Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Amazon & Antarctica Adventure: The Grand Voyage of a Lifetime

87 Nights. 17 Countries. 5 Continents. 1 Grand Voyage.

If you've ever wished your holiday didn't have to end, a Grand Voyage might just be your perfect escape. Unlike a traditional cruise, a Grand Voyage is an extended sailing that takes you across continents and oceans, visiting multiple countries over several months.

There's no unpacking every few days, no airport queues, and no rushing between hotels. Instead, your ship becomes your home while the world unfolds beyond your balcony.

This isn't simply about ticking countries off a list. It's about slowing down. Watching landscapes gradually change. Building friendships onboard. Discovering destinations many people only ever dream of visiting in their lifetime... let alone one trip. 

And because you'll spend days or weeks, not hours, in each region, you'll experience the true rhythm of life around the world.

Some cruises introduce you to new destinations. This one introduces you to entire continents. Across 87 unforgettable nights, you'll sail to 17 countries spanning five continents, discovering cultural cities, tropical islands, breathtaking wildlife, and landscapes that few travellers ever experience.

But what truly makes this Grand Voyage unique are two extraordinary highlights. For the first time in nine years, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to the mighty Amazon, taking guests deep into one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Then comes another bucket-list moment as your ship ventures south for scenic cruising around the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula, where glaciers tower above the ocean and colonies of penguins gather along untouched shores.

From the heart of rainforest to the edge of the Earth, together, they create one remarkable journey unlike anything else in Fred. Olsen's collection.

For many guests, this will be the defining moment of the voyage. Towering trees line the riverbanks, birdsong fills the air, and every twist in the Amazon River reveals another unforgettable sight.

Watch for playful pink river dolphins breaking the surface, colourful toucans soaring overhead, curious monkeys swinging through the canopy, and wildlife hidden among the emerald greenery. As you journey between Santarém, Manaus, Parintins and Alter do Chão, you'll discover riverside communities, local culture, and scenery that simply can't be experienced any other way.

It's little wonder Fred. Olsen's return to the Amazon is one of the most anticipated cruise events of 2028.

If the Amazon is full of life and colour, Antarctica’s beauty is in its breathtaking stillness.

As your ship cruises through the Antarctic Peninsula, towering glaciers sparkle in shades of blue, dramatic snow-covered mountains rise from the sea, and enormous icebergs drift silently across the water. Keep watch from the deck, and you may spot playful penguins, seals resting on floating ice, and whales surfacing alongside Fred. Olsen’s Borealis.

It's one of the few places on Earth where nature remains almost untouched... and experiencing it from the comfort of a Fred. Olsen ship is something you'll never forget.

An 87-night voyage may sound extraordinary, and it is. But it's also an incredibly rewarding way to travel.

Instead of planning multiple holidays across several years, you'll enjoy one seamless journey where accommodation, dining, entertainment, and transport between 17 countries are all taken care of.

You unpack once, settle into life on board, and let the world come to you. For travellers looking to experience more, see more, and truly immerse themselves in the journey, it's exceptional value wrapped into one epic adventure.