Make your next cruise even more remarkable, with free drinks on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Venture into Arctic Norway to seek out the Northern Lights, learn to flamenco in its birthplace of Cadiz and spot whales in the wildlife-rich waters of the Azores – these are just some of the remarkable moments that guests can enjoy with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, with a free drinks package on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of three smaller-sized ships, Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral,will be taking guests to visit Christmas markets in the Baltic, experience bustling medinas in Morocco and explore the colourful cliffside towns of the Amalfi Coast as well as the chance to join a Mystery Cruise.
These itineraries are among nearly 100 cruises offering guests a free drinks package, for new bookings made by 31st October inclusive.
Sailings are available from Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and Rosyth, with durations ranging from five to 22 nights.
Doug Glenwright, Director of Customer Experience at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“Here at Fred. Olsen Cruises, we channel our 175 years of experience into making every single day on board special for our guests.
“At the very heart of this experience is our wonderful crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of a Fred. Olsen cruise. Each team member goes above and beyond to ensure that our guests’ time on board is filled with remarkable moments that become cherished memories lasting a lifetime.
“On board, guests can enjoy a range of activities, including regional cookery demonstrations, hosted dance classes and stargazing sessions on deck, all designed to enhance their enjoyment and understanding of the destinations on the itinerary.
“We carefully craft our on board experience, just as we take great care when designing our itineraries to ensure we take guests to beautiful destinations at the best times of year and include the most imaginative, scenic sailing routes, some of which are only accessible on smaller ships.”
Cruises in the offer include:

Bolette’s 14-night T2425 ‘Natural Wonders and Wildlife of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 27th October 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
- Relax in the soothing Hot Springs in the Furnas Valley
- Spot marine life from the decks of Bolette with ORCA conservationists
- View the stunning Crater Lakes of Sete Cidades
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Praia da Vitoria, Azores – Ponta Delgada, Azores – Cruising by Santa Maria, Azores – Funchal, Madeira – Cadiz, Spain – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Leixões, Portugal – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2425 ‘Natural Wonders and Wildlife of the Azores and Madeira’
Borealis’ 14-night S2424 ‘Cultures and Cuisines of the Mediterranean’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 29th October 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
- Explore Barcelona and marvel at the Sagrada Familia
- Sample paella in Valencia and authentic port wine in Oporto
- Learn to flamenco dance with a local bailaora in Cadiz
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Cadiz, Spain – Valencia, Spain – Tarragona, Spain – Cruise Cartagena Bay, Spain – Cartagena, Spain – Malaga, Spain – Leixões, Portugal – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit S2424 ‘Culture and Cuisines of the Mediterranean’

Balmoral’s 10-night L2434 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise departing from Newcastle on 9th November 2024. Prices start from £1,299 per person.
- Have the chance to see the Northern Lights in Alta
- Connect with the Sami people and learn of their cultures
- Sail through the Tjeldsundet Strait, accessible only to small ships
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Alta, Norway (overnight port) – Tromsø, Norway – Cruise Tjeldsundet Strait, Norway – Narvik, Norway – Ålesund, Norway – Newcastle, UK
For more details: Visit L2434 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’
Borealis’ 14-night S2428 ‘Canary Islands Christmas and Funchal New Year’ cruise departing from Portsmouth on 21st December 2024. Prices start from £2,799 per person.
- Explore the year-round sunshine islands of the Canaries
- Celebrate Christmas Day festivities in board Borealis
- See in the New Year with the annual fireworks display in Madeira
Itinerary: Portsmouth, UK – Las Palmas, Canary Islands (overnight port) – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands – San Sebastian de la Gomera, Canary Islands – Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands – Funchal, Madeira (overnight port) – Portsmouth, UK
For more details: Visit S2428 ‘Canary Islands Christmas and Funchal New Year’

Borealis’ eight-night S2515 ‘Scenic Fjord and Falls of Norway’ cruise, departing from Dover on 28th May 2025. Prices start from £1,199 per person.
- Witness the impressive waterfalls of Langfoss and Kleivafoss
- Enjoy scenic cruising along narrow fjords aboard Borealis
- Immerse yourself in outdoor activities such as fishing on the fjords
Itinerary: Dover, UK – Haugesund, Norway – Bergen, Norway – Cruising Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Olden, Norway – Skjolden, Norway – Cruising Lustrafjord, Norway – Pass Urnes Stave Church, Norway – Cruising Lysefjord, Norway – Dover, UK
For more details: Visit S2515 ‘Scenic Fjords and Falls of Norway’

Balmoral’s 10-night L2512 ‘Scenic Scottish Isles and the West Country’ cruise, departing from Rosyth on 7th June 2025. Prices start from £1,599 per person.
- Enjoy scenic cruising of Scottish islands such as Fingal’s Cave
- Experience the foot-tapping Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
- Visit the Gardens of Heligan or Eden Project
Itinerary: Rosyth, Scotland – Cruising by Duncansby Sea Stacks, Scotland – Cruising by the Needle, Scotland – Cruising by Old Man of Hoy, Scotland – Lerwick, Scotland – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), Scotland – Cruising by Fingal’s Cave, Scotland – St Mary’s, Scilly Isles – Falmouth, England – Dartmouth, England – Portsmouth, England – Rosyth, Scotland
For more details: Visit L2512 ‘Scenic Scottish Isles and the West Country’
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