Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be starting its first-ever cruise season from Falmouth this month, offering two unique, holidays on board its 880-guest ship, Boudicca.

Guests can choose from a 12-night Canary Islands and Portugal cruise, or a ten night Around the UK sailing from Lands’ End to John O’Groats.

Nathan Philpot, sales and marketing director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “It has always been our philosophy to offer easier access and greater convenience with departures from more regional ports than any other cruise line, and we are pleased to be giving our guests in the South West the chance to cruise with us ‘from right on their doorstep.’

“We have been calling at Falmouth for some years on transit calls, and we hope that as many local people as possible will take up this opportunity to take a Fred. Olsen cruise and explore the world from their nearest port.”

The company will also be continuing its commitment to the port of Falmouth in 2017, with another two spring departures aboard Boudicca, a 12-night Canary Islands and Madeira voyage, and a 16-night Discovering the Amalfi Coast adventure.