Fred. Olsen launches 2022 Balkans itinerary

 Departing from Southampton on June 14, 2022 the vessel will sail for 18-nights calling Cartagena, Spain, Strait of Messina, Kotor, Montenegro, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Split, Croatia, Durres, Albania, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, Tangier, Morocco. 

Highlights include the opportunity to visit Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, protected by the centuries-old city walls, or a visit to the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace in Split.

Neum marks a maiden voyage for Fred. Olsen and includes visits to the historic village of Počitelj and the reconstructed Ottoman bridge Stari Most; Kotor marks another maiden calls. 

‘Every destination on this cruise has historical significance in shaping the Balkans as we know it today,’ said Martin Lister, head of destination experience and itinerary planning, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. ‘With ancient structures, ruins and archaeological finds all telling the story of how various empires battled for control of the region.

‘It also offers opportunities to explore some lesser-known destinations, such as Durres in Albania and Kotor in Montenegro, as well as Neum in Bosnia and Herzegovina, all of which are steeped in fascinating history.’

Lister added, ‘This sailing has been made possible by the faster speeds of Bolette.’ 

Sixth 2022 itinerary 

This is the sixth itinerary to be released from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2022 programme. Previous releases include: a 15-night Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen cruise aboard Balmoral; a 10-night Revisiting Prussia cruise aboard Braemar in August; a 19-night Canada in the Fall cruise aboard Borealis; a 28-night Black Sea Discovery with the Mediterranean sailing aboard Balmoral and the 101-night World Cruise aboard Borealis.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will release its entire 2022/23 programme in March.

Passengers booking by January 29 receive up to £250 per person to spend on board.