Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is set to repeat history when it returns to the Corinth Canal in 2022.

Braemar broke the record for being the largest ship to traverse the canal in Greece when it completed the sailing in October 2019. The ship will return next year on a 25-night cruise, departing Southampton on 20 April.

Fred Olsen director of product and customer service Clare Ward said: “We are proud of all of the cruises we handcraft for our guests, but this one is particularly special.

“Our inaugural Corinth Canal sailing was just breathtaking. Guests took to the deck to watch in awe as Braemar travelled through the canal, with the sides so close they could almost reach out and touch them.

“Captain Jozo Glavic, who navigated the canal, received a standing ovation from guests afterwards as he walked through the ship. It really was a very special cruise indeed. And now, even more guests will be able to experience it for themselves with the launch of this latest cruise.

“But it’s not only the Corinth Canal transit that makes this cruise so exceptional. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the Acropolis of Athens and its ancient Parthenon; meander the cobbled street of Rhodes’ Old Town; visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Katakolon and take in the ruins of the Palace of Knossos in Crete.

“It’s set to be a truly remarkable cruise from beginning to end and we can’t wait to share the experience all over again. We are expecting this cruise to be extremely popular, so anyone wishing to join us should book their cabin as soon as possible.”

Fred Olsen recently cancelled all sailings until the end of June 2021. Guests booked on cancelled cruises can ask for a refund or an additional future cruise credit.