Fred. Olsen and the RNLI
Working together to raise funds and keep Fred. Olsen crews and passengers safe.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to the RNLI’s longest-standing corporate partner, with a history that spans more than 50 years.
It all started in the 1960s when RNLI volunteer Howard Bell and his wife Poppy started fundraising onboard a Fred. Olsen cruise ship.
Since then, our relationship has grown and the generosity of Fred. Olsen passengers and crew has made a lifesaving difference at the RNLI.
Fred. Olsen passengers and crews have funded five inshore lifeboats over the years, including the Pride of Fred. Olsen - a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat which joined the RNLI’s relief fleet in 2018.
In addition, in recent years, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line guests have also funded:
- three mobile training units
- three seminar rooms at RNLI College in Poole
- the development and cost of three lifeboat launching trolleys
- mobile health check kiosks for divers
- and RNLI apprenticeships.
In 2021, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will resume sailing with a new-look, small ship fleet, with new ships Bolette and Borealis among the ranks. So, if you’re planning a cruise, don’t forget that when you sail with Fred. Olsen, you can help raise money for the RNLI too.