Local Cultures & Traditions Cruises
Our friendly on board speakers will hold presentations and informal chats when you are on board your Fred. Olsen cruise, to share their depth of knowledge and passion for cultural history in many of the destinations you will visit. [ReadMoreMob]From understanding how traditions are still practised or celebrated, to immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of exotic cities. Our shore tours will offer the chance to watch and taste locally prepared food, learn a traditional dance, or gain more of an understanding of life in the more remote locations of the world.
174 Ocean Cruises
Maritime Traditions of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar • S2508
Save to favourites- Stroll through the old towns of Iberia
- Join a flamenco lesson with a local bailaora in Cádiz
- Learn to make Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon
Easter Escape to Portugal's Unspoilt Islands • L2505
Save to favourites- Discover the legend of Sete Cidades crater lakes on Sao Miguel Island
- Embrace Portuguese traditions, like thermal bathing in Furnas Valley
- Spot a variety of marine life from Balmoral with wildlife charity ORCA
Floral Amsterdam, Normandy & the Isles of Scilly • S2509
Save to favourites- Meet a local tulip grower in Amsterdam and visit Keukenhof Gardens
- Explore the beautiful Abbey Gardens on the island of Tresco
- Sample traditional Dutch and French cuisines
European River Cities with Dutch Tulips • L2506
Save to favourites- See tulips in bloom at Amsterdam's Keukenhof Gardens
- Explore the famous chocolate and diamond districts in Antwerp
- Discover where and how the Beatles career began in Hamburg
Springtime Norwegian Fjords & the Faroes • T2507
Save to favourites- Enjoy a journey on the Rauma Railway through rugged landscapes
- Experience a tour to the magnificent Briksdal Glacier
- Immerse yourself in friluftsliv by spending time outdoors
The South Coast of Britain in Five Nights • L2507
Save to favourites- Discover the rugged beauty of Britain's coastlines
- Enjoy Cornish pasties, cream teas and Scilly crab
- Discover Cornwall's horticultural hotspots
Dutch Waterways & Works of Art • S2511
Save to favourites- Explore the delights of the Netherlands by bicycle or canal boat
- Indulge in local delights such as Bitterballen or Stroopwaffels
- Visit the windmills of Kinderdijk, from Rotterdam
Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights • T2508
Save to favourites- Explore the rugged coastlines of the Hebridean Islands
- Discover the traditions of the Western Isles
- Get closer to nature with the help of ORCA
France & Spain with the River Seine • L2508
Save to favourites- Balmoral's smaller size allows her to dock in the heart of Bordeaux
- Visit a local French vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting session
- Enjoy scenic cruising along the River Seine
Scenic Isles of Scotland • S2512
Save to favourites- Sail past the Small Isles and along picturesque Loch Hourn
- Immerse yourself in Scottish traditions, like Ceilidh dancing & whisky
- Spot seabirds, dolphins, and whales from the decks of Borealis
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