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Fred. Olsen’s Bolette makes course for Dover before start of inaugural cruiseFred. Olsen’s Bolette makes course for Dover before start of inaugural cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette departed Rosyth, Scotland at midday today, making its way to Dover where final preparations will be made on board and sea trials will get underway before its maiden voyage on August 16.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

July 23, 2021

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Refurbishment 

The former Holland America Line vessel (ex Amsterdam) has had its internal and external spaces refurbished during a 10-month layup at Rosyth.

The 1,338-passenger ship was purchased in 2020 alongside Borealis (ex Rotterdam), which sailed its UK maiden voyage on July 5. 

‘Today is a very big milestone for our company, as our new flagship sets sail under the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines name for the very first time,’ said Peter Deer, MD, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. ‘Our crew in Rosyth have been working incredibly hard to refurbish the ship, to bring it in line with our brand…’

Adorned with Fred. Olsen livery, Bolette is scheduled to sail beneath the Forth bridges between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. BST.  

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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