Your cruise at a glance
Hand-crafted highlights
We’ve designed this cruise to give you the opportunity to witness the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights. Look out for these vibrant ribbons of colour dancing across the night sky, as Bolette sails Arctic waters and during your time ashore, particularly in Alta, where we’ve planned to dock overnight. Discover the Arctic way of life with a visit to a local Sámi community, where you can relax in the cosy warmth of a traditional tepee-style lavvu, engage with reindeer herders, and absorb rich stories of Sámi culture. You can also visit a husky yard to spend time with its friendly inhabitants. Enhance your journey further by delving into the science behind the Aurora Borealis, both on board and ashore.
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The enigmatic Northern Lights
Your cruise to the Northern Lights has been timed perfectly for you to have the best possible chance of witnessing the captivating beauty of the Aurora Borealis. Located in the far north of Norway, above the Arctic Circle, the towns of Alta and Tromsø provide the perfect settings in which you can hope to see nature's most spellbinding light show, where ribbons of green, pink and purple streak across the sky. Vesterålen is located just beneath the Aurora Oval, so you may have the opportunity to see the Northern Lights illuminating the skies above Sortland's picturesque fishing villages, providing you with a perfect panorama.
Life in the Arctic
Discover wintry terrain and experience life for local communities above the Arctic Circle, as you spend time with the Sámi people in Alta and Tromsø. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in activities such as reindeer herding or sledding, where you may be able to help feed the animals, and step inside a lavvu hut to hear stories from the Sámi about life as a reindeer herder. Do join us on a tour from Bolette to meet the beautiful husky dogs of Northern Norway, and experience an exhilarating husky ride through picture-perfect winter landscapes.
The science behind the Aurora Borealis
Norway is the perfect place in which to witness the awe-inspiring Northern Lights, as it's located within the auroral oval, a ring-shaped region surrounding the Earth's magnetic poles where auroras are most commonly seen, and due to its northern location, relatively clear skies and minimal light pollution, it's the ideal place for viewing this natural phenomenon. Discover how the Aurora Borealis occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere, interact with oxygen and nitrogen molecules and release energy in the form of light.
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 Guest Speakers
We’ve arranged for some wonderful guest speakers to join us for this cruise. They will be delivering a programme of insightful talks and activities to deepen your cultural, artistic and historical understanding of the destinations we will be exploring, well as helping you to enjoy the natural beauty of the places we visit.
Go Stargazing
Go Stargazing is formed of a group of astronomers, all of whom are keen to encourage public interest in astronomy to as wide an audience as possible. Join Dr Emma Alexander and Martin Lunn on your cruise for stargazing sessions conducted on the top deck in the evenings.
Wil Cheung
International published photographer, Wil Cheung will be joining us on this sailing, ready to assist in capturing unforgettable moments of the destinations we will cruise by, including the possibility of capturing the mesmerising Northern Lights.
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 11:00 20/12/2024, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on two people sharing a twin cabin. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.
* Prices correct as of 11:00 20/12/2024, based on the lowest available Cruise Only 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 £4,299 pp |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £3,499 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 £2,199 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 £1,799 pp |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on Marina deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £3,199 pp |
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Balcony Suite (BS)
Located on Highland deck, Bolette's Balcony Suites have a private balcony
| Freedom Fare | From £6,598.50 |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £6,648.10 |
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Superior Ocean Fully Obstructed View (CO)
CO Grade Superior Ocean View cabins have a fully obstructed picture view window
| Freedom Fare | From £3,598.50 |
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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 £3,418.10 |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on Marina deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £3,199 |
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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.