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Fred Olsen Cruise Line are all about small ships for a big world. All Fred Olsen Cruise Line ships offer the highest quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and of course exceptional cuisine experiences.

While the cruise industry has gone for bigger ships brimming with more and more people, Fred. Olsen always believed that small is better and that they also bring big benefits such as treating passengers as guests, docking at smaller ports, much closer to the parts
of our planet we would all love to see.

It also means Fred Olsen can avoid overcrowding, both aboard and ashore, so guests can disembark easily and enjoy the freedom to see, explore and experience. A warmer, more personal levels of service. It would be easy to scale up, cram in and cut corners, but we never will. Because to the, the size we are is the size they are happy with.

 Small Ship Itineraries

Fred Olsen ships can reach locations that would be impossible for larger vessels. Low bridges, intricate fjords and narrow canals all conspire against big ships, leaving their passengers unable to visit many of the wonderful places that our guests enjoy. Sail with them through places like the Corinth Canal in Greece, France's River Seine and the Kiel Canal in Germany, and deeper into beautiful, UNESCO-listed Norwegian fjords like the narrow Nærøyfjord.

Big ships often have to dock miles from the places they’re visiting. With Fred Olsen you can dock right in the heart of some truly beautiful destinations; such as the centre of Seville, dock on the edge of Helsinki's market square and by the promenade in Bordeaux, and close to Copenhagen's best attractions. Not only this all Fred Olsen ships have their own RIBS (Rigid Inflatable Boats) on board, powerboats which can take you to locations that even the smallest ships can’t each. What’s more, RIB tour guides have the expert local knowledge to ensure you get the very best from every trip.

 The Fred Olsen Personalised Service

Due to having smaller ships, you’ll experience levels of service that other ships may be too big or too busy to provide. Unlike them, you're not trying to deal with thousands of passengers, so Fred Olsen can provide a genuine and caring service for each guest that will even rival some of the Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines. As a family run business, not a giant corporation, they take great pride in the way they look after thier guests and go above and beyond the kind of service you can learn from a handbook or training course

Handcrafted Shore Excursions

As optional extras, Fred Olsen offers immersive shore tours so you can 'discover' rather than just 'see'. For instance, in St Petersburg, you don't just see the ballet, you meet the dancers too, while in Seville you can not only watch flamenco dancing, but also try it yourself. You could even carve your own ice sculpture at the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Norway. 

This level of service may explain why they see such  a high percentage of guests who return to thier ships time and again. They’re very loyal to Fred Olsen. And vice-versa.

For many guests, the time spent sailing the world’s waterways on board one of Fred. Olsen’s smaller, more intimate cruise ships is the time to indulge and make the most of a well-earned escape away from it all. On Freedom Fares from January 2026, you can now enjoy even more included with port shuttles, walking tours, gratuities, selected beverages with main meals plus more. 

For those looking to push the boat out, Fred. Olsen’s All Inclusive Drinks Upgrade is another service offered to ensure your holiday is relaxing and enjoyable. By upgrading to All Inclusive from only £19 per person, per night* (£35 per person, per night on cruises of five nights or less and Speciality Sailings), you can treat yourself to that extra glass or two of your favourite tipple, without having to worry about the bar bill at the end of your cruise – it’s already covered. 

The good news is that we are able to add the Drinks Upgrade package at the time of booking, all you need to do is let us know & we can add it for you - More than half of Fred. Olsen’s guests choose to take advantage of this fantastic upgrade.

Enjoy selected white, red and rosé wine by the glass and selected house beers, house spirits and soft drinks all day, every day throughout your cruise. Whether it’s a refreshing glass of juice or a pint of your favourite beer by the pool on a hot afternoon at sea, or a G&T to round off your day of exploration, it’s all included in the price.  Please note, Fred. Olsen do not offer a non-alcoholic drinks package. Find out more below what is included as part of the All Inclusive Drinks Upgrade