Fred Olsen
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers intimate, small-ship journeys that feel truly personal. Sail to fascinating destinations on award-winning itineraries, enjoy exceptional service and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Experience traditional British cruising with a modern, welcoming touch.
Why Choose Fred Olsen?
Escape the ordinary with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines! Experience the world aboard their smaller, more intimate ships. These vessels allow access to unique ports and waterways that larger ships can't reach. Explore hand-crafted itineraries, savour delicious cuisine, and enjoy exceptional service from the friendly crew. Fred. Olsen Cruises has been sailing for over 175 years, and their experience ensures an unforgettable journey.
Hidden Gems
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' smaller ships allow access to more interesting places, including the furthest reaches of Norway’s lesser-known fjords, narrow waterways and canals, and the very heart of some of the world’s most beautiful cities. Their size allows them to take a more scenic route, ensuring that guests see all the islands, ports, waterways, lochs, lakes, fjords, and coastal landscapes possible. This allows for a more intimate and unique cruising experience, compared to larger cruise ships.
Award-winning Itineraries
Fred. Olsen's journey planners create itineraries with great care and pride. They aim to provide the most imaginative routes and to visit the world’s most wonderful destinations at the very best possible times to experience them. Fred. Olsen has been awarded Cruise Critic’s ‘Best Itineraries’ for five consecutive years because of the way their itineraries are designed to showcase the best each location has to offer.
Personalised Service
The smaller ships of Fred. Olsen Cruises allow the crew to get to know guests personally and understand their preferences, providing warm, attentive, and more personalized care. The crew is central to the specialness of a Fred. Olsen cruise, with the company stating, "It's all about the people".
Joy of the Journey
Fred. Olsen focuses on making every day on board as fascinating and entertaining as possible, with activities, talks, and demonstrations tailored to the regions being visited. They offer Treats of the Region cooking demonstrations and Itinerary Insights talks to help guests gain a full appreciation of the destinations. On-deck Stargazing talks are also offered to help guests understand the universe.
The Olsen Way
Fred. Olsen is confident that guests will enjoy their unique way of cruising. They are so sure that they offer a promise to guarantee guest satisfaction. This confidence stems from their 175 years of experience in sailing and discovering the world. The Olsen Way is designed to provide a wonderful cruise experience and is delivered by a team of experts in their chosen fields, who bring the history, cultures, people, and nature of the destinations to life.
Sip, relax and enjoy
Enhance Your Voyage with Drinks Included
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' new inclusive pricing makes enjoying a drink with your meal simpler than ever. On cruises departing from January 2026 onwards, guests booked on a Freedom Fare can enjoy selected beers, wines and soft drinks included with lunch and evening meals, plus gratuities covered as standard. For those who would like a wider choice throughout the day, optional drinks packages are available to add at the time of booking. From a relaxed glass of wine at dinner to a refreshing soft drink with lunch, everything is thoughtfully arranged so you can focus on enjoying the journey.