The Fred. Olsen fleet has arranged a get-together in 2021, named ‘Four Fred.s in Lisbon’. The news comes after the cruise line’s ‘Four Fred.s in Funchal’ event which was due to depart in April 2020 but was sadly cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking about the cancellation, Fred. Olsen’s Director of Product and Customer Service, Clare Ward said:
“Of course, it is disappointing that our ‘Four Fred.s in Funchal’ event was unable to go ahead. But these fleet-wide get-togethers are years in the making, and none of us could have predicted the challenging situation we have all found ourselves in today.
“The safety of our guests and crew is always our number one priority, and last month we took the decision to take our ships out of action until the end of May – which included our scheduled ‘Four Fred.s in Funchal’ festivities.
“It is hugely exciting to be able to confirm a new date and destination for our fleet reunion so quickly, as I know so many of our guests were looking forward to being reunited with friends and crew members that they have met on their travels with us.
“All of us here at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can’t wait to welcome back our many loyal guests when we come together again in Lisbon next October, and are looking forward to seeing some new faces, too.”
On Friday 22nd October 2021, Balmoral, Braemar, Black Watch and Boudicca will descend upon the beautiful city of Lisbon and dock together for a day of historic celebration and excitement.
Specially-arranged events include:
- A memorable welcome ceremony and local performances
- Fun competitions between guests and crews from each ship on the quayside
- An opportunity to explore all four ships in the Fred. Olsen fleet
- Time to venture into Lisbon, to seek out the city’s iconic maritime monuments and landmarks; immerse yourself in centuries of rich history; taste authentic local pastries and perhaps even have a go at making some too; and much more.
If you want to be a part of this incredible event, there are seven itineraries to choose from.
Four Fred’s in Funchal itineraries
Braemar – Discover the Adriatic – Roundtrip Southampton
27 nights – 30th September 2021
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable discovery of iconic sites and authentic experiences, as smaller sized Braemar takes you closer to the highlights of incredible cities in Croatia and Italy.
Balmoral – Historic Heritage Sites of the Med – Roundtrip Newcastle
16 nights – 12th October 2021
Uncover the ancient history of Cádiz’s old town; tour to the UNESCO-listed Antequera Dolmens archaeological site from Malaga; delve into Cartagena’s Roman heritage; and much more.
Boudicca – Crossing the Atlantic with Bermuda & Havana – Dover to Havana
17 nights – 18th October 2021
Forget the seasonal gloom back home as you sail across the Atlantic in the autumn, discovering captivating cities and beautiful, sun-bathed islands along the way.
Boudicca – Bermuda, Cuba & Central America – Dover to Costa Rica
29 nights – 18th October 2021
After a very special celebration at the ‘Four Fred.’s in Lisbon’ event, experience the magic of ocean cruising; visit the verdant, hard-to-reach Azores, then discover Bermudan paradise.
Black Watch – Exploring the Azores and Portugal – Roundtrip Liverpool
15 nights – 18th October 2021
Volcanic wonderlands await you on the islands of Terceira, Faial and São Miguel; discover towering mountain peaks, vast craters and lakes, verdant emerald green valleys and much more.
Boudicca – Atlantic, Pacific & Central American Discovery – Dover to New Zealand
57 nights – 18th October 2021
Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery as you sail halfway around the world via the vast Atlantic and Pacific oceans on board smaller-sized Boudicca.
Boudicca – The Atlantic & Pacific with Central America & New Zealand – Dover to Australia
70 nights – 18th October 2021
Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery as you sail halfway around the world via the vast Atlantic and Pacific oceans on board smaller-sized Boudicca.
Would you love to be a part of this historical ship event? Book one of these cruises quick before they sell out! Call our Cruise Concierge team on 0808 1234 118 for expert advice and award-winning service.
We are due to pay full amount for our September cruise on the 8 th of this month. We have decided against this and opt for a refund of our deposit or use it as a FCC . I have tried numerous ways to contact you with no luck. Thanks
Hello Awen, I apologise that you have been struggling to get in touch with our teams and we understand the difficulty this is causing. Please be assured that our teams are working on customers who were booked on sailings due to depart in the next 14 days, and so will be in touch with you as soon as they can. Many thanks, Emma.