Fred. Olsen offers free door to door transfers, incentives to singles on selected 2015 cruises

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 08 May 2014 08 May 2014

To make cruising with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines even more attractive in 2015, the cruise line has launched two great offers for cruise guests – ‘no or reduced single supplement’ and ‘free door-to-door transfers’ – applicable on selected cruises from its exciting new 2015/16 cruise programme. These fantastic deals are only available on bookings made up to 30^th June 2014.

It can often be difficult for solo travellers to find holidays without incurring sizeable single supplements, so Fred. Olsen is offering no – or 50% off – single supplements* on selected ‘outside twin-bedded’ cabins to destinations including the Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland and Arctic, Norwegian Fjords, USA and Caribbean.

In addition, on selected longer cruises, Fred. Olsen is also offering guests ‘free door-to-door’ transfers*, for departure ports within 250 miles of a guest’s home. This offer makes the cruising experience with Fred. Olsen even easier; a guest’s holiday will begin as soon as they step out of their front door, and all that they have to do is pack and be ready!

The warmer, more sociable atmosphere on board Fred. Olsen’s ships is perfect for people who are travelling by themselves. Once on board, solo travellers will find exclusive gatherings for them to get to know each other, as well as opportunities to be seated together at dinner and to be partnered with companions when going ashore.

For those solo cruisers who prefer to occupy a single cabin, Fred. Olsen has a number of cabin options available on each of its four ships, covering all grades, from ‘Single Inside’ and ‘Single Outside’ cabins, to ‘Single Balcony Suites’. Overall, the Fred. Olsen fleet has 190 single cabins; Braemar offers 40 such cabins, Black Watch and Boudicca each have 43, and Balmoral has 64.

The Fred. Olsen cruises included in the new offers include:

- Balmoral’s nine-night ‘Superbikes & Scenic Hikes’ cruise, L1505, ex Southampton on 31^st May 2015. ‘No single supplement’ applicable on selected cabins. Prices start from £1,099 per person.

Cruise guests will arrive first in picturesque St. Peter Port, on the island of Guernsey, before stopping inTobermory, a colourful, quaint Scottish town on the Isle of Mull.

Balmoral will then arrive in Kirkwall, capital of the Orkney Islands, where guests will be able to see the eclectic heritage of Christian, Nordic and Celtic influences.

Douglas, on the Isle of Man is the next stop. Fondly referred to as the ‘Rock’ by residents, the Isle of Man is approximately the same size as Ibiza and Singapore, although with a lot fewer people. As well as being the home of motorcycle road-racing, it has many other interesting attractions, including the 1890s Manx Electric Railway, the Great Laxey Wheel – the largest working water wheel in the world – theNautical Museum and Peel Castle.

Balmoral will then dock in the vibrant city of Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland, for her final port of call, before arriving back in Southampton.

- Black Watch’s 32-night ‘Caribbean from Scotland’ cruise, W1521, ex Greenock on 10^thNovember 2015. ‘No single supplement’ or ‘free door-to-door transfer’ applicable. Prices start from £2,799 per person.

For the first time ever, Fred. Olsen is offering Scottish guests the chance to take a convenient, no-fly cruise to the Caribbean from ‘right on their doorstep’.

The first port of call is Leixoes in Portugal, for trips to Oporto – voted ‘Best European Destination 2014’ by European Consumers Choice – before stopping in Santa Cruz, Tenerife.

Black Watch will then sail to its first visit in the Caribbean – Bridgetown in Barbados, where guests can relax on the sandy bays, sit under a palm tree canopy or visit the historical Chamberlain Bridge and Cheapside Street Markets. Next port of call is St. George's in Grenada, known as the ‘Spice Island’, before Black Watch arrives in Bequia, the second largest island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

After visiting Castries on the island of St. Lucia – a classic Caribbean resort with white sands, crystal clear waters and a tropical rainforest backdrop – Black Watch cruises onwards to St. Kitts, calling at the island’s capital, Basseterre. Offering a varied collection of shops, bars and restaurants, as well as an array of Georgian architecture, there is plenty for guests to see.

Gustavia in St. Barthelemy is next, before a full day in Philipsburg in St. Maarten. Staying here for an overnight stay, guests will have the opportunity to soak up all that this stunning island has to offer.

Guests will then be able to enjoy the delights of Road Town in Tortola, in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, before a day in St. John’s in Antigua. Black Watch will then stay overnight in Ponta Delgada, in the alluring Azores, before returning to Greenock in Glasgow.

- Boudicca’s 16-night ‘Mysterious Morocco & Seductive Spain’ cruise, D1524, ex Newcastle on 1^stNovember 2015. ‘No single supplement’ or ‘free door-to-door transfer’ applicable. Prices start from £1,399 per person.

Boudicca’s first visit is to Leixoes in Portugal – for trips to Oporto – brimming with traditional Portuguese charm. The cruise then moves onwards to exotic Casablanca in Morocco, before stopping in Tangier, also in the North African country of Morocco.

Next port of call is Melilla in Spanish Morocco, where guests can embrace a more Mediterranean culture.

Boudicca will then sail to Algiers in Algeria, where guests can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tipaza.

