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Olsen cruise, we channel all of our 175 years of experience sailing and discovering the world into making every single day special for our guests. Cruise from eight regional UK ports to hundreds of destinations worldwide in the classic style and comfort of our smaller-sized ships. For most of the year, the ships are based in Britain, with cruises departing from Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Tilb

ury, Rosyth (for Edinburgh), Liverpool, Belfast and Newcastle, while we also operate inspirational fly-cruises to destinations far and wide. Find your perfect cruise holiday and sign up to our email newsletter at www.fredolsencruises.com

On Monday evening, Borealis featured in Channel 4's series 'Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port'. 🛳️We hope you enjoyed h...
24/06/2025

On Monday evening, Borealis featured in Channel 4's series 'Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port'. 🛳️

We hope you enjoyed having a sneak peek into what happens on a turnaround day in Dover! If you missed it, it can be viewed on Channel 4 On Demand. 📺

And, if you book a Dover-departing cruise today or tomorrow, you can benefit from an extra £50 saving on top of our current offers. Just quote DOVER50 when booking. See our Dover itineraries here: https://bit.ly/3HDDTht

There's just one day left to benefit from our Summer Sale! 🛳️Book by 25th June to get a Free Drinks Package on selected ...
24/06/2025

There's just one day left to benefit from our Summer Sale! 🛳️

Book by 25th June to get a Free Drinks Package on selected 2025 sailings. And, for our solo guests, enjoy great savings on solo fares. ☀️

Choose from explorations of Greece and Turkey, sailings to the Azores, warm escapes to the Amalfi Coast, scenic cruises to Iceland and more: https://bit.ly/3ZiFn6G

23/06/2025

To celebrate today, we're spotlighting Charlotte and Sophie, Engine Cadets on Borealis. 🛳️♀️

Watch their full interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EKwpyO5Khec

Thank you both for your hard work! 💙

We love seeing our guests get creative! 🎨Take a look at some of the wonderful arts and crafts our guests created during ...
23/06/2025

We love seeing our guests get creative! 🎨

Take a look at some of the wonderful arts and crafts our guests created during our World Cruise 2025 and Around the World in 80 Days sailing, proudly displayed in our Olsen Art Studio on board. 🧶

A big thank you to all of our guests and artists in residence!

Do you enjoy arts and crafts during a cruise? 🛳️

We’re proud to share that we will feature in an upcoming episode of Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port, a new six-part s...
22/06/2025

We’re proud to share that we will feature in an upcoming episode of Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port, a new six-part series airing on Channel 4. 🛳️

Tune in tomorrow, Monday 23rd June at 8pm to see Borealis in the spotlight during a turnaround day at the Port of Dover. The episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what happens on a turnaround day and the care and attention that goes into preparing the ship to welcome new guests on board – from housekeeping to loading supplies for the next cruise.

It features appearances from key members of the team including Captain Rommel Pineda and Head of Housekeeping Richie Rego, whose work helps ensure every cruise begins with the warm, personal experience we’re known for. 💙

To celebrate our part in the show, we’re offering an extra £50 off per booking on our 2025 cruises from Dover. Simply quote DOVER50 by 25th June when booking to receive the discount in addition to any other current offers.

You can find our Dover departing cruises here: https://bit.ly/3HDDTht

Today is , and we’re handing the camera over to our amazing crew! Take a look at some of their best selfies to celebrat...
21/06/2025

Today is , and we’re handing the camera over to our amazing crew! Take a look at some of their best selfies to celebrate the day. 📸✨

We'd love to see your cruise selfies in the comments below!

We are proud to share our Employees of the Month for May aboard Balmoral. 🛳️Savio Cardoso, Chief Recycling Operative, ha...
20/06/2025

We are proud to share our Employees of the Month for May aboard Balmoral. 🛳️

Savio Cardoso, Chief Recycling Operative, has been part of the Fred. Olsen team for over 21 years. He works hard to maintain an extremely high standard of waste management on board. Congratulations, Savio!

Jerin Joseph, Culinary Utility, has shown excellent performance and dedication working on our Pastry station. He demonstrates attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Congratulations, Jerin!

The Balmoral Show Company, Siobhan, Olivia, João, Jamie, Elise, Kate, Tyler and Diego, have worked tirelessly to perform their shows this month with professionalism and creativity. Well done to you all!

