Previously Holland America Line’s Amsterdam, Bolette hosts 1,308 guests in style and comfort. Named after the current head of the fleet’s great-great grandmother and following a proud tradition of naming previous Fred. Olsen ships after her, Bolette joined her sister ship Borealis in 2020. When it comes to destinations, Bolette sails a variety of unmissable itineraries. From shorter voyages from Southampton around the British Isles or to the Mediterranean, to more adventurous journeys to South America, you're guaranteed to find the perfect cruise onboard this exceptional ship.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2000
- Tonnage 62735
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 10
- Decks 10
- Lifts 12
- Pools 2
- Restaurants 5
- Formal nights Yes
- Maximum capacity 1656
- Crew 645
- Refurbished 2020
What's onboard
Dining
With Fred. Olsen offering fantastic cuisine across their fleet, Bolette maintains the same high level of food and service across all restaurants. As well as the two-tiered main restaurant, where guests will be able to sit down for exemplary meals served by attentive crew at breakfast, lunch and dinner, there are a variety of other eateries to enjoy, with speciality venues on hand to make your meals even more special.
- Orchid Room - An Oriental style restaurant in an intimate setting with stunning views and the service of a large restaurant
- Tea & Coffee Station - Providing your favourite teas and coffees, this station is open 24 hours a day
- The Bookmark Cafe - A quiet location with many sweet secrets, with an array of treats to satisfy your sweet tooth
- The Poolside - Combining stunning views and al fresco dining, you’ll be treated to delicious cuisine that matches your destinations
- The Secret Garden Cafe - Serving food for breakfast, lunch and dinner or just for snacking, you’ll find just about anything you might need to hit the spot
- Colours and Tastes - Get your taste buds dancing with delicious Asian fusion at this elegant restaurant
Entertainment
From live entertainment to relaxing evenings spent with a drink in hand, Fred. Olsen's Bolette has it all. Once the live shows are over, be sure to head to one of the bars and lounges located across the ship where the expert bartenders will be more than happy to whip up your favourite drink. Round the night off with a visit to the casino and see if it's your lucky day.
What's more, if you're looking for something a little different, be sure to catch a demonstration at the culinary theatre where the experts are on hand to showcase food and wine from the destinations visited along the way.
- Lido Bar - With the best views on the ship, this is without a doubt a fantastic place to get a refreshing drink
- Morning Light Pub - In the style of a traditional English pub, this is the ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks or an evening out with family and friends
- Neptune Lounge - Brimming with entertainment you’ll be in for a treat every night with outstanding performances and your favourite drinks available
- Observatory Lounge - Perfect for a pre-dinner drink accompanied by the light tones of piano music with friends or family
Things to do
Between shore excursions and evening entertainment, there's plenty to keep you busy during your time at sea onboard Bolette. If you're looking to enjoy a pampering session, the spacious spa invites you to enjoy a few hours of luxury in the hydrotherapy pool, thermal spa and treatment rooms. Alternatively, why not spend the afternoon lounging by the main pool, where the weather won't be able to deter you thanks to a retractable roof, or head to one of the lounges and mingle with other guests.
Spa
Make sure to stop by at the Turkish bath-style thermal suite to have all your muscle aches soothed and ready you for your next day of excursions or nights of partying. Here you’ll be treated to heated ceramic beds, aromatherapy steam rooms and mineral baths as well.
Journey Navigators
Book yourself a Journey Navigator to get extra out of your cruise. Navigators include:
- Nature Scouts who can provide you with a wellspring of knowledge and take you on star gazing tours
- Culture Curators whose job is to help you get stuck in with the culture and history of the destinations you stop at
- Entertainment Hosts who lead fun packed programmes on the ship with nights of music, dancing and quizzes
- Maritime Guides will show you the inner workings of the ship and provide Q&A sessions with the crew
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Bolette
Lovely ship and very attentive staff.
Couldn’t fault Our Fred Olsen cruise at all we have sailed with other companies before but they will be the way forward in future and sailing from Liverpool not to far to travel. Was a great holiday.
Our first no fly cruise. The ship is perfect. Well maintained and beautifully decorated. The staff are attentive and professional and are eager to help. The standard cabins are a spacious, with triple wardrobe space & plenty of storage. The food and dining experiences are of superb quantity, fab after dinner drinks trolley service to finish off the meal. Entertainment is very enjoyable and plenty of options to spend your free time doing activities or relaxing. We loved the ports & scenery, a great mix of scenery and culture. The weather was also very kind to us too. We greatly enjoyed our Nordic Adventure.
Excellent 8 day cruise on the beautifiul Bolette out of Liverpool. Really easy to check in, straight to the cabin, luggage arrived very quickly. Plenty of hanging space & hangers, plenty of draws. Our bathroom had recently been refitted and was a good size. Beds were very comfortable we were on Promenade deck. Took a while to get the air con to our desired temp but once set was good. The ship is stunning and easy to get around, the staff were always polite and helpful, the entertainment team were the best. Special shout out to Keane and Corey who were the best , fabulous singing voices, so funny and just lovely people. The food in the buffett for breakfast and lunch was well presented with plenty of choice and good quality. The food in the main resturant at night was some of the best we have had on a cruise. Nice to have drinks included with the meals. The cost of the drinks at the bars were comparable to our home town so no complaint there at all. The destinations were beautiful and well picked. The only complaint was the cost of the excursions. Yes it is Norway but even so cost put us off certain trips. The trips we did were with highly competent guides who not only made it interesting but fun as well, Food that was provided on each trip was fantastic and nice to eat local food. Good to also get local troll stories. The activities on the ship were varied and interesting. Particularly liked Davids lectures and insights to be an Brit living in Norway. We enjoyed our first trip with Fred Olsen so much that we will definitely be booking another one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Bolette?
You can choose from standard Inside, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, alongside a selection of spacious, premium Suites.
Families and Kids
Is Bolette family-friendly?
Families are welcome, but there are no dedicated kids' clubs or major youth facilities onboard.
Does Bolette have waterslides?
No, this ship does not have waterslides. The ship does have two swimming pools and two hot tubs.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Bolette?
Enjoy complimentary, multi-course meals in the elegant Main Dining Room, or visit the casual buffet for relaxed, flexible dining.
What speciality dining is there on Bolette?
The ship offers premium dining venues like steakhouses, Italian trattorias, or Asian-fusion restaurants. Cover charges usually apply.
Itineraries
Which ports does Bolette usually sail out of?
The ship typically sails from UK ports such as Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, or Newcastle.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Bolette?
Its elegant, two-tiered main restaurant and classic Olsen cruising style.
