A CRUISE company has unveiled 23 new sailings from Southampton as port of its programme next year.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is unveiling a brand new programme of cruising for 2022/23, with 126 new cruises taking in 82 countries and including 23 new sailings from Southampton.

The programme, which has been released to Oceans members today ahead of general on sale on Monday, includes closer to home excursions around the British Isles; shorter, five-night breaks and a number of sailings for those looking to venture further afield.

Highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ programme from Southampton include Braemar’s five-night ‘Devon & Cornwall in Five Nights’ cruise, departing from Southampton on April 15, 2022, as well as Bolette’s seven-night ‘Scenic Summertime Norwegian Fjords’ cruise, departing from Southampton on August 12, 2022, and Braemar’s 14-night ‘Morocco & Moorish Seville’ cruise, departing from Southampton on November 19, 2022..

Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Planning and Destination Experience at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We are always incredibly proud to unveil our new cruise programmes, but this year it feels particularly exciting as it is the first time we will do so with our new look fleet.

“Every year we craft our new itineraries from scratch to ensure that we continue to offer our guests exceptional experiences in the destinations they visit with us. This has felt even more important this year, with the past 12 months having left us all dreaming of our next adventures and really considering what we want from our holidays.

“A big part of 2022 will be making the most of our beautiful British Isles, with scenic cruising just as rewarding as the wonderful ports of call.

“For those looking to set sail on a shorter cruise, there are plenty on offer, each with the opportunity to experience time ashore, entertainment-packed sea days and scenic cruising aplenty.

“Our smaller ships really come into their own in the Norwegian fjords, and of course we are continuing to celebrate that. Aboard our fleet, guests will be able sail size-restricted waters, away from the well-sailed route, right into the heart of the fjordland.

“But the shorter escapes are not just bound to Norway, with sailings to Belgium, Holland and France, available in seven nights or less.

“We also have some exceptional sailings further afield for those ready to explore the world again, taking in culture-rich Morocco, the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and even the chance to follow in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg with an 80-day Around the World adventure.”