Fred Olsen to Sail From Portsmouth
April 14, 2008 by admin
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines are to base cruise ship Boudicca in the port of Portsmouth during the autumn of 2009. Plans to dock in Portsmouth coincide with Fred Olsen using a variety of regional ports for its worldwide cruise programme.
Matt Grimes, Director of Planning, Ports and Logistics for Fred. Olsen said: “We are delighted to be adding Portsmouth to the departure ports we can offer our customers. Its accessibility and geographical location make it extremely convenient for many southern based customers. With more ships, we can offer more choice in terms of cruise destinations as well as departure ports and we very much look forward to working with the Portsmouth Port.”
Martin Putman, Portsmouth Port manager said: “Developing our cruise offering is a key focus for Portsmouth Port, and we are looking forward to welcoming Fred Olsen in 2009. It is an exciting development for the Port and the city.”
Boudicca will cruise from Portsmouth on five occasions, initially to the Mediterranean and Atlantic, finishing up with a transatlantic crossing to the Caribbean reading to sail from Barbados in the winter season.