Borealis is currently sailing the Mediterranean and Adriatic on a 22-night adventure in the sun. ☀️Take a look at just s...
19/06/2025

Borealis is currently sailing the Mediterranean and Adriatic on a 22-night adventure in the sun. ☀️

Take a look at just some of the highlights so far from Tangier, Valletta, Split, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Kotor. 🛳️

Have you been on a warmer cruise with us before?

🐋 Deal of the Week 🐋Discover Iceland and its fascinating wildlife this summer 👇🛳️ Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Icelan...
18/06/2025

🐋 Deal of the Week 🐋

Discover Iceland and its fascinating wildlife this summer 👇

🛳️ Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland (S2519)

📅 Departs from Dover for 12 nights on 17th July 2025

💰 From just £1,599pp with a Free Drinks Package included and Free Port Parking at Dover (based on two sharing)

Book by 25th June. Discover the full itinerary here: https://bit.ly/3S7S4NQ

There's just over a week left to benefit from our Summer Sale! 🛳️Book before 25th June to get a Free Drinks Package on s...
17/06/2025

There's just over a week left to benefit from our Summer Sale! 🛳️

Book before 25th June to get a Free Drinks Package on selected 2025 sailings. And, for our solo guests, enjoy great savings on solo fares.

Some of our favourite itineraries include...

🐋 A 12-night exploration of Iceland's natural wonders
☀️ A 16-night sunshine sailing to the Amalfi Coast
🌊 A 14-night cruise to the Mediterranean with 4 overnight calls
❓ A 7-night Mystery Cruise
🎄 A 6-night festive break to Europe's Christmas Markets

And many more! Discover the full list of cruises included here: https://bit.ly/3ZiFn6G

Today we are proud to spotlight Rosendo Napalinga III, known as Nap, Chief Security Officer on board Balmoral. This year...
16/06/2025

Today we are proud to spotlight Rosendo Napalinga III, known as Nap, Chief Security Officer on board Balmoral. This year, he celebrated 21 years of being part of the Fred. Olsen family! 🛳️

"My journey with Fred. Olsen began in 2004 where I started working on Braemar as a Deck Boy. I quickly progressed to join the Security Team, going from Security Guard to Security Officer, then to Security Supervisor and then I was promoted to Chief Security Officer in 2022."

"When I first thought about joining the cruise industry, I was inspired by the idea of traveling and exploring new places. I have met many interesting people from around the globe and made friendships that I cherish. The best part is that I feel part of a big community, which makes work enjoyable." 🌎

"One of my most memorable experiences happened when our fleet gathered in Funchal. I felt a sense of pride as we welcomed guests from Borealis and Bolette. I remember watching families take photos together and laughing on the deck, creating wonderful memories. It was special to see the teamwork among all three ships and our shared mission of providing a fantastic experience. The Security Team participated in the swimming competition, tug of war and the King Neptune Ceremony. That day reminded me of why I love working in this unique environment, where we not only ensure safety and security but also help create joy for guests." 🎉

"One of the most rewarding moments I had was when I helped a guest who was feeling unwell. I noticed a woman sitting alone, looking pale and anxious. I went over to ask if she needed assistance. She explained that she was feeling dizzy, and I immediately called for medical help while talking to her to keep her calm. The Medical Team arrived swiftly and took care of her. Later, I learned that she had recovered well and thanked me for my support. Knowing that I could provide help in a time of need made me feel proud. It truly reinforced why I love this job."

Thank you for your hard work, Nap! 💙

There's just under two months to go until we sail back to Greenland aboard our flagship, Bolette! 🇬🇱From spotting wildli...
15/06/2025

There's just under two months to go until we sail back to Greenland aboard our flagship, Bolette! 🇬🇱

From spotting wildlife to enjoying the breathtaking scenery, take a look at some of the highlights from our last visit. 🧊

Don't miss your chance to join this exciting sailing this summer - there's a limited amount of cabins remaining!: https://bit.ly/4jsGBDA

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Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
Ipswich
IP15LL

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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Whoever said that “bigger is better”? Not us. While the cruise industry has gone for bigger ships brimming with more and more people, we’ve always believed that small is better. Because smaller ships bring big benefits. They mean we can treat passengers as guests, like the family-run business we are. They can dock at smaller ports, much closer to the parts of our planet we’re most passionate about showing. They mean we can avoid overcrowding, both aboard and ashore, so our guests can disembark easily and enjoy the freedom to see, explore and experience. They mean we can offer warmer, more personal levels of service. It would be easy to scale up, cram in and cut corners, but we never will. Because to us, the size we are is the size we should be.