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Book now and enjoy special savings on selected 2024 sailings in Fred. Olsen’s Summer Sale. Plus, take advantage of their drinks package from just £20pppn on selected cruises. Call into Spear Travels.

Ahere is now more value than ever in choosing a cruise as your next getaway. While general holiday prices are increasing, cruising with Fred. Olsen offers a wide range of features in one package – comfortable accommodation, delicious food, captivating entertainment and expertly crafted itineraries – with all the little details taken care of.

When you cruise with Fred. Olsen, you’ll enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere and the feeling of being on a real ship, close to the sea. What’s more, Fred. Olsen carefully craft their on-board experience, just as they take great care when designing itineraries to ensure you’ll visit beautiful, interesting destinations at the best times of year and include the most imaginative, scenic sailing routes, some of which are only accessible on smaller ships.

SCENIC WONDERS & WILDLIFE OF CANADA & GREENLAND
19th July 2024· Bolette ·
Sail from Liverpool
27 nights · Cruise code T2417 ·
From £2,699pp*

This voyage on board Bolette takes guests off the beaten track to remote destinations, where they can immerse themselves in the local way of life while capturing unspoilt scenery and elusive wildlife.

What makes this itinerary special.
This cruise has been expertly timed to encounter the world’s largest population of humpback whales off the coast of Newfoundland, which guests can search for with the help of wildlife charity ORCA. You’ll also experience scenic cruising through Prins Christiansund, where you can witness icebergs and glaciers.

VOLCANIC ISLANDS OF THE AZORES & MADEIRA
31st July 2024· Borealis ·
Sail from Dover
14 nights · Cruise code S2417 ·
From £1,399pp*
Plus, add on our drinks package from £20 per person per night

Our team has designed this sailing to showcase the natural landscapes of the Canaries, including the golden dunes of Maspalomas, imposing Mount Teide, and the volcanic valleys of Caldera de Taburiente. There will also be the chance to go spot local marine life on board, including dolphins.

What makes this itinerary special.
We’ve timed our visit for guests to witness the national flower – blue hydrangeas – when in full bloom. In addition, the archipelago’s waters are home to marine life such as sperm whales, which guests can spot from Borealis assisted by conservationists from wildlife charity, ORCA.

ICELAND’S WHALES, WATERFALLS & WAY OF LIFE
29th August 2024· Balmoral ·
Sail from Newcastle
9 nights · Cruise code L2427 ·
From £999pp*
Plus, add on our drinks package from £20 per person per night

Throughout this sailing remarkable landscapes, intriguing folklore and fascinating wildlife await discovery on this journey to Iceland. Reykjavík is well-placed for discovering volcanic vistas and thundering waterfalls, while Ísafjörður is ideal for delving into the local way of life in one of the country’s most remote areas.

What makes this itinerary special.
Guests can spot marine life from Balmoral with the help of representatives from wildlife charity ORCA; or join astronomers from Go Stargazing out on deck to look out planets and constellations in the night sky. This itinerary has been designed with plenty of Scenic Discoveries too, including cruising past the Hornbjarg cliffs in the remote Westfjörds region – timed to coincide with sunset.

SCENIC AUTUMNAL NORWEGIAN FJORDS
21st September 2024· Bolette ·
Sail from Liverpool
9 nights · Cruise code T2422 ·
From £1,149pp
Plus, add on our drinks package from £20 per person per night

Throughout this sailing Bolette will navigate waterways, including the picturesque Nordfjord and UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, pausing to capture the Seven Sisters Waterfall. Guests can enjoy opportunities to
immerse themselves in the Norwegian concept of Friluftsliv by spending time outside and embracing a connection with nature.

What makes this itinerary special.
This itinerary has been designed for guests to witness beautiful autumnal scenery as the landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords transform into a tapestry of different colours and contrasts.

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