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A smaller, traditional cruise ship offering a relaxed onboard experience, friendly service, and destination-focused itineraries in a comfortable setting.Bolette is one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newer ships and was introduced to offer a slightly more modern take on the line’s classic cruising style. Carrying around 1,300 guests, Bolette maintains an intimate, sociable atmosphere while still providing generous public spaces and comfortable onboard facilities. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with an emphasis on practicality and comfort rather than cutting-edge design. Fred. Olsen is known for its warm, personal service and destination-led approach, and Bolette is particularly well suited to guests who enjoy a traditional cruise experience, smaller ship feel, and itineraries that focus on ports and scenic cruising rather than onboard attractions.

A smaller, traditional cruise ship offering a relaxed onboard experience, friendly service, and destination-focused itineraries in a comfortable setting.Bolette is one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newer ships and was introduced to offer a slightly more modern take on the line’s classic cruising style. Carrying around 1,300 guests, Bolette maintains an intimate, sociable atmosphere while still providing generous public spaces and comfortable onboard facilities. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with an emphasis on practicality and comfort rather than cutting-edge design. Fred. Olsen is known for its warm, personal service and destination-led approach, and Bolette is particularly well suited to guests who enjoy a traditional cruise experience, smaller ship feel, and itineraries that focus on ports and scenic cruising rather than onboard attractions.

A large ship offering a modern cruise experience, with contemporary design, spacious public areas, and a refined onboard atmosphere.Majestic Princess is part of Princess Cruises’ Royal Class and reflects the line’s modern approach to premium cruising. The ship features stylish public spaces, a wide selection of dining venues, and entertainment designed for relaxed days and evenings rather than high-energy attractions. Majestic Princess is well suited to couples and families alike, offering a balanced onboard experience without an overwhelming feel. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with options that also appeal to solo travellers looking for a comfortable, well-serviced large ship. Princess Cruises is known for its attentive service and calm onboard style, making Majestic Princess a strong choice for guests seeking modern facilities with a relaxed, family-friendly edge.

A smaller, traditional cruise ship offering a relaxed onboard experience, friendly service, and destination-focused itineraries in a comfortable setting.Bolette is one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ newer ships and was introduced to offer a slightly more modern take on the line’s classic cruising style. Carrying around 1,300 guests, Bolette maintains an intimate, sociable atmosphere while still providing generous public spaces and comfortable onboard facilities. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with an emphasis on practicality and comfort rather than cutting-edge design. Fred. Olsen is known for its warm, personal service and destination-led approach, and Bolette is particularly well suited to guests who enjoy a traditional cruise experience, smaller ship feel, and itineraries that focus on ports and scenic cruising rather than onboard attractions.

Here she is — our flagship of the fleet and first lady of the sea — Ambience. Inspired by the French word for “surrounding,” our aim is to create the right atmosphere on board, so every guest feels at home. With space for around 1,400 guests, Ambience balances a sense of freedom with the intimacy and camaraderie many of us value.Entertainment will spoil you for choice. Dress up for The Palladium or settle in at the Observatory. Enjoy a drink at Raffles Bar, The Botanical Lounge, SW19 or The Purple Turtle Pub. Dining includes the Buckingham Restaurant and Borough Market, with Alfresco Grill for fresh-air favourites. For something special, try Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our Chef’s Table*.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

A smaller, traditional cruise ship offering a classic onboard experience, friendly service, and destination-focused itineraries in a relaxed setting.Balmoral is one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ longest-serving ships and embodies the line’s traditional cruising style. Carrying around 1,300 guests, Balmoral offers an intimate, sociable atmosphere with smaller public spaces and a calm pace at sea. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with a practical, comfortable layout rather than modern, feature-led design. Fred. Olsen is known for its warm, personal service, enrichment-focused onboard programme, and emphasis on destinations, and Balmoral particularly appeals to guests who enjoy classic cruising, smaller ships, and itineraries that prioritise ports and scenic sailing over onboard attractions.

A large ship offering a modern cruise experience, with contemporary design, spacious public areas, and a refined onboard atmosphere.Majestic Princess is part of Princess Cruises’ Royal Class and reflects the line’s modern approach to premium cruising. The ship features stylish public spaces, a wide selection of dining venues, and entertainment designed for relaxed days and evenings rather than high-energy attractions. Majestic Princess is well suited to couples and families alike, offering a balanced onboard experience without an overwhelming feel. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with options that also appeal to solo travellers looking for a comfortable, well-serviced large ship. Princess Cruises is known for its attentive service and calm onboard style, making Majestic Princess a strong choice for guests seeking modern facilities with a relaxed, family-friendly edge.

A small ship offering an ultra-luxury cruise experience, with elegant design, spacious suites, and a refined onboard atmosphere.Seabourn Ovation is one of Seabourn’s modern ultra-luxury ships and a sister vessel to Seabourn Encore. The ship blends contemporary styling with an intimate, yacht-like feel, offering beautifully designed public spaces and an uncrowded onboard environment. Accommodation is entirely in suites, most with private verandas, reinforcing Seabourn’s emphasis on space, comfort, and privacy. The onboard experience focuses on fine dining, relaxed social spaces, and highly personalised service rather than large-scale entertainment. Seabourn is known for its all-inclusive luxury and understated elegance, making Seabourn Ovation particularly appealing to travellers seeking a refined, modern luxury cruise with a calm, sophisticated pace.

Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

An expedition ship offering an ultra-luxury cruise experience, with cutting-edge design, expert-led exploration, and refined comfort.Silver Endeavour is Silversea’s most advanced expedition vessel, purpose-built for polar and remote-region exploration. Designed to the highest ice-class standards, the ship combines serious expedition capability with Silversea’s signature luxury, including spacious public areas, high crew-to-guest ratios, and an exceptionally calm onboard atmosphere. Accommodation is exclusively in suites, many with balconies, ensuring comfort and privacy even in extreme environments. The onboard experience prioritises enrichment, expert guidance, and seamless service rather than traditional cruise entertainment. Silversea Cruises is known for its all-inclusive luxury and destination expertise, making Silver Endeavour particularly appealing to travellers seeking a premium expedition experience without compromising on comfort or refinement.

Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

Holland America Line’s newest flagship offering a refined premium cruise experience, with modern design, music-focused venues, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.Rotterdam is part of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle Class and represents the line’s most modern and design-forward ship to date. Carrying around 2,650 guests, the ship blends contemporary styling with the classic elegance Holland America is known for, creating a calm, polished onboard feel rather than a high-energy mega-ship experience. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with a strong emphasis on comfort and space. The ship places particular focus on live music and dining, with multiple music venues and refined restaurant options. As a premium cruise line, Holland America appeals to guests who value quality dining, enrichment, and destination-focused cruising in a relaxed, sophisticated setting.

A mid-sized ship offering a premium cruise experience, with elegant design, refined dining, and destination-focused cruising.Oceania Marina delivers a refined onboard experience built around relaxed luxury and immersive itineraries. The ship features tastefully designed public spaces, comfortable lounges, and an unhurried atmosphere that prioritises time ashore over onboard spectacle. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, all arranged to emphasise comfort and understated elegance. Oceania Cruises is especially known for its culinary focus, and Marina reflects this with high-quality dining and food-led enrichment that plays a central role in the onboard experience. She particularly appeals to travellers who value excellent cuisine, attentive service, and a sophisticated cruise style without the scale or energy of larger ships.

A large ship offering a modern cruise experience, with contemporary design, spacious public areas, and a refined onboard atmosphere.Majestic Princess is part of Princess Cruises’ Royal Class and reflects the line’s modern approach to premium cruising. The ship features stylish public spaces, a wide selection of dining venues, and entertainment designed for relaxed days and evenings rather than high-energy attractions. Majestic Princess is well suited to couples and families alike, offering a balanced onboard experience without an overwhelming feel. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with options that also appeal to solo travellers looking for a comfortable, well-serviced large ship. Princess Cruises is known for its attentive service and calm onboard style, making Majestic Princess a strong choice for guests seeking modern facilities with a relaxed, family-friendly edge.

A Pinnacle Class ship offering a premium cruise experience, with modern design, refined public spaces, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.Nieuw Statendam is part of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle Class and represents the line’s more modern approach to premium cruising. Carrying around 2,650 guests, the ship blends contemporary styling with traditional elegance to create a calm, polished onboard environment. Nieuw Statendam is particularly known for its live music programme, with dedicated venues hosting classical, rock, blues, and contemporary performances each evening. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with a strong emphasis on space and comfort. Combined with quality dining and attentive service, the ship appeals to guests who enjoy a refined cruise experience with live entertainment as a central part of the onboard atmosphere.

A smaller, traditional cruise ship offering a classic onboard experience, friendly service, and destination-focused itineraries in a relaxed setting.Balmoral is one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ longest-serving ships and embodies the line’s traditional cruising style. Carrying around 1,300 guests, Balmoral offers an intimate, sociable atmosphere with smaller public spaces and a calm pace at sea. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with a practical, comfortable layout rather than modern, feature-led design. Fred. Olsen is known for its warm, personal service, enrichment-focused onboard programme, and emphasis on destinations, and Balmoral particularly appeals to guests who enjoy classic cruising, smaller ships, and itineraries that prioritise ports and scenic sailing over onboard attractions.

A Pinnacle Class ship offering a premium cruise experience, with modern design, refined public spaces, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.Nieuw Statendam is part of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle Class and represents the line’s more modern approach to premium cruising. Carrying around 2,650 guests, the ship blends contemporary styling with traditional elegance to create a calm, polished onboard environment. Nieuw Statendam is particularly known for its live music programme, with dedicated venues hosting classical, rock, blues, and contemporary performances each evening. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with a strong emphasis on space and comfort. Combined with quality dining and attentive service, the ship appeals to guests who enjoy a refined cruise experience with live entertainment as a central part of the onboard atmosphere.

A small ship offering an ultra-luxury cruise experience, with elegant design, spacious suites, and a refined onboard atmosphere.Seabourn Ovation is one of Seabourn’s modern ultra-luxury ships and a sister vessel to Seabourn Encore. The ship blends contemporary styling with an intimate, yacht-like feel, offering beautifully designed public spaces and an uncrowded onboard environment. Accommodation is entirely in suites, most with private verandas, reinforcing Seabourn’s emphasis on space, comfort, and privacy. The onboard experience focuses on fine dining, relaxed social spaces, and highly personalised service rather than large-scale entertainment. Seabourn is known for its all-inclusive luxury and understated elegance, making Seabourn Ovation particularly appealing to travellers seeking a refined, modern luxury cruise with a calm, sophisticated pace.