Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new programme of cruising for 2022/23, with 126 new cruises taking in 82 countries, including 26 new sailings from Liverpool.
The programme, which has been released to Oceans members today ahead of general on sale on Monday, includes closer to home excursions around the British Isles; shorter, five-night breaks and a number of sailings for those looking to venture further afield.
Plus, those booking onto the new cruises can choose between a free all inclusive drinks package or money to spend on board.
Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Planning and Destination Experience at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We are always incredibly proud to unveil our new cruise programmes, but this year it feels particularly exciting as it is the first time we will do so with our new look fleet.
“Every year we craft our new itineraries from scratch to ensure that we continue to offer our guests exceptional experiences in the destinations they visit with us. This has felt even more important this year, with the past 12 months having left us all dreaming of our next adventures and really considering what we all want from our holidays.
“A big part of 2022 will be making the most of our beautiful British Isles, with scenic cruising just as rewarding as the wonderful ports of call.
“For those looking to set sail on a shorter cruise, there are plenty on offer, each with the opportunity to experience time ashore, entertainment-packed sea days and scenic cruising aplenty.
“Our ships really come into their own in the Norwegian fjords, and of course we are continuing to celebrate that. Aboard our smaller-sized fleet, guests will be able sail size-restricted waters, away from the well-sailed route, right into the heart of the fjordlands.
“But the shorter escapes are not just bound to Norway, with sailings to Belgium and France also available in seven nights or less, made possible by the impressive sailing speeds of our new ship Borealis .
“We also have some exceptional sailings further afield for those ready to explore the world again, taking in the rugged beauty of Canada, the warmer climates of Cape Verde and Morocco, and even the chance to follow in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg with an around the world cruise.”
Highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2022/23 programme from Liverpool include:
Borealis ’ eight-night S2215 ‘Scenic Isles of Scotland’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 9th June 2022. Prices start from £1,299 per person. Enjoy an all inclusive drinks package or up to £125 per person to spend on board.
Ports of call: Liverpool, England – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Rothesay, Isle of Bute – Cruising by Mull of Kintyre – Cruising by Duart Castle – Cruising Sound of Mull – Cruising by Fingals Cave – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap – Cruising by The Small Isles – Portree, Isle of Skye – Invergordon, Scotland – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – Liverpool, England
For more details: Visit S2215 ‘Scenic Isles of Scotland’
Borealis ’ 15-night S2221 ‘Rugged & Rural Canada’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 9th August 2022. Prices start from £2,499 per person. Enjoy an all inclusive drinks package or up to £200 per person to spend on board.
Ports of call: Liverpool, England – St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada – Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada – Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – Louisburg, Nova Scotia, Canada – Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Liverpool, England
For more details: Visit S2221 ‘Rugged & Rural Canada’
Borealis ’ seven-night S2223 ‘Norway’s Mountains & Scenic Fjords’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 29th August 2022. Prices start from £1,149 per person. Enjoy an all inclusive drinks package or up to £100 per person to spend on board.
Ports of call: Liverpool, England – Bergen, Norway – Ulvik, Hardangerfjord, Norway – Cruising Hardangerfjord, Norway – Flåm, Norway – Cruising Sognefjord, Norway – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Liverpool, England
For more details: Visit S2223 ‘Norway’s Mountains & Scenic Fjords’
Borealis’ 18-night S2303 ‘Civilisations of Cape Verde and Morocco’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 3rd February 2023. Prices start from £2,199 per person. Enjoy an all inclusive drinks package or up to £250 per person to spend on board.
Ports of call: Liverpool, UK – Funchal, Madeira – Porto Novo, Santo Antão, Cape Verde – Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde – Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde – Agadir, Morocco – Casablanca, Morocco – Tangier, Morocco – Lisbon, Portugal – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit S2303 ‘Civilisations of Cape Verde and Morocco’
Fred. Olsen has teased sailings from its 2022/23 programme over the past few weeks, including Balmoral ’s 15-night ‘Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen’ cruise in June 2022 and a 19-night ‘Canada in the Fall’ cruise aboard Borealis in September.
And last week, Fred. Olsen unveiled an ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ cruise aboard Borealis in February 2023, following in the footsteps of fictional explorer Phileas Fogg, with the opportunity to set sail from Liverpool.
For added reassurance, Fred. Olsen has evolved its Plain Sailing Guarantee, giving flexibility to transfer any deposits paid to another cruise at any time before the final payment is made.
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new 2022/23 itineraries, visit fredolsencruises.com/new-cruise-programme . Book online, call Reservations on 0800 0355 242 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.
