Bolette
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
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Ship information
Bolette
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Jeannine Williamson
Cruise Critic
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revamped its fleet with the addition of the 1,338-passenger flagship Bolette. One of two vessels -- Amsterdam and Rotterdam -- purchased from Holland America Line the ships will replace Boudicca and Black Watch which were retired from the line following the acquisition.
Renamed Bolette and Borealis, after two previous Fred. ships, they joined the fleet in September 2020 to become the line's two largest vessels and Bolette, formerly Amsterdam, will set sail under its new flag in March 2021. The family-run Norwegian-owned line caters mainly to mature British passengers with a classic style of cruising on its four-strong fleet of small and mid-size ships.
The ship was built in 2000 at the Italian Fincantieri shipyard as the fourth and last ship in HAL's Rotterdam (R) class) and refurbished in 2015. Bolette's 690 cabins are situated across five decks and divided into 12 categories. They range in size from interior cabins which measure 185 square feet to 575-square-feet Premier Suites. Bolette has more than 50 single cabins, with grades ranging from Inside to Balcony Suite, plus wheelchair accessible accommodation and staterooms with bathtubs.
Standard amenities in all cabins include tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, TV entertainment system, hair dryer and safe.
Offering more public space than Boudicca and Black Watch, Bolette has six restaurants. The main dining room is a grand two-tiered venue with a variety of seating options. There is also a relaxed buffet restaurant, included in the fare, and smaller speciality restaurants which can be booked for a supplement.
The 11 bars and lounges include a split level show lounge for after-dinner entertainment and smaller bars and lounges; some of them also featuring live music and comedy.
Other facilities on Bolette include two swimming pools -- one with a retractable roof and the other overlooking the aft of the ship -- two hot tubs and a spa with a thermal area, hydro pool, two saunas and nine treatment rooms. There are also tennis and basketball courts and a culinary theatre used for cookery classes and chef demonstrations.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for an extra fee and a variety of Internet packages are available. All passenger decks are served by lifts. The ship has a self-service laundry, with washing machines operated by pre-purchased tokens, plus ironing boards. A cabin laundry service is also available, at additional cost.
The dress code on Bolette is casual by day and smart casual in all restaurants at night, aside from the buffet which is casual. There are one or two formal black tie nights depending on the cruise duration. A themed British night is a popular addition to most sailings of more than five nights, where passengers have the option to dress in red, white and blue.
Bolette's maiden voyage will be a seven-night Scotland and Ireland itinerary departing from Southampton on March 5, 2021, followed by a series of ex-U.K. sailings to destinations including the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords and Baltic. In 2022 Bolette will sail in South America.
Cruise Line
Fred Olsen
Tonnage
62,735
tons
Ship Length
0
feet
Launched
2020
Guest Cabins
690
Cabins
Occupancy
1,338
passengers
Ship information
Bolette
![](https://img.cruisecritic.net/img-cc/image/5146/image.jpg)
Jeannine Williamson
Cruise Critic
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revamped its fleet with the addition of the 1,338-passenger flagship Bolette. One of two vessels -- Amsterdam and Rotterdam -- purchased from Holland America Line the ships will replace Boudicca and Black Watch which were retired from the line following the acquisition.
Renamed Bolette and Borealis, after two previous Fred. ships, they joined the fleet in September 2020 to become the line's two largest vessels and Bolette, formerly Amsterdam, will set sail under its new flag in March 2021. The family-run Norwegian-owned line caters mainly to mature British passengers with a classic style of cruising on its four-strong fleet of small and mid-size ships.
The ship was built in 2000 at the Italian Fincantieri shipyard as the fourth and last ship in HAL's Rotterdam (R) class) and refurbished in 2015. Bolette's 690 cabins are situated across five decks and divided into 12 categories. They range in size from interior cabins which measure 185 square feet to 575-square-feet Premier Suites. Bolette has more than 50 single cabins, with grades ranging from Inside to Balcony Suite, plus wheelchair accessible accommodation and staterooms with bathtubs.
