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First entering service in 1973 and with years of sailing under her belt, Fred Olsen’s Boudicca is a truly world-class cruise ship that embodies a light and airy design. With a passenger capacity of only 800, this intimate ship provides a warm and friendly atmosphere combined with a subtle, elegant décor to create a cruise experience to remember.
Fred. Olsen Cruises promote a cruise experience that is all about the passenger. There is a high-quality team of staff, who are well versed in ensuring your comfort the moment you step aboard. The atmosphere is one of which you feel truly valued, well accommodated and close with your fellow passengers.
In addition, Fred. Olsen Cruises provide cruises from Dover, as well as other Uk cruise ports, allowing easy access to the whole of the UK and beyond.
There are a variety of eating options available onboard Boudicca, all offering quality food prepared by expert chefs, involving the most mouth-watering of menus. Boudicca offers various dining rooms including The Tintagel Restaurant, Four Seasons Restaurant and The Heligan Room, all of which offer open seating breakfasts, lunches and 5-course dinners. The Secret Garden Café offers a varied menu and a relaxed dining ambiance that also plays host to the popular speciality evenings with dishes from around the world.
As the evening draws in, an air of anticipation and excitement sweeps the ship. Evening entertainment consists of comedy, music features and guest stars from television and theatre. Additionally, international artists and the Fred. Olsen troupe of dancers and singers are on hand to charm and captivate you. When the ship is docked at various ports, Boudicca welcomes onboard local performers who will thrill and entertain you with their stunning talents.
While visiting the amazing destinations is an important aspect of a Fred. Olsen cruise, Boudicca also boasts lots of facilities to keep guests occupied during their time onboard the ship. From a craft room, library and Internet room to a range of shops stocking quality items, there’s no chance of being bored! Other facilities include:
Fred Olsen’s Boudicca provides passengers with a wealth of facilities so that their time onboard can be as active or as laid back as they wish. Featuring a fully-equipped gymnasium, a swimming pool and a dance studio with fully-trained aerobics and fitness instructors, there are plenty of ways to work up a sweat. After all of that exertion, wind down by the pool or pamper yourself in the beauty salon, or be a little more indulgent and treat yourself to a massage, heat therapy or other spa treatments.
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05 Sep 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed this 5 day cruise from Dover. The food and entertainment were great, we were able to relax, enjoy the sun decks and the company. We were happy to be aboard a smaller ship, a good experience all round. Thank you.
15 Aug 2019
Wonderful ship great service from everyone. Food excellent. Would recommend this ship to anyone. We went to the Fjords.
05 Aug 2019
Having just returned from the Norwegian cruise As a solo traveller, I want to reassure other Solo travellers of the friendly and supportive Atmosphere of the Fred ships. The whole ambiance Of the cruise is of course what you make it But there is plenty of scope to be private Or socialise as suits . The food quality and care is High even if you have dietary problems . The cruise staff are friendly and caring in their approach And I always find fellow travellers are friendly and inclusive Whether fellow solos or otherwise . If you are hesitating .... dont ! Im sure you wont regret it
Show more11 Jul 2019
Brilliant experience-real value for money-food outstanding, staff excellent.Ideal for solos too.
25 Jun 2019
As our first cruise, this was far better than anything we could have expected it to be. The ship, the staff and the actual trip was first class,especially the staff who could not have been more helpful or cheerful. The food was outstanding as well as the service. I have no doubt that we will cruise with this company again, as well as using your company to book it.
23 Apr 2019
The cruise was made special by the Fred Olsen staff, not only on the ship but in Dover on embarking. The crew treat you as their only customers by being attentive at all times, particularly in the bar areas. Cleanliness and hygiene on board is incredibly good and taken very seriously. This is a company that is very customer focused, this is instilled in the crew members. The food on offer is of good quality with plenty of choice. All in all a very enjoyable experience!
23 Apr 2019
Just back from a really lovely nine-night cruise from Dover to Portugal on Boudicca. Think it must be the friendliest ship we have ever sailed on. All the passengers were very sociable and good fun. Food was great, outside cabin very comfortable and service top-notch. Old-school cruising - dressing for dinner, cocktail parties and deck quoits. Marvellous! Bit bumpy over Biscay going in and coming out but to be expected in April. Some of the entertainment was a bit lame, especially a penny whistle merchant called Leo Shavers who used the joke "it's a penny whistle but it cost me £70" every time he was on. The kids in the show were high-energy and exhausting to watch! And the guys in the lounges played everything from Sinatra to Santana. Cruise was terrific value, working out at about £60 each a night. And the drinks were very reasonable with cocktails under a fiver. Would definitely travel with Fred Olsen again. Recommended.
Show more24 Mar 2019
It was a great cruise. It's a beautiful ship. The staff are great, they are courteous and friendly and could not do enough for you. The food was always cooked well and presented well. The prices of drinks etc on board was reasonable, no more than your average pub in the UK. The beds were comfy and the room was clean, a bit small, but, we got what we paid for. The only downer was the price of the excursions... also the one excursion on a train and bus was not well organised and was very expensive.
Show more22 Feb 2019
This was a 35 night trip on the "fabulous" Boudicca. It was like having several holidays. The destinations were wonderful and very different from each other. We particularly enjoyed visiting Porbander in India which is not yet very developed and we felt lucky to see it. The locals were very welcoming. The ship staff were fantastic, always smiling and friendly. The food was very, very good. I would definitely recommend this company and this particular cruise for those who like to explore.
Show more23 Jan 2019
I have previously cruised with P&O, Azamara, MSC & NCL. MS Boudicca - Indian Ocean Cruise (feat. Zanzibar) 13/12/2018 - 14 Nights from Mauritius. Firstly Fred Olsen doesn't deserve the 'Oldies' tag some may endow. Very varied range of ages and lots of singles too. Very sociable crowd indeed. Even the odd child could be found! Food = First Class. Outstanding. As good as i've enjoyed on any cruise line. Staff = First Class. Also Outstanding also as good as ive experienced on any cruise line. The ship, although older in years and a little tired in places, was lovely and everything worked properly in my cabin, which was spacious with lots of storage. The Air-Con throughout the ship worked very well even though it was nearly 40 degrees outside! Tastefully decorated public areas and a decent entertainment programme kept us busy. The shows i saw were, again, some of the best ive seen on a small cruise ship. Soot in and around the Main Pool on Deck 6 was a bit off-putting so i mainly used the Marquee Deck 9 Pool... The decking at this Pool needs replacing ASAP. Most of the quizzes and daytime entertainment took place in the Lido Lounge on Deck 6 where they had the Patio Windows open, always very warm in there, this is also where late music and dancing were held. Overall very impressed and had a lovely time. No soot in the pool and new pool decking and this would have been a 6/6!
Show more09 Jan 2019
This is the oldest of Fred Olsen's ships, but is so beautiful, and crew and staff look after you so well, you would never know it wasn't a more recent acquisition to their fleet. We have now been on all Fred's ships, and would highly recommend them.
18 Dec 2018
Wonderful cruise itinerary all arrangements transfers etc arranged by Iglu were perfect. Ships food amazing entertainment very good especially live music duo in Lido lounge. Some areas of ship looked a little shabby eg pool chairs and cushions Staff superb and felt totally looked after.