The inaugural cruise programme for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ (FOCL) new flagship Bolette has been unveiled, including a number of brand new itineraries and a series of UK cruises, with guests able to book from 7 September, the company said in a statement.
“Bolette’s maiden voyage will be a seven-night ‘Scotland & Northern Ireland’ cruise, setting sail from Southampton on 5th March 2021. This will be followed by two further UK cruises before Bolette sets sail for the warmer climates of the Azores and Madeira over the Easter break,” the company said in a statement.
Bolette was previously Amsterdam of Holland America Line and it is one of the two mid-1990s sister ships that the FOCL acquired from the Carnival Corporation & plc group unit. They will replace two older ships, Black Watch and Boudicca, which are smaller and were built in the early 1970s.
Bolette’s inaugural programme will include itineraries previously scheduled for Boudicca, with a number of brand new sailings added, and will operate predominantly from the port of Dover.
Guests who book onto any of Bolette’s sailings for 2021 or 2022 by 30th September 2020 will enjoy FREE tips and up to £100 per person to spend on board.
Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service, said: “Our new ships have been a long time in the planning, so it is great to be able to officially unveil our itineraries for Bolette today. We know that our guests can’t wait to get back cruising again, and to experience our new ships for themselves. Now they can really start planning their first holiday back with us, whether they are looking for a UK break, to escape to warmer climates or for something a little more adventurous."
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Some highlights from Bolette’s inaugural cruise season include:
The seven-night T2103 ‘Scenic Scotland with Belfast’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 5th March 2021. Prices start from £699 per person.
Experience something very special and be among the first guests to sail on Fred. Olsen’s new flagship, Bolette. Immerse yourself in the beauty and remoteness of the Scottish isles; Marvel at the intriguing wonders of Dutchman’s Cap and Fingal’s Cave; Explore ashore in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and take in the highlights of Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast.
Ports of call: Southampton, England – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Cruising by Fingals Cave, Isle of Staffa – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor) – Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland – Southampton, England
The 12-night T2114 Icelandic Wonders & Wildlife cruise, departing from Dover on 3rd June 2021. Prices start from £1,799 per person.
Natural wonders and wildlife await your discovery as you explore Iceland’s incredible landscape and waterways. An overnight stay in Reykjavik offers plenty of time to witness the splendour of the Golden Circle’s many hot springs and waterfalls. Meanwhile, unforgettable experiences such as fjord kayaking and whale watching await, along with the spectacular sights of Seyðisfjörður, Eyjafjörður and Hrisey Island.
Ports of call: Dover, England – Reykjavík, Iceland (overnight stay) – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Akureyri, Iceland – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Cruising by Hrisey, Iceland – Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Cruising Seyðisfjörður, Iceland – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – Dover, England
The 16-night T2128 ‘Moroccan Discovery with Cape Verde’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 20th November 2021. Prices start from £1,799 per person.
Experience the vibrant cultures, fascinating history and local way of life in visits to Cape Verde and Morocco; Be captivated by the African and Portuguese-influenced architecture, music and dance, in Cape Verde; Behold the buzz of day-to-day Moroccan life amongst the souks, streets and squares of Agadir, Tangier and Casablanca, and seek-out the country’s iconic, world-famous landmarks.
