175 years in every single day

Waiter on deck, Borealis
Waiter on deck on board Borealis

On a Fred. 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.

Please read on to discover what makes a cruise with us so special and we very much hope to have the privilege of welcoming you on board soon.

Bolette in Olden, Norway
Borealis arriving into Valetta
Braemar Cruising the Kiel canal
Balmoral Cruising by Furebergfossen waterfall, Norway

Our Smaller ships

 

The most wonderful way to sail the world is aboard a smaller ship. Our guests love the feeling of being on an elegant ship, close to the sea. They appreciate that our smaller ships can take them to more interesting places – to the furthest reaches of Norway’s lesser-known fjords, through narrow waterways and canals and to the very heart of some of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Our Smaller ships

Borealis arriving into Valetta
Bolette in Olden, Norway
Braemar Cruising the Kiel canal
Balmoral Cruising by Furebergfossen waterfall, Norway

The most wonderful way to sail the world is aboard a smaller ship. Our guests love the feeling of being on an elegant ship, close to the sea. They appreciate that our smaller ships can take them to more interesting places – to the furthest reaches of Norway’s lesser-known fjords, through narrow waterways and canals and to the very heart of some of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Our hand-crafted itineraries

 

Our journey planners put so much consideration and pride into crafting our itineraries afresh each and every year. That’s because we want you to sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most wonderful destinations at the very best possible times to experience them.

The awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis in Northern Norway, seeing Magellanic Penguins in South America, and marvelling at the tumbling waterfalls of our homeland, Norway, as your smaller-sized cruise ship glides majestically through a deep fjord. It’s why we were awarded Cruise Critic’s ‘Best Itineraries’ for five consecutive years.

Borealis funnels and the Northern Lights
Magellanic penguins in natural environment, Chile
Langfoss Waterfall, Norway

Our hand-crafted itineraries

Borealis funnels and the Northern Lights
Magellanic penguins in natural environment, Chile
Langfoss Waterfall, Norway

Our journey planners put so much consideration and pride into crafting our itineraries afresh each and every year. That’s because we want you to sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most wonderful destinations at the very best possible times to experience them.

The awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis in Northern Norway, seeing Magellanic Penguins in South America, and marvelling at the tumbling waterfalls of our homeland, Norway, as your smaller-sized cruise ship glides majestically through a deep fjord. It’s why we were awarded Cruise Critic’s ‘Best Itineraries’ for five consecutive years.

Chef preparing Treats of the region dish
Treats of the region dish
Michaela Strachen, Guest speaker
Guests star gazing on deck

The Joy of the Journey

 

We put enormous consideration into ensuring every single day you are with us is as stimulating and enjoyable as possible. Our ‘Treats of the Region’ cooking demonstrations and “Itinerary Insights” informative talks, for example, are curated specially for the regions we are visiting so that you gain the fullest understanding and appreciation of them before you get there. And our on-deck ‘Stargazing’ talks help you understand much about the universe we live in.

In short, our exceptional experience ensures your exceptional experience.

The Joy of the Journey

Chef preparing Treats of the region dish
Treats of the region dish
Michaela Strachen, Guest speaker
Guests star gazing on deck

We put enormous consideration into ensuring every single day you are with us is as stimulating and enjoyable as possible. Our ‘Treats of the Region’ cooking demonstrations and “Itinerary Insights” informative talks, for example, are curated specially for the regions we are visiting so that you gain the fullest understanding and appreciation of them before you get there. And our on-deck ‘Stargazing’ talks help you understand much about the universe we live in.

In short, our exceptional experience ensures your exceptional experience.

Our People

 

There is much that sets the experience of a Fred. Olsen cruise apart. But nothing more so than our people. As Mr. Olsen himself says, ‘It’s all about the people. All of it, everything”.

Because our ships are smaller, our crew are able to get to know you personally and to understand what you like. And it is the warm, attentive and more personal care our people pride themselves on that is so appreciated by our guests. Without doubt, our people are central to what makes a Fred. Olsen cruise so special.

 

Motor crew on board Borealis
Borealis Restaurant team
Colours and Tastes team on board Boreralis
Chef in the main gallery preparing dishes

Our People

Motor crew on board Borealis
Borealis Restaurant team
Colours and Tastes team on board Boreralis
Chef in the main gallery preparing dishes

There is much that sets the experience of a Fred. Olsen cruise apart. But nothing more so than our people. As Mr. Olsen himself says, ‘It’s all about the people. All of it, everything”.

Because our ships are smaller, our crew are able to get to know you personally and to understand what you like. And it is the warm, attentive and more personal care our people pride themselves on that is so appreciated by our guests. Without doubt, our people are central to what makes a Fred. Olsen cruise so special.

Watch Our TV advert

On a Fred. 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.

We are so proud to share our TV advert with you. It has been designed to showcase what makes a cruise with Fred. Olsen so special; our beautiful smaller ships, hand-crafted itineraries, unique on board experience and of course our wonderful crew.

 
What our Guests Say

Our guests' experiences on board a Fred. Olsen cruise mean the world to us, and we love hearing about the special memories they create on our smaller ships, from exploring exciting destinations to the attentive care of our friendly crew.

We’re delighted to share some of our guests' remarkable moments with you and look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

 
What our Guests Say

Our guests' experiences on board a Fred. Olsen cruise mean the world to us, and we love hearing about the special memories they create on our smaller ships, from exploring exciting destinations to the attentive care of our friendly crew.

We’re delighted to share some of our guests' remarkable moments with you and look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

 
Watch Our TV advert

On a Fred. 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.

We are so proud to share our TV advert with you. It has been designed to showcase what makes a cruise with Fred. Olsen so special; our beautiful smaller ships, hand-crafted itineraries, unique on board experience and of course our wonderful crew.