Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette has recently completed its 25th year of service after being delivered on September 30, 2000.

Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the ship was originally ordered for Holland America Line and debuted as the Amsterdam.

As part of a series of ships that also included the Rotterdam, the Zaandam and the Volendam, the 1,380-guest vessel spent its inaugural season in North America.

After leaving its building yard, the Amsterdam was christened at a special ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 30, 2000.

Wife of the company’s then CEO and Chairman Kirk Lanterman, Janet Lanterman served as the ship’s godmother.

Following the ceremony, the vessel kicked off a series of ten-night cruises to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal.

Serving as Holland America’s flagship, the Amsterdam later took over the company’s world cruise voyages and also sailed to other destinations, including Alaska, Europe and New England.

In 2020, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines acquired the Amsterdam along with one of its sister ships, the then Rotterdam.

According to the British cruise operator, the ships were acquired to replace the Black Watch and the Boudicca, which had been built in the 1970s.

Renamed the Bolette, the former Amsterdam entered service for Fred Olsen in August 2021, kicking off a series of national itineraries in the United Kingdom.

Earlier this year, the ship also embarked on its first world cruise for the brand, visiting destinations in South America, Africa, Asia, the Indian Ocea and more.

Sailing from its homeport in Liverpool, the Bolette will offer itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and Northern Europe through the end of 2025.

In February 2026, the ship is also set to offer a month-long cruise to the Caribbean sailing roundtrip from the United Kingdom.