Fred. Olsen Unveils 2026 Fall-Winter Program – Cruise Industry News

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced its 2026 fall-winter program, featuring over 30 sailings to destinations including Norway, the Mediterranean and beyond.

Highlights include a three-ship Fleet Fiesta in Gran Canaria, a Mystery Cruise, three festive holiday sailings and the return of You Choose Your Cruise.

The program also includes a 71-night Grand Voyage with a new Mediterranean fly-cruise, visiting Corsica, the Adriatic, Greece, the French Riviera and the Amalfi Coast. New port calls include Messina, Siracusa, and Savona in Italy, as well as Lesvos and Samos in Greece.

These sailings will be available under Fred. Olsen’s Freedom Fare Price Promise, offering early bookers a cabin upgrade or onboard credit if their fare is later reduced.

Martin Lister, head of product innovation at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We have had great fun planning our next program of cruising, with plenty of sailings offering the chance to extend summer’s warmth as the days become shorter and darker back home.

“For those looking for a longer adventure, there’s our 71-night Grand Voyage, plus a range of shorter, destination-rich fly-cruises to the Mediterranean, taking in its beautiful scenic coastline. We’ve also included some particularly special sailings to both warmer and cooler climates, from the chance to witness the Geminid Meteor Shower from the vantage point of the sea, where there is less light pollution, to adventures to seek out the Northern Lights.

“Extra special for December 2026, is our ‘Fleet Fiesta’, the fourth event of its kind where our fleet come together, accompanied by a day filled with festivities on the quayside, with the Canaries’ year-round sunshine providing the perfect setting.”

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced new inclusive pricing for all sailings from January 2026, covering dining drinks, entertainment, enrichment activities, shuttle buses, guided strolls, fitness classes, gratuities and port fees. A new Premium Drinks Package is also available as an upgrade, with guests who previously booked a drinks package for 2026 receiving an automatic upgrade at no extra cost.

Doug Glenwright, guest experience director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, added: “We know that cruising provides exceptional value for money when compared with many overland equivalents, but feedback from our guests told us that this wasn’t always clear.

“It’s really important to us that every cruise is relaxing and carefree, and that should start right from the moment a booking is made. That’s why we’ve listened to our guests, and made our pricing simpler, clearer, and more inclusive – so that guests can look ahead to exploring the world with us without worrying about extra costs.”