Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, which goes back to the three Olsen brothers first shipping operations in Norway in 1848, operates four classic, smaller cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – and dedicated river cruise ship, Brabant. Thanks to their smaller size, Fred. Olsen vessels are able to sail narrow rivers and waterways right to the heart of hundreds of destinations worldwide, taking guests closer to the sights that they want to see. All four Fred. Olsen ocean cruise ships sail from convenient UK departure ports - Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Edinburgh (Rosyth) - and are ideally suited to the traditional British cruise guest, as is river fly-cruise vessel, Brabant.  On board, each ship offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with award-winning customer service and the personal touch, where the attentive staff will remember not just your name, but also your favourite tipple!  Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch - which have all been extensively upgraded and refurbished - will be taking guests to more than 200 destinations worldwide on cruises from the UK and exotic fly-cruises; while Brabant will sail through Europe via the beautiful Danube, Main, Rhine and Moselle rivers. Offering an array of outstanding and innovative experiences, Fred. Olsen is proud to create cruise itineraries that are unique and distinct.