Bolette, the new flagship of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (FOCL), has sailed for its maiden voyage for the company from Dover, the company said in a statement.

Built as Amsterdam for Holland America Line in 2000 by Fincantieri, the 62,375 gross ton ship follows Borealis, the former Rotterdam, into service with FOCL.

The 1998 built Borealis that is measured at 61,849 gross tons started cruising from Liverpool last month. 

The two ships replaced Black Watch and Boudicca, both built in the early 1970s, both of which had a gross tonnage of about 28,000.