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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

France & the River Seine Bank Holiday

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France & the River Seine Bank Holiday on Balmoral
5 Nights
Departs 23 May 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,066pp
  • £969pp
  • £1,357pp
  • £1,648pp

Southampton, Saint-Malo, Cruising River Seine, Rouen

Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights

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Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights on Bolette
5 Nights
Departs 24 May 2025
from Liverpool
  • £1,115pp
  • £1,745pp

Liverpool, Cruising Fingal's Cave, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Thorshavn

Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia

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Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia on Balmoral
8 Nights
Departs 28 May 2025
from Southampton
  • £969pp
  • £1,357pp

Southampton, Oslo, Cruising Oslofjord, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Kiel Canal Transit

Scenic Fjords & Falls of Norway

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Scenic Fjords & Falls of Norway on Borealis
8 Nights
Departs 28 May 2025
from Dover
  • £1,115pp
  • £1,454pp
  • £2,812pp

Dover, Haugesund, Bergen, Cruising Nordfjord, Olden, Skjolden, Cruising Lustrafjord, Pass Urnes Stave Church, Cruising Lysefjord

Mountain Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords

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Mountain Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords on Bolette
8 Nights
Departs 29 May 2025
from Liverpool
  • £1,648pp
  • £2,521pp
  • £2,909pp

Liverpool, Cruising Romsdalfjorden & Isfjorden, Åndalsnes, Cruising Nordfjord, Olden, Bergen, Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Malta & the Scenic Sights of Croatia

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Malta & the Scenic Sights of Croatia on Borealis
11 Nights
Departs 05 Jun 2025
from Dover
  • £1,260pp
  • £1,745pp
  • £2,812pp
  • £3,297pp

Dover, Tangier, Cruising Grand Harbour, Valletta, Split, Korčula, Dubrovnik

Scenic Gems of the Dalmation Coast

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Scenic Gems of the Dalmation Coast on Borealis
22 Nights
Departs 05 Jun 2025
from Dover
  • £2,424pp
  • £3,297pp
  • £5,334pp
  • £6,498pp

Dover, Tangier, Cruising Grand Harbour, Valletta, Split, Korčula, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Cruising Bay of Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Cruise Strait of Messina, Cartagena, Gibraltar

Exploring the Iconic Coastline of the Emerald Isle

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Exploring the Iconic Coastline of the Emerald Isle on Bolette
7 Nights
Departs 06 Jun 2025
from Liverpool
  • £1,939pp
  • £3,588pp

Liverpool, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Galway, Cobh

Scenic Scottish Isles & the West Country

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Scenic Scottish Isles & the West Country on Balmoral
10 Nights
Departs 07 Jun 2025
from Rosyth
  • £969pp
  • £1,066pp
  • £3,006pp
  • £3,491pp

Rosyth, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Cruising Fingal's Cave, Saint Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Falmouth, Dartmouth, Portsmouth

Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls of Iceland

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Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls of Iceland on Bolette
10 Nights
Departs 13 Jun 2025
from Liverpool
  • £1,745pp
  • £2,909pp
  • £3,685pp

Liverpool, Reykjavík, Isafjørdur, Akureyri, Cruising Eyjafjörður, Cruising Seyðisfjörður, Seydisfjørdur

Norway's Arctic Islands & Mountainous Vistas

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Norway's Arctic Islands & Mountainous Vistas on Balmoral
10 Nights
Departs 17 Jun 2025
from Rosyth
  • £1,551pp
  • £1,842pp

Rosyth, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Midnight Sun, Pass Reine, Leknes, Svolvær, Cruise Tjeldsundet Strait, Tromsø, Sortland, Vesteralen Islands, Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Cruising Torghatten, Kristiansund

Discovering the Colourful French Riviera

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Discovering the Colourful French Riviera on Bolette
16 Nights
Departs 23 Jun 2025
from Liverpool
  • £3,297pp
  • £4,267pp
  • £5,237pp

Liverpool, Gibraltar, Port-Vendres, Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Toulon, Palamós, Cádiz

Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic

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Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic on Balmoral
13 Nights
Departs 27 Jun 2025
from Rosyth
  • £1,745pp
  • £2,133pp
  • £5,431pp

Rosyth, Kiel Canal Transit, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Riga, Tallinn, Klaipeda

Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords

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Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords on Borealis
7 Nights
Departs 27 Jun 2025
from Dover
  • £1,260pp
  • £1,551pp
  • £2,230pp
  • £2,521pp

Dover, Cruise Hardangerfjord, Cruising Maurangerfjord, Eidfjord, Ulvik, Cruising Lysefjord, Cruising Jøsenfjorden, Cruise to Svandalsfoss Falls, Bergen

Volcanic Vistas of the Azores & Madeira

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Volcanic Vistas of the Azores & Madeira on Borealis
13 Nights
Departs 04 Jul 2025
from Dover
  • £1,648pp
  • £1,939pp
  • £3,103pp
  • £3,879pp

Dover, Praia da Vitória, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon, Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge

Glaciers, Mountains & Fjords of Norway

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Glaciers, Mountains & Fjords of Norway on Bolette
9 Nights
Departs 09 Jul 2025
from Liverpool
  • £3,491pp

Liverpool, Cruising Romsdalfjorden & Isfjorden, Åndalsnes, Cruising Nordfjord, Olden, Cruising Lustrafjord, Pass Urnes Stave Church, Skjolden, Bergen, Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice

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Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice on Balmoral
10 Nights
Departs 10 Jul 2025
from Rosyth
  • £2,327pp
  • £1,648pp
  • £3,394pp
  • £3,685pp

Rosyth, Cruising Pentland Firth, Thorshavn, Seydisfjørdur, Akureyri, Isafjørdur, Reykjavík

Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland

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Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland on Borealis
12 Nights
Departs 17 Jul 2025
from Dover
  • £1,551pp
  • £1,891pp
  • £3,103pp
  • £3,782pp

Dover, Cruising Borgarfjörður Eystri, Cruising Eyjafjörður, Akureyri, Isafjørdur, Reykjavík, Heimaey Island, Pass Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Thorshavn, Cruising Pentland Firth


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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