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Explore unforgettable voyages with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
What Our Clients Say
About Us
Get to know Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines — the experience on board, and why travellers keep coming back.
As a family-run cruise line, we really take your experience personally. While the cruise industry has gone for bigger ships, brimming with more and more people, we have always believed that smaller is better. We treat passengers as guests, we dock at smaller ports in more interesting places and we avoid overcrowding both aboard and ashore. At capacity, our smaller ships will only ever sail with between 900 and 1,400 guests.
We have a small team of specialist itinerary planners. They take great pride in handcrafting each journey, to ensure we show you hidden gems as well as highlights on each of our sailings. It is a passion that has won us the Cruise Critic award for Best Itineraries for five consecutive years.
Cruise from four regional UK ports to hundreds of destinations worldwide in the classic style and comfort of our smaller-sized ships. For most of the year, the ships are based in Britain, with cruises departing from Rosyth (Edinburgh), Newcastle, Liverpool and Southampton.
We believe smaller is betterWe are incredibly proud of our fleet of smaller ships. Each has been elegantly designed and they all look and feel like ships (not hotels or holiday resorts); with wide open deck spaces as well as lounges and restaurants which have been meticulously planned to ensure you have a wonderful experience.
With fewer guests, our crew can really get to know you and what you like. And the atmosphere on board our ships is always warm and civilised.
The smaller size of our ships also allows us access to more interesting places, such as Norway’s lesser-known Fjords as well as European cities with narrow waterways and size-restricted bridges. It also means we can dock in the heart of some of the world’s most fascinating cities.
Why Choose Us
The standout reasons travellers choose Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for their cruise holiday.
At Fred. Olsen, we’re a little different to the bigger cruise lines, and proudly so. Cruising, to us, is about enjoying the journey and seeing the world in comfort and style. It’s also about choice – the freedom to explore your way. It’s travel at its most rewarding: unhurried, carefully considered and full of character.
Our story began in Norway, where time on the water is part of daily life. It’s a heritage we’re proud of, one that shapes our respect for the sea, our love of exploration and the warm welcome you’ll find on board. We live by the saying ‘I det beste selskap’ – ‘in the best of company’, and that’s precisely how we want you to feel when you sail with us: relaxed, valued and part of something truly special.
Our ships are smaller, warmer and full of charm. With space to relax and thoughtful touches throughout, they offer a more personal way to cruise. We’ve preserved the timeless pleasures of sea travel, but shaped them for today, with comfort, character and a relaxed sense of occasion.
We design our itineraries to blend iconic destinations with lesser-known gems, creating journeys that enrich and inspire. Whether you’re seeking famous sights or quiet corners, our sailings are carefully curated to help you explore the world in a more thoughtful and rewarding way.
Whether you prefer a peaceful spot with a good book or a full day of activities and entertainment, life on board offers plenty of choice, all in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our smaller ships.
What sets us apart is our crew. From the moment you step on board, you’ll be greeted with warmth, care and a level of attention that feels refreshingly genuine. They take the time to get to know you, from your name to your favourite drink.
Alongside Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, the Fred. Olsen group also operate a variety of other companies, including Fred. Olsen Travel, and Fred. Olsen Express ferries in the Canary Islands, and has interests in the luxury hotel, aviation, estate management, electronics and offshore energy industries. Fred. Olsen offices are spread throughout the globe, although the group's main headquarters remain firmly in the family's hands in Oslo and Tenerife. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is based in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, England.
Join Aqua's exclusive travel community and unlock special benefits.
Oceans Loyalty Club is our way of saying thank you for choosing to cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Designed to make every voyage even more rewarding, it recognises your loyalty with exclusive benefits and thoughtful extras.
There are no cards to carry and no forms to complete. Simply sail with us and we'll take care of the rest. The more nights you spend on board, the more rewards you'll enjoy.
All benefits start from sailings departing after 30th of September
How it worksSail with us
From your very first cruise, you'll automatically become a member of Oceans Loyalty Club. Every night you spend on board is added to your account at the end of your cruise.
Climb the levels
Every night spent on board brings you closer to the next Oceans level, as you travel from Bronze through to our highest level, Signature.
Enjoy more rewards
Once you've returned home from your first cruise, you'll be able to start enjoying your membership benefits on future sailings.
Unlock even more rewards
As your Oceans Loyalty Club level increases, so do the benefits. Enjoy an expanding range of rewards and thoughtful extras, all designed to make your future cruises even more rewarding.
Six levels. One warm welcome at every one.Oceans Bronze - 1+ Nights
Oceans Silver - 31+ Nights
Oceans Gold - 101+ Nights
Oceans Platinum - 251+ Nights
Oceans Diamond - 501+ Nights
Oceans Signature - 1001+ Nights
For more information about each Oceans Club Membership Level and their benefits, please click here.
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Answers to the questions travellers ask most when booking a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise.
Booking a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise with Vibes Group UK is easy. Use the cruise search on this page to compare Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings by destination, departure date and duration, then follow the simple steps to secure your cabin. Our cruise experts are also on hand to help you find the right voyage.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sails a fleet of 3 ships, each offering its own mix of dining, entertainment and accommodation. Explore the fleet section on this page to discover every Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship available to book.
Yes. Use the departure port option in the cruise search to choose a UK port such as Southampton and browse no-fly Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings where available, or combine your cruise with flights for worldwide departures.
Many Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailings cater to families with a mix of cabin types, dining choices, entertainment and onboard activities. Check the individual cruise details or speak to our team to find the best Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines itinerary for your family.
Yes, Vibes Group UK offers flexible payment options on eligible Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines bookings, including low deposit options and instalment plans through selected payment providers.
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