Parking for a Fred. Olsen cruise from Southampton

Fred. Olsen sails Borealis and Bolette out of Southampton on the British-focused premium-mid-market segment. The ships are smaller than the mass-market lines, the on-board feel is more traditional, and the itineraries are heavily British Isles and Northern European. This page covers parking for a Fred. Olsen cruise.

Which terminal will my Fred. Olsen ship use

Fred. Olsen uses City Cruise Terminal most often. Occasionally Mayflower or Ocean.

The /cruise-parking/fred-olsen/ page shows the breakdown.

What kind of cruise is a Fred. Olsen cruise

Fred. Olsen is the smaller-ship British cruise line. Borealis and Bolette carry around 1,300 guests each, which is significantly smaller than the mass-market ships. The on-board atmosphere is traditional, the customer base is heavily British and skews older, and the entertainment leans towards classical music and lecture programmes rather than rock-climbing walls.

For parking purposes:

• Luggage volume is moderate-to-heavy. Customers pack for traditional dress patterns.
• Mobility considerations are very common. Fred. Olsen's older customer base means a high proportion of bookings involve mobility-related considerations.
• Pre-cruise hotel stays are common.

Best service for a Fred. Olsen cruise

Meet & Greet is usually the right call for Fred. Olsen customers. The shorter walk to the gangway suits the older average customer age.

Park & Ride works for customers who specifically want the cost saving.

Fred. Olsen sailing schedules and patterns

Fred. Olsen runs a distinctive year-round programme from Southampton:

Spring (March-May): British Isles, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Spitsbergen.

Summer (June-August): Norwegian Fjords peaks, Iceland, Northern Isles, Baltic.

Autumn (September-October): Iceland, repositioning sailings.

Winter (November-February): Canary Islands, Madeira, occasionally Mediterranean.

A 7- to 14-night cruise is the most common Fred. Olsen booking.

Fred. Olsen check-in timing

Fred. Olsen opens check-in around 11:00 am or 12:00 pm for an afternoon sail-away. The smaller passenger count means the check-in queue moves quickly.

For our handover slot, the standard 90-minute arrival applies.

Pre-cruise hotels for Fred. Olsen guests

City Terminal is well-served by the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour and Voco Southampton.

For traditionally-styled pre-cruise stays, The Pig in the Wall or Harbour Hotel are options.

Frequently asked

Is Fred. Olsen a smaller operation than P&O or Cunard? Yes. Borealis and Bolette are about a quarter the size of P&O's Iona. The booking process and parking service we provide is the same; the cruise itself is a different scale.

Fred. Olsen loyalty (Olsen Oceans Club) discount? Independent of our returning customer discount.

Can I book multiple cars for a family group? Yes. Each car is a separate booking at the standard rate. Add a note at booking if you want returns co-ordinated.

Booking

The quote returns the price for your specific Fred. Olsen sailing.