Your cruise at a glance
Hand-crafted highlights
Your Bolette cruise from Southampton has been thoughtfully planned to take you through the untamed regions of South America, Australia, and the vast plains of Africa. Some of the world's most stunning vistas can be witnessed here, along with the iconic sights of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, Easter Island, renowned for its mysterious Moai statues carved out of volcanic rock, and lesser-known gems like Robinson Crusoe Island, which was once home to the marooned Scottish explorer Alexander Selkirk. In South America, take in the samba rhythm of Rio de Janeiro or the intense and passionate Argentine tango in Buenos Aires, while in Australia, discover its distinctive Aboriginal culture and gain more knowledge about their traditions, identity, and legacy. Meanwhile, from Gqeberha, you can go in search of the Big Five on a thrilling game drive, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Your time spent on board Bolette is 85 nights, but please allow for your return flight from Cape Town to the UK.
Highlights
Explore icy landscapes and vast African plains
The Magellan Strait, named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and flanked by the rocky mountains of southern Chile, is renowned as one of the most difficult sailing routes in the world due to its narrowness. From Bolette's decks, you can admire this remarkable frozen environment, surrounded by beautiful blue-tinged glaciers, snow-capped mountains, frozen waterfalls, and deep inlets at every turn. In stark contrast to these icy settings, Africa's huge plains provide possibilities to seek out the Big Five or be in awe of the world's oldest desert, the Namib.
Discover the Australian way of life
Your voyage on board Bolette will take you on an exciting adventure throughout the world, allowing you to experience a wide diversity of cultures. Australia has a cosmopolitan culture with a strong Aboriginal heritage that has been passed down to subsequent generations through music, dance, painting, and storytelling. Meanwhile, Australians are well-known for their love of the outdoors, and many of their everyday activities include going to the beach, playing sports, hiking, and exploring national parks and nature reserves. Cafe culture is particularly prominent here, so you may choose to relax over brunch or find vibrant arts and culture scenes.
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.
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 16:00 25/12/2024, 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 16:00 25/12/2024, 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 £23,799 pp |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £20,599 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 £12,399 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 £10,799 pp |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on Marina deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £17,799 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 £41,198.25 |
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Terrace Cabin (TC)
Bolette's Terrace Cabins offer access to the Promenade deck via sliding doors.
| Freedom Fare | From £38,598.10 |
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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 £23,018.10 |
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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 £19,978.10 |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
Bolette’s N Grade Single Interior cabins are situated on Marina deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £17,799 |
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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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Visa and health requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you check with a professionally qualified source and comply with such requirements. UK passport holders will need visas for certain Fred. Olsen cruise holidays and will be advised at the time of booking. Your cruise booking information will also detail any requirements applicable to your holiday.
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.