https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/fred olsen/ Fred Olsen News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:38:32+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-brand-training-for-fred.-olsen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-brand-training-for-fred.-olsen/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has created a new brand training manager role, to showcase and educate the trade on the small-ship operator and its guiding principles. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:22:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-sees-bumper-start-to-2022-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-sees-bumper-start-to-2022-sales/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has enjoyed a bumper January, with sales returning to pre-pandemic levels across its small-ship ocean fleet. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:59:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-holidays-rail-journeys-launches-new-swiss-trip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-holidays-rail-journeys-launches-new-swiss-trip/ Fred. Holidays Rail Journeys has launched a getaway for vintage rail enthusiasts, the Vintage Trains of Switzerland Luxury Package. There are two departures this summer. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 02:03:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-returns-to-norway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-returns-to-norway/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is making a return to its homeland of Norway, as new ship Borealis sets sail in search of the Northern Lights, the natural phenomenon after which she is named. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:44:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bolette-to-set-sail-on-inaugural-season-from-southampton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bolette-to-set-sail-on-inaugural-season-from-southampton/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship, Bolette, is setting sail on her first venture from Southampton, marking the start of its inaugural season of sailing from the city. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:38:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-welcomes-return-of-international-cruise-market-to-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-welcomes-return-of-international-cruise-market-to-uk/ Fred. Olsen has become the first cruise line to complete an international voyage since the resumption of cruising, as Borealis returned to the UK from Iceland this morning. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:43:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bolette-makes-debut-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bolette-makes-debut-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ New flagship Bolette had the white cliffs of Dover as her backdrop when she set sail on a scenic maiden voyage with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines earlier. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:55:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-returns-to-operation-with-borealis-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-returns-to-operation-with-borealis-debut/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed sailing, with new ship Borealis departing on her maiden voyage from Liverpool. She will sail a number of trips around the UK this summer. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:12:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-further-delays-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-further-delays-return/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is cancelling all sailings until the end of June in light of the current restrictions in England as a result of the pandemic, impacting on 14 trips. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:35:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen.-cruise-lines-delays-return-until-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen.-cruise-lines-delays-return-until-may/ New ship Borealis will still be the first of the fleet to set sail, with her maiden voyage now due to depart on May 22nd. The former Holland America Line ship was initially due to enter service on April 23rd. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:14:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-to-take-braemar-out-of-service-for-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-to-take-braemar-out-of-service-for-2021/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has also announced revised ‘back in service’ dates for its four-strong ocean fleet, as the company prepares for cruising in 2021. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:28:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-rejigs-refund-guarantee-to-woo-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-rejigs-refund-guarantee-to-woo-passengers/ The updated guarantee allows guests making a new booking for 2021 to move their deposit to any other cruise already on sale without any additional fees before they pay their final balance. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:45:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-world-cruise-provides-sales-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-world-cruise-provides-sales-boost/ The new cruise has become one of the best-selling itineraries since Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines paused their operations in March, with sales well exceeding £1 million. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:37:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-unveils-new-balmoral-itineraries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-unveils-new-balmoral-itineraries/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched eight new itineraries for its ship, Balmoral, including a number of regional departures from Portsmouth next summer. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:51:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-welcomes-second-new-vessel-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-welcomes-second-new-vessel-to-fleet/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has completed its fleet by welcoming Bolette to Rosyth, Scotland – just two weeks after taking delivery of another new ship, Borealis. