Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches Trio Of New Itineraries For Bolette’s Inaugural World Voyage

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils three new short cruises for Bolette’s 2025 world voyage, featuring stops in South America, Australia, and Africa.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the introduction of three new brief itineraries aboard Bolette as part of her initial 106-night global journey starting in January 2025.

Embarking from Southampton on January 6th, travelers can join the 56-night ‘Exploring South America and the Pacific Islands’ cruise. This voyage offers a spectacular view of the world, from the varied terrains of Chile to its cultural and natural wonders, including the iconic Moai statues on Easter Island and the lesser-known delights of Robinson Crusoe Island.

Then, on March 3rd, Bolette sets sail from Sydney on a 29-night ‘Australian and South African Discovery’ cruise. This journey promises unique encounters with nature and wildlife, and visits to landmark destinations like the Sydney Opera House, Uluru, and the Great Barrier Reef, followed by adventures in Reunion Island’s evolving landscapes and wildlife safaris in South Africa.

Lastly, starting April 1st from Cape Town, the 21-night ‘Scenic Vistas and Diverse Cultures of Africa’ cruise offers an exploration of the expansive Namib Desert, experiences of Senegalese folklore and tribal traditions, and a visit to the remote subtropical island of Jamestown, St Helena.

Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Product Development at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“Our 2025 World Cruise has already proven popular, and there are some incredible opportunities to be had as Bolette sails to gems across the globe.

“These shorter sailings will enable even more of our guests to share these experiences, with every port offering an incredible insight into culture, history, art or the chance to seek out native wildlife such as the Magellanic Penguins in Chile, quokkas in Australia and the Big Five in South Africa.

“Guests will be able to make the most of their time with us, whether it’s to explore ports of call further with our immersive shore tours or to relax on board as our smaller-sized ship enjoys scenic sailings between destinations.”

The Sydney-bound cruise also features a post-cruise hotel stay, followed by a flight returning passengers to London Heathrow, whereas the journey from Sydney to South Africa offers a pre-cruise hotel accommodation.

Additionally, passengers have the option to commence or conclude their voyage in Liverpool for an extra fee of £200 per person.

The newly introduced itineraries are as follows:

Bolette’s 56-night T2503 ‘Exploring South America and the Pacific Islands’ cruise is set to depart from Southampton on January 6th, 2025. The starting price is £7,899 per person, which includes an overnight hotel stay in Sydney with dinner and breakfast on March 3rd, 2025, followed by a flight from Sydney to London Heathrow on March 4th, 2025. For those opting for the cruise only, prices begin at £6,899 per person.

Highlights of the cruise include:

• Experiencing the untouched beauty of Robinson Crusoe Island.
• Enjoying the vibrant Samba rhythms in Rio de Janeiro.
• Visiting the idyllic islands of French Polynesia.

The full itinerary includes stops at Southampton, UK; Lisbon, Portugal—with views of the Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, and cruising past the mouth of River Tagus featuring the Belem Tower and Discovery Monument; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; Praia, Cape Verde; Rio de Janeiro and Ilhabela, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina; cruising the Magellan Strait and by Cape Deseado, Chile; overnight in Chilean Fjords; Valparaiso, Chile; exploring Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile; cruising by Alejandro Selkirk Island; Hanga Roa, Chile; cruising by Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia; visiting Papeete, Bora Bora in French Polynesia; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; crossing the International Date Line; Nuku’ Alofa, Tonga; and concluding in Sydney, Australia.

Bolette’s 29-night T2504 ‘Australian and South African Discovery’ cruise, set to depart from Sydney on March 3, 2025, begins at £5,199 per person. This includes a flight from London Heathrow to Sydney, a pre-cruise overnight stay in Sydney on March 2, 2025, with dinner and breakfast, and a flight back from Cape Town to London Heathrow on April 1, 2025. For those opting for the cruise only, the starting price is £3,699 per person.

The cruise offers an opportunity to:

• Explore the diverse landscapes of Reunion Island.
• Observe Australian wildlife in its pristine environment.
• Seek out the renowned Big Five near Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth).

The journey will include stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Albany, and Fremantle in Australia; Port Louis in Mauritius; Reunion Island; Gqeberha and Cape Town in South Africa, providing a mix of urban exploration and natural discovery across two continents.

Bolette’s 21-night T2505 ‘Scenic Vistas and Diverse Cultures of Africa’ cruise, departing from Cape Town on April 1, 2025, starts at £3,399 per person. This fare includes a flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town. For those interested in the cruise-only option, prices begin at £2,699 per person.

Highlights of this cruise include:

• Exploring the expansive Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world.
• Immersing in the rich folklore and tribal cultures of Senegal.
• Discovering the secluded subtropical island of St Helena.

The itinerary starts with an overnight stay in Cape Town, South Africa, and then continues to Luderitz and Walvis Bay in Namibia; Jamestown on St Helena; Dakar in Senegal; Santa Cruz de la Palma in Spain; Funchal in Portugal, before concluding in Southampton, UK. This route offers a blend of dramatic landscapes and rich cultural experiences.