SHORT BREAKS

Our short break cruises are hand-crafted to provide you with a memorable and rewarding break in a shorter space of time. Featuring diverse destinations across Europe, these short, yet enriching adventures are the perfect way for you to escape.

Summertime Norwegian Fjords In Five Nights

2nd August 2024 Sail from Rosyth 5 nights | BALMORAL | Cruise code L2423

Our team has planned this Scottish Bank Holiday weekend cruise to visit Norway when the landscapes are greener and the days are longer • In just five days, you will see many remarkable natural landscapes. There’s even a chance to visit the Briksdal Glacier with a local geologist, making for a more insightful experience • From Stavanger, you can visit the Swords in Rock Monument, which commemorates the battle during which Harald Hårfagre became the first King of Norway • Enjoy the benefits of a smaller ship as Balmoral makes diversions to sail areas out of reach to larger ships, including past Hornelen –Europe’s highest sea cliff – and along Lysefjord, passing under the famous Pulpit Rock

Sail from £849pp, plus £75pp Spend

DISCOVERING NORMANDY & THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

23rd August 2024 Sail from Southampton 5 nights BOREALIS Cruise code S2419

Sample a taste of the Fred. Olsen experience on this five-night sailing over the summer Bank Holiday weekend, visiting destinations chosen for their scenic landscapes, island life and local produce • The benefits of the Scilly Isles’ sub-tropical microclimate can be enjoyed at the wonderful Tresco Abbey Gardens, while a visit to Honfleur is perfect for sampling local camembert and calvados • Guernsey was the only area of the British Isles under German control during World War II. Stopping in picturesque St Peter Port offers the chance to uncover this fascinating history. Afterwards, Borealis will take you on a Scenic Discovery among the Channel Islands, rounding off your getaway in style

Sail from £799pp, plus £75pp Spend

Bolette cruising past Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mòr)

Springtime Norwegian Fjords In Five Nights

23rd May 2024 Sail from Newcastle 5 nights | BALMORAL Cruise code L2414

This five-night cruise has been planned to offer you a taste of the fjords over the spring Bank Holiday weekend • Bergen, named after the mountains that surround the city, presents the chance to hike with a local atop Mount Fløyen and view the surrounding fjordland from a different perspective • The quaint village of Olden is ideally placed for visiting the Briksdal Glacier. On a tour with a geology professor, you can gain an insight into how the shape of this natural wonder has changed over the years • Balmoral will sail along the picturesque Nordfjord, which stretches from mainland Norway’s westernmost point to the magnificent Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest inland glacier

Sail from £799pp, plus £75pp Spend

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This Bank Holiday sailing has been designed to show you the wild landscapes and Gaelic culture found on the remote Scottish isles of Lewis and Skye, all in just five nights • With visits to Stornoway and Portree, you can learn about Outer Hebridean traditions such as crofting and tweed weaving, while Portree is your gateway for discovering the awe-inspiring scenery of Skye, from Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls to the rocky outcrop known as the ‘Old Man of Storr’ • Wildlife charity ORCA will be on board to help you search for marine life from Bolette, while your Scenic Discoveries include cruising past the likes of the unspoilt Small Isles and the rock formations of Dutchman’s Cap and Fingal’s Cave

Sail from £749pp, plus £75pp Spend

THE SOUTH COAST OF BRITAIN IN FIVE NIGHTS

This short yet rewarding spring Bank Holiday cruise gives you the chance to uncover the floral highlights of the British Isles • Before revelling in the beauty of the British coastline on a scenic cruise around the Channel Islands, Balmoral will head to the remote island of St Mary’s in the Scilly Isles, home to picturesque countryside, charming towns and historic fortifications • The Cornish coast follows with a call into Falmouth, only accessible to smaller ships • Both destinations on your itinerary boast climates that are perfect for growing plants, and you will be well-placed for finding out why at horticultural sites such as the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and Tresco Abbey Garden

Sail from £799pp, plus £75pp Spend

Scenic Scottish Isles In Five Nights

2nd May 2025 Sail from Liverpool 5 nights BOLETTE | Cruise code T2508

This Bank Holiday getaway is ideal for enjoying a taste of the Fred. Olsen experience while getting up close to nature and immersing yourself in Gaelic culture • Portree is your gateway to the Isle of Skye’s wild landscapes, including the iconic rocky outcrop known as the ‘Old Man of Storr’ • In Stornoway, you could opt to uncover the traditions of the Western Isles, from crofting to weaving, or explore the Isle of Harris’ diverse scenery, ranging from rugged countryside to sweeping beaches • Your time at sea is set to be just as rewarding, as Bolette sails past sites such as the Small Isles and Fingal’s Cave. You can also search for marine life from your ship with the help of wildlife charity ORCA