Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis celebrates two years of sailing

Blog post -

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis celebrates two years of sailing

Today marks two years since Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage.

Borealis was purchased in the summer of 2020, along with sister ship Bolette, as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines looked to strengthen and evolve ahead of its return to cruising.

Smaller shipBorealis, always carries less than 1,400 guests and brought several new venues and facilities to the Fred. Olsen fleet, including a grand, two-tier theatre and main restaurant, an all-weather pool with retractable roof, a large spa and thermal suite and new venue The Auditorium offering live culinary demonstrations and more.

Two years ago today, on 5th July 2021, Borealis departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage, taking guests to enjoy scenic cruising around Scotland.

Since then, Borealis has sailed to fascinating destinations around the world, including her recent Around the World in 80 Days cruise, which followed in the footsteps of fictional character Phileas Fogg. During this cruise, guests circumnavigated the world enjoying scenic cruising along the world-famous Suez Canal, witnessing Japan's the cherry blossoms in full bloom, enjoying the street food of Hong Kong and experiencing a taste of paradise in Hawaii.

In the two years since her maiden voyage, a variety of brand new spaces have been incorporated, including the Olsen Art Studio, a designated space for arts and crafts, and in 2023, a new selection of longue spaces were introduced for guests to enjoy including the Botanical Room and the Earth Room.

Peter Deer, Managing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“We’re incredibly proud of all the ships within our fleet and to celebrate two years of Borealis’ sailings is a wonderful milestone for us all. From her shorter voyages to her world cruises, she offers an incredible way for our guests to see the world.

"We believe that seeing the world from the water is the best way to experience the joy of the journey, and in these past two years, Borealis has offered some spectacular scenic cruising and memorable experiences for our guests all around the world.

"Here’s to many more years of happy sailing and welcoming even more guests on board.”

For further information on Borealis, visit www.fredolsencruises.com/our-ships/borealis. Book online, call our Reservations team on 0800 0355 242 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.

Contacts

Ellis Orchard

Ellis Orchard

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations 07557672265
Georgina May

Georgina May

Press contact Public Relations Executive Public Relations

Related media

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At the heart of the Fred. Olsen experience is our exceptional crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of our cruises. Each team member goes above and beyond to offer personalised attention, forging genuine connections with guests to create truly memorable journeys.

Our smaller ships contribute to this friendly atmosphere, with their intimate size allowing for a relaxed yet engaging experience on board. You can enjoy a variety of curated activities, from regional cooking demonstrations to stargazing sessions, each designed to enhance your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the destinations we visit.

And when it comes to our itineraries, our team of Journey Planners meticulously crafts each cruise, ensuring that we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most incredible destinations at the best possible times to experience them. Whether witnessing the Northern Lights or exploring hidden fjords, our expertly designed itineraries promise unforgettable adventures.

Join us on a Fred. Olsen cruise, where you’ll discover the warmth of a family at sea and the legacy of 175 years of sailing heritage.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom

homepage
Google+
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Enter your email address to follow Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom, for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings.

To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts, which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow.

Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Check your inbox

Email sent to __email__. Click the link there to follow Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

Okay