At the British Travel Awards 2024, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines picked up a silver prize in the Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays and bronze in the Best Cruise Line for Expedition Voyages category.
More than 1.2 million votes were cast by more than 400,000 voters as part of the awards, and the winners were announced on Tuesday night during a ceremony at Evolution London, Battersea Park.
The accolades follow Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was named Favourite Specialist Cruise Line in another consumer-voted category at the Wave Awards 2024, held at The Dorchester, London, on November 4th.
Doug Glenwright, Guest Experience Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said, “We’re thrilled that our guests have recognised our incredible team’s hard work and dedication, both ashore and onboard our smaller ships.
“Our regional departure ports allow our guests to experience some genuinely incredible no-fly itineraries, from visiting far-flung destinations on an around-the-world adventure and a voyage exploring Caribbean gems to a trip to seek out the magical Northern Lights in Arctic Norway and a Bank Holiday escape to discover the south coast of Britain. There is an itinerary for everyone.
“These three awards are testament to how our entire team go over and above to put our guests at the heart of everything we do.”
Highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ no-fly cruises include:
Borealis’ 14-night S2427 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 7th December 2024. Prices start from £799 per person. Enjoy savings of £100 per person when booked by 2nd December 2024.
- Enjoy an overnight stay in the ‘Gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø
- Spend time with local Sami people to learn about their way of life
- Explore the historic Hanseatic city of Bergen
Itinerary: Portsmouth, UK – Ålesund, Norway – Cruising Torghatten, Norway – Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway – Tromsø, Norway (overnight port) – Alta, Norway (overnight port) – Sortland, Norway – Bergen, Norway – Portsmouth, UK
For more details, Visit S2427 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’
Balmoral’s six-night L2436 ‘European River Cities and Christmas Markets’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 16th December 2024. Prices start from £449 per person. Enjoy savings of £100 per person when booked by 2nd December 2024.
- Browse stalls at two traditional Christmas Markets in two cities
- Sample delicious Belgian chocolates in Antwerp
- Explore the winding medieval streets of Rouen
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Antwerp, Belgium (overnight port) – Rouen, France (overnight port) – Cruising River Seine, France – Southampton, UK
For more details, Visit L2436 ‘European River Cities and Christmas Markets’
Borealis’ 13-night S2508 ‘Maritime Traditions of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 4th April 2025. Prices start from £1,799 per person.
- Stroll through the old towns of Iberia
- Join a flamenco lesson with a local bailaora in Cadiz
- Learn to make Pasteis de Nata in Lisbon
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise by Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Malaga, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal – Matsinhos (for Porto), Portugal – La Coruña, Spain – Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, Spain – Newcastle, UK
For more details, Visit S2508 ‘Maritime Traditions of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’
Bolette’s five-night T2508, ‘Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights’, departs from Liverpool on 2nd May 2025. Prices start from £549 per person. Enjoy savings of £200 per person when booked by 2nd December 2024.
- Explore the rugged coastlines of the Hebridean Islands
- Discover the traditions of the Western Isles
- Get closer to nature with the help of ORCA
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Portree Isle of Skye, Scotland – Stornoway, Scotland – Cruising by the Small Isles, Scotland – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), Scotland – Cruising by Fingal’s Cave, Scotland – Liverpool, UK
For more details, Visit T2508 ‘Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights’
Balmoral’s 10-night L2515 ‘Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice’ departs from Rosyth on 10th July 2025. Prices start from £1,599 per person.
- Discover Iceland’s extraordinary glaciers, geysers and waterfalls
- Immerse yourself in Iceland’s wellness culture of hot spring bathing
- Experience whale watching on a tour from Balmoral
Itinerary: Rosyth, Scotland – Cruising by Duncansby Sea Stacks, Scotland – Cruising Pentland Firth, Scotland – Cruising by the Needle, Scotland – Cruising by Old Man of Hoy, Scotland – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Reykjavik, Iceland – Rosyth, Scotland
For more details, Visit L2515 ‘Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice.’
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, visit www.fredolsencruises.com, book online, or contact your professional travel advisor.
