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Why you should cruise Norway in the winter

21st November 2024

Winter in Norway offers a magical experience unlike any other, and a winter Norway cruise is the perfect way to explore this enchanting region.

What is a cruise ship cabin like?

5th November 2024

Just as cruise ships come in a range of sizes and types, so do the cabins within them. A ship cabin is similar to a hotel room, in that there’s a variety of ...
Stewardess smiling and making bed in cabin

A Spotlight on Central America

30th October 2024

A Fred. Olsen cruise to Central America offers the unique opportunity to visit some of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
Sloth on tree branch

Flavours of Iceland

21st October 2024

Iceland has a unique place in history. Humans had colonised nearly every corner of the world by about 13,000 years ago. But Iceland remained barely populated...
Icelandic Lamb winter hot Soup with vegetables and spices in a stainless steel casserole pan

The Latest news from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

7th October 2024

Discover the latest news and updates from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, including changes to on board shops and a new room service menu on our smaller ships.
3 ships in Funchal

Sámi Culture

4th October 2024

Discover more about the indigenous Sámi people of Scandinavia and Russia, whose rich culture and traditional lifestyles have evolved over thousands of years.
Sami clothing and reindeer skin on line, norway

Capturing the magic

4th October 2024

Richard Lovelock has been collaborating with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines since 2018 when as a guest on board, he shared some of his photographic images with us.
Northern lights by Richard Lovelock, Norway

Navigating the wild world of television with Michaela Strachan

4th October 2024

Michaela Strachan is one of TV’s best-loved presenters, renowned for her work in the world of wildlife. We met up with her to discuss her remarkable career.
Michaela Strachan

Behind the scenes with Hotel Manager Paul Goodenough

4th October 2024

Discover more about our warm and attentive teams at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, starting with Paul Goodenough, Hotel Manager, who shared his memorable moments.
Paul Goodenough

Remarkable moments begin here

4th October 2024

We’ve been running a fun campaign across our social media, asking guests to share the remarkable moments they’ve experienced while sailing with us.
Captain with guests at formal night