Fred Olsen Borealis

Cruise Line

Fred Olsen

Ship Name

Borealis

Maiden voyage

5th July 2021

Year Built

1997

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2020

Builder

Fincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

61,849 tons2937250800

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

237.9 m88365

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

32.3 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

13

Passenger Decks

10

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

24 knots

Crew

1,036

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.1✓14

Total Cabins

1,339

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

No

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

39

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,668487662

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

23.1822128

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

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

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.✓

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

0%✓

Tipping Expected?

Yes

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6ES4

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9122552

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311000987

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Until 2020: Rotterdam,  Netherlands. Since 2020:  Bahamas