Your cruise at a glance
Hand-crafted highlights
Your cruise from Cape Town will take you on a journey to discover the wine routes of South Africa, in particular the world-famous Stellenbosch town and wine estate, and the chance to encounter the Big Five and other African wildlife on a specially arranged game drive. You will be able to explore the fascinating town of Lüderitz, which looks to be lost in time as it sits between the Namib Desert and the South Atlantic coast, before experiencing the outstanding wildlife of Walvis Bay, renowned for its lagoon that attracts thousands of flamingoes and pelicans. The remote island of St. Helena has a uniquely diverse heritage and offers remarkable vistas from its mountainous peaks. Here, you'll be able to explore it's Georgian town, stop to chat with friendly islanders known as 'Saints', and sample St. Helenian cuisine, which reflects the island's diverse Portuguese, British, Chinese, and African influences, including St. Helena fishcakes, grilled wahoo steak, and meat or poultry curries accompanied by pilau rice, known as plo.
Your time spent on board Bolette is 23 nights, but please allow for your flight from the UK to Cape Town.
Highlights
Explore African Landscapes
The African environment is made up of a variety of habitats and terrains, ranging from Table Mountain and Signal Hill in Cape Town to the enormous deserts of the Kalahari and Namibia. From Lüderitz, you can explore the Ghost Town of Kolmanskop, which was originally established when a railway worker spotted a diamond in the early 1900s. It immediately became a thriving diamond mining town, but after World War I, diamond sales plummeted, and the town shut down. Today, it stands as a memorial to a bygone colonial regime. Home to Swakopmund Lagoon and tidal flood plains, the Walvis Bay Wetlands, which attract thousands of pelicans and flamingos to its coasts, are among the most important coastal wetlands in Southern Africa.
Discover Diverse African Cultures
On this journey onboard Bolette, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of each exciting destination you visit. On St. Helena, the residents, known as Saints, are especially hospitable and will welcome you to spend time talking with them and learning about their daily life. While exploring, try St. Helena White Lion Rum or Cactus Pear Spirit Tungi, distilled on the island, or savour local foods like steamed pudding or Plo, a rice-based dish similar to paella but more aromatic and spicy. Meanwhile, in Dakar, you can immerse yourself in Senegalese culture by attending a lively folklore performance by the Lebou ethnic minority, whose civilisation is based on ancestral spirits.
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.
Our Signature Experiences
To make your experience even more special, our Journey Planners have designed a unique programme of Signature Experiences which will allow you to discover real insights about the culture and nature of the places we are visiting, so you can arrive in each destination fully prepared to get the most out of your visit.
We have carefully curated a programme of events to give you a deeper understanding of each of the destinations you will be visiting
Our Scenic Discoveries are designed to allow you to enjoy seeing the world from the unique perspective of our ships
Maritime is in our DNA - our history in shipping goes back almost 200 years
There’s very little in the natural world more beautiful than a clear night sky, sunrise or sunset seen at sea
We love to bring a taste of the region's food, drink, local tastes and culinary traditions to life on board
Treats & Pastimes
In addition to our Signature Experiences, we have a selection of lovely Treats & Pastimes for you to enjoy when on board. Just check your Daily Times each day for full details.
Cabins, Prices & Offers
Cabin Options On Your Cruise
* Prices correct as of 04:00 22/11/2024, based on the lowest available Fly Cruise fare, and on two people sharing a twin cabin. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.
* Prices correct as of 04:00 22/11/2024, based on the lowest available Fly Cruise fare, and on sole occupancy. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.
Cabin Grades
Balcony Junior Suite (BJ)
Bolette's Balcony Junior Suites have a private balcony and sitting/bedroom area.
| Freedom Fare | From £7,299 pp |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £6,399 pp |
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Ocean View (F)
Bolette's F Grade Ocean View cabins have two portholes and are on Marina & Coral deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £3,999 pp |
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Interior Cabin (I)
Located on decks Marina, Coral & Promenade deck, I Grade Interior cabins on Bolette have a bathroom with shower
| Freedom Fare | From £3,599 pp |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on Marina deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £5,299 pp |
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Balcony Junior Suite (BJ)
Bolette's Balcony Junior Suites have a private balcony and sitting/bedroom area.
| Freedom Fare | From £12,248.25 |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £11,528.10 |
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Ocean View (F)
Bolette's F Grade Ocean View cabins have two portholes and are on Marina & Coral deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £6,968.10 |
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Interior Cabin (I)
Located on decks Marina, Coral & Promenade deck, I Grade Interior cabins on Bolette have a bathroom with shower
| Freedom Fare | From £6,208.10 |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on Marina deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £5,299 |
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What's Included
SO MUCH ALREADY INCLUDED
As well as our Signature Experiences, there are a host of other treats to enjoy on board our ships.
Dining & Lounges
- À la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Daily buffet 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
Enhance your cruise
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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On certain sailings we offer two types of cruise fares; Freedom and Saver Fares.
Our single guests feel right at home on board our ships; Fred. Olsen have the reputation of sailing the friendliest fleet afloat.
Disembarking when your ship's at anchor is a very different experience to when it's docked portside. Getting ashore in this instance often involves the use of the ship's tender, which is accessed via the steps of a secure gangway.