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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette and sister-ship Borealis have made inaugural connections to shore power in calls to Bergen and San Francisco this month.

Borealis became the first of Fred. Olsen’s fleet to utilise shore power, by connecting during a transit call to San Francisco as part of the ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ cruise on 17th April 2023.

Bolette and Borealis make first connections to shore power

Bolette will connect again when she returns to Bergen on 23rd May 2023

Just one week later, flagship Bolette followed suit, by connecting to shore power for seven hours on a call into Bergen, Norway. During this time, the ship was able to utilise up to 27,000 kilowatts of renewable hydropower.

Bolette will connect again when she returns to Bergen on 23rd May 2023, with both ships to utilise any future connections when available in other ports of call.

Enhanced on-board facilities

Stuart Ferguson, the Head of Quality and Resource at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Our sister ships, Bolette and Borealis, the newest additions to our fleet, have brought a number of benefits to our brand, not only with enhanced on-board facilities, but also with innovative new technologies that allow us to sail the world more sustainably."

He adds, “Being able to connect to shore power allows us to turn off our engines and make use of renewable energy to keep our ships running, while in port.

Sustainable developments in engineering

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are proud to sail their own course with their three-strong fleet of smaller ships

Stuart Ferguson continues, “Cruising has pioneered the way among the shipping and maritime industries with these sustainable developments in engineering, and we look forward to being able to connect in more ports, as shore power technology becomes more accessible across the world.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are proud to sail their own course with their three-strong fleet of smaller ships, Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral, each carrying less than 1,400 guests.

Offering a more personal service on board ships

With fewer guests on board, the atmosphere is warm and civilised, and the service is more personal. This passion for cruising has led to Fred. Olsen having more returning guests than any other cruise line.

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