Fred Olsen Borealis

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Built: 1997
Gross tonnage: 61,849 GT
Decks: 13
Passenger capacity: 2,668
Guests per crew member: 2.1 to 1

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How we weight the scores

61/100

All-round traveller score

CruiseFans traveller score

Space & Comfort50.2

Dining63.9

Entertainment66.7

Activities & Thrills42.8

Pools & Relaxation66.5

Value / Cost61.6

Category breakdown · All-round traveller

The ship, in detail.

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General

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Cruise Line: Fred Olsen
Ship Name: Borealis
Maiden voyage: 5th July 2021

Physical

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Year Built: 19971,9902,027
Refurbished: 20202,0082,028
Builder: Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage: 61,849 tons2,937250,800
Length: 237.9 m88.2365
Width/Beam: 32.3 m1466.14
Total decks: 13622
Passenger Decks: 10421
Speed: 24 knots1228.5

Passengers and Crew

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Crew: 1,036582,394
Passenger to Crew Ratio: 2.114
Total Cabins: 1,339492,865
Single Occupancy Cabins: No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins: 39084
Passenger Capacity: 2,668487,662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger): 23.1822.116127.7

Amenities

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Restaurants: Included: Aurora Restaurant, Borealis Restaurant (main dining), The View (casual buffet), The Poolside, Serenity Tea Room. Specialty/paid: Colours & Tastes (Asian/Italian/grill rotating menu, incl. Chef's Table experience), Fresco (Mediterranean alfresco, added Nov 2025 refit).
Restaurants - Paid: 2018
Restaurants - Included: 5020
Onboard Currency: US Dollar
Total Pools: 2010
- Pools - General Access: 2110
- Pools - Adults Only: 104
- Pools - Exclusive: 104
Outdoor Pools: 116
Indoor Pools: 112
Retractable Roof Pools: 1
Water Playground/Splash Park: No
Kiddie/Splash Pool: No
Total Hot Tubs: 7013
- Hot Tubs - General Access: 2024
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only: 2024
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive: 2020
WiFi: Yes
Internet Center: Yes
Cell Phone Service: No
Bars/Lounges: 8240
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop: Yes
Casino: Yes
Chapel: No
Night Club: Yes
Laundromats (self service): No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning: Yes
Library: Yes
Movie Theatre: No
Outdoor Movie Screen: No
Onboard Weddings: No
Spa: Yes
Video Arcade: Yes
Basketball Court: Yes
Sports Court: Yes
Tennis Court: No
Fitness Center: Yes
Ice Skating Rink: No
Jogging Track: No
Mini-Golf Course: No
Rock Climbing Wall: No
Water Slide: No
Water Sports Platform: No
24-Hour Room Service: Yes
Babysitting: No
Children's Playroom: No
Supervised Youth Program: Yes
Teen Center: No
Kosher Meals: Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area: Yes
Special Amenities: Atlantis Spa with thermal suite and private hot tub; Observatory Lounge with panoramic views; art studios (The Olsen Art Studio, The Earth Room, The Botanical Room); library and card rooms; boutique shops.