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Discover Norway's midnight sun

7th April 2022

Seeing the sun in the sky at midnight only happens in the far north and far south of earth, but it's a joy to behold. Here's why it happens and how to see it. 
Midnight Sun in Northern Norway

Setting sail for the Antarctic Peninsula

23rd March 2022

Antarctica awaits on one of Fred. Olsen’s unbelievable cruises to South America and far, far beyond. Experience the wilderness on a 78-night voyage.
Exploration Of South America And The Antarctic

What To Expect From a Last-Minute Cruise

15th March 2022

From bargain hunters to procrastinators who take booking their holiday to the wire, last minute cruises can be a great option. Discover more here.
Cruise Deals

10 reasons to visit the Arctic Circle

27th January 2022

Remote, mystical and breath-taking - find out why a Fred. Olsen cruise to the Arctic is one of our favourite destinations in both the summer and winter months.
Northern lights over Borealis funnels

What to expect from food on your first cruise

26th January 2022

When you’re travelling to new destinations, discovering tastes and smells is a key part of the experience. Find out how we capture this on a Fred. Olsen Cruise.

Captain Victor Stoica Interview

7th December 2021

This year, Captain Stoica celebrates 20 years of working with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Since joining us in 2001, he has become a much-loved member of our fa...
Captain Stoica and team

Our Crew's Stories

21st January 2021

Some well-known Fred. Olsen crew members share their stories of life on board while we eagerly await our guests return to our fleet of cruise ships.
Balmoral crew

Five-night Fjords: Perfect for first-time cruisers

8th April 2020

Fred. Olsen strives to create holidays that make for an ideal first foray into cruising, including a selection of five-night cruises to the Norwegian Fjords.
Geiranger, Norway

An interview with Ted Cordery | D-Day Veteran

6th November 2019

Among the veterans who joined Boudicca for the poignant D-Day sailing was 95-year-old Ted Cordery. Read on to discover how important this voyage was for him.
Ted & Glynis Cordery with Captain Danielsen

Five things to see in Hamburg

18th September 2019

Take a Fred. Olsen cruise to the cultural city of Hamburg on one of our smaller cruise ships, and experience an abundance of vibrant and historic attractions.
Hamburg