Two new ships have joined the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fleet of small ships, having been purchased from Holland America Line, but unfortunately this means that Boudicca and Black Watch have now left the fleet. While Bolette and Borealis are larger than Balmoral, they will only carry a few more passengers, meaning far more space onboard. Check out the details below and to book your cabin, or for more information, call GoCruise & Travel with Ian on 08002922850 or 01455821770.

Bolette

Bolette will take over the itineraries which were originally due to be operated by Boudicca, and she will mainly depart from Dover. She is 62,735 gross tonnes and will carry 1,338 passengers.

Borealis

Borealis will take over the itineraries which were originally due to be operated by Black Watch, and she will mainly depart from Liverpool. She is 61,849 gross tonnes and will carry around 1,360 passengers.

Both ships are newer than the other Fred. Olsen ships and come with several benefits, which passengers will find increase the enjoyment of their Fred. Olsen cruise even more, and I list just some of them below.

• Cabins are larger, for example the inside cabins range from 162 to 183 sq ft, whereas they were all 140 sq ft on Boudicca and Black Watch, and outside cabins are 214 sq ft, as opposed to 160 sq ft
• There are more suites with balconies
• They have an increased cruising speed, so they can spend less time travelling between ports, or cover greater distances overnight
• An all-season pool with a retractable roof, so you can sit by the pool or go for a swim whatever the weather
• The main restaurant is two-tiered, meaning that while the lower tier will have traditional first and second sitting, the upper tier can be used for flexible time dining
• They each have a two-tier entertainment theatre, as well as a culinary theatre
• They will each have a shopping arcade
• There are more fitness and sports facilities
• They will offer a greater range of spa and beauty treatments

Despite these changes you can still expect to receive the same friendly and enjoyable Fred. Olsen experience that you have come to know and love over the years.