Boudicca|Fred Olsen Bolette

Boudicca vs Fred Olsen Bolette

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Boudicca cruise ship
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Boudicca

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Newer Ship

Fred Olsen Bolette

Built in 2000

27 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

Boudicca

53.3 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Boudicca vs Fred Olsen Bolette: Quick Comparison

Fred Olsen Bolette is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2000, it is 27 years newer than Boudicca, which entered service in 1973. Fred Olsen Bolette is approximately 120% larger by gross tonnage at 62,735 GT. Fred Olsen Bolette also carries 844 more passengers. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Boudicca and Fred Olsen Bolette
SpecBoudiccaFred Olsen Bolette
Year Built19732000Newer
Gross Tonnage28,551 GT62,735 GT
Passenger Capacity5361,380
Space per Passenger53.3 GT45.5 GT
Length206.96 m237.83 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Boudicca vs Fred Olsen Bolette

Age

Fred Olsen Bolette was built in 2000, making it 27 years newer than Boudicca, which was built in 1973.

Size

At 62,735 GT, Fred Olsen Bolette is approximately 120% larger by gross tonnage than Boudicca at 28,551 GT.

Passenger capacity

Fred Olsen Bolette carries up to 1,380 passengers compared with 536 aboard Boudicca, a difference of 844 passengers.

Passenger space

Boudicca offers more space per passenger: 53.3 GT per guest, compared with 45.5 aboard Fred Olsen Bolette. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Boudicca

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Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Boudicca if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Fred Olsen Bolette.

Choose Fred Olsen Bolette if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.

Boudicca vs Fred Olsen Bolette: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Fred Olsen Bolette

Built in 2000

27 years newer

Bigger

Fred Olsen Bolette

62,735 GT

120% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Fred Olsen Bolette is 27 years newer.
  • Fred Olsen Bolette is 120% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Fred Olsen Bolette carries 844 more passengers.
  • Boudicca offers more space per passenger (53.3 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Boudicca or Fred Olsen Bolette?

Fred Olsen Bolette is newer. It was built in 2000, while Boudicca was built in 1973, making Fred Olsen Bolette 27 years newer.

Which is bigger, Boudicca or Fred Olsen Bolette?

Fred Olsen Bolette is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 62,735 GT compared with Boudicca at 28,551 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Fred Olsen Bolette has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,380, compared with 536 for Boudicca.

Which ship is more spacious, Boudicca or Fred Olsen Bolette?

Boudicca has the higher passenger space ratio at 53.3 GT per passenger, versus 45.5 for Fred Olsen Bolette. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

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