The new programme includes opportunities to witness Norway’s Langfoss Waterfall in the spring, explore the islands of the Azores and visit Lapland in the summer months.
Durations range from two to 93-nights, with regional departures from Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth, Southampton, Dover, London Tilbury and Belfast. In addition, the schedule features the return of a fly-cruise programme, with Braemar to be based in the Caribbean for the winter months.
Fred Olsen has also announced plans to recruit 16 journey navigators to take part in sailings across its fleet to enhance its onboard offering.
Martin Lister, head of itinerary planning and destination experience for the line, said the company’s smaller ships allow the brand to offer "so many special experiences" for guests.
"We will be cruising scenic waterways that are out of reach to larger ships, including the Kiel Canal and the Seine and Loire rivers," he added. "Other highlights include docking close to the heart of Seville, Antwerp and Havana."
New-ship Bolette will sail a 14-night Summertime in Lapland and Scandinavia cruise, departing from Newcastle on 1 July 2023. Prices start from £2,099pp. The vessel will also offer a 15-night Volcanic Islands of the Canaries, Azores and Madeira cruise, departing from Southampton on 14 October 2023. Prices start from £2,099pp.
Meanwhile, Borealis’ 10-night Touring Southern Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar cruise, departing from Liverpool on 22 October 2023, costs £1,399pp.
Braemar will sail a 14-night Latin America Civilisations fly-cruise from Havana on 2 January 2024. Prices start from £2,699pp.
Balmoral’s seven-night Mighty Waterfalls and Norwegian Fjords cruise, departing from Newcastle on 26 April 2024, comes in at £1,099pp.
