Experience a revitalising week filled with carefully curated walks amidst rolling hills, along secluded beaches, and exhilarating hikes through spectacular gorges.
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Call us on 01707 817260
Or, email us at customersupport@rambleworldwide.co.uk
Combining a cruise and a walking holiday offers the perfect blend of exploration and relaxation. We have partnered with Fred.Olsen, so you can travel on one of their cruise ships to discover a destination in depth with our small group guided walking itineraries. On these elegant, smaller ships you’ll reach interesting places that bigger ships can’t, arriving into remote ports that you can explore from the moment you step ashore. Roam the British Isles, from the Channel Islands to island hopping in the Orkneys. Sail to Norway, Iceland and the Canary Islands, cruising gently through spectacular scenery to witness dramatic fjords, steepling snow-capped peaks, glaciers tumbling into the sea and super-heated geysers, potentially bathed beneath the greatest light show on earth as the Aurora Borealis dance overhead.
On all of our cruise and walk holidays, visits to cities and towns are perfectly complemented with active days spent rambling ashore, accompanied by our seasoned leaders and often local guides. Back on board, you can then enjoy the warm atmosphere and civilised, personal service as you sail to the next adventure.
		Cruise from Newcastle around incredible Iceland, home to unforgettable landscapes and unique natural wonders. Discover Reykjavik, Isafjörður, Akureyri and Seydisfjörður.
		
		Enjoy a week exploring the rugged terrain of Scotland's islands and mainland, discovering the history and tradition of this great land.
		Embark on an unforgettable sail to Andalsnes, Olden, Skjolden, Ulvik and Bergen!
		Sail from Newcastle to Scandinavia, the land of dramatic landscapes, fresh mountain air, deep mysterious fjords and natural wonders.
		Step on board from Southampton for an unforgettable 7-night cruise, charting a course along the picturesque coastline of the Emerald Isle. View the highest sea cliffs in Europe from Killybegs, immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Galway and enjoy the scenic allure of Cobh as you traverse these destinations on this voyage of discovery.
		Cruising the British Isles offers an idyllic exploration of our diverse coastline. Join us on a journey that unveils remote lands, hidden islands, tranquil creeks, and lesser-explored gems. This unforgettable experience promises to showcase the rich tapestry of the region, making it a truly memorable adventure.
Three extravagant cruise ships from Fred. Olsen drift as elegantly as a swan across a lake from one stunning location to the next. Your Cruise & Walk holiday includes the use of one of these modern-day seafaring vessels with plentiful on board luxuries to enhance your experience.
Bolette, named after Petter Olsen’s wife and proudly carrying the Olsen heritage, combines classic elegance with modern comfort. With just 690 cabins, she offers a spacious, intimate atmosphere and can travel at high speeds, allowing more destinations such as an unforgettable Voyage to Norway, or a closer to home experience Sailing around the Islands of the UK. Guests can unwind in stylish bars, lounges, the Observatory with panoramic views, or the Auditorium for talks, demonstrations, and films. On deck eight, the Lido Bar and pool with a retractable roof provide year-round relaxation, all complemented by attentive, friendly service.
Borealis, sister ship to Fred Olsen’s flagship Bolette, is designed for longer worldwide voyages such as Navigating the Canaries, Madeira & Portugal or if you've always wanted to witness Northern Ireland from a once-in-a-lifetime-perspective we highly recommend Cruising the Emerald Isle. This cruise ship cruises at higher speeds to include more stops and scenic highlights. With only 690 cabins, she offers a spacious, elegant and comfortable atmosphere, perfectly suited to Fred. Olsen’s small-ship style. Guests can enjoy refined dining, relaxing bars and lounges, lively theatres, and an all-season pool, all enhanced by thoughtful design details and attentive service throughout.
Balmoral, named after the Royal Family’s Scottish residence, is a smaller ship with 710 guest cabins, giving it the ability to sail Europe’s most scenic waterways like the Kiel Canal and River Seine. The cruise ship's size ensures a warm, intimate atmosphere and the relaxed, friendly feel Fred. Olsen is known for. Guests can unwind in elegant lounges, bars, and alfresco spaces such as the Poolside restaurant, Marquee Bar, and open promenade. With two pool decks and stunning dining venues like the Spey and Avon restaurants, Balmoral offers stylish cruising with classic charm and breathtaking sea views.
When I first saw the request for leaders to write a blog on this topic my first thought was what would I say, and my second was "but there’s too much too say!" I have travelled a lot as a customer and led a little for Adagio, and I am now back to being a customer.
Read moreWorking with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, we’ve created a special category of walking holidays which takes you to a new destination each day.
Read moreThis was an excellent holiday with a great group of people – thirteen in all including our leader Peter, who organised us with quiet good humour and arranged the week’s programme around the changeable weather so that we were able to see this lovely area at its best.
Read moreGain valuable insights on Montenegro, it's history, and places worth walking which have stood the test of time. Rambler and photographer Richard Hobday loved his walking holiday in October 2014 trip to the spectacular Bay of Kotor (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - and gives us his daily diary.
Read moreWe were starting day four of our seven night Cruise & Walk to Norway, navigating the fjord approaching Flam just before sunrise. I had been slow to catch on to the idea that it was possible for a five-star hotel to, literally, float hundreds of miles to the next destination while I slumbered,...
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