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Bolette
Bolette is a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise ship of the Rotterdam class, in service since 2000. She measures 62,735 gross tons and carries 1,273 guests with a crew of 647. She sails Canary Islands, Mediterranean itineraries.
About Bolette
Bolette is the flagship of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, built by Fincantieri in Italy and launched in 2000 as Holland America Line's Amsterdam, the last of the Rotterdam class. Fred. Olsen bought her in July 2020 along with her sister Rotterdam, now Borealis. At 62,735 gross tons she carries about 1,273 guests at standard occupancy, with a two-tier main restaurant, the Colours & Tastes specialty restaurant, ten bars and lounges, the Observatory lounge and a pool with a retractable roof. Her winter 2026/27 program includes Canary Islands, Madeira and southern Spain cruises, mostly from Liverpool.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- Canary Islandswinter sun off North Africa, often with Madeira and Morocco
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
Home port: Southampton, England.
Flying in for your cruise?
Bolette sails from Southampton, England. The airport is London Heathrow (LHR), with 40 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeLHR Terminal 34.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T4)LHR Terminal 44.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)LHR Terminal 54.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Bolette?
Bolette is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and belongs to its Rotterdam class.
How big is Bolette?
Bolette measures 62,735 gross tons and 238 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How crowded does Bolette feel?
Bolette has a passenger space ratio of 49.3: 62,735 gross tons for 1,273 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Bolette feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Bolette carry?
Bolette carries 1,273 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 647 (about 2.0 guests per crew member).
When did Bolette enter service?
Bolette entered service in 2000.
Where does Bolette sail?
Bolette sails Canary Islands and Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Southampton, England.
Which airport should I fly into for Bolette?
Bolette sails from Southampton, England. Fly into London Heathrow (LHR), which has 40 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Bolette?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines publishes the deck plans for Bolette; this page links to Deck plans.
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