About Fred Olsen

Fred Olsen was company was founded in the year 1848 by Petter Olsen and also a largest company based in Oslo, Norway. Today, the holding company is controlled by Olsen’s family through Bonheur and Ganger Rolf.

During Petter Olsen period that is during the year 1821-1899, the company was founded by him and by the time of his death, (1848), the company had 16 ships including offices in Hvitsten. Thomas Fredrick “Fred” Olsen (1857-1933) who is the son of Petter Olsen took in control of the company and introduced many powerful multinational ships in to the business. His idea towards the business was to provide a high quality and luxurious journey for all the people. So, by 1914, the first motor ship was launched by him and made it to sail on the South American Line.

Then, the control of the company was taken by Fred Olsen’s sons Rudolf Olsen and Thomas Olsen after the death of Fred Olsen. During their control of the company, they expanded the company by entering aviation business which is with its own airlines. During the year 1951, Rudolf expired and Thomas Olsen was also ill-health, died later during the year 1969.

Thomas Olsen also named his son as Fred Olsen and he took the control of the company after the death of Rudolf. In the early 1970, he started the offshore business. Slowly, the company entered into tanking business and since 1997, Fred Olsen cruises have started to sail from United Kingdom.

Fred Olsen Dining

Many people prefer luxurious and sophisticated journey while traveling in ships for a long journey. In that case, Fred Olsen cruise gives you maximum satisfaction. The Fred Olsen cruise liners are available with its five ships which they offer wonderful service. Bookings can be done on the basis of first come, first serve. So, advance booking should be done for your cruise to get confirmed. There are certain rules and regulations provided by the company which has to be followed by the passengers. For sailing in this Fred Olsen cruise, you are not allowed to carry luggages with more than 90kgs in weight (200LBS). This condition may vary sometimes which depends upon the decision that is taken by the company. Mostly, the company recommends you to carry limited luggages for your safety purposes. You can use all the facility inside the liners with minimal charges which are to be paid during the last minute of your journey. You can keep in touch with your friends as well as family members and update the situation by using the telephone facility provided by the company or even you can use own mobile phones. This will be inclusive in the board charges. DINING PROCEDURES: The Fred Olsen cruise liner offers you dining facility. All passengers are given with their dining card number and also with table numbers. It is recommended to follow with the table numbers while each meal. The catering department offers vegetarian, non-vegetarian, low fat, lactose free, wheat free etc. You can select them wile booking itself.

Book Fred Olsen Cruises

Fred Olson cruises liners are the excellent luxurious ships which makes your journey comfortable. Fred Olsen liners consist of five ships which are intimate, luxurious and give complete satisfaction to all passengers. The booking of cruises is given to the people on first come, first serve basis. So, you have to book for you cruise well in advance.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR CRUISE:

There are three categories in which you can book your cruise. The following categories are:

EARLY SAVER AND SAVER FARES:

This early server and server fares are available until six months of the departure. So, you can book for your cruise before six months itself. For choosing your cabin number and grade, the booking can be done by using this both fare types. This also guarantees your dining sitting preferences and also your table preferences which is based upon the subject to maximum availabilities. Since, the booking is done very early; all these facilities can be availed. Your luggage’s also receive priority transfer to your cabin while boarding.

SPECIAL SAVER FARES:

This special saver fares are used at certain times for the whole year. Cabin grade is issued at the time of booking. Even you cabin number will be confirmed during the embarkation. Dining sitting preferences are also enables with this special saver fares which subject to availability.

LATESAVER FARES:

This late saver fares are available very close to departure time. This can be available before 8 weeks of departure time. Your grade and cabin number are not confirmed until the time of embarkation. Dining request are not permitted.