One thing that I really don’t like about solo cruising – single supplements! Occasionally you may come across a really good solo occupancy deal, but most of the time the supplements are bank breakers, so I’m glad to see that Fred. Olsen is doing something about it!

My blog today is for solo cruisers everywhere! 🙂

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise line has introduced some great-value ‘twin-for-sole occupancy’ discounts. These special deals mean that a solo guest, occupying a twin cabin, will pay either no single-supplement or receive up to 75% off the supplement cost, depending on the selected cruise.

The relatively small size of Fred. Olsen’s fleet of ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere on board – make Fred. Olsen cruises especially appealing to those travelling alone. I have first-hand experience of this and I would definitely recommend Fred. Olsen if you are cruising on your own.

Single cabin options are also available.

Fred. Olsen is offering ‘twin-for-sole occupancy’ discounts for solo travellers on a range of cruise itineraries in 2015/16, including (subject to availability):

Balmoral

• 13-night L1513 ‘Canary Islands Meteor Showers & Sunbathing’ cruise, ex Southampton 8th August 2015 – prices start from £1,547 per person (50% single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• 35-night L1517 ‘Voyage to the American Deep South’ cruise, ex Southampton on 14th September 2015 – prices start from £2,999 per person (75% single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• Six-night L1518 ‘Spain & France’ cruise, ex Southampton on 19th October 2015 – prices start from £499 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• 14-night L1601 ‘Canaries, Madeira & Lisbon’ cruise, ex Southampton on 5th January 2016 – prices start from £1,099 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)

Braemar

• 15-night M1527 ‘You Choose Your Cruise’, ex Southampton on 10th October 2015 – prices start from £1,199 per person (50% single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘C’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• Five-night M1528 ‘Sea is for Comedy’ cruise, ex Southampton (ending in Santa Cruz, Tenerife) on 25th October 2015 – prices start from £349 per person, based on cruise only (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘C’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• 14-night M1531 ‘Canaries & West Africa’, cruise, ex Santa Cruz, Tenerife on 26th November 2015 – prices start from £999 per person (no single supplement for an Inside twin cabin, ‘H’ Grade only / Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘C’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• Nine-night M1609 ‘French River Cruising’ voyage, ex Dover on 16th April 2016 – prices start from £899 per person (50% single supplement for an Inside twin cabin, ‘H’ Grade only / Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘C’ and ‘B’ Grades only)

Boudicca

• 11-night D1522 ‘Myths & Legends of Ireland & the UK’ cruise, ex Newcastle on 6th October 2015 – prices start from £999 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’ and ‘D’ Grades only)
• 15-night D1523 ‘Canary Islands & Madeira’ cruise, ex Newcastle on 17th October 2015 – prices start from £1,399 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• Four-night D1527 ‘Belgium & Amsterdam Mini-Cruise’, ex Tilbury on 17th December 2015 – prices start from £349 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• 13-night D1611 ‘Portuguese Islands & Cities’ cruise, ex Greenock (Glasgow) on 2nd July 2016 – prices start from £1,399 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’ and ‘D’ Grades only)

Black Watch

• 14-night W1526 ‘Arctic Norway’ cruise, ex Avonmouth (Bristol) on 15th September 2015 – prices start from £966 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• 16-night W1527 ‘Scandinavian Capitals’ cruise, ex Belfast on 30th September 2015 – prices start from £1,104 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• 32-night W1521 ‘Caribbean from Scotland’ cruise, ex Greenock (Glasgow) on 10th November 2015 – prices start from £2,799 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ Grades only)
• Eight-night W1604 ‘Scenic Fjords & Celebrations’ cruise, ex Dover on 13th May 2016 – prices start from £799 per person (no single supplement for an Outside twin cabin, ‘E’ and ‘D’ Grades only)

All prices include accommodation, all meals and entertainment on board, and port dues. Guests can also choose to upgrade to Fred. Olsen’s ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package, from just £10 per person.

Visit the Fred. Olsen website for full itinerary details.