The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines announced its Autumn/Winter 2026 sailing schedule, featuring 30+ voyages to destinations in the Baltic/Norway and the Mediterranean.
Highlights include opportunities to observe the Northern Lights and the Geminid Meteor Shower.
The program features several notable sailings, such as a 3-ship Fleet Fiesta in Gran Canaria in December 2026, a Mystery Cruise, 3 festive Christmas and New Year sailings, and the return of the line's 'You Choose Your Cruise' adventure. Additionally, a 71-night Grand Voyage is planned, encompassing a new Mediterranean fly-cruise program that includes visits to Corsica, the Adriatic, Greece, the French Riviera, and the Amalfi Coast. New ports of call include Messina, Siracusa, and Savona in Italy, as well as Lesvos and Samos in Greece.
Starting January 2026, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will introduce inclusive pricing for all sailings. This change means that, in addition to full-board dining, fares will cover house beers, wines, spirits, and draught soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Other inclusions are shuttle buses when the port is more than one mile from the ship, guided social strolls in selected ports, entertainment and enrichment activities, fitness classes, crew gratuities, and port fees and taxes. A new premium drinks package will also be available as an optional upgrade.
The new itineraries are part of Fred. Olsen's Freedom Fare Price Promise. Guests who book a Freedom Fare within the first 4 weeks of a cruise going on sale will receive either a cabin upgrade or onboard credit if an equivalent cabin on their cruise is later offered at a reduced rate. Freedom Fare benefits also include the ability to choose cabin grade and number, dining time, and table size.
Doug Glenwright, Guest Experience Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, emphasized that the inclusive pricing aims to provide guests with a relaxing and carefree experience, eliminating concerns about extra costs.