Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines today unveiled a new "Welcome Back" cruise program showcasing the best of the British Isles this summer through its scenic cruises. The 11-cruise program includes departures from Dover and Liverpool, with scenic cruises exploring the highlights of the British Isles, including the Shetland and Orkney Islands and the Isles of Scilly.
The new ship Borealis will be the first in the fleet to set sail, with a three-night maiden voyage from Liverpool on July 5, and the Bolette will depart on a three-night maiden voyage from Dover on August 16.
Peter Deer, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We are delighted to introduce these new summer cruises. Our often overlooked British Isles boast spectacular scenery best enjoyed from the water.”
“With this selection of shorter cruises, guests can immerse themselves once again in the world of cruising and enjoy all the things they love to do on board with us. We look forward to welcoming our guests aboard our new fleet this summer.”.
The itineraries include the following:
The four-night 'Scenic British Isles & Summer Wildlife' cruise aboard the Borealis, departing from Liverpool on July 8, 2021. Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Neist Point Lighthouse – Kilt Rock & Mealt Waterfall – Loch Broom – The Small Isles – Loch Hourn – Dutchman's Cap – (Bac Mòr) & Fingals Cave – Sound of Mull – Duart Castle – Liverpool, England
The five-night 'Scenic Orkney & Faroe Islands' cruise aboard Borealis, departs Liverpool on 17 July 2021. Itinerary: Liverpool, England – The Needle, Orkney, Scotland – Old Man of Hoy, Hoy, Orkneys – Marwick Head, Orkneys – Fair Isle – Sumburgh Head, Shetlands – Cape Enniberg – Kalsoyarfjørður – Leirvíksfjørður & Djúpini – Vestmanna Cliffs, Streymoy – Gásadalur – Mykines – Gáshólmur, Tindhólmur & Drangarnir – Hestur & Koltur – Liverpool, England
The five-night 'Touring Scenic Orkneys & Shetlands' cruise aboard the Bolette, departing from Dover on August 24, 2021. Itinerary: Dover, England – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – Dover, England
