Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces is introducing two new ships to its ocean-going fleet as the corporate appears to be like to strengthen the model on the opposite aspect of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The ships, to be named Bolette and Borealis, have been bought from Holland America Line.
They beforehand sailed below the names Amsterdam and Rotterdam, carrying as much as 1,380 and 1,404 company respectively.
The acquisition of Bolette and Borealis will modernise and enhance capability throughout Fred. Olsen’s fleet of small ships, a transfer that can make sure the cruise line returns to the water in a stronger place.
Fred. Olsen Junior, chairman of Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces, stated: “I’m delighted to be asserting this information at present.
“We’ve got chosen these vessels as they may match seamlessly into our present fleet of small ships, every carrying below 1,500 company, bringing with them new and bigger public areas while not compromising on our small ship expertise.
“The naming of the vessels is necessary to us.
“Bolette and Borealis are each names of ships we’ve had in years passed by.
“This enhance in our capability demonstrates our confidence sooner or later.
“With over 170 years of seafaring historical past, we’ve sailed by means of many troublesome durations.
“With these new additions to the fleet, we’ll come out of this present scenario stronger than ever, able to ship the award-winning itineraries that we’re well-known for.”
The 2 new ships will enter the fleet later this yr following time to permit for rebranding work to be undertaken.
Peter Deer, managing director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces, added: “That is an thrilling chapter within the historical past of our firm, and I do know that our loyal and returning company will probably be trying ahead to exploring our new ships as quickly as they’ll.
“After all, we additionally hope to draw new company to Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces and we sit up for demonstrating the distinctive service that makes us the perfect UK cruise line for repeat enterprise.”
Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces’ present ocean ships – the 1,325-guest Balmoral, 924-guest Braemar, 853-guest Boudicca and 799-guest Black Watch – are at present in Babcock’s Rosyth Amenities in Scotland, the place the 2 new ships will be part of them.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line additionally not too long ago offered the S-Class Maasdam and Veendam, with each vessels anticipated to maneuver to a different firm in August.
The offers are a part of a wider sale at Carnival Company, with 13 ships to go in complete.
“It’s all the time troublesome to see any ship depart the fleet, particularly people who have an extended and storied historical past with our firm,” stated Stein Kruse, chief govt officer of Holland America Group.
“Nevertheless, Holland America Line has a brilliant future forward that features current Pinnacle-Class additions, with a 3rd sister ship subsequent yr that can proceed to keep up our general capability within the market.”
