Fred Olsen Cruises

Fred Olsen is a small British line known for calmer, more traditional cruising on mid-sized, often previously-owned ships. It leans older in average passenger age, with no-fly departures from a range of UK ports as a core part of its appeal.

💡Tips for Fred Olsen Cruises

• •No-fly departures from regional UK ports (not just Southampton) are a major part of the value proposition.
• •Ships are smaller and calmer than mainstream lines — expect fewer headline activities and more traditional entertainment.
• •Dress code and onboard tone skew more traditional than mainstream lines — pack accordingly for evenings.
• •Smaller ships mean easier navigation but also fewer dining venues than a megaship.

🚢Popular Ships

Bolette

A mid-sized ship added to the fleet to expand no-fly UK sailings.

Borealis

Sister ship to Bolette, similarly refurbished for the line.

📍Popular Ports on Fred Olsen Cruises