Guests will then arrive in Cadiz in Spain. The city’s Cathedral, recognised by its distinctive orange dome, which stands proudly at the centre of this breathtaking coastline, is stunning to admire. Last port of call isLa Coruna in Spain, a relaxing and peaceful destination for guests to enjoy, before Boudicca returns toNewcastle.

Vacationers enjoy 50% savings for second guest on Royal Caribbean's 2015-16 sailings

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 01 May 2014 01 May 2014

Vacationers can find the best value and the widest stateroom selection when booking a cruise early. With Royal Caribbean International’s “Buy One, Get One 50 Percent Off” promotion, vacationers can enjoy even greater value when they book a cruise that sets sail in 2015 and forward. Guests will sail aboard the industry’s most innovative ships that offer an expansive array of exciting itineraries around the world.

From May 1 through 31, 2014, U.S. and Canadian vacationers will receive 50 percent savings off of the cruise fare for the second guest, booked in the same stateroom with a full-fare guest. The offer applies to new individual and named group bookings in all stateroom categories and sailings departing between January 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016, and excludes Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, as well as third and additional guests. For more details, please visit.

Fred. Olsen Cruse Lines to offer three one night Christmas parties

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 24 April 2014 24 April 2014

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be hosting its first-ever series of ‘Christmas Party Nights’ on board elegantBlack Watch at London Tilbury Terminal in December 2014. Black Watch will be docked in Tilbury on the nights of 15^th, 16^th and 17^th December 2014, and will be offering party-goers a mouth-watering four-course dinner, great entertainment – including a cabaret show, live comedian, DJ and live music with dancing – and the chance to stay over and celebrate the run-up to Christmas in style! These exciting ‘Christmas Party Nights’ go on sale from 24^th April 2014.

The Fred. Olsen ‘Christmas Party Nights’ will be priced at just £59 per person for the ‘Dinner & Show’ package (inclusive of VAT). There will also be a ‘Dinner, Show & Overnight’ package available, with prices starting from just £89 per person, per night (inclusive of VAT), or £109 for sole occupancy (inclusive of VAT), based on an outside twin cabin.

Nathan Philpot, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“For those of you looking to plan a Christmas event this year, how about trying something new? JoinBlack Watch in London for a great value and unique experience, where you can enjoy the friendliness of the Fred. Olsen fleet, sumptuous food and fabulous entertainment, and even book a comfortable, spacious cabin for the night, all for much less than it would cost to book a London hotel room for the evening! Spaces will be offered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so hurry and book soon to avoid disappointment.”

Fred. Olsen’s ‘Christmas Party Nights’ are ideal for corporate Christmas party events, – particularly for local businesses in the Canary Wharf and Essex areas – as well as members of clubs and associations looking to celebrate the festive season in a group, and any friends, families and couples looking for a Christmas gathering with a difference!

The London Tilbury Terminal, which is close to the City of London, is served by excellent road and rail links, and has car parking available. In addition for large groups, coach transfers or high-speed river catamarans – from the City of London only – can be arranged, upon request.

Fred. Olsen is proud to be the only UK travel company to receive a coveted ‘Gold Award’ from leading consumer review website Feefo, having achieved a 95% service rating of 'Excellent' or 'Good' in over 5,600 genuine, independent guest reviews in 2013.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offer up to 30% savings for multiple cruise bookings

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 15 April 2014 15 April 2014

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests can benefit from impressive savings if they make multiple cruise bookings in a single transaction, before 7^th May 2014, on 2014/15 cruises of six nights’ duration or more, and less than 36 nights. If they buy two cruises as part of Fred. Olsen’s ‘The more you buy, the more you save’ campaign, they will save 20% off both cruises, and if they buy three or more cruises, they will save 30% off all cruises*.

Nathan Philpot, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“We introduced our ‘The more you buy, the more you save’ campaign in December last year, as we know that a quarter of the UK cruise market takes two or more cruises within a 12-month period.

“We have been extremely encouraged by the number of guests who have chosen to book multiple getaways with us, and we would like to remind our guests and travel trade partners that they will need to make their Fred. Olsen cruise bookings by 7^th May 2014, to take advantage of these attractive discounts on a tempting array of sailings. In some cases, the savings made can even cover the cost of an additional cruise!”

Norwegian offers savings for Hawaii sailings

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 07 April 2014 07 April 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering guests the opportunity to take advantage of limited time savings on one of Norwegian’s unparalleled 7-night interisland cruises in Hawaii on board the newly-refurbished Pride of America. Guests who book a new Hawaii cruise reservation, from April 7 through April 8, 2014, can receive up to $200 to spend on board, plus this offer is combinable with Norwegian’s Spring into Perks Sale on now. Air credits up to $1000, Military, Latitudes Rewards and AARP discounts may also apply to select sailings.

Guests looking to cruise around the beautiful state of Hawaii can do so on board the newly-refurbished Pride of America. This incredible itinerary gives guests the opportunity to explore the Hawaiian Islands on seven-day inter-island cruises, year-round from Honolulu. This jaw-dropping itinerary offers nearly 100 hours of port time and visits Hawai’i’s four main islands, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; stops in Hilo, Hawai`i and Kona, Hawai`i; as well as an afternoon cruise by the spectacular Nãpali Coast, fares start at $999.