For traditional, elegant cruising with a thoroughly welcoming and unhurried onboard ambience, there’s no better choice for the British cruise holiday passengers than Fred Olsen Lines.

The line’s four stylish ships offer an amazing variety of itineraries of all durations from just a few days on a European mini-cruise to the fabulous round the world voyages taking in some of the most spectacular destinations on the planet.

And with high quality entertainment, delicious fine dining and service as efficient and friendly as you’ll find anywhere at sea, it’s no surprise that discerning passengers return to Fred Olsen year after year.

This family-owned line has never forgotten the philosophy of providing excellent facilities and ensuring complete customer satisfaction that has served the company and its generations of happy guests so well for more than a century.

The ships are attractive and lovingly maintained with gorgeous lounges and bars as well as sumptuous restaurants and smartly furnished cabins.

Bright and airy public areas provide the perfect places to unwind over a good book and a drink or two as you relax and watch the world go by during your fabulous cruise holiday.

Year-round itineraries include many sailings from a host of British ports making them ideal for couples or single UK travellers whatever the season.

Uncrowded pool areas, glittering show lounges, exotic spas and a range of daily activities mean you can enjoy your cruise holiday of a lifetime just the way you prefer on a Fred Olsen ship.

And the more intimate environment on these delightful smaller ships mean you’ll soon get to know your smiling and attentive crew members, not to mention the chance to make new friends among your fellow passengers.

The Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch cater for a predominantly retired age group though families with younger children are often catered for, particularly during school holidays.

Fred Olsen Lines’ policy of including different British embarkation ports doesn’t stop them offering cruise holidays all over the globe with cruises to the Caribbean, Australasia, Africa, North and South America featuring on their itineraries alongside the very best of Europe’s most spectacular ports of call.