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Bolette

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Overview


Our flagship vessel proudly bears the name of Fred. Olsen's Great Grandmother, Bolette. Exuding classic, elegant style, and featuring spacious and comfortable public areas, with just 690 cabins, our flagship leads our fleet of smaller ships by example.



Our flagship vessel proudly bears the name of Fred. Olsen's Great Grandmother, Bolette. Exuding classic, elegant style, and featuring spacious and comfortable public areas, with just 690 cabins, our flagship leads our fleet of smaller ships by example.

Bolette provides our guests with plenty of space to relax within the bars, lounges, theatres and wide open deck spaces. In the Observatory, you’ll be able to enjoy one of our Signature Experiences of scenic cruising, through the large panoramic windows – the perfect accompaniment to the commentary you’ll receive as you learn more about the waterways and fjords you’ll be sailing along.

The Auditorium hosts cooking demonstrations, where you’ll see our talented chefs create our Treats of the Region dishes, and have the chance to sample them too. Up on deck eight, you’ll find the Lido Bar and swimming pool. The retractable roof means you can enjoy a swim all year round, wherever you’re cruising. Of course, with our friendly staff providing the personal and attentive service they’re renowned for, there’s an intimate feel to the on board experience too.

Ship Statistics
Year Built 2000
Refurbished 2023
Length 780 ft
Width 111 ft
Tonnage 62,735
Speed 22
Passenger Capacity 1,338
Crew Size 642
No. of Deck 10
No. of Cabin 690
No. of large Cabin 0
No. of wheelchair Cabin 21
Services & Amenities
Bar YES
Lounge YES
Cafe YES
Theatre YES
Musicians YES
Activity YES
Cinema YES
Atrium YES
Workshops YES
Games Room YES
Shop YES
Exclusive YES
Library YES
Photographers YES
Facilities
Lounge Area YES
Shower YES
Suite Benefits YES
TV YES
Safe YES
Hair Dryer YES
Telephone YES
Desk YES
King or Twin Configuration YES
Dining Area YES
Vanity Area YES
Toiletries Provided YES
Mini Bar (Additional Cost) YES
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost) YES
Bath YES
Room Service Available YES
Sofa Bed YES
Media/Entertainment Station YES
Queen or Twin Configuration YES

  • Sun Deck

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  • The Olsen Art Studio
  • Sports Courts
  • Retractable Roof
  • The Observatory

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  • Swimming Pools
  • The View Bar
  • The View Buffet Restaurant
  • Tea & Coffee Stations
  • Vasco Restaurant
  • The Lido Bar
  • Jacuzzis
  • The Poolside Café
  • Atlantis Spa
  • Fitness Centre

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  • Olsen Suite
  • Premier Suite (2 Accessible Suites)
  • Single Superior Interior Cabin
  • Single Ocean View 
  • The Bridge

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  • Superior Ocean View (1 Accessible Cabin)
  • Single Balcony Suite
  • Balcony Junior Suite (2 Accessible Cabins)
  • Balcony Suite
  • Superior Interior Cabin
  • Laundry Room
  • The Lookout (Observation Area)   
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  • Terrace Restaurant
  • Australia Room
  • Orchid Room
  • Earth Room
  • Oriental Tea Room
  • Bookmark Café & Lounge
  • Botanical Room
  • Card Room
  • Shop
  • Morning Light Pub & Lounge
  • Piano Bar
  • Boutiques
  • Floral Blooms Shop
  • Future Cruise Information
  • Sea Cove Shop
  • Ocean Bar
  • Neptune Balcony
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  • Forecastle (Observation Area)
  • Neptune Lounge
  • The Photo Gallery
  • Guest Services
  • Destination Services
  • The Auditorium
  • Colours & Tastes Restaurant
  • Bloomsbury Restaurant

