Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed the retirement of two of its classic vessels, Boudicca and Black Watch, as the company prepares to welcome two new ships, Bolette and Borealis, into the fleet.
The two new ships will take over existing itineraries for Boudicca and Black Watch, when cruising begins again with the company?s ?back in the water? plan for the next year. Bolette and Borealis will increase Fred. Olsen?s overall capacity by circa 30%. The two vessels carry under 1,400 guests and have new and larger public areas.
Guests who have cruises booked on these two classic vessels will be among the first to sail on the new ships, with their bookings being automatically transferred onto either Bolette or Borealis. Additional cabins will go on sale in early September.
Peter Deer, managing director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: ?While we are still looking at a number of options for Boudicca and Black Watch, what we do know is that they won?t resume sailing with us when we do start to cruise again. We know that these ships are much loved among our guests, as indeed they are by us, but it is time to evolve and look ahead to a long and bright future for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.?
As part of Fred. Olsen?s virtual cruise programme, the company will be holding virtual farewell sailings for both Boudicca and Black Watch on Facebook, with guests and crew invited to share their favourite photographs and memories of the two ships. The virtual cruises will be held for two weeks starting from Monday, August 24.
To join in the virtual cruises and to share memories of Boudicca and Black Watch visit www.fredolsencruises.com/memories
For further information, visit www.fredolsencruises.com/agent
