Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Beloved British television presenter Michaela Strachan is set to embark on two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines voyages with guests. In September, she will spend six days aboard the Bolette during the ‘Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords’ cruise, bringing her three decades of TV experience to the journey.
Following this, in March 2025, Strachan will join the Bolette once again for its inaugural world voyage, ‘A Voyage of Exploration Around the World,’ in South Africa. Stephanie Farrow, Itinerary Product and Destination Experience Manager at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Michaela Strachan on board from 24 th to 30 th September as we sail to the beautiful Norwegian Fjords and from 29 th March to 2 nd April 2025 when we arrive in stunning South Africa.
“We know that our guests truly value the opportunity to learn more about nature and what’s better than hearing about Michaela’s stories from behind the scenes of wildlife filmmaking? “Alongside this, Michaela will be accompanying guests on tours including kayaking in Alesund, Norway, and in Cape Town to Boulders Beach to see the colony of penguins, the Cape of Good Hope to take in the unique flora and fauna and seek out the Big Five at Aquilla Game Reserve.” Guests on the Norwegian Fjords cruise will have the opportunity to attend a talk on British wildlife. During the Cape Town stop, Michaela, who has volunteered with SANCCOB, the local seabird rescue center, will share her insights on penguin rescue and conservation.
Additionally, guests can book an exclusive lunch with Michaela and participate in a Q&A session while she is on board both cruises. Michaela said: “I’m really looking forward to joining the Norwegian Fjords cruise. I’ve sailed through the fjords a couple of times and it’s spectacular.
“As for joining the World Cruise as it sails into Cape Town, it’s where I’ve lived for the last 22 years, and I always get huge pleasure showing the sights off to guests. “It’s known as the Mother City and people always sail away with a little bit of Cape Town in their hearts.” The World Cruise offers guests the chance to explore iconic destinations, including Sydney’s Harbour and Opera House, the enigmatic Moai statues on Easter Island, and the vibrant rhythms of Samba in Rio de Janeiro and Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires, all while experiencing the stunning beauty of the Chilean Fjords.
In Norway, the cruise is perfectly timed to capture the landscapes as they are transformed into a vibrant autumn tapestry. Guests will visit the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, marvel at the cascading Seven Sisters Waterfall, and have the opportunity to hike to the breathtaking Briksdal Glacier. Michaela will be joining the following cruises: Bolette’s nine-night ‘Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords’ cruise (T2422) sets sail from Liverpool on 21st September 2024, with prices beginning at £1,299 per person.
Guests will also receive £100 per person to spend on board. Itinerary : Liverpool, UK – Cruising Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Olden, Norway – Alesund, Norway – Nolde, Norway – Hellesylt, Norway – Cruise by the Seven Sisters Waterfall, Norway – Sailing through Geirangerfjord, Norway – Exploring Storfjorden, Norway – Passing by Strandafjellet Mountain, Norway – Returning to Liverpool, UK Bolette’s 106-night ‘A Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ cruise (T2502) sets sail from Southampton on 6th January 2025, with starting prices at £13,499 per person. Guests can enjoy up to £600 in onboard spending or opt for complimentary door-to-door transfers covering up to 250 mainland miles from the port.
Itinerary : Southampton, UK – Lisbon, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and April 25 Bridge, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower, and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – Praia, Cape Verde – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Ilhabela, Brazil – Montevideo, Uruguay – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Magellan Strait, Chile – Punta Arenas, Chile – Cape Deseado, Chile – Chilean Fjords (overnight), Chile – Valparaiso, Chile – Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile – Alejandro Selkirk Island, Chile – Hanga Roa, Chile – Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia – Papeete, French Polynesia – Bora Bora, French Polynesia – Rarotonga, Cook Islands – International Date Line – Nuku’ Alofa, Tonga – Sydney, Australia – Melbourne, Australia – Hobart, Australia – Albany, Australia – Fremantle, Australia – Port Louis, Mauritius – Réunion, Réunion – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa – Cape Town (overnight), South Africa – Lüderitz, Namibia – Walvis Bay, Namibia – Jamestown, St. Helena – Dakar, Senegal – Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain – Funchal, Portugal – Southampton, United Kingdom.