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:23:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-new-borealis-cruise-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-new-borealis-cruise-options/ Sailings for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ second new ship, Borealis, have gone on sale, with the inaugural programme featuring a number of itineraries setting sail from Liverpool in 2021. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:03:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/borealis-joins-fred.-olsen-fleet-in-scotland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/borealis-joins-fred.-olsen-fleet-in-scotland/ The ship arrived at Babcock’s Rosyth Facilities this afternoon after sailing beneath the iconic Forth and Queensferry bridges. The second of the new ships, Bolette, is due to arrive in mid-September. Mon, 07 Sep 2020 08:04:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-hopes-to-get-back-in-the-water-next-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-hopes-to-get-back-in-the-water-next-spring/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its plans to have three of the fleet ‘back in the water’ in March and April, with Balmoral to sail even sooner. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:21:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-to-retire-boudicca-and-black-watch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-to-retire-boudicca-and-black-watch/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed it will retire two classic vessels, Boudicca and Black Watch. The move comes as the company prepares to welcome two new ships, Bolette and Borealis, into the fleet. Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:32:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-first-2023-north-america-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-first-2023-north-america-cruise/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its first look into 2023 with the early release of a ‘North American Waterways and Canadian Fall’ cruise, including a maiden sailing of the Hudson River in New York. Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:10:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-releases-first-2022-itineraries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-releases-first-2022-itineraries/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests a preview into its 2022 itineraries with the early release of a 28-night ‘Black Sea Discovery with the Mediterranean’ cruise. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:38:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-acquires-two-new-ships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-acquires-two-new-ships/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is introducing two new ships to its ocean-going fleet as the company looks to strengthen the brand on the other side of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:26:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-to-restructure-head-office/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-to-restructure-head-office/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed that it is conducting a restructure of its head office functions in Ipswich, Suffolk, as the company looks ahead to post-Covid operations. Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:26:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-delays-return-to-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-delays-return-to-operations/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed that it will be extending its pause in sailings beyond May 23rd in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:09:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-fleet-relocates-to-firth-of-forth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-fleet-relocates-to-firth-of-forth/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ocean fleet has taken up temporary residence in Scotland’s Firth of Forth, just outside the Port of Rosyth. The relocation comes during the company’s pause in cruise operations, which is currently running until May 23rd. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-sing-to-heal-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-sing-to-heal-the-world/ Crew members from across Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ocean fleet have issued a moving rendition of ‘Heal the World’, recorded from their homes across the world, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:17:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-still-there-for-you/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-still-there-for-you/ Teams from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Suffolk-based headquarters have shared images of themselves working from home as the company reassures its guests and trade partners ‘we are still here for you’. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:10:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-gin-tasting-masterclasses-from-fred.-olsen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-gin-tasting-masterclasses-from-fred.-olsen/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the chance to create their own bespoke gin during a cruise holiday, with guidance from expert gin-makers, Nigel and Debbie Wright. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-to-overhaul-three-ships-this-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-to-overhaul-three-ships-this-winter/ The three ships – Braemar, Balmoral and Black Watch – will be undergoing various engineering works, general maintenance and refurbishment during their dry docks at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:16:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deer-to-take-helm-at-fred.-olsen-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deer-to-take-helm-at-fred.-olsen-in-september/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Peter Deer as its new managing director. Deer, who will take up the role at the start of September, will take over from Mike Rodwell, who will be retiring from Fred. Olsen after over 30 years with the company. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:41:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-launches-new-passenger-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-launches-new-passenger-app/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced an interactive new app to assist its guests in making the most of their cruise experience. The app is of use both while on board Fred. Olsen’s four ocean ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – and during time ashore. