Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced 39 new cruises for the first seven months of 2028, with itineraries ranging from Northern Europe and Norway to the Caribbean and a return to Canada.
The newly unveiled programme covers departures between January and July 2028 across the line’s three ships, Borealis, Bolette and Balmoral. Among the highlights is a 19-night voyage from Liverpool that will mark Fred. Olsen’s first return to Canada since 2024.
Bookings for the Canadian itinerary opened on 1st October 2026, while the remaining cruises are due to go on sale on 7th October.
“We know holidays are about more than the places visited – it’s also about the experiences along the way. Whether that’s sailing through spectacular scenery from the deck of one of our smaller ships, discovering local cultures or witnessing some of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles,” said Martin Lister, head of product innovation at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
“Our 2028 program has been carefully designed to help guests discover more of the world around them, with itineraries offering opportunities for deeper exploration and more memorable moments along the way.”
Canada And Caribbean Cruises Among 2028 Highlights
Borealis will operate the line’s return to Canada, departing Liverpool on 14th June 2028 for a 19-night roundtrip sailing.
Following a call in Belfast, the ship is scheduled to cross the Atlantic to St. John’s, Newfoundland. The itinerary also includes Québec, scenic cruising through Humber Arm and the Bay of Islands, and a visit to L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland.
The return journey includes a call at Cobh in Ireland before Borealis arrives back in Liverpool. Fred. Olsen is promoting opportunities to look for whales and icebergs during the Canadian portion of the voyage, while the itinerary also provides access to the UNESCO-listed historic district of Old Québec.
Freedom Fares for the sailing start at £2,599 per person.
A longer Atlantic and Caribbean itinerary will see Balmoral depart Portsmouth on 13th February 2028 for a 36-night roundtrip cruise. The voyage includes Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with an overnight stay in San Juan providing additional time ashore.
The itinerary also includes Great Exuma in the Bahamas, known for its swimming pigs. Prices under the Freedom Fare scheme start at £3,499 per person.
Earlier in the year, Balmoral will operate a 13-night voyage from Málaga to Lisbon beginning on 24th January 2028. The Canary Islands, Madeira and Solar Eclipse itinerary is designed around the total solar eclipse and includes visits to six Atlantic islands, including El Hierro, as well as Madeira.
Freedom Fares for the fly-cruise start from £1,299 per person.
Norway And Northern Europe Feature In Spring Programme
Borealis will return to the Norwegian fjords in April, with a 10-night roundtrip sailing from Liverpool departing on 12th April 2028.
The itinerary combines fjord cruising with opportunities to visit attractions including the Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift, while guests will also be able to see Fureberg Waterfall. Freedom Fares start at £1,299 per person.
Bolette, meanwhile, will sail a 13-night Northern European itinerary from Newcastle on 30th May 2028. The cruise is scheduled to visit nine countries, with destinations including Tallinn in Estonia, Helsinki in Finland and Gdansk in Poland.
Freedom Fares for the Nine Nations of Northern Europe sailing start from £1,849 per person.
Fred. Olsen is also offering selected cabins without a single supplement for solo travellers across the newly announced programme.
The cruise line’s Freedom Fare Price Promise will apply to qualifying bookings made by 4th November 2026, guaranteeing the lowest price during the first four weeks that the cruises are on sale.
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