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Worldwide travel Te Travel Guide 27


Cruising done differently


Some of the world’s most enchanting destinations are right within your grasp with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines


Cruise from only Balmoral cruising to Fureberg waterfall, Norway W


hen somebody says, “We’re going on a cruise” in 2023, what picture is conjured


in your mind? A large waterborne resort — bristling with a raft of noisy features non-conducive to a relaxing escape? Fred. Olsen are challenging this way of cruising and believe things should be done differently. Te family-run cruise line with


Norwegian roots, founded by three Olsen brothers back in 1848, believes that your cruise should be personal. Its ships are smaller — never sailing with more than 1,200 guests on board. Tis means the atmosphere is always warm and friendly, where the crew actually know your name (and your favourite drink order). Its ships — including new additions Bolette and Borealis — are spacious, with wide-open decks, comfortable lounges, and exciting dining experiences. Smaller, quite simply, means better. So it comes as no surprise to learn


that Fred. Olsen welcomes back more returning guests


every year, than


any other cruise line, according to a recent YouGov survey. It’s also no surprise that Fred. Olsen has won the coveted Cruise Critic’s award for best itineraries, five times. Speaking of itineraries, Fred. Olsen’s


imaginative team of Journey Planners design each trip from scratch every year based on guest satisfaction. Each


Each itinerary takes into account special events and natural phenomenon — like the mesmerising Northern Lights


itinerary takes into account special events and natural phenomenon — like the fascinating bird migrations over the Strait of Gibraltar, the mesmerising Northern Lights, or even the chance to follow in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg in a trip around the world in 80 days. Tis year, for instance, guests can enjoy a scenic river cruise through France, passing quaint villages and countryside before docking for the day in Bordeaux city centre — cour- tesy of Balmoral’s smaller size. When in Bordeaux, guests have the option to visit a local vineyard and take part in a wine-tasting session. You’ll then make your way up the Seine to Rouen, leaving time in the programme for a day trip to Paris. Another


new itinerary this


year voyages around Lapland and Scandinavia, with scintillating views


£499pp. Plus, if you book by 31 January,


you’ll enjoy a choice of either Free Drinks or On Board Spend


Amalfi Coast, Italy


across the Stockholm archipelago on board Bolette, a classic, elegantly designed ship offering spacious bars, theatres and an observatory. It’s a precious opportunity to encounter wild moose and Scandinavian birdlife, while at the same time immersing guests in ancient local seafaring tradi- tions. Fans of more balmy latitudes might prefer taking in the historic splendour of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Back on board, Fred. Olsen’s new


Guests in The Morning Light Pub Lounge


Signature Experiences have been designed to help guests immerse themselves in the culture, nature and cuisine of the destinations they’re visiting. Take its ‘Treats of the Region’ sessions, for example, in which guests can learn how to prepare local dishes during live cooking demonstrations led by the on-board chef. And, natu- rally, when it comes to mealtimes, guests are in for a treat, with ships offering a variety of speciality restau- rants focusing on particular cuisines.


And whenever you arrive in the


vicinity of breathtaking natural phenomena, where possible, the captain will alter course to allow guests to capture these scenic gems. Every spring, the sprawling Fureberg Waterfall in Norway is fed by melting ice from the Folgefonna glacier, where guests can enjoy a front-row view on a cruise around the Norwegian fjords. At night, guests are invited to relax


with a hot toddy and stargaze in the company of a professional astron- omer with its ‘Sky at Sea’ programme. When conditions are perfect, few things compare with the experience of watching the Northern Lights from out on deck. Especially on a ship that feels like a home away from home. So, when planning your next expedi-


tion, choose a cruise that puts a warm and friendly atmosphere, interesting itineraries experiences


After all, it’s Te Olsen Way.


and enriching on-board above


everything else. A captain and officer in the bridge


For more information, visit: fredolsencruises.com or call: 0800 0355 104


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