Scenic Scotland And Ireland – The Olsen Way

Scenic Scotland And Ireland – The Olsen Way At the last minute, I found myself back aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette for a 10-night Scenic Scotland and Ireland cruise. I’ve visited the Scottish ports many times – with one exception – so for me, this trip was more focussed on the onboard aspect and…

Cruising The British Isles With Voyages To Antiquity – Part Two

We sailed from Scilly and made our way towards Dublin. The weather changed quite dramatically and what should have been one day in port turned into two, with the loss of Oban and Portree. Everyone seemed quite happy at having the overnight option in Dublin as it would allow more time to explore. I wandered…

Boudicca British Isles and Ireland Cruise Part 1

I have been on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Boudicca for a few days now, so it’s time to let you know what has been happening and where in the world we are, but first, let me tell you about the lady herself. There are a few interior similarities between Boudicca and Braemar (I cruised on…

Counting Down To Boudicca & The British Isles

It is almost time for me to hit the high seas again and on this cruise I will find myself spending 11-nights aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Boudicca, as she takes me on a ‘Myths & Legends’ cruise around the beautiful British Isles. This will be my first time aboard Boudicca and my first British…