Your cruise at a glance
Hand-crafted highlights
Embark on an exploration of Portugal aboard Bolette, revealing verdant volcanic vistas like the Algar do Carvão lava tube, Caldera Guilherme Moniz, Sete Cidades crater lakes and Cabo Girão sea cliff. We’ve timed your visit to the Azores so that you can experience the beauty of hydrangeas in bloom. There’s also the chance to enjoy whale and dolphin watching. Discover the Portuguese way of life with hot spring bathing in Furnas Valley, wine tasting in Madeira and the vibrant culture of Lisbon, with its pastéis de nata, fresh sardines, fado music and iconic trams. With its unique climate, where it's entirely possible to experience four season in one day, you can discover more about the region’s agriculture and horticulture, evident in its pineapple growing, tea plantations, botanical gardens and vineyards.
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Scarlet Page has been a passionate photographer her whole life and her education culminated in studying photography at the University of Westminster in the early 1990s. She quickly developed her own fresh, documentary style of reportage travelling America with The Smashing Pumpkins, The Beastie Boys and the other acts on the Lollapolooza tour. Scarlet has worked with some of the music world’s biggest acts including The Rolling Stones, Stereophonics and Robbie Williams. In 2020 she was selected as a winner of The British Journal of Photography’s ‘Portrait of Britain’ award. She is an active member of the Association of Photographers.
Scarlet will be bringing her cameras on board this cruise, and will be turning her lens to selected guests, capturing their big and small memorable moments.
Verdant volcanic vistas
One of the main sights that you will have the opportunity to see on this cruise to the Azores is the incredible twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, one green and one blue, and uncover the myths and legends associated with them, particularly the tragic tale of the Princess and shepherd boy. As Bolette continues her journey and the morning mist clears, visit the rocky outcrops of Caldera de Gulherme Moniz from Praia da Vitoria.. Scenic cruising of the mighty Cabo Girao sea cliff follows, before sailing along the Tagus river to Lisbon.
Portuguese way of life
Your cruise aboard Bolette has been perfectly planned for you to experience the beauty of hydrangeas in bloom throughout the Azores. You will also have plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the Portuguese way of life by indulging in the famous Madeiran wine in Funchal or discovering the delectable flaky pastry goodness of pastéis de nata in Lisbon. Explore the city by the iconic wooden trams as you wind your way through narrow streets lined with colourful houses; and take time to experience a Fado performance, hauntingly beautiful folk music of country villages, telling nostalgic stories of lost loves.
Discovering Azorean Agriculture
Alongside the sight and scents of hydrangeas in bloom, discover the rich agricultural history of the Azores due to the tropical subclimate of the islands and where you may well experience four season in one day. You will be perfectly placed in Ponta Delgada to visit a Pineapple Greenhouse to explore how the fruits are cultivated, and the Gorreana Tea Plantation, Europe's oldest tea garden. In Madeira, you'll have ample opportunity to wander around the Botanical Gardens and explore a local vineyard to witness the iconic Madeiran wine production.
Cabins, Prices & Offers
Cabin Options On Your Cruise
Please call our Reservations Team for latest pricing and availability.
What's Included
SO MUCH ALREADY INCLUDED
To make your journey even more special, we include so much as standard on board our cruises.
Dining & Lounges
- À la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Daily casual dining options
- Late night Supper Club
- Afternoon tea
- Self-service tea & coffee
- In-cabin dining & snacks
Treats & Pastimes
- Evening shows
- Live music & dancing
- Dance classes
- Lectures & talks
- Cookery demonstrations
- Traditional deck games
- Daily games & quizzes
Relaxation & Fitness
- Swimming Pools
- Jacuzzis
- Fitness Centre
- Fitness Classes
Life On Board
Introducing Bolette
With just 690 cabins Bolette fits perfectly in our fleet of smaller ships. With her warm, welcoming atmosphere, timeless style, and classic open deck spaces providing a place to fully immerse yourself in the magic of ocean cruising.
Bolette
Bolette is one of the largest ships, by overall size, in our fleet. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and timeless style, and classic open deck spaces providing a place to fully immerse yourself in the magic of ocean cruising, Bolette is very much in keeping with what our guests have come to expect from a Fred. Olsen ship.
Your Cruise, Your Way
Whether you prefer a peaceful spot with a good book or a full day of activities and entertainment, life on board offers plenty of choice, all in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our smaller ships. Just check your Daily Times each day for full details.
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Each of our cruises has been carefully designed for you to get the very best out of your time on board; and now you can enhance your cruise to make it even more special.
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