Standard amenities in all cabins include tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, TV entertainment system, hair dryer and safe.
Offering more public space than Boudicca and Black Watch, Bolette has six restaurants. The main dining room is a grand two-tiered venue with a variety of seating options. There is also a relaxed buffet restaurant, included in the fare, and smaller speciality restaurants which can be booked for a supplement.
The 11 bars and lounges include a split level show lounge for after-dinner entertainment and smaller bars and lounges; some of them also featuring live music and comedy.
Other facilities on Bolette include two swimming pools -- one with a retractable roof and the other overlooking the aft of the ship -- two hot tubs and a spa with a thermal area, hydro pool, two saunas and nine treatment rooms. There are also tennis and basketball courts and a culinary theatre used for cookery classes and chef demonstrations.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for an extra fee and a variety of Internet packages are available. All passenger decks are served by lifts. The ship has a self-service laundry, with washing machines operated by pre-purchased tokens, plus ironing boards. A cabin laundry service is also available, at additional cost.
The dress code on Bolette is casual by day and smart casual in all restaurants at night, aside from the buffet which is casual. There are one or two formal black tie nights depending on the cruise duration. A themed British night is a popular addition to most sailings of more than five nights, where passengers have the option to dress in red, white and blue.
Bolette's maiden voyage will be a seven-night Scotland and Ireland itinerary departing from Southampton on March 5, 2021, followed by a series of ex-U.K. sailings to destinations including the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords and Baltic. In 2022 Bolette will sail in South America.
Cruise Line
Fred Olsen
Tonnage
62,735
tons
Ship Length
0
feet
Launched
2020
Guest Cabins
690
Cabins
Occupancy
1,338
passengers
Cabin Information
29 Cabin types available with images
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621872.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Highland Deck 6
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621880.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Marina Deck 1
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621891.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Coral Deck 2
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828364.png&w=180&h=150)
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Superior Interior](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621561.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Coral Deck 2
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Interior](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621572.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Marina Deck 1
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621704.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Highland Deck 6
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621736.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Promenade Deck 3
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621803.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Coral Deck 2
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Fully Restricted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655827960.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Promenade Deck 3
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621822.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Coral Deck 2
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621838.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Coral Deck 2
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin with Porthole](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621850.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Coral Deck 2
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828026.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Marina Deck 1
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Ocean View](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621929.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Coral Deck 2
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828494.png&w=180&h=150)
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828524.png&w=180&h=150)
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Junior Balcony Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621763.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Highland Deck 6
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Junior Suite Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621778.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Highland Deck 6
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Suites](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621791.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Highland Deck 6
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Balcony Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621916.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Highland Deck 6
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Junior Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828292.png&w=180&h=150)
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828324.png&w=180&h=150)
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Olsen Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621594.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Bridge Deck 7
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Premier Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1599234090.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Bridge Deck 7
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Premier Suite Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621620.png&w=180&h=150)
Available on decks: Bridge Deck 7
Bolette has 29 cabin types available
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621872.png&w=180&h=150)
Inside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621880.png&w=180&h=150)
Inside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621891.png&w=180&h=150)
Inside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Interior Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828364.png&w=180&h=150)
Inside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Superior Interior](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621561.png&w=180&h=150)
Inside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Interior](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621572.png&w=180&h=150)
Inside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621704.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621736.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621803.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View Fully Restricted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655827960.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621822.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621838.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin with Porthole](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621850.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828026.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Ocean View](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621929.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ocean View Cabin](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828494.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Superior Ocean View](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828524.png&w=180&h=150)
Outside Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Junior Balcony Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621763.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Junior Suite Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621778.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Suites](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621791.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Single Balcony Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621916.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Junior Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828292.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balcony Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1655828324.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Olsen Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621594.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Premier Suite](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1599234090.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins
![Bolette Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Premier Suite Wheelchair Adapted](https://prod-content.travelapi.co.uk/api/cached/content/resize?url=https://awspb.traveltek.net/cruisepics/local_cabinimages/1639621620.png&w=180&h=150)
Suite Cabins