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:58:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ridgeon-appointed-head-of-sales-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ridgeon-appointed-head-of-sales-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed the appointment of Geoff Ridgeon as its new head of sales, with effect from May. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:38:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norman-to-head-up-river-cruise-sales-for-fred.-olsen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norman-to-head-up-river-cruise-sales-for-fred.-olsen/ Fred. Olsen has recently confirmed its commitment to the continuation and growth of its European river cruise product – which started with its inaugural cruise season in April this year. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:05:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rodwell-to-step-down-from-fred.-olsen-leadership-after-three-decades-with-c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rodwell-to-step-down-from-fred.-olsen-leadership-after-three-decades-with-c/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines managing director, Mike Rodwell, has announced that he is to retire at the end of August next year, following 15 years in the role and 31 years with the Fred. Olsen companies. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:43:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/evans-bows-out-from-fred.-olsen-after-27-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/evans-bows-out-from-fred.-olsen-after-27-years/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be waving a fond farewell to Mike Evans, the company’s head of sales, in April next year, after an impressive 27-year career with the company. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:49:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boudicca-kicks-of-qatar-cruise-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boudicca-kicks-of-qatar-cruise-season/ The winter cruise season has kicked off in Qatar with the Boudicca docking at Doha Port earlier. The season, which continues until April, is expected to see nearly double the number of cruise ships that arrived in the 2017/18 season. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:35:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-brings-entire-fleet-together-in-cadiz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-brings-entire-fleet-together-in-cadiz/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has celebrated an historic coming together of its fleet of four ocean ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – in Cádiz. Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:35:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-welcomes-brabant-to-european-river-cruise-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-welcomes-brabant-to-european-river-cruise-season/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new 156-guest river ship, Brabant, has commenced its inaugural cruise season from Amsterdam, on a five-night Springtime Dutch Discovery itinerary. Fri, 06 Apr 2018 07:13:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-sees-boudicca-depart-for-extensive-refit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-sees-boudicca-depart-for-extensive-refit/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest Boudicca has begun an extensive refit at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. The ship will then return to the UK for a five-night D1804 ‘Mystery Cruise’, departing from Dover on March 29th. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:17:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-marketing-leadership-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-marketing-leadership-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Ben Williams as its new head of marketing, with effect from March. Williams has been promoted from his previous role as Fred. Olsen’s e-business manager – in charge of the company’s website and social media communications – and will take responsibility for developing the brand and marketing strategy. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-ships-to-enter-drydock-this-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-ships-to-enter-drydock-this-winter/ Three of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships will undergo multi-million pound refits this winter – in preparation for the start of the 2018/19 cruise season. Two of Fred. Olsen ships – Braemar and Balmoral – will be refurbished before Christmas with the third, Boudicca, upgraded in March 2018. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:20:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-moves-into-river-cruises-for-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-moves-into-river-cruises-for-2018/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new dedicated cruise programme by river boat, unveiling in its new European River Cruising by Fred. Olsen brochure. Wed, 17 May 2017 09:58:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stanton-to-lead-sales-and-marketing-at-fred.-olsen-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stanton-to-lead-sales-and-marketing-at-fred.-olsen-cruises/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Justin Stanton as its new sales and marketing director, reporting to managing director Mike Rodwell. Based at its head office in Ipswich, Suffolk, Stanton has been head of marketing for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines since 2012. Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:45:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-black-watch-to-undergo-dry-dock-refurbishment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-black-watch-to-undergo-dry-dock-refurbishment/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 804-guest Black Watch will enter dry dock at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in November 2016, in preparation for the forthcoming 2017/18 cruise season. The ship will undergo various engineering works, general maintenance and refurbishment during the dry dock, as well as the creation of several new public areas and guest facilities, as part of a multi-million Pound investment. