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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

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Space & Comfort50.2
Dining63.9
Entertainment66.7
Activities & Thrills42.8
Pools & Relaxation66.5
Value / Cost61.6

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General

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

Physical

9 fields
Year Built
1997
Refurbished
2020
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
61,849 tons
Length
237.9 m
Width/Beam
32.3 m
Total decks
13
Passenger Decks
10
Speed
24 knots

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
1,036
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.1
Total Cabins
1,339
Single Occupancy Cabins
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
39
Passenger Capacity
2,668
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
23.182

Amenities

51 fields
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
2
Restaurants - Included
5
Onboard Currency
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
1
Indoor Pools
1
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
7
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
No
Bars/Lounges
8
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.

Costs and Gratuities

2 fields
Tip added to drinks & services
0%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

General Information

3 fields
Class and type
Rotterdam
Completed
1997
Cost (approx)
USD 250 million

Other Information

2 fields
In service
11 November 1997
Launched
21 December 1996

Passenger Information

7 fields
# of Inside Cabins
266
# of Outside Cabins
1,065
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
912
# of Suites
164
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
2
Expected Passengers
2,666 to 3,214

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
8

Registry & Identifiers

4 fields
Call sign
C6ES4
IMO number
9122552
MMSI number
311000987
Port of registry
Until 2020: Rotterdam,  Netherlands. Since 2020:  Bahamas

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