Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has won the coveted ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ award at the 2024 Cruise Critic UK Best in Cruise Awards, showcasing its exceptional amenities and dedication to solo cruisers. The award recognizes the cruise line’s commitment to creating a welcoming and engaging experience for those traveling alone.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines secures silver for No-Fly Cruises and bronze for Expedition Voyages at the prestigious British Travel Awards 2024, highlighting its commitment to exceptional guest experiences and unique itineraries departing from UK regional ports.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is bringing back its popular Mystery Cruises, offering passengers the chance to embark on a voyage of discovery with destinations kept secret until arrival. The cruises, available on various ships and dates, promise an exciting and unpredictable journey with onboard entertainment and astronomical experiences.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with TUI Musement, offering passengers the flexibility to explore destinations independently. This collaboration provides access to thousands of attractions, activities, and tours, allowing travelers to craft their own unique travel experiences.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is bolstering its leadership team with key appointments and promotions, focusing on improving guest experiences and driving innovation. This includes the creation of a new Guest Experience Director role, filled by Doug Glenwright, and several senior promotions within the company.
Beloved British television presenter Michaela Strachan is set to join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on two exciting voyages, sharing her expertise on wildlife and her love for travel with guests. She will be hosting a six-day cruise through the Norwegian Fjords in September 2024 and joining the Bolette’s inaugural world voyage in March 2025, highlighting South Africa’s beauty.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recently hosted 24 Sea Cadets from the Edinburgh District, providing them with a unique opportunity to experience life at sea aboard the Balmoral cruise ship. The cadets enjoyed a tour of the ship, including the engine control room, and learned about maritime life from Captain Steffan Ravneng. The visit aimed to showcase the relevance of Sea Cadet skills in the maritime sector and inspire young cadets about future career opportunities.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has joined the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) to provide 24/7 support and health resources to its 2,568 crew members across its three ocean vessels. This partnership grants seafarers access to confidential multilingual helplines and various complimentary health resources through the ISWAN for Seafarers app.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ website has been recognized for its transformative design and effective customer engagement, winning the Travel and Leisure Website of the Year award at the UK Digital Growth Awards. The website’s overhaul focused on simplifying the booking process and enhancing customization options for cruise guests, leading to significant improvements in user experience and engagement.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recently hosted over 200 travel agents aboard Borealis in Southampton for a travel agent conference, part of the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) event, the largest agent cruise conference in the UK. The gathering provided travel agents and media guests an exclusive opportunity to experience Fred. Olsen’s hospitality and onboard offerings firsthand.
