Life on board

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and discover the hidden secrets and challenges of running a cruise ship. You'll gain special access to areas usually off-limits to guests, offering a unique glimpse into the inner workings of our vessel. Venture into the Galley to see how our chefs prepare your delicious meals, learn what it takes to manage the stores and laundry room, and enjoy visits to the Engine Control Room and the Bridge. Throughout the tour, you will have the opportunity to meet and speak with our dedicated crew members, gaining insights into life on board and hearing their stories first-hand. You will also receive a keepsake lanyard and a professional photo to commemorate your adventure. To ensure the most enjoyable, immersive experience, we have limited this tour to just 12 spaces.

Approx. 2 hours | £49pp
This tour is bookable in My Cruises around 13 week prior to departure.

A cruise ship is only as good as the people who work on it and, at Fred. Olsen, we’re particularly proud of ours. We’ve chosen our on board teams for their personalities and superb skills in providing a warmer and more personal service. And they’ve chosen us because our smaller ships create a home-from-home atmosphere, where both our crew and guests are part of our family.

Designed to enhance your cruise experience, we offer a selection of Signature Experiences, to ensure that you get the most out of the culture and nature of the destinations you are visiting. You may have the opportunity to discover how we take routes that sail along lochs and fjords, through smaller waterways and past tiny islets and archipelagos; learn more from our knowledgeable guest speakers; taste regional dishes prepared by our chefs, experience seeing the wonders of the universe; or learn about what it takes to run a cruise ship from your Captain and his senior crew.

As well as our fantastic Signature Experiences, we have a host of other activities for you to enjoy whilst you are on board with us. Perhaps you would like to learn a new hobby, such as learning to dance, singing in a choir or perfecting playing a musical instrument; relax at our Atlantis Spa with a treatment, work up a sweat in our Fitness Studios; or be entertained by our Theatre Companies and guest performers. Just check your Daily Times once you're on board for full details of the events and activities that are available each day.

Dining at our Speciality restaurants on each of our ships is a really special experience. Our talented chefs are passionate about producing superb dishes, made fresh to order, where each delicious mouthful is an explosion of flavour. Vasco (available on Bolette and Borealis) offers an authentic taste of Goa, where each menu has been created by our Goan chefs, and for a taste of Asian Fusion, Colours & Tastes offers an eclectic combination of flavours in an intimate dining setting.

On sea days, we will be hosting a series of exciting tastings and experiences. Learn to shake up a storm at one of our Martini Experiences, join our Sommelier for a series of special wine tasting sessions or enjoy rare tea tastings of the world at our Oriental Tea Rooms with our Tea Sommeliers. Details for many of our experiences and tasting sessions can be found on your My Cruises account. We recommend booking before you sail to avoid disappointment, as spaces are limited.