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  • Laundry Room
  • Forecastle Access
  • Superior Ocean View
  • Single Ocean View
  • Terrace Cabin
  • Interior Cabin
  • Superior Interior Cabin
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  • Ocean View
  • Single Ocean View
  • Superior Ocean View
  • Interior Cabin
  • Superior Interior Cabin (2 Accessible Cabins)
  • Single Ocean View
  • Single Superior Interior Cabin
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  • Ocean View (2 Accessible Cabins)
  • Single Ocean View
  • Interior Cabin
  • Single Interior Cabin
  • Medical Centre
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The Bloomsbury & Terrace Restaurants (complimentary)

seafood

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The Australia Room (complimentary)

fine

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The View (complimentary)

buffet

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The Poolside Café (complimentary)

casual

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Colours and Tastes (cover)

asian

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Vasco (cover)

indian

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Traditional Afternoon Tea (cover)

british

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Room Service (cover)

room

You’ll find a range of cabins and suites on board our ships, so you can choose the cabin type, layout and price to suit you. Much of the accommodation has been refitted as part of our extensive, fleet-wide refurbishment programme making the stylish, comfortable cabins even more of a home from home.

We've thought of everything to ensure your time on board with us is as enjoyable, relaxing and carefree as possible.

All of our cabins are equipped with climate control, an interactive smart TV, hairdryer, desk, phone, fridge (which can be stocked as a mini-bar) and tea and coffee making facilities as standard.

Our SUITE DREAMS PACKAGE

Offered with our compliments in all our Suites, our Suite Dreams package includes a few little luxuries to make your time on board Bolette even more special.

Priority check-in and a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival will ensure you're perfectly relaxed when you are first welcomed into your suite. Daily canapés and a fruit basket are also available, as are comfortable bathrobes and slippers. Binoculars are on hand, along with a world atlas, for you to use - ideal for our Scenic Discoveries, where you'll marvel at the beautiful islands, lochs and seascapes Bolette will cruise past.

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Olsen Suite
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Premier Suite
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Balcony Suite
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Balcony Junior Suite
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Single Balcony Suite
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Terrace Cabin
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Superior Ocean View
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Superior Ocean View Fully Restricted
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Ocean View
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Single Ocean View
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Ocean View (Porthole)
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Superior Interior
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Interior
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Single Interior
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Superior Ocean View Adapted
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Ocean View Adapted
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Premier Adapted Suites
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Balcony Junior Adapted Suite
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Little Skippers Club

Beyond our Signature Experiences, there is so much more to enjoy while you are on board with us.

Once on board, you will find a copy of the Daily Times in your cabin every evening. This will tell you all about the activities and events available on the following day. But in the meantime, here is a taste of what you can enjoy...

FUN AND GAMES, QUIZZES AND PUZZLES

To ensure there’s always something stimulating and fun for your time on board, our entertainment team run a fabulous programme of activities every single day.

These include traditional deck games like Quoits, Deck Tennis and Shuffleboard as well as challenging quizzes, Bridge tournaments in our dedicated Card Room and puzzles you can solve with fellow guests.

Or, perhaps join our friendly Book Club, held in an inviting, sociable area, where you can openly and informally debate your thoughts and opinions on best-selling lighter reads, crime thrillers, traditional or contemporary classics with other like-minded guests.

THEATRE, MUSIC AND DANCE

Each of our three beautiful ships has its own Theatre Company, who proudly present live musical shows for our guests.

Our Companies are regularly joined by visiting professional artists and performers, comedians and illusionists to ensure a constantly varying programme.

No cruise experience is complete, of course, without live music and each of our ships has its own house band. We also bring classical musicians, bands, soloists and singers on board to create a wonderful programme of live music, performances and recitals.

For those who love to dance, we hold plenty of classes. Our Dance Hosts are on-hand to accompany the more proficient or teach steps for those keen to learn.

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The Observatory
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The Bookmark Café & Lounge
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Morning Light Pub & Lounge
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Ocean Bar
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The Oriental Tea Room
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Lido Bar
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Piano Bar
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Neptune Lounge & Balcony
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The Auditorium
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The Bolette Card Room
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Boutique Shopping
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The Flower Shop
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Photo Gallery
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The Botanical Room
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The Earth Room
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Atlantis Spa
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Thermal Suite
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Fitness Centre
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Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
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Fitness Classes