The cruise of a lifetime: Four reasons to sail with Fred. Olsen
Exclusive access to remote island vistas and unrestricted views of the world’s finest coastal scenery await with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
Susan Calman returns to screens this weekend for the third episode of her new series, Cruise of a Lifetime, and she’s now exploring the magnificent Norwegian fjords aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ very own Bolette. The Scottish comedienne will take in the breath-taking Geirangerfjord, stopping to visit Ålesund and the magnificent Briskdal Glacier along the way. If that’s not enough to inspire your travel dreams, we don’t know what is!
As you might have guessed, we’re big fans of ocean cruising and are proud partners of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, so this series is high up on our watch lists. With that in mind, our team have been busy thinking of the top reasons why taking a voyage across the open seas deserves a place at the top of your travel wish-list, and here are our top four picks.
Value for money
The best part about a Fred. Olsen sailing is that it’s sure to be worth every penny. With so many included features, from thrilling shore excursions to a range of premium on-board amenities and dining options, you can rest assured that you’re getting your money’s worth. Sample Madeira’s finest local wines in Funchal, witness the Northern Lights illuminate the Icelandic Sky in the company of professional astronomers or settle in for a west-end show at the theatre. With no-fly departures from six regional UK ports as well, you won’t need to spend time and money getting from point A to point B.
Smaller ships
Big things come in small packages, so the saying goes, and that’s certainly true of Fred. Olsen’s fleet of luxury cruise liners – Bolette, Balmoral and Borealis. Designed to be compact, and hence more nimble than other vessels, their award-winning ships are able to navigate the narrowest straits, shallow coves and tightest corners to give you unrestricted access to the world’s most secluded vistas. What’s more, on a Fred. Olsen cruise, you won’t be compromising on convenience and comfort either with each ship offering a full suite of on-board amenities to keep you entertained throughout your days at sea.
Unmissable sights
With access to the world’s most remote spots, a Fred. Olsen cruise will showcase sights that you simply won’t see anywhere, from the untouched beauty of Norway’s smallest fjords to close-up views of the Caribbean’s Island treasures. Better yet, each cruise itinerary is expertly planned to coincide with the most impressive spectacles of your chosen destination, from the Arctic’s midnight sun to the English Channel’s wildflowers in bloom. With greater mobility, too, your crew will be able to manoeuvre the ship to give you the best possible view of every memorable sight.
A more personal experience
As we mentioned earlier, Fred. Olsen’s holiday planners pride themselves on their fleet of smaller ships and, with that, on the more intimate level of service they are therefore able to offer. With fewer passengers onboard, you’ll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while the ship’s attentive crew get to know you better, making for a more tailored cruise experience so that you can enjoy every moment. You’ll also have smaller queues, meaning you won’t need to waste time waiting around for each wish-list adventure - what’s not to love about that?
Set sail with Fred. Olsen and Newmarket Holidays
Feeling inspired? To take your first step towards your next wish-list ocean cruise, give one of our friendly holiday planners a call and secure your spot onboard with our new Easy Payment Plan. For more details on every hand-crafted Fred. Olsen itinerary, or to book directly, you can also visit our website.
