Fred. Olsen says its 2028 programme delivered the strongest booking day in the company's history, beating a record it set earlier this year. That's impressive for holidays still so far away.
Bookings opened on 7 October for 39 cruises between January and July 2028. Departure ports include Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth and Portsmouth, which is welcome news for UK passengers who would rather sail from closer to home.
The early-release Canada sailing sold out in under two weeks. Other popular itineraries include Northern Europe, the Italian Riviera and a longer Caribbean journey.
I love seeing smaller-ship cruising attract this sort of interest. But a record booking day is not a reason to rush: check the cabin, complete fare and cancellation terms before committing. Fred. Olsen says selected Freedom Fare bookings made by 4 November qualify for its price promise.
For anyone tempted to book this far ahead, I'd compare the full holiday cost, the itinerary and the cabin options before deciding. Having more UK departure ports is a real advantage, but the right cruise is still the one that suits your plans and budget.
Fred. Olsen's Borealis on an earlier voyage. Photo: Jason2035 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