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:11:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-welcomes-boudicca-back-to-liverpool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-welcomes-boudicca-back-to-liverpool/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest ship Boudicca is returning to Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head Cruise Terminal on August 14th with a 15-night sailing to the ‘Fjords of Greenland’. Fred. Olsen’s stylish Boudicca has operated a split season from the city this year, with five sailings from Liverpool from May to July 2016, interspersed with two calls in Greenock and two calls in Belfast in July and early August. Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:09:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-reorganises-internal-support-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-reorganises-internal-support-team/ Following a restructure of its major account management team at the end of 2015, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has now expanded its internal support team, to enable it to deliver more comprehensive and focussed support to its travel trade partners. Becky Smith is promoted to the role of trade support manager, responsible for the day-to-day delivery of trade and account management support. Fri, 27 May 2016 05:59:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-sets-new-bookings-record-during-2016-wave-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-sets-new-bookings-record-during-2016-wave-season/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed that it has received a boost to its ‘Wave Season’ sales, with the first week of January 2016 being the most successful in the company’s history. The line broke records in both yield and volume terms. Sales are up 27 per cent on the same time last year, a record-breaker. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 10:49:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/herbert-takes-over-sales-leadership-at-fred.-olsen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/herbert-takes-over-sales-leadership-at-fred.-olsen/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Neil Herbert as its new head of sales, to replace Lol Nichols, who retires at the end of January 2016, after 23 years’ service with the company. Herbert commences his new role on January 11th, and will be responsible for managing Fred. Olsen’s UK sales teams, as well as developing and growing UK travel trade relations. Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:05:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsens-black-watch-joins-cruise-ship-horn-concert-in-funchal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsens-black-watch-joins-cruise-ship-horn-concert-in-funchal/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 804-guest Black Watch will be taking part in a very special Cruise Ship Horn Concert in Funchal, Madeira, to see in the New Year. Black Watch will be visiting the ‘Garden Island’ of Madeira, as part of her 16-night ‘Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks’ cruise, which left Liverpool on December 20th 2015, and will also be taking in the city’s spectacular fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, which is one of the best in the world. Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:26:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-braemar-rescues-polish-yacht-in-atlantic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-braemar-rescues-polish-yacht-in-atlantic/ Fred.  Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‎ship Braemar has come to the aid of a sailing yacht marooned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with the dramatic rescue of the 14-metre Nicollet and her four Polish passengers and crew. The vessel had been adrift for nearly three days. ‎Fred. Olsen’s 929-guest Braemar was cruising from Santa Cruz, Tenerife to Bridgetown, Barbados, at a speed of 16.2 Knots, when the officer of the watch ‎spotted the drifting sailing yacht Nicollet on the radar, positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, ten nautical miles from the cruise ship. Tue, 29 Dec 2015 10:42:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-waves-goodbye-to-veteran-lol-nichols/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-waves-goodbye-to-veteran-lol-nichols/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be waving a fond farewell to industry stalwart, Lol Nichols, the company’s general sales manager, in January 2016, after an impressive 43-year career within the travel and cruise trade, 21 years of which have been spent with Fred. Olsen. Nichols will be leaving Fred. Olsen to pursue a sunshine retirement in his home in Mallorca, and to indulge his love of travel and enjoy leisure time with family and friends. Fri, 27 Nov 2015 03:24:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fire-hits-fred-olsen-boudicca-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fire-hits-fred-olsen-boudicca-cruise/ A Fred Olsen cruise ship carrying more than 1,000 passengers on an 18-night excursion, lost power off the coast of Casablanca, Morocco after an engine room fire. Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:40:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-is-fulfilling-its-enjoyment-promise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-is-fulfilling-its-enjoyment-promise/ After over six months of its ground-breaking ‘Enjoyment Promise’ being in place, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that not a single guest has taken it up on its offer to fly them home and refund their cruise fare because they were not enjoying their cruise holiday! Thu, 10 Jul 2014 02:30:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsens-boudicca-commences-second-cruise-season-from-liverpool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsens-boudicca-commences-second-cruise-season-from-liverpool/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest ship Boudicca has commenced its second cruise season from Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head Cruise Terminal, with an eight-night sailing to the Norwegian fjords Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-2016-south-america-explorer-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-2016-south-america-explorer-cruise/ For 2016 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests will have the chance to experience the excitement and vibrancy of South America on board Balmoral’s 46-night ‘South America Explorer’ cruise, L1602, which departs from Southampton on 19th January 2016. Sun, 06 Jul 2014 02:30:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsens-black-watch-to-sail-from-newcastle-again-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsens-black-watch-to-sail-from-newcastle-again-in-2014/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests some very attractive cruise deals from Newcastle in 2014, as 804-guest Black Watch commences her cruise season from the Port of Tyne on 28th June 2014. Fred. Olsen is embarking on a series of seven cruises from this convenient North East departure port from June to October 2014, on a variety of worldwide itineraries – from a seven-night ‘Norwegian Fjords’ cruise to a 15-night ‘Canary Islands’ sailing. Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:30:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-grand-voyages-2016-brochure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-grand-voyages-2016-brochure/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new ‘Grand Voyages 2016’ brochure, offering two exhilarating longer cruises in 2016. Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/its-a-floral-frenzy-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-guests-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/its-a-floral-frenzy-for-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-guests-in-2015/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering ‘green-fingered’ guests the chance to experience some of the most vibrant, colourful and unique gardens and flower festivals on two exciting cruises in 2015. Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:30:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruise-lines-and-saga-holidays-sign-up-to-new-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruise-lines-and-saga-holidays-sign-up-to-new-partnership/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it has signed a significant new partnership agreement with Saga Holidays, to promote and sell its cruises. Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-to-launch-first-caribbean-sailing-from-scotland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-to-launch-first-caribbean-sailing-from-scotland/ For the first time ever, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering Scottish guests the chance to take a convenient, no-fly cruise to the Caribbean from ‘right on their doorstep’. The 32-night ‘Caribbean from Scotland’ cruise, W1521, on board 804-guest Black Watch, will depart from Greenock (Glasgow) on 10th November 2015, and will take in 12 sun-drenched islands, including Barbados, the West Indies, St. Maarten and Antigua, to name but a few. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 02:30:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tell-the-captain-where-to-go-with-fred-olsen-cruise-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tell-the-captain-where-to-go-with-fred-olsen-cruise-lines/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its most exciting, innovative and unique cruise yet! Braemar’s 15-night ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ sailing, which departs from Southampton on 10th October 2015, is a brand-new concept for Fred. Olsen, and quite possibly within the cruise industry as a whole. Guests on board will get to ‘tell the Captain where to go’, as they vote for the next port of call as the cruise progresses, from two choices every 48 hours. Thu, 27 Mar 2014 02:30:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-launches-new-fly-cruises-worldwide-2014-2015-brochure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-launches-new-fly-cruises-worldwide-2014-2015-brochure/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new ‘Fly-Cruises Worldwide 2014/2015’ brochure, offering a host of tempting getaways to destinations far and wide, on board Balmoral, Braemar and Black Watch. These varied, exotic and sun-drenched fly-cruises can take guests straight to their chosen destination in a shorter time and importantly, for those guests having to book leave from work, using up fewer days’ holiday. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 02:30:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruise-lines-balmoral-makes-maiden-call-at-myanmar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruise-lines-balmoral-makes-maiden-call-at-myanmar/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship, Balmoral, has celebrated calling at Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, for the first time. The 1,350-guest ship is staying for two nights in this exotic city, and will then take a cruise to Singapore. Sun, 16 Feb 2014 02:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-balmoral-becomes-an-internet-sensation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-balmoral-becomes-an-internet-sensation/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest flagship, Balmoral, has become an internet sensation, after video footage of her dramatic ‘stretch’ by 30 metres at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in 2008 was posted on popular websites for the BBC and ‘Daily Mail’, amongst others. The clip has now been seen and enjoyed by over 350,000 viewers online. Sun, 09 Feb 2014 02:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-lines-to-mark-wartime-anniversaries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-lines-to-mark-wartime-anniversaries/ This year marks 100 years since the start of World War I and 70 years since the D-Day landings and in commemoration, cruise lines have created a wide selection of special itineraries and excursions. Wed, 05 Feb 2014 02:30:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-the-panama-canal-100-years-on-with-fred-olsen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-the-panama-canal-100-years-on-with-fred-olsen/ The Panama Canal celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014, and what better way to witness one of the world’s most spectacular engineering feats than from the deck of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship, Balmoral? Fred. Olsen is offering guests the chance to commemorate the Canal’s centenary year in style. Sun, 26 Jan 2014 02:30:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-unveils-black-watchs-new-morning-light-pub/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-unveils-black-watchs-new-morning-light-pub/ As part of the recent redecoration and refurbishment of its 804-guest cruise ship Black Watch, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a new ‘Morning Light Pub’ on Lounge Deck Six. The work to redevelop the former ‘Pipers Bar’ took place during Black Watch’s 25-night ‘Christmas in the Caribbean’ cruise in December 2013. Thu, 16 Jan 2014 02:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-offers-guests-new-free-door-to-door-transport-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-offers-guests-new-free-door-to-door-transport-service/ As part of its new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign, award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests on longer-duration 2014/15 cruises a complimentary ‘door-to-door’ transport service. