The first of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines? two new ships, Borealis, has arrived in Rosyth, Scotland, joining the rest of the fleet.
The ship arrived at Babcock?s Rosyth Facilities after sailing beneath the iconic Forth and Queens ferry bridges. The second of the new ships, Bolette, is due to arrive in mid-September.
Peter Deer, managing director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said, ?It is great to see the first of our two new ships, Borealis, alongside next to the rest of our fleet. We can now begin our rebranding work to add those trademark Fred. Olsen touches to the interior and exterior of the vessel, including our famous red funnels. This is an important milestone for us and marks the start of a new future for our company.?
Borealis? arrival comes ahead of itineraries for the two new ships going on sale with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines from next week. Borealis will go for general sale on September 15, with Black Watch?s itineraries and a selection of new cruises added. Bolette?s itineraries, including those previously scheduled for Boudicca and a number of brand new sailings, will be available to book from today.
Bolette?s maiden voyage will be a seven-night ?Scotland & Northern Ireland? cruise, setting sail from Southampton on March 5 2021, followed by two further UK cruises before Bolette sets sail for the warmer climates of the Azores and Madeira over the Easter break.
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 September 30 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. Offering free tips and on board spending is our way of saying ?thank you? to our guests for their support, and to get them excited about enjoying the many new and wonderful facilities that Bolette brings to the fleet, from new specialty dining venues to an increased number of bars and lounges where they can sit back, relax and experience the joys of cruising once again.?
Bolette?s inaugural cruise season include:
-The seven-night T2103 ?Scenic Scotland with Belfast? cruise, departing from Southampton on March 5 2021. Prices start from ?699 per person.
-The 12-night T2114 Icelandic Wonders & Wildlife cruise, departing from Dover on June 3 2021. Prices start from ?1,799 per person.
-The 16-night T2128 ?Moroccan Discovery with Cape Verde? cruise, departing from Southampton on November 20, 2021. Prices start from ?1,799 per person.
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