Borealis

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Entered service1997
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Wheelchair Accessible Cabins26
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Number of Decks10
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Number of Elevators12
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Number of Pools2
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Number of Restaurants6
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Adult onlyYes
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Maximum Capacity1,404
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Number of Crew615
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Refurbished2020
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Borealis
Experience the beauty of the Northern Lights with Borealis. On this charming cruise ship you’ll get to sail around beautiful sights in the luxurious comfort synonymous with Fred. Olsen, with delectable dining and cultured entertainment.
Borealis Cruise Deals
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21 August 2025
AS SEEN ON TRAVELZOO! Exploring the Landscapes of Espana Verde from Southampton
£599 pp -
11 September 2025
BOOK ONLINE! Norwegian Fjords from Southampton
£1,260 pp -
08 December 2025
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic from Portsmouth
£1,261 pp -
29 July 2025
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights from Dover
£823 pp -
28 August 2026
Exploring the Landscapes of Green Spain from Southampton
£582 pp -
30 April 2026
EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Springtime Tulips of the Netherlands from Southampton
£629 pp -
14 January 2026
SOLO OFFER! Cultural Spanish Discovery from Portsmouth
£1,358 pp -
22 April 2026
Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton
£1,164 pp -
22 December 2025
Canary Islands Christmas with New Year in Lisbon from Portsmouth
£1,940 pp

Onboard Activities
Swimming (3)
Aboard Fred. Olsen Borealis you'll find all sorts of ways to let the afternoon float on by. Treat yourself to the all-weather pool or relax in the hydrotherapy pool.
Restaurants (10)
If you're looking for exquisite cuisine and world-class service at every restaurant, Fred. Olsen's Borealis is guaranteed to please. With a two-tiered dining room offering plenty of space for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a variety of other venues offering everything from light bites to gourmet meals, you're sure to love each and every meal throughout your holiday.
Entertainment (13)
Once the sun has set and everyone is back onboard after a day of shore excursions, Borealis lights up with evening entertainment to suit all tastes. For those who love live shows, the theatre and culinary demonstrations offer a variety of performances, while the more adventurous will love trying their luck at the casino.
Bars & Lounges (8)
For guests who want to wind down with a drink in hand, enjoy some live music and get to know fellow voyagers on Borealis, there are more than enough bars and lounges to keep you entertained every evening of your cruise.
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Customer reviews for Borealis

Definitely the best ship I've sailed on so far out of 16 cruises with nearly every cruise line. Very laid back, beautifully decorated, impeccable service. I would say the average age was 75, but that suited me. Would recommend Fred Olsen to anyone.

A fabulous cruise the scenery was amazing. The Borealis ship was great. Tours as with most cruises are expensive and not value for money.

Really enjoyed this ship. Excellent service. Will travel with them again, at the right price.

Fred Olsen has made a great job of refurb on the Borealis its like new. The food was amazing. I would recommend to anyone to try this ship from Liverpool, also Iceland was great too.