

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Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice In Nine Nights on Balmoral
9 Nights
Departs 05 May 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £1,648pp
  • £1,842pp
  • £4,558pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Reykjavík, Isafjørdur, Cruising Along Hornbjard Cliffs, Iceland, Akureyri, Seydisfjørdur

Scenic Islands & Dramatic Coastlines of Scotland

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Scenic Islands & Dramatic Coastlines of Scotland on Bolette
5 Nights
Departs 22 May 2026
from Liverpool
  • £969pp
  • £1,018pp
  • £2,036pp

Liverpool, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, The Small Isles, Cruise Past Fingals Cave

Cuisines & Culture of French Cities

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Cuisines & Culture of French Cities on Borealis
5 Nights
Departs 22 May 2026
from Southampton
  • £824pp
  • £1,212pp
  • £1,212pp

Southampton, Honfleur, Gironde Estuary, France, Pauillac

Fjords & Falls of Norway In Five Nights

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Fjords & Falls of Norway In Five Nights on Balmoral
5 Nights
Departs 23 May 2026
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £1,503pp
  • £3,394pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Skjolden, Pass Urnes Stave Church, Ulvik, Cruising Hardangerfjord


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