Thursday, March 21, 2024
Travelers planning to escape this year have the chance to benefit from on-board spending credits or complimentary door-to-door transfers on certain 2024 voyages with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
Those seizing this promotion can relish in up to £405 per person for on-board expenses, or enjoy no-cost door-to-door transfers for distances up to 200 miles within the UK mainland, for reservations completed by April 30th. This promotion is also extended to single travelers on particular voyages.
The travel opportunities include discovering Canada during autumn, embarking on picturesque journeys to the Bay of Kotor, finding summer warmth in Cape Verde, and embarking on expeditions to observe marine wildlife in their natural settings with the conservation group ORCA in Iceland.
The cruises set sail from Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Rosyth, utilizing Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ trio of smaller vessels: Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral.
Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“As the days become longer and the temperature becomes warmer, more and more of us are looking ahead to our travel plans for the year.
“Whether guests are looking to seek out natural phenomena such as the Perseid Meteor Shower in the Azores, enjoy the Tall Ships Races in Helsinki or witness birds migrating across the Strait of Gibraltar, these added value extras will help them to truly make the most of their cruise experience with us.”
Highlights of the sailings included are:
Set sail on Balmoral’s nine-night L2410 ‘Natural Wonders of Iceland’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on April 17, 2024, with prices beginning at £1,099 per person. Guests can enjoy up to £135 in onboard credit.
Experience the awe-inspiring geology and geothermal marvels of Iceland, delve into Icelandic myths while cruising around the scenic Westfjords, and join ORCA in search of marine life on your way to Iceland.
Journey Itinerary: Depart from Newcastle, UK, and head to Reykjavik, Iceland; Ísafjörður, Iceland; sail past Hornbjarg and Drangaskörd, visit Akureyri, cruise through Eyjafjörður, pass by Hrisey and Grimsey, explore Borgarfjörður Eystri, discover Seyðisfjörður, before returning to Newcastle, UK.
Embark on the eight-night L2420 ‘Nature and Heritage of the Scottish Isles’ cruise with Balmoral, setting off from Rosyth on July 4, 2024. Starting at £1,499 per person, travelers can benefit from up to £120 in onboard spending credit.
This journey offers the chance to observe birds as you navigate near Sumburgh Head, engage in whale spotting with the assistance of ORCA, and take in the breathtaking landscapes of the Isle of Skye.
The voyage itinerary includes departure from Rosyth, Scotland, visiting Lerwick, sailing close to Sumburgh Head, stopping at Kirkwall, navigating through Pentland Firth, anchoring at Portree Isle of Skye, cruising alongside the Small Isles and through Loch Hourn, passing near Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor) and Fingal’s Cave, skirting by Iona, visiting Stornoway, cruising near Troup Head in Moray Firth, and concluding the journey back in Rosyth, Scotland.
Embark on Borealis’ 14-night S2417 ‘Exploring the Volcanic Isles of Azores and Madeira’ journey, leaving Dover on July 31, 2024. Starting prices are £1,899 per person, with the option of up to £210 in onboard credit or complimentary door-to-door transportation for distances up to 150 miles within the UK mainland to the departure port.
Immerse yourself in the rich seafaring heritage of Portugal with a stop in Lisbon, experience the stunning sight of blue hydrangeas in bloom across the Azores, and join ORCA for the chance to observe sperm whales and diverse marine wildlife.
The cruise path includes Dover, UK; then sails to Praia da Vitoria and Ponta Delgada in Portugal; follows with an overnight stay in Funchal, Portugal; cruises the entrance of the River Tagus, past the Belem Tower and Discovery Monument; views the Cristo Rei and April 25 Bridge from the sea; stops in Lisbon and Leixões, Portugal; before returning to Dover, UK.
Set sail on Borealis’ 26-night S2423 ‘Autumn Splendors of Canada’ cruise, departing from Southampton on October 3, 2024. Fares begin at £3,699 per person, with up to £390 available in onboard credit, or complimentary door-to-door transport for up to 200 miles within the UK mainland to the port.
This voyage is perfectly scheduled to capture the essence of autumn, showcasing the spectacular transformation of leaves. Experience a memorable performance by a celebrated fiddler in St John’s, Newfoundland, and explore the rich heritage of the indigenous Mi’kmaq people.
The journey includes: Leaving from Southampton, UK, the cruise heads to St John’s, Halifax, and Gaspé in Canada; navigates the St Lawrence River; visits Trois-Rivières, Montreal (with an overnight stay), and Quebec in Canada; explores Saguenay and the Saguenay Fjord; ventures to Corner Brook, cruises the Humber Arm and Bay of Islands; passes Spike Island in Ireland; stops in Cobh, Ireland; and concludes back in Southampton, UK.
Set off on Bolette’s 18-night T2427 ‘Seeking Sun in the Canary Islands and Cape Verde’ voyage, leaving from Liverpool on November 24, 2024. Starting prices are £2,199 per person, with the option of receiving up to £270 in onboard credit, or complimentary door-to-door transportation for up to 200 miles within the UK mainland to the departure port.
This journey invites you to immerse yourself in the rich cultures of the Cape Verde islands, marvel at the volcanic beauty of La Palma and Tenerife, and delve into the stories of history’s most renowned navigators in Lisbon.
The cruise route features departure from Liverpool, UK, traveling to Arrecife, Spain; then onto Mindelo and Praia in Cape Verde; continuing to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma in Spain; cruising the entrance of the River Tagus, passing the Belem Tower and Discovery Monument; viewing the Cristo Rei and April 25 Bridge from the sea; visiting Lisbon, Portugal; and concluding the journey in Dover, UK.
Embark on Borealis’ 14-night S2427 ‘Quest for the Aurora Borealis’ cruise, setting sail from Portsmouth on December 7, 2024. Ticket prices begin at £1,599 per person, with the option of up to £210 in onboard spending credit, or complimentary door-to-door transport for up to 150 miles within the UK mainland to the port.
This adventure includes an overnight stay in Tromsø, known as the Gateway to the Arctic, where you can immerse yourself in the captivating environment. Engage with the indigenous Sami people to gain insight into their unique culture and lifestyle, and take in the historical charm of Bergen, once a major part of the Hanseatic League.
The voyage itinerary takes you from Portsmouth, UK, to Arrecife, Spain; then north to Ålesund, Norway; past the remarkable Torghatten in Norway; over the Arctic Circle; to Tromsø, Norway, for an overnight visit; followed by Alta, Norway, also with an overnight stay; then to Sortland and Bergen, Norway, before returning to Portsmouth, UK.
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