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Fred. Olsen Mini Cruises

Small ships, big destinations


Family-owned favourite, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers a traditional cruising experience like no other. For over 170 years, Fred. Olsen has been providing award-winning service, with their fleet of ships incorporating traditional style and unparalleled elegance while focusing on relaxation, comfort and delicious cuisine.

The Fred. Olsen fleet consists of three classic-styled mid size ships; Balmoral, Bolette and Borealis. The smaller size of their ships allows for a more personably, friendly, comfortable and cosy atmosphere than you may find on larger ships. They also provide the option to dock in smaller, more unique ports of call meaning you have a whole host of new destinations to visit.


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Featured Fred. Olsen Mini Cruises

SMALL SHIP CRUISING
2025 No-Fly Christmas Markets in Five Nights

Balmoral 27 Nov 2025 5 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Pound sterling on board*

Full board cruising*

Captain’s drinks party and Gala Buffet*

All evening entertainment*

Itinerary: Southampton - Hamburg, Germany - Southampton
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Inside from £699pp

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SMALL SHIP CRUISING
No-Fly 2025 Two-Night Mini Cruise

Bolette 22 Apr 2025 2 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Pound sterling on board*

Small ship cruising*

Full-Board, Traditional British Cruising*

Hand-Crafted Itineraries | Fred Olsen Signature Experiences Included*

Itinerary: Southampton - Liverpool
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Outside from £349pp

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SMALL SHIP CRUISING
2025 No-Fly France & the River Seine Bank Holiday

Balmoral 23 May 2025 5 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Pound sterling on board*

Full board cruising*

Captain’s drinks party and Gala Buffet*

All evening entertainment*

Itinerary: Southampton - St. Malo, France - Rouen, France - Southampton
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Inside from £749pp

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SMALL SHIP CRUISING
2025 No-Fly Scenic Scottish Gems Mini Cruise

Bolette 24 May 2025 5 nights No-Fly Cruise Liverpool

Pound sterling on board*

Small ship cruising*

Full-Board, Traditional British Cruising*

Hand-Crafted Itineraries | Fred Olsen Signature Experiences Included*

Itinerary: Liverpool - Stornoway, Lewis, Scotland - Tórshavn, Faeroe Islands - Liverpool
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Inside from £849pp

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SMALL SHIP CRUISING
2025 No-Fly South Coast of Britain Mini Cruise

Balmoral 01 May 2025 5 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Pound sterling on board*

Full board cruising*

Captain’s drinks party and Gala Buffet*

All evening entertainment*

Itinerary: Southampton - St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly - Falmouth, England - Alderney, Channel Islands - Southampton
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Inside from £749pp

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SMALL SHIP CRUISING
2025 No-Fly Scenic Scottish Isles Mini Cruise

Bolette 02 May 2025 5 nights No-Fly Cruise Liverpool

Pound sterling on board*

Small ship cruising*

Full-Board, Traditional British Cruising*

Hand-Crafted Itineraries | Fred Olsen Signature Experiences Included*

Itinerary: Liverpool - Portree, Isle of Skye - Stornoway, Lewis, Scotland - Liverpool
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Outside from £999pp

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