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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Name: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Address: Fred. Olsen House, White House Road, Ipswich, IP15LL, GB
Telephone: +448000841979

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The only official Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines page. 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. Cruise from eight 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 Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Tilbury, Rosyth (for Edinburgh), Liverpool, Belfast and Newca

stle, while we also operate inspirational fly-cruises to destinations far and wide. Find your perfect cruise holiday and sign up to our email newsletter at www.fredolsencruises.com

06/09/2026

We really value our guests' feedback and love reading about your experiences. 🛳️

Have you joined us on board for a Caribbean cruise yet? Browse our itineraries here: https://brnw.ch/21x5u1G

05/09/2026

We are pleased to share our Employees of the Month for August on board Balmoral. 🛳️

Dafydd Rhys Warren, Dancer, is a reliable and valued member of our Show team. He is always there for his colleagues, ensuring they feel comfortable in their roles. Thank you, Dafydd!

Eddie Mel Ofianga, Oiler, works in our Engine team. He has a fantastic, positive attitude that makes him a great colleague to work with. Congratulations, Eddie!

Jerin Joseph, Culinary Utility, has worked across different Galley areas, including The Thistle, our Pastry department, in the Crew Galley and now in our Main Galley. His ability to adapt and initiative consistently contribute to high-quality work. Well done, Jerin!

04/09/2026

Missing life at sea? 🛳️ Bring a little bit of your cruise home with you!

Theresia, Cabin Stewardess, is showing you how to recreate one of those familiar cabin touches - the iconic toilet roll boat. 💙

Post your attempts in the comments below!

03/09/2026

Deal of the Week: Secure your cabin for our iconic fleet meet ☀️

🛳️ Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth (L263839)
📅 21 nights departing from Piraeus (Athens) on 19th November 2026, sail back to Southampton
💰 From just £2,299pp based on two sharing, including flight, transfer and £150 per cabin Free On Board Spend

Coach transfer back to London Gatwick available

Find out more here: https://brnw.ch/21x5pmz

02/09/2026

Today, we are proud to spotlight I Ketut Astika. 🛳️

"I have worked for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines since August 2007 - next year, I will celebrate 20 years here! My first ship was Black Prince, working as a Galley Utility. Since then, with the help of my supervisors, I have worked my way up into my current role as Bar Manager - my biggest achievement.

A typical day in my life includes monitoring all bar and café operations to make sure we are providing the best possible service to our guests. I really enjoy my job, as I get to speak to our guests a lot, understanding their needs, and I also get to help my team where they need it.

I decided to work at sea after seeing my brother, uncle and some neighbours succeed as seafarers. Working on board has allowed me to share experiences with colleagues from other parts of the world. I've had the opportunity to visit some incredible places around the world.

Besides the satisfaction of receiving great feedback about our Bar service, one of my favourite things about working for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is seeing our guests happy during their holidays. I've also had the priviledge of being Employee of the Month three times, which is a great feeling.

My favourite place to cruise to is the Norwegian Fjords. I love waking up early to enjoy the fresh air out on deck - the air there is so clean, it helps to clear the mind. Somewhere I'd like to cruise to in the future? Japan and Alaska!"

Thank you for your hard work, Ketut!

01/09/2026

It's September! Are you cruising with us this month? 🛳️

Let us know your plans in the comments below... 👇

31/08/2026

Another special ship reunion! 🛳️🛳️💙

Recently, Bolette and Balmoral met in Akureyri, Iceland, and now it was the turn of our sister ships, Bolette and Borealis, to reunite - this time, in the beautiful surroundings of Olden, Norway. 🇳🇴

With both ships were in port, our crew had the chance to catch up with friends from the other ship during their free time.

It’s always lovely to see our Fred. Olsen family come together, especially in such a scenic port in the Norwegian fjords. 😍

Why not join us for our next visit to Norway? Find all of our fjord cruises here: https://bit.ly/4xuZP36

30/08/2026

There's just one month to go until Balmoral sets sail for an unforgettable Mediterranean adventure! 🌊☀️

Balmoral will set off on a remarkable journey through the Mediterranean, taking in iconic destinations including Istanbul, Athens (via Piraeus) and Valletta, alongside hidden gems such as Marmaris, Thessaloniki and Syros.

With extended stays in Salerno, Crete and Limassol, there’s more time to explore, while scenic cruising will take place in the spectacular Bay of Kotor, Amalfi Coast and Strait of Messina. 🛳️

And with Balmoral’s smaller size, we can visit more intimate ports and discover places away from the busiest tourist crowds.

There’s still time to book this cruise, or you can join us for a sector with a fly-cruise option: https://brnw.ch/21x5jfB ✈️

29/08/2026

We’re proud to celebrate three of our incredible crew members as they take the next steps in their careers with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. 👏

🌟 Shila Mae Jaictin has moved from Assistant Restaurant Waiter to Assistant Bar Waiter. She celebrated 3 years with us this year. Congratulations, Shila!

🌟 Stiju Das Lnu – after transferring from Sanitation Utility into our Restaurant Department, Stiju has already made a fantastic impression, being named Employee of the Month for July as Utility Busboy.

🌟 Reginald Buado – moving from Housekeeping Utility into a new role as Assistant Bar Waiter. Reginald has high ambitions and is already looking ahead to his continued development.

We’re delighted to see our crew growing, developing and taking on new opportunities across our fleet. We wish Shila, Stiju and Reginald every success in their new roles! 💙

28/08/2026

As a company with Norwegian heritage, we at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines join the people of Norway in mourning the passing of King Harald V. We honour his lifelong service, leadership and dedication to Norway. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and the Norwegian people at this time.

Address

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
Ipswich
IP15LL

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+448000841979

Website

http://www.fredolsencruises.com/

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