Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis to set sail on first Mystery Cruise

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis to set sail on first Mystery Cruise

Guests can venture into the unknown as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sets sail on its first Mystery Cruise since 2019.

This November, smaller ship Borealis will take guests on an 11-night voyage of adventure from Southampton, with all ports of call a closely guarded secret until the ship’s arrival.

Clare Ward, Commercial and Product Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“We’re very excited for the return of our Mystery Cruises. We know they are always a fantastic experience for our guests, combining the beauty of cruise travel with the added anticipation of surprise, as they venture into the unknown.

“The sense of anticipation builds from the moment the guest steps foot on board. They’ll have to wait each day to find out whether the Captain is guiding them north or south, perhaps to somewhere they’ve always wanted to visit or an undiscovered gem.

“While the itinerary is a surprise, guests can be certain that the on board experience will be just as they expect with warm, attentive service, delicious cuisine and quality entertainment.”

While on board, guests will have the opportunity to join astronomers from Go Stargazing to view the night skies from the middle of the ocean where there is little light pollution.

In 2025, Borealis will be setting sail on a Mystery Cruise from Portsmouth in November, while Bolette will be departing on a seven-night adventure from Liverpool in December.

Guests can enjoy a free drinks package on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Mystery Cruises, for all new bookings made by 31stOctober inclusive.

More information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Mystery Cruises are as follows:

Borealis’ 11-night S2425 ‘The Fred. Olsen Mystery Cruise’, departing from Southampton on 12th November 2024. Prices start from £1,199 per person.

  • There will be an air of anticipation as soon as you board Borealis
  • Try and guess each destination as it will be a secret as long as possible
  • Follow in the footsteps of explorers, navigators and seafarers

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Mystery Ports – Portsmouth, UK
For more details: Visit S2425 ‘The Fred. Olsen Mystery Cruise’

Borealis’ five-night S2529 ‘Five-Night Mystery Cruise’, departing from Portsmouth on 7th November 2025. Prices start from £699 per person.

  • Embrace the air of anticipation as Borealis sets sail to … where?
  • Enjoy a friendly and sociable atmosphere with your fellow guests
  • Experience our fantastic on board activities

Itinerary: Portsmouth, UK – Mystery Ports – Portsmouth, UK
For more details: Visit S2529 ‘Five-Night Mystery Cruise’

Bolette’s seven-night T2527 ‘Mystery Cruise’, departing from Liverpool on 15th December 2025. Prices start from £899 per person.

  • There will be an air of excitement as soon as you board Bolette
  • Try and guess each destination as it will be kept a secret
  • Follow in the footsteps of explorers, navigators and seafarers

Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Mystery Ports – Liverpool, UK
For more details: Visit T2527 ‘Mystery Cruise’

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Mystery Cruises, visit www.fredolsencruises.com/mystery-cruises
Call Reservations on 0800 0355 215 (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
Lauren Gardner

Lauren Gardner

Press contact Public Relations Manager Public Relations 07546807099

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines we are very proud of our smaller ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral - and the imaginative and unusual itineraries they allow us to offer. Every cruise is hand-crafted from scratch by our team of in-house Journey Planners to make sure you are not only visiting the best destinations, but at the best time to experience them.

For us, it’s not just about where we go but how we take you there. We put as much time into planning scenic cruising as we do in choosing the destinations themselves. On board, our Signature Experiences showcase the history, culture, nature and flavours of the destinations you’ll visit – from Treats of the Region, where you can enjoy local delicacies, to our Sky at Sea star-gazing sessions where you can relax with a hot toddy out on deck while our astronomer talks you through the night sky.

Plus, with each ship carrying 1,300 guests or less, our ships are small enough for us to offer a warm, friendly and personal service where nothing is ever too much trouble, as we visit a host of exciting ports in every corner of the globe.

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