Borealis
Explore Borealis by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines — onboard facilities, cabin types, full specifications and upcoming sailings.
Prices from £699 pp
About Borealis
Borealis is a cruise ship operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, having entered service with the line in July 2021. Originally built as Rotterdam by Fincantieri in Trieste, Italy, she was launched in December 1996 and completed in 1997, serving as co-flagship for Holland America Line for 22 years before joining Fred. Olsen's fleet. The ship measures 237.7 metres in length with a gross tonnage of 61,849 GT, accommodating 1,404 passengers with a crew of 600. Capable of cruising at 25 knots, Borealis represents a significant addition to Fred. Olsen's fleet as their largest vessel. Originally christened by Princess Margriet of the Netherlands in Fort Lauderdale in December 1997, the ship was the sixth Holland America vessel to bear the Rotterdam name, paying homage to both the Dutch city and the famous 1959 SS Rotterdam.
Ship specifications
Ship highlights
Pools
2 pools & hot tubs
Restaurants
6 dining venues
Bars
8 bars and lounges
Spa
Atlantis Spa & Salon
Kids Club
Seasons on select voyages
Casino
Neptune Casino
Theatre
Neptunes Lounge
Cabin types
Balcony Cabin
Inside Cabin
Ocean View
Suite
Upcoming sailings on Borealis
Deal7 NIGHTSRiver Cities of France and Guernsey from Southampton
Deal10 NIGHTSNorthern Spain with the Solar Eclipse
Deal8 NIGHTSMountain Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords
Deal5 NIGHTSExploring the Landscapes of Green Spain from Southampton
Upcoming Borealis Cruises
River Cities of France and Guernsey from Southampton
Southampton · 7 nights · Mediterranean
3 Aug 2026
From £1556 pp
Northern Spain with the Solar Eclipse
Southampton · 10 nights · Northern Europe
10 Aug 2026
From £1759 pp
Mountain Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords
Southampton · 8 nights · Norwegian Fjords
20 Aug 2026
From £1843 pp
Exploring the Landscapes of Green Spain from Southampton
Southampton · 5 nights · Northern Europe
28 Aug 2026
From £699 pp
Exploring the Scenic British Isles
Southampton · 11 nights · British Isles
2 Sept 2026
From £2057 pp
Regions of Northern Spain
Southampton · 7 nights · Mediterranean
21 Sept 2026
From £1077 pp
In Search of the Northern Lights from Southampton
Southampton · 15 nights · Norwegian Fjords
8 Nov 2026
From £1943 pp
A Celebration of Dance at Sea with Dame Arlene Philips & Ian Waite!
Southampton · 5 nights · Northern Europe
13 Dec 2026
From £708 pp
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