Fred. Olsen‘s 2024 World Cruise is now on sale! This incredible 101-night voyage has already proved extremely popular, it’s clear to see that after not having been able to cruise for the last 16 months, so many customers are looking to book longer, bucket-list cruise holidays, and this World Cruise certainly ticks those boxes.
Where and when does Fred. Olsen’s 2024 World Cruise depart?
Fred. Olsen‘s 2024 World Cruise will depart from the port of Southampton on Sunday the 7th of January 2024.
Which ship will sailing Fred. Olsen’s 2024 World Cruise?
Guests will have the pleasure of setting sail onboard Borealis, one of the larger ships in the Fred. Olsen fleet. Borealis, formerly the Holland America Line Rotterdam, joined the fleet in the summer of 2020 and has undergone a substantial refurbishment. Despite being one of Fred. Olsen’s larger ships, she can accommodate fewer than 1,400 passengers, meaning you’ll rarely feel overcrowded onboard.
What is the itinerary for Fred. Olsen’s 2024 World Cruise?
After departing Southampton Borealis will cross the Atlantic to the island of Bermuda before hugging the East coast of the USA including three days spent on Florida’s sunkissed coast. To reach the Pacific Ocean you’ll need to complete the iconic 41-mile crossing of the Panama Canal, before visiting the Costa Rican ports of Golfito and Puerto Caldera. Acapulco in Mexico is your last stop before you begin your exploration of some of the Pacific’s most picture-perfect islands, including Hawaii, Tahiti and Bora Bora.
Having crossed the International Date Line you’ll experience both sides of New Zealand, from the city life of Auckland to the ruralness of Picton with its famous vineyards and beautiful waterways, not to mention the stunning scenery of New Zealand’s Fiordland. In Australia you’ll be able to visit both man-made and natural wonders, from Sydney’s iconic harbour and imposing Opera House to the Great Barrier Reef before sailing north to Alotau in Papua New Guinea.
Arriving in Asia you’ll visit some of the regions most iconic islands, beach-laden Bali, Komodo Island, home to the world’s largest lizard, as well as Phuket in Thailand. Crossing the Andaman Sea you’ll soon arrive in India where stops in Kerala, Goa and Mumbai await. Cruising towards the Emirates you’ll visit Muscat and Kasab in Oman, as well as the futuristic cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi which will contrast immensely with your next for of call of Aqaba in Jordan where you’ll be able to visit the ancient ‘lost’ city of Petra.
Navigating Egypt’s Suez Canal will bring you to the Mediterranean where the historic Israeli city of Haifa, gateway to the Holy Land, awaits. Your journey back to Southampton will see you stopping on the Mediterranean islands of Cyprus, Rhodes and Malta as well as Cartagena in Spain before crossing the Bay of Biscay and cruising back to the UK to end this incredible 101-night World Cruise.
How much does Fred. Olsen’s 2024 World Cruise cost?
Prices for Fred. Olsen‘s 2024 World Cruise onboard Borealis start from £12,999 per person for an inside cabin. An ocean view cabin comes in at £14,299 per person whilst balcony cabins start at £19,999 per person.
What’s included on Fred. Olsen’s 2024 World Cruise?
- Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
- A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
- Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
- A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
- Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
- A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
- All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
- Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
- Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet
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