To make cruising with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines even more attractive in 2015, the cruise line has launched great offers for cruise guests travelling solo with ‘no or reduced single supplement’ applicable on selected cruises from its exciting new 2015/16 cruise programme. These fantastic deals are only available on bookings made up to 30th June 2014.
It can often be difficult for solo travellers to find holidays without incurring sizeable single supplements, so Fred. Olsen is offering no – or 50% off – single supplements* on selected ‘outside twin-bedded’ cabins to destinations including the Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland and Arctic, Norwegian Fjords, USA and Caribbean.
The warmer, more sociable atmosphere on board Fred. Olsen’s ships is perfect for people who are travelling by themselves. Once on board, solo travellers will find exclusive gatherings for them to get to know each other, as well as opportunities to be seated together at dinner and to be partnered with companions when going ashore.
For those solo cruisers who prefer to occupy a single cabin, Fred. Olsen has a number of cabin options available on each of its four ships, covering all grades, from ‘Single Inside’ and ‘Single Outside’ cabins, to ‘Single Balcony Suites’. Overall, the Fred. Olsen fleet has 190 single cabins; Braemar offers 40 such cabins, Black Watch and Boudicca each have 43, and Balmoral has 64.
Below are some examples of the Fred. Olsen cruises included in the new offers:
1. Balmoral’s nine-night ‘Superbikes & Scenic Hikes’ cruise, L1505, ex Southampton on 31st May 2015. ‘No single supplement’ applicable on selected cabins. Prices start from $2,069 per person.
Cruise guests will arrive first in picturesque St. Peter Port, on the island of Guernsey, before stopping in Tobermory, a colourful, quaint Scottish town on the Isle of Mull.
Balmoral will then arrive in Kirkwall, capital of the Orkney Islands, where guests will be able to see the eclectic heritage of Christian, Nordic and Celtic influences.
Douglas, on the Isle of Man is the next stop. Fondly referred to as the ‘Rock’ by residents, the Isle of Man is approximately the same size as Ibiza and Singapore, although with a lot fewer people. As well as being the home of motorcycle road-racing, it has many other interesting attractions, including the 1890s Manx Electric Railway, the Great Laxey Wheel – the largest working water wheel in the world – the Nautical Museum and Peel Castle.
Balmoral will then dock in the vibrant city of Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland, for her final port of call, before arriving back in Southampton.
2. Boudicca’s 16-night ‘Mysterious Morocco & Seductive Spain’ cruise, D1524, ex Newcastle on 1st November 2015. ‘No single supplement’ applicable. Prices start from $2,639 per person.
Boudicca’s first visit is to Leixoes in Portugal – for trips to Oporto – brimming with traditional Portuguese charm. The cruise then moves onwards to exotic Casablanca in Morocco, before stopping in Tangier, also in the North African country of Morocco.
Next port of call is Melilla in Spanish Morocco, where guests can embrace a more Mediterranean culture.
Boudicca will then sail to Algiers in Algeria, where guests can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tipaza.
Guests will then arrive in Cadiz in Spain. The city’s Cathedral, recognised by its distinctive orange dome, which stands proudly at the centre of this breathtaking coastline, is stunning to admire. Last port of call is La Coruna in Spain, a relaxing and peaceful destination for guests to enjoy, before Boudicca returns to Newcastle.
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, contact their Australian representative – CRUISE ABROAD – on 1300 669 369 or email res@cruiseabroad.com.au