Fred Olsen cruises - A guide

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A family run cruise line, Fred Olsen, has now been running for over 40 years. However, the business originally operated fifty-ton wooden Norwegian schooners, back in 1848. The Grandson of Fredrik Christian Olsen established the Olsen name as one of the most important Norwegian shipping lines. In 1896 under the company name of A/S Bonheur he purchased the first steamship.

In 1926, the Brabant became the first noteworthy Fred Olsen passenger ship. 1951 the Blenheim took her maiden across to Newcastle from Oslo ,and two years later followed the Braemar. The ships were very eye-catching in those days. Compared to the larger ships operated by Fred Olsen these days, they were much smaller ships.

Today the British based Fred Olsen cruises have a reputation for comfortable well maintained ships offering a classic cruise experiences to the mainly over fifties at reasonable prices. this cruise ship goes to the Amazon as well as the Canary Islands and Africa. It also sails to The Caribbean, Iberia, Iceland, Mediterranean, USA, Canada UK and Ireland. Fred Olsen also operate mini cruises and around the world voyages.

They have a golf package available on the Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Blackwatch that consists of the services of a PGA professional, competitions, social activities and shore excursions with up to four rounds of golf. This is available on certain cruises to the Canary Islands, Caribbean, Baltic and Mediterranean.

Fred Olsen cruises provide a children's program for school holidays during Easter, July, August, Christmas and the New Year, with activities and entertainment. The Arts Club is a special interest program available on selected cruises. Interesting lectures on all sorts, including music, dance, wildlife, wine tasting, painting and many more.

They publish a newsletter online which allows members who have sailed with Fred Olsen before to recieve certain benefits each time they book`. Discounts are also available to those who book online. This company is quick to pass savings on to its customers and due to oil prices falling; they made a desision to get rid of fuel charges until the oil prices increaed again.

Fred Olsen have a number of different choices in cabin types and an array of facilities, for example a superior outside cabin, with interactive TV and bathroom with a bath and shower. You will also 24-hour cabin service, telephone and individually controlled air conditioning. Fitness and spa facilities are available to all passengers to keep you looking your best.


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