6 reasons to cruise with Fred. Olsen
Updated August 2019
Fred. Olsen masterfully blends a uniquely Norwegian heritage with a distinctly British style. Defining and redefining the cruising experience for almost 170 years now, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line know exactly what makes your cruise holiday so special - and that is why guests return time and time again to relive their treasured onboard experience.
Onboard, enjoy the taste of award-winning cuisine curated by expert chefs, made just the way you like it. From speciality restaurants to everyday dining, you can enjoy freshly prepared food every day, complimented with a fantastic selection of handpicked wines. Be treated to an exceptional entertainment experience for you to enjoy every evening. Each night there’s something different, with fantastic live shows ranging from toe-tapping cabaret to hilarious stand-up comedy and interesting port talks from knowledgeable experts, providing you with the very best information for when you venture ashore.
With personalised and attentive service, comfortable and cosy mid-sized ships and many inspiring itineraries that explore some of the world’s most incredible destinations, Fred. Olsen ensures your time onboard is simply unforgettable. We explore some of the some of the reasons why our customers choose to cruise with Fred. Olsen.
1. Enjoyment promise
With the benefits of Fred. Olsen’s Enjoyment Promise, it’s the perfect time to try cruising with them. Simply book at least 12 weeks in advance on cruises of five nights or more and if you find that it’s not for you within a day or two of stepping on board, just let them know and they will promise to arrange and pay for flights back to the UK from the next port and repay the cost of your cruise.
2. British nature of the cruise line
Everything onboard is in pound sterling, so you needn’t worry about currency fluctuations if you decide to indulge in a health and beauty treatment or two. Of course, British favourites such as Afternoon Tea are available to enjoy onboard where guests can gaze out from the Observatory Lounge accompanied by the sweet sounds of a pianist and other musicians. Feast on a selection of Taylors of Harrogate premium teas, dainty pastries, elegant finger sandwiches and warm scones with cream and jam.
3. Cruise from your local port
For a relaxing and stress-free cruise from beginning to end, enjoy a fantastic no-fly sailing from any of Fred. Olsen’s 5 main UK ports. Conveniently located right on your doorstep, there’s no need to endure lengthy journeys or busy airport queues.
Take a look at Fred. Olsen’s cruises from Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton and Edinburgh.
4. Benefits of smaller sized ships
As well as being able to cruise from more local ports, Fred. Olsen’s smaller, understated ships are able to visit ports that much larger vessels cannot reach. From the exotic wonders of Asia to the breathtaking scenes of the Arctic, there are endless destinations across the world just waiting to be explored. Just take a look at some of Fred Olsen’s new exotic fly-cruise destinations below.
Plus, if you prefer a more welcoming, home-from-home, country house feel then Fred. Olsen is likely to be more for you than other, larger cruise lines. Fewer guests mean that Fred. Olsen can provide the personalised, attentive service that many guests prefer, so don’t be surprised when the team know the little things that matter, like your name or your favourite tipple!
5. Black Watch refurbishment
In November 2016 Black Watch entered dry dock for an extensive refurbishment, ship-wide enhancements and upgrades to many of the cabins, suites and public areas. The main focus for Black Watch’s refurbishment was to update the current 423 cabins across the ship, including the addition of new interactive TV systems with on demand content and in-room safes and mini-bars, as well as new bedding, bed frames and mattresses, and the total refurbishment of all cabin bathrooms.
6. Award-winning reputation
We’ve highlighted some of Fred. Olsen’s best bits, but don’t just take our word for it. Fred. Olsen have consistently won numerous awards year on year including in the categories of ‘Best for Itineraries’, ‘Britain’s Best Cruise Line for Food 2015’ and silver awards for ‘Best Small Ships Cruise Line’ and ‘Best Cruise Line for Customer Service’. As of May 2017, Fred. Olsen held an impressive 4.4 out of 5 star rating on Feefo from over 5,500 reviews from the past year, awarding the cruise line with a Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation. We think this award-winning reputation is a good indication of why many people who try Fred. Olsen once, returns again in the future.
If this sounds like the cruise line for you, read more about Fred. Olsen and start planning your own little getaway cruise.