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  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and CLIA Welcome UK Government Officials Aboard Borealis for Net Zero Roundtable

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed UK government officials and energy stakeholders aboard Borealis for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), focused on accelerating the cruise industry’s path to net zero.
    The event, held on 12th November 2025 at Portsmouth International Port Cruise Terminal, brought together influential voices from across the energ

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis Returns to Service After Successful Dry-Dock Refurbishment

    The newly improved Borealis has officially returned to service, with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcoming its first guests following an extensive dry dock investment.
    The 1,353 guest capacity cruise ship, Borealis entered Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (DSR) on 21st October for a scheduled two-week maintenance programme. During this time, Borealis underwent a comprehensive rejuvenation of both her in

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to introduce a Mediterranean-Inspired Open-Air Dining Venue Aboard Borealis

    Later this year, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is set to unveil Fresco – a new open-air dining venue aboard Borealis, alongside exciting culinary enhancements for 2026 onwards.
    Opening in November on Deck 8 aft, Fresco will bring a relaxed atmosphere and light bites inspired by the sun-soaked flavours of the Mediterranean, offering a charming new way to experience cuisine at sea following Borealis’

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Borealis returns to Dover for summer sailings

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today returned to Dover, offering a selection of sailings throughout summer 2025 to destinations including Norway, Malta, Croatia, the Azores and Iceland.
    This year, aboard Borealis, guests can witness the waterfalls of Langfoss and Kleivafoss; immerse themselves in outdoor activities such as fishing on the fjords; discover the historic charm of Dubrovnik and Split;

  • Students welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis for an immersive five-night sailing

    A group of 26 travel and tourism students from West Suffolk College have returned from an inspirational five-day study trip to the Netherlands, hosted by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
    The Suffolk-based cruise line welcomed the learners on board its smaller-sized ship, Borealis, for a round-trip sailing from Newcastle with visits to Amsterdam and Rotterdam – offering a unique opportunity to explore

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines smaller ship Borealis embarks on season of sailing from Portsmouth

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has returned to Portsmouth this month to embark on a season of sailing to destinations including Norway, Portugal and the Canary Islands.
    Smaller-ship Borealis will set sail on seven cruises from Portsmouth in November, December and January, offering guests the chance to seek out the magical Northern Lights in Arctic Norway, see in the New Year with a fireworks extravag

  • 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 excit

  • Dover and Deal Sea Cadets welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis at the Port of Dover

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed the Dover and Deal Sea Cadets aboard Borealis, as part of an opportunity to learn more about life at sea.
    Last Wednesday (31st July), during Borealis’ call into the Port of Dover, 19 cadets were welcomed aboard by members of Borealis’ Bridge Team, including Captain Rommel Pineda, Safety Officer Abbie Sanders and Navigation Officer George Gunningham.
    Aft

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Port of Dover celebrate inaugural call of Borealis

    Borealis has sailed to Dover for her first ever turnaround call at the Port of Dover.
    She was greeted by a water cannon fanfare as she sailed past the stunning White Cliffs, with a celebratory plaque exchange also taking place on board on 11th July.
    It marks another chapter in the inspiring story of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Dover, which began nearly 30 years ago with the arrival of the

  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes more than 200 agents aboard Borealis at CLIA’s annual conference

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed more than 200 travel agents on board Borealisin Southampton as part of a travel agent conference. The Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) event is the largest agent cruise conference in the UK and provided an opportunity for travel agents and media guests to experience Fred. Olsen's hospitality and onboard offerings first-hand.
    Saturday’s event

  • Borealis’ naval architect to make inaugural return to ship with exclusive talk for guests on Iceland cruise

    The naval architect behind Borealis will enjoy a walk down memory lane when he steps foot on the ship for the first time in 27 years.
    Dr Stephen Payne OBE, who was the project manager for the building of the ship, formerly known as Rotterdam VI for Holland America, will be joining a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailing to Iceland this summer.
    During his time on board for the ‘Whales and Volcanic

  • Manning agencies welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis for unique conference opportunity

    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have hosted their key manning agent partners from the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, India and Thailand on board its ship Borealis as part of a unique manning agents conference. Representatives from Airborne Recruiting India, Kamaxi India, Wira Manning Indonesia and Bahia Philippines/Thailand were welcomed on board Borealis by CEO Samantha Stimpson and senior members

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