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23 Sep 2016

6 Must Read Books For Cruise Lovers

Have you ever wondered which books are suitable books for cruise lovers? We are not talking about books on specific destinations, cruise lines or travel guides, but books that real cruisers would enjoy. We have picked the 6 must read books that every cruiser should get the chance to read at least once.

26 Apr 2017

Black Watch – Cruise Ship Review

As most of you probably know, Fred. Olsen's 'Black Watch' recently has gone through a re-fit. A couple of weeks back, Sally from our sales team went onboard for a mini cruise to Rouen! We thought it would be a great idea to show you some first hand experience of what has changed. This is what Sally had to say...

23 Feb 2017

The Ultimate List: Easter Cruises From Southampton

Have you got your Easter break sorted? If not, we have handpicked a selection of amazing Easter cruises from Southampton. Whether you want to see the spectacular fjords and scenery along the Norwegian coast or escape to the sun of Southern Europe, there is plenty of choice for you to spend this Easter on a cruise. So why not treat yourself?

02 Feb 2017

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Announces Justin Stanton As New Sales & Marketing Director

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just announced the appointment of Justin Stanton as its new Sales and Marketing Director.

15 Dec 2016

New 2019 Itinerary On Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral

Exciting news from Fred. Olsen - a new itinerary for 2019 is now on sale!

14 Nov 2016

Black Watch Refurbishment

Cruisers’ favourite ship “Black Watch” will undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment on the 20 November 2016 to get ready for the 2017/2018 cruises. The ship will be undertaking upgrades to the public areas as well as the cabins, also the usual maintenance work will take place. As Mike Rodwell, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

03 Oct 2016

Cruise line dress codes: what you need to know

We all know how important it is to feel comfortable around other people and the way you dress certainly influences your self-confidence. Cruise lines adopt various dress codes and before packing you should know what is the expected dress code for your cruise. Read below to discover the dress codes for each cruise line.

Customer Review

Mr Prior

Excellent service, good food, interesting excursions and good speakers. Not luxurious but good value for money. Not a cruise for those who want casinos and dancing girls but for more serious-minded and, dare I say, older travellers.

Cruise Line: Swan Hellenic

Destination: East Asia

Cruise Ship: Minerva