Exceptional cruising between comfort and tradition on the MS Bolette
Launched in 2000 as the MS Amsterdam, the last ship of the R-class for Holland America Line, and extensively renovated in 2018, the vessel joined the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' fleet in 2020 under the name MS Bolette, with a further major upgrade in 2023. With its classic lines and refined atmosphere, the MS Bolette combines modern comfort with maritime traditions, offering its 1,338 passengers an elegant and intimate cruising experience.
A life onboard defined by refinement
Private havens with soothing charm
The MS Bolette offers 690 cabins across five decks, ranging from functional interior cabins to spacious suites with panoramic balconies. There are also single cabins, wheelchair-accessible cabins, and some equipped with bathtubs, ensuring that every traveler can easily find the perfect space that suits them. Delicate woodwork, high-quality bedding, and subtle contemporary touches create an intimate and cozy sanctuary where rest and serenity are always at the heart of the experience.
Welcoming spaces and cozy atmosphere
The MS Bolette’s six restaurants and eight bars and lounges offer a wide variety of settings and ambiance, ranging from classic refinement to relaxed and friendly conviviality. Bright lounges invite guests to relax with a cup of tea, while the theater hosts great shows and concerts. Every public space shows the lasting charm of cruising, giving passengers a warm, cozy, and welcoming setting.
Outdoor promenades and endless horizons
The MS Bolette features two large pools, including one with a retractable roof, as well as several outdoor jacuzzis, inviting guests to relax in the sun or safely sheltered from the weather. The expansive outer deck provides a perfect spot to unwind, read, or simply admire the endless sea views. The fresh sea air, comfortable loungers, and infinite horizons turn every quiet moment into a peaceful retreat.
Flavors and gourmet pleasures aboard the MS Bolette
Panoramic dining and refined cuisine
The main restaurant on the MS Bolette delights with its large windows overlooking the sea, allowing passengers to enjoy each meal while taking in the ever-changing scenery. The menu highlights refined cuisine that combines international traditions with local inspirations, always prepared and presented with meticulous care. Each service becomes a unique culinary experience, where the pleasure of the palate blends seamlessly with the beauty of the maritime horizons.
A culinary journey through the stops
Aboard the MS Bolette, passengers can discover a wide variety of tasty dining options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, tailored to everyone’s personal preferences. Each port of call inspires new flavors and adds local and regional touches to the menus, turning every meal into a true sensory experience. Culinary artistry thus becomes a natural extension of cultural exploration, offering travelers a direct and flavorful connection to the destinations they visit.
Elegant evenings and musical moments
The bars and lounges on the MS Bolette come alive in the evening with refined cocktails and a varied musical program, ranging from intimate jazz to soft and enchanting classical music. The atmospheres alternate between cozy, quiet settings for peaceful conversations and livelier, fun moments around live performances. Each evening extends the magic of the voyage at sea, creating truly special moments of elegant conviviality and unforgettable enjoyment.
Memorable stops and experiences
Exceptional itineraries
The MS Bolette’s itineraries take passengers to a wide variety of spectacular and unforgettable destinations, from Norway’s majestic fjords to volcanic Iceland, from the sun-soaked Canary Islands to Europe’s cultural capitals, not to mention the extended “Grand Voyages.” Each port of call reveals a unique and fascinating aspect of world heritage, blending history, traditions, and stunning landscapes, and offering an authentic immersion into local cultures.
Serenity and timeless moments
The Atlantis spa on the MS Bolette offers a wide range of relaxing treatments, a soothing sauna, and a modern fitness center, perfect for recharging during the long sea voyage. An elegant library, peaceful lounges, and quiet, dedicated rest areas complete the onboard relaxation offerings. These calm spaces invite passengers to slow down, refocus, and savor each moment in an atmosphere of serenity, far from the bustle of the outside world.
Elegant entertainment and discreet activities
The nightlife on the MS Bolette is characterized by its calm elegance and enjoyable variety. Intimate shows, live concerts, and film screenings bring elegance, charm, and delight to the evenings. Far from the hustle and bustle of larger ships, each activity maintains a rich cultural and artistic dimension, offering passengers refined, relaxing, and enjoyable entertainment. Each night becomes a memorable and special experience, where relaxation and enrichment blend harmoniously.
Exceptional escapes and landscapes aboard the MS Bolette
Changing scenery and sublime horizons
The MS Bolette sails across seas and oceans to reveal truly spectacular and stunning panoramas: majestic fjords, pristine archipelagos, and picturesque coastlines unfold before passengers like living, captivating, and unforgettable murals. Each carefully planned itinerary transforms the sea into a natural theater, where the landscapes shift with every port of call and moment at sea, offering a unique, memorable, and deeply inspiring visual experience.
Local flavors and authentic encounters
The port calls aboard the MS Bolette offer the perfect opportunity to fully immerse oneself in local culture through lively markets, scenic vineyards, and culinary traditions of each region. Passengers enjoy regional products, typical wines, and refined artisanal treats, extending the ship’s rich gastronomic experience. Each delightful discovery becomes a vivid dialogue of flavors, colors, and cultures, enriching the journey with unique, authentic, and truly memorable sensory experiences.
Enchanting lights and poetic moments
From fiery sunrises to calm, star-filled nights, the light aboard the MS Bolette transforms every single moment into a poetic and enchanting spectacle. The sky and sea take on ever-changing, luminous, and glowing shades, creating scenes of striking, vibrant, and captivating beauty. These suspended and magical moments become truly unforgettable memories, etched in passengers’ minds, giving the voyage a deeply magical, timeless, and profoundly moving dimension.
A voyage where elegance and serenity meet
Personalized expertise and refined support
Each voyage aboard the MS Bolette is carefully designed and thoughtfully tailored to meet the expectations and desires of every passenger. Expert advice, seamless organization, and attentive guidance ensure an experience that is both serene and refined. With room for 1,338 passengers (1,656 at full capacity) and about 615 crew members, the ship offers personal and careful service, where every small detail is designed to give comfort, style, and well-being throughout the cruise.
Exclusive privileges and thoughtful touches
From elegant upgrades to priority reservations and personalized services, every aspect of the voyage aboard the MS Bolette is designed to fully enhance the passenger experience. These exclusive touches combine comfort, style, sophistication, and discretion, turning the cruise into a distinguished and harmonious journey. Every moment on board thus becomes a time of refined enjoyment and absolute serenity.
Unforgettable memories and lasting emotions
Beyond a simple journey, every cruise aboard the MS Bolette becomes a beautiful and unique mosaic of truly special and memorable moments. Attentive service, personalized experiences, and exceptional, stunning panoramas create intense, vivid, and lasting memories. Each port of call, every quiet and peaceful moment of relaxation at sea, and every refined and elegant activity leave a timeless impression, making each voyage an extraordinary experience etched in the travelers’ memories.