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 02:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-to-offer-meteor-shower-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-to-offer-meteor-shower-cruise/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be offering guests the chance to take in one of nature’s most spectacular light shows, the ‘Perseid Meteor Showers’, with Braemar’s 13-night M1422 ‘Canaries Meteor Showers’ cruise, sailing from Dover on 4th August 2014. Sat, 05 Oct 2013 02:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-ship-hit-with-stomach-bug/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-ship-hit-with-stomach-bug/ Fred Olsen has confirmed there has been an outbreak of a gastro-intestinal illness on board a Boudicca cruise ship. Up to 84 passengers out 760 on board are thought to have been infected. Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-unveils-its-worldwide-cruises-2014-15-brochure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-unveils-its-worldwide-cruises-2014-15-brochure/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new ‘Worldwide Cruises 2014/15’ brochure, featuring its most ambitious cruise programme ever. In 2014/15, Fred. Olsen is offering guests the chance to visit a total of 246 destinations – even more than in the previous cruise season in 85 countries around the globe. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 02:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sickness-bug-hits-130-passengers-on-fred-olsen-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sickness-bug-hits-130-passengers-on-fred-olsen-cruise/ A total of 130 passengers have contracted a sickness and diarrhoea bug on board a 12-night luxury cruise carrying 778 guests. Sat, 21 Sep 2013 09:55:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-commences-new-partnership-with-eavesway-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-commences-new-partnership-with-eavesway-travel/ With effect from April 2014, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be working with Wigan-based Eavesway Travel Ltd., which has been established for over 70 years, as its preferred supplier of coach services for cruise guests. Route details and fares will be featured in Fred. Olsen’s ‘Worldwide Cruises 2014/15’ brochure, due to be launched in mid-September 2013. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-introduces-a-fourth-winter-caribbean-fly-cruise-for-early-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-introduces-a-fourth-winter-caribbean-fly-cruise-for-early-2015/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has listened to its guests and is introducing a fourth Caribbean fly-cruise in 2015 to satisfy demand, to go on sale from 9am on 3rd September 2013. The 16-night ‘Caribbean Transatlantic Fly-Cruise’, M1504, offers cruise guests a chance to fly to Bridgetown (Barbados) from London Gatwick or Manchester on 23rd February 2015, to join 929 guest-ship Braemar. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belfast-harbour-welcomes-back-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belfast-harbour-welcomes-back-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is ‘bringing the world closer’ to the people of Belfast, with three exciting cruise itineraries in Autumn 2013. Sailing on board 880-guest Boudicca, guests will have the opportunity, for the first time since 2007, to embark on a Fred. Olsen cruise from Belfast, without having to endure an expensive flight or long ferry crossing to reach its ships. Sun, 18 Aug 2013 02:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruise-lines-returns-to-the-caribbean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruise-lines-returns-to-the-caribbean/ Back by popular demand, guests can now take a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise in January 2015! With the fun and excitement of the Christmas and New Year celebrations all over, guests will have the opportunity to escape the cold British winter on a Fred. Olsen 14-night sunshine cruise, taking in the stunning Caribbean Islands, aboard 929-guest cruise ship Braemar. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 02:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-unveils-new-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-unveils-new-ad-campaign/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new TV campaign which will run through February 2013. The 30 second television commercial, which focuses on nine UK departure points, will appear on ITV3, Channel 5, Gold, Watch, the Travel Channel and the Holiday and Cruise Channel.   Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:52:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-chocoholic-treat-aboard-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-boudicca-in-winter-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-chocoholic-treat-aboard-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-boudicca-in-winter-2012/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be hosting a Mediterranean cruise on board Boudicca in November 2012 to tickle the taste buds of any chocoholic! The cruise line will be offering guests the chance to learn all there is to know about this most tempting of treats from renowned chocolatier, Gerry Wilton, as part of the award-winning Vistas onboard enrichment programme. Sat, 25 Aug 2012 03:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-balmoral-makes-two-maiden-calls/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-balmoral-makes-two-maiden-calls/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Balmoral is currently on a cruise to the Baltic, and, unusually, has made two maiden calls in the course of her itinerary. On Monday 2nd July 2012, she made her maiden call into the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda. A ceremony was held in the port, as is traditional on maiden visits, and the port agent and harbourmaster exchanged plaques with senior officers of the Balmoral to mark the occasion. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explorer-sue-stockdale-joins-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explorer-sue-stockdale-joins-fred.-olsen-cruise-lines/ One of the most exciting and adventurous itineraries on a Fred. Olsen cruise must be the snowy Arctic, with its amazing landscape and fascinating wildlife. Balmoral has a 16-night cruise departing from Southampton on 26th July 2013 – ‘Arctic Mountains, Fjords & Polar Bears’ - and the experience will be enhanced by guest lecturer, Sue Stockdale, the first British woman to ski to the North Pole, who will be aboard as part of the Vistas enrichment programme. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-early-booking-price-pledge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-early-booking-price-pledge/ To reflect the growth in the ‘all-inclusive’ holiday market, and following the successful introduction of its ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package on four limited availability 2013 Canaries fly-cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is extending this exceptional offer. If guests book by September 30th 2012, for all cruise departures on, or after, April 6th 2013 and featured in its current ‘2013/14 Worldwide Cruises’ brochure they will automatically qualify for a free upgrade to an ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package, including beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:24:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cuts-ties-with-thomas-cook/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cuts-ties-with-thomas-cook/ Cruise operator Fred Olsen has ceased trading with Thomas Cook after Euler Hermes withdrew insurance protection from some third-party suppliers last week. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:58:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-major-tv-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-launches-major-tv-ad-campaign/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is launching its first TV advertising campaign since 2009, using the distinctive, hand-drawn style and strong brand values of its recent highly-successful print campaign. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:56:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/industry-veteran-philpot-appointed-to-key-role-with-fred-olsen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/industry-veteran-philpot-appointed-to-key-role-with-fred-olsen/ Nathan Philpot has been appointed as the new head of sales & marketing at Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. He replaces Nigel Lingard, who retires at the end of November 2011. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:46:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruises-outlines-fuel-surcharged-pledge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred-olsen-cruises-outlines-fuel-surcharged-pledge/ Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee on all bookings made up to, and including, August 31st 2011. Any fuel cost supplement already applied to 2012 bookings – currently levied at 5.5 per cent of the cruise fare paid after any relevant discounts have been deducted – will remain on the booking. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:02:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-drops-caribbean-fly-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-drops-caribbean-fly-cruise/ Fred. Olsen has revealed plans to withdraw from the Caribbean fly-cruise program due to rising costs of air travel, together with the high cost of Air Passenger Duty (APD). Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:10:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsens-themed-vista-cruises-ensure-no-one-can-be-bored-on-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsens-themed-vista-cruises-ensure-no-one-can-be-bored-on-board/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have released details of what’s in store for aficionados of their special interest cruises, launching the new season’s ‘Vistas’ programme at a ceremony in London this month at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in the presence of VIPs, including a number of the guest speakers included on the programme. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 02:15:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-raise-funds-for-haiti/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-cruise-lines-raise-funds-for-haiti/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has started a collection on board each of its four ships for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:21:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-introduces-o-spa-london-range-on-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-introduces-o-spa-london-range-on-board/ All four Fred. Olsen ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – offer a superb range of health beauty treatments for guests on board. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:18:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-passengers-raise-42282-for-manila-flood-appeal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fred.-olsen-passengers-raise-42282-for-manila-flood-appeal/ Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and its passengers have raised a total of £42,282 for victims of the flooding that affected the Philippine capital city, Manila, last autumn. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:12:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norovirus-outbreak-on-fred-olsen-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norovirus-outbreak-on-fred-olsen-cruise/ A viral infection which causes vomiting has broken out on a Fred Olsen Cruise ship that is travelling around the British Isles. 72 passengers on board ‘Balmoral’ have been infected with the virus, thought to have been introduced by a passenger who proved to be unwell shortly after departing from Dover. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:26:49